The Phenom Prep Showcase was a tremendous opportunity to check out new and experienced talent, several of which could be sneaky prospects to grab late for college programs. One team that we were eager to watch was Huntington Expression Prep, a team that went undefeated at the event and was able to showcase some intriguing talent for programs. And they will be back in action at the Nationals in March.
2024 6’5 Daniel Ntambwe
Ntambwe is a player we have watched a few times in the past, so it was great to see him back in action again and one can see that he has continued to progress and added more to his game. When you talk about his game, strength, power, and athleticism immediately pop out at you. Flying high and finishing strong at the rim, Ntambwe is a force to slow down but you can see he has expanded his game. He shows more comfort in being a perimeter threat in knocking down shots from different levels. Also rebounds well for his position.
2024 6’9 Andrew Turnquist
Turnquist is a new name for us at Phenom Hoops, but he certainly grabbed our attention at the event and should be a target for schools. There is a lot to like about his game, with his blend of size, perimeter play, impact inside, and his overall skillset. Time after time, he showed that he not only could hurt you in the paint and on the boards, but he was more than comfortable in stretching the court, facing up, and knocking mid-range and threes down. He is a versatile offensive weapon on the court, especially with his ability to space the floor.
2024 6’11 Cole Crissman
Crissman was another big man who was able to show flashes of his impact. There is still room for development, but he can anchor the paint with his size and his ability to block/alter shots. He was able to show touch, make plays off the bounce at times, display good touch, and show the capability of stepping out at times. Crissman displayed vision in finding teammates and an unselfish attitude.