The fourth game for day three of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two very intriguing teams in Team Eli and Bull City Prep PG. It didn’t take long for Team Eli to jump out to a double-digit lead. However, they were quickly met by the two-headed monster of Tommy Moore and Yasheem Kendrick from Bull City Prep—who were largely unstoppable throughout the first half, allowing them to hold a 31-33 advantage entering halftime. After the break, it continued to be a fairly evenly matched affair and Bull City Prep retained their two-point lead at 50-52. AK Holden was simply dominant, scoring 17 of Team Eli’s 25 second-half points. Things remained ultra-competitive in the final period, ultimately leading to 61-70 victory for Bull City Prep PG.
Team Eli:
6’4 ’21 AK Holden
In Team Eli’s second game of the day, Holden was arguably even better than before. He continues to show strides as a ball-handler and perimeter shooter–both from midrange and beyond the arc. Holden is still an excellent athlete, which directly translates to rebounding, blocking shots, and a nonstop flurry of finishes above the rim. He’s such a great cutter and understands how to position himself for success. Already an obvious college-level player, Holden’s development as a quality three-point shooter cannot be overstated.
6’3 ’21 Javonte Waverly
Although he didn’t have a massive scoring outburst, Waverly’s value in this showing was still fairly obvious. He set the tone with his IQ, toughness, unselfishness, and passer-friendly identity. Waverly is an excellent competitor, on-ball defender, and understands how to make the right play with unwavering consistency. He should still be a priority amongst scholarship-level coaches.
Bull City Prep PG:
5’11 ’21 Tommy Moore
After a 34-point outing earlier in the day, Moore answered the call with an impressive 36-point showing. He led and simply got whatever he wanted offensively, but maintained excellent efficiency from start to finish. Moore regularly attacked the basket, accessed midrange pull-ups, and knocked down shots from beyond the arc. However, he still showed emphasis as a playmaker and unselfishly set up others whenever possible. Though slightly undersized, Moore should have opportunities to play at the next level.
6’5 ’21 Yasheem Kendrick
It’s easy to see why Kendrick is such a valuable piece to this group, given his versatility and ability to naturally affect all facets of the game. He’s big, strong, mobile, and understands how to thrive within his role on either side of the ball. Kendrick utilizes his frame very well to finish, secure rebounds, and absorb contact around the basket. That being said, he also shoots the ball at a quality clip and is capable of operating effectively off the bounce.