2023: Phenom Challenge
Prep Hoops made the trip up to Rock Hill, SC this past weekend for the Phenom Challenge. The Phenom Challenge was being held at the brand Rock Hill Sports & Event Center which features 9 courts. Plenty of action to…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops made the trip up to Rock Hill, SC this past weekend for the Phenom Challenge. The Phenom Challenge was being held at the brand Rock Hill Sports & Event Center which features 9 courts. Plenty of action to dive into from the weekend. Lets start with some 2023 players from the Palmetto State in attendance.
Greg Jackson Greg Jackson 6'10" | PF Ridge View | 2023 SC – Ridge View HS – Upward Stars SE 3SSB Southeast 2023
Jackson the #1 player in the Palmetto State 2023 class has really filled out his body. Jackson moves very well over the floor and is extremely versatile on the floor. Jackson can step-out and knock down the perimeter jumper or finish finish around the cup. Jackson has a great skill set and will more of focal point in the Blazers offense this season with JaVon Benson moving onto the University of South Carolina.
Matty Foor Matty Foor 6'1" | PG First Baptist | 2023 State SC – Summerville HS – Upward Stars SE 3SSB Southeast 2023
Foor is a confident point guard who really sees the floor well. Foor plays the game with some savvy and swag at times which I tend to appreciate. Foor uses the bounce pass to find teammates and usually sets up his teammates well for a good look.
Randy Gibson Randy Gibson 6'1" | PG Scott's Branch | 2023 State SC – Scott’s Branch HS (Summerton) – Upward Stars SE 3SSB Southeast 2023
Gibson is coming off a hand injury he recently had this summer. Gibson a left-handed guard seems to be at his best when attacking the basket. Gibson really gets after it on the defensive end of the floor. Gibson helped lead the Eagles to the Class 1A State Championship Game last season.
Chris Parker Chris Parker 6'5" | SF A.C. Flora | 2023 State SC – AC Flora HS – Upward Stars Columbia (pictured on the front)
Parker seems like he has grown a few inches since the season ended. Parker saw good minutes last year for the Falcons who lost in the Class 4A Lower State Championship Game. Parker connected on a few three pointers along with a turnaround jumper. Parker was shot ready to receive the ball every time.
Collin Murray-Boyles Collin Murray-Boyles 6'7" | PF AC Flora | 2023 #209 Nation UT – AC Flora HS – Upward Stars Columbia
Murray-Boyles 6’5 a left-handed forward was great around the cup. Murray-Boyles runs the floor very well and was active with a tip ins around the cup. Murray-Boyles filled the lane in transition and was just extremely active all over the floor. Murray-Boyles and Parker should be a nice compliment to Robert McCray Robert McCray 6'3" | CG AC Flora | 2021 State #142 Nation SC (Wake Forest Commit) this season on the Falcons roster.
Matthew Warren Matthew Warren 6'6" | PF Trinity Collegiate | 2023 SC – Trinity Byrnes (Darlington) – Upward Stars SE 3SSB Pee Dee
Warren was a pleasant surprise here today for the Upward Stars SE 3SSB Pee Dee squad. Warren playing up a age group was great around the paint. Warren didn’t mind drawing contact and just played the game to the fullest. Warren was very vocal with his teammates and very active away from the ball. Warren must get stronger but played the game very aggressive at all times.
Tydriez Coleman Tydriez Coleman 6'7" | PF Great Falls | 2023 State SC – Great Falls HS – Next Level
Coleman was on loan this weekend playing with the local squad. Coleman generally plays with 1-Carolina. Coleman a run-jump-athlete has great length and the ability to alter shots down in the paint. Coleman runs the floor very well still needs to develop more of a post game but that will come in time down the road. Coleman is ranked #4 in the Prep Hoops Palmetto State 2023 Class.