2022: Phenom Challenge – Part 1
Prep Hoops spent a few days in Rock Hill, SC this past weekend at the Phenom Challenge. The event had plenty of talent for all age groups. Lets take a look at some 2022 players from the Hoop State that…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops spent a few days in Rock Hill, SC this past weekend at the Phenom Challenge. The event had plenty of talent for all age groups. Lets take a look at some 2022 players from the Hoop State that performed well with us in attendance.
Donovan Atwell Donovan Atwell 6'5" | SG Providence Day | 2022 State NC – Davidson Day – Team Eat
Atwell was on FIRE all weekend with his shooting from the perimeter. Atwell went for 32 points and 10 three pointers in a game this weekend. Atwell 6’5 a left-handed shooting guard was great off the catch today. Atwell was in shot position every time to receive the ball and better yet never seemed to force any shots. Atwell took high percentage shots and played very well with his teammates on the floor.
Christian Cornish Christian Cornish 6'5" | SF Lake Norman Christian | 2022 State NC – Winston-Salem Christian – Team Eat
Cornish will attend Winston-Salem Christian this coming season and play for Head Coach Antonio Lowe. Cornish 6’4 attended Central Cabarrus HS last season. Cornish is a bit of a bully on the floor with his toughness and desire to play the game. Cornish is great in the open floor and extremely versatile to cover every position on the floor. Cornish plays the game extremely hard and is just so fun to watch play.
Brandon White Brandon White 6'10" | PF Donda Academy | 2023 #146 Nation NC – Winston-Salem Christian – Team Eat (pictured on the front)
White recently decided to make the decision to transfer over to Winston-Salem Christian from North Rowan HS. White is extremely versatile and has great length. White altered and challenged shots all day long in the paint. White seems to very coachable on the floor.
Marcus Farley Jr Marcus Farley Jr 6'2" | CG Lincoln Charter | 2022 State NC – North Mecklenburg HS (Huntersville) – Team Together
Farley Jr can create his own shot on the floor and shows to have a nice mid-range game. Farley a confident shooter was able to finish at the rim on a regular basis today. Farley Jr changed speeds very well today and was able to get by defenders. Farley Jr helped the Vikings to a (30-1) season last year.
Patrick Wessler Patrick Wessler 7'0" | C Combine Academy | 2022 State #217 Nation NC – Combine Academy – CC Elite 2022-2021
Wessler has a great skill package for a guy his size. Wessler looks to be headed to Combine Academy this coming season after playing at Butler HS. Wessler showed a nice jump-hook in the paint and a great touch on the foul line. Wessler keeps the ball up high and rebounds very well on both sides of the floor. Wessler has a nice touch from 17-19 feet on the floor. Wessler averaged 18 ppg and 11.8 rebounds for Butler HS (Matthews).
D.J. Cuttino D.J. Cuttino 6'1" | SG Concord Academy | 2022 State NC – Hickory Grove Christian – Mint Hill Lakers
Cuttino was able to get the ball to the basket at good clip today. Cuttino was able to create his own shot and slash to the basket. Cuttino took some tough shots on the floor but they were able to go in. Cuttino averaged 14.6 ppg this past season for the Lions.
Davis Molnar Davis Molnar 6'6" | SF Terry Sanford | 2022 State NC – Terry Sanford HS (Fayetteville) – Mint Hill Lakers
Molnar logged a lot of minutes this weekend. Molnar has a nice stroke from out on the perimeter. Molnar was very active away from the ball. Molnar is a dual sport athlete for the Bulldogs. Molnar averaged 14 ppg last season for the Bulldogs while also playing on the soccer team.