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Taking Notice of More: Phenom Rise Showcase (Part 2)
2024 Mason Smith (TCF Wildcats): Smith is a player that continues to attract my eyes with his play. We have watched him on countless occasions, and with his game and size, there is a lot of intrigue. Smith is a 6’6 prospect that can be effective from so many levels; whether it is stepping out and being a threat from three (hit multiple threes throughout the event), or using his 6’6 frame to...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Rise Showcase (Part 3)
2024 Mason Smith (TCF Wildcats): Smith has been a name that has popped up quite a bit over the last year and still believe that he should be getting more attention. He has tremendous size, can operate from multiple levels, and can be a terrific weapon in his ability to step out and knock down multiple threes. Can be a big-time weapon on the floor with his perimeter shooting at his size. 2023...
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HoopState League Player Profile: 2024 Mason Smith (Hough)
What a month it was at the Hoop State League… not only did it provide us an opportunity to check in on teams and players, but it gave us a chance to view players that could be new names to target and look at this upcoming season. There were several players that could fall under this category, as we will be bringing you several names down the road, but we first wanted to start off with 2024...
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Under-The-Radar Names for College Coaches
5’10 ’23 Corey Gaines (Team Relentless) Between his time at Chambers and Gaston Christian, folks should already know about Gaines and everything he brings to the table. He’s a tough, scrappy, high-motor guard prospect who hits jumpers at a high clip and understands how to effectively set the tone on both ends of the floor. Gaines clearly stood out as a leader for this group, dictating the...
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Dawkins’ Standouts: Phenom Team Camp (Day 2)
6’7 2024 Cal Barrett (Bishop McGuinness) A prospect I was able to catch at the tail-end of the day, Cal Barrett is a promising, wiry, shot-altering forward. Barrett has shown an ability to step out behind the three point line and knock down catch-and-shoot jumpers, along with his current niche on the defensive end. Barrett will anchor this team’s disciplined approach on defense, given his...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Team Camp (Day 2)
2023 Jordan Butler (Christ Church): Butler came in as one of the top players at the event and has shown why all throughout, as he may be the most difficult matchup on the floor. At his 6’11 frame, along with his ability to operate around the paint, finish strong at the rim, or step out and be a true threat from outside, Butler has a lot to offer on the floor. And no one was slowing his...
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