Phenom National Showcase Standouts (Part 2)
We were in attendance for the fourth annual Phenom National Showcase featuring some of the top private schools from across the country and Canada last weekend. There were numerous high major prospects and coaches in attendance, and seeing some of the top matchups will be some of the most fun we’ll see all year, and most high schools haven’t even started playing yet. Here’s part two of our standouts, featuring six of the top performers from the weekend.
- Addison Patterson | 6’6” WG | Athlete’s Institute (Can.) 2020
Patterson’s next up when it comes to talented Canadian prospects, as he made it look easy and dominated in both of Athlete’s Institute’s games. A long and athletic wing, he’s a naturally gifted athlete that thrives in transition where he’s able to play loose and score at will through contact. He’s a strong finisher with both hands, plays above the rim and can score from the midrange with ease. If he continues to improve his outside jump shot he’ll be a high level, college ready prospect in a couple of years.
- Sharone Wright Jr. | 6’4” CG | Legacy Charter (SC) 2018
The Wake Forest commit showed his unbelievable talent as he scored 25 points in Legacy’s 65-61 win over Oak Hill Red when they showed up late and didn’t even get time to warm up. A dynamic combo guard, Wright got off to a slow start but picked it up midway through the first half when they started pressing and turning Oak Hill over. He’s athletic, talented and plays way above the rim, and once he got it going he couldn’t be stopped as he showed the ability to finish at all three levels. He scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half, and if he can continue to hone his decision making and play more disciplined he’ll be good for the Demon Deacons moving forward.
- Matt Alexander-Moncrief | 6’6” WF | Orangeville Prep (Can.) 2020
Another talented young Canadian, Alexander-Moncrief was a stud for Orangeville Prep in their first win over Word of God as he finished with 18 points and six rebounds. His potential is through the roof, as he has a great frame and good athleticism. He finished above the rim and through contact, handled it well in transition and showed that he can score from all over the court. His frame and athleticism also allows him to guard multiple positions and rebound well on both ends. He holds offers from a handful of high major programs and will continue to have more moving forward.
- Isaac Suffren | 6’3” WG | Providence Day (NC) 2018
How this kid only has one division one offer from Presbyterian makes no sense. Sure he’s a little undersized for a two guard, but he’s strong, athletic and plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor. He scores it well through contact, as he had a number of tough and-one finishes, and he showed the ability to score it from the midrange as well. He works well without the basketball, makes decisive moves and doesn’t waste his dribble, and he’s a good defender both on and off the ball. His toughness and high motor makes him a factor and negates the fact that he’s slightly undersized.
- Dericko Williams | 6’7” F | York Prep (SC) 2019
There wasn’t a single player at the event that played with more energy than Williams. A two sport star that has major offers in football, Williams is an athletic freak that makes plays above the rim and on the glass on both ends of the floor. He protected the rim, showed that he can play both on the wing and in the post and even when his team was down he played ridiculously hard and had a ton of energy. His frame and athleticism are already college ready, and if he can find a way to get a consistent perimeter jump shot he will be a force to reckon with that will have offers that match his football offers.
- John Newman | 6’4” WG | Greensboro Day (NC) 2018
The Clemson commit paced the home school to two easy wins over Fayatteville Academy and York Prep and helped his coach get to five wins from 1,000, a feat almost unheard of in high school basketball. A two way impact player that is not only their go-to guy offensively but also guards the best player on the other team, Newman’s leadership and energy is felt throughout his entire team. He’s great in the midrange, finishes plays through contact, will lock you up and let you know the whole time. He’s an underrated creator as well that can make plays off the bounce and is a good decision maker, and his do-it-all skill set makes him the perfect guy to lead a team.