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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
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POB's Eye Catchers from SC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 Cedric Schofield (Keenan): Schofield had a very good overall showing at the SC Top 80, and I believe a showing like this when you watch the film should help him garner more attention. The 6'8 athletic forward was active all throughout, running the floor in transition, showing his bounce and ability to finish at the rim, but also show a nice well-rounded balance in his overall skill set.' He...
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The Upward Stars Combine was a sensational event, and we at Phenom Hoops want to thank all the staff there for allowing us to check out the talent. Many players from North and South Carolina were on deck, and we got a great refreshing view of players as well as learned about a few new names. 2026 Elton Smith (Cardinal Newman): Smith is a proven big so far, and continues to be a strong...
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2024 Miles Beard (Team Charlotte): Beard continues to show that he can be an effective weapon on the court, as he continues to expand more of his offensive game and show that he can not only be a physical scoring guard but also step out and be that perimeter presence.' He did just that on Day 1, as he continues to be a strong scoring option for his team. 2024 Javier Ortiz (Wildcats Elite): You...
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2025 KJ Younger (Team HOPE): Younger has been a name that continues to pop up for me and I'm eager to see what his summer could be like; he could be in for a breakout-type season.' Younger though continues to showcase what he has always done, being that physical presence in scoring through defenders but also showing a well-rounded skillset.' He is able to really impact the game in a variety of...
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Team 4 Coach: Jared Charles #4: 5'10 '24 Deon Harvey Jr. (Christ Church) Starting things off, we look at a player who offers great offensive balance from either backcourt spot, Deon Harvey Jr. He's a crafty, unselfish lead guard with quickness, toughness, and a useful penetration sense. Harvey can score the ball from all levels, set up others, and make a steady impact defensively. He...
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