Phenom MDC: 2022 Top Performers
Prep Hoops takes a look at some players from the Hoop State who played this past weekend in the Phenom Memorial Day Classic in Rock Hill, SC. These players all could see good recruitment down the road for the 2022…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops takes a look at some players from the Hoop State who played this past weekend in the Phenom Memorial Day Classic in Rock Hill, SC. These players all could see good recruitment down the road for the 2022 Class.
Lewis Duarte Lewis Duarte 6'6" | CG Huntington Prep | 2022 NC – Victory Christian (Charlotte) – Upward Stars Southeast 2022
Duarte recently took in a unofficial visit down at the University of South Carolina with the Gamecocks. Duarte has great size out on the wing and shows the ability to create his own shot at anytime. Duarte plays the game extremely hard and has garnered interest from the likes of Rutgers, Creighton and South Carolina to name just a few along the way.
Evan Smith Evan Smith 6'4" | PG Ardrey Kell | 2022 State NC – Ardrey Kell HS – Ace Elite (pictured on front)
Smith came out on fire with his shooting from the perimeter. Smith is one the better shooters I’ve seen this spring between playing here and with the Game Changers. Smith has a picture perfect shot and really takes high quality and productive looks at the basket. Evan has a nice quick release to really spread the defense on the floor. Smith never looks to force shots at all.
Christian Cornish Christian Cornish 6'5" | SF Lake Norman Christian | 2022 State NC – Winston-Salem Christian – PSB Elite Larkin 17U
Cornish is built like a linebacker on the football field. Cornish has the ability to overpower defenders on the way to the cup. Cornish plays extremely hard on both ends of the floor. Christian can play multiple positions on the floor along with the ability to defend multiple positions.
Jemez Herd Jemez Herd 6'7" | SF Olympic | 2022 State NC – Olympic HS (Charlotte) – Rod Howard Select
Herd is a long and rangy forward who really likes to slash to the basket. Herd was great on the offensive glass today with his play and was able to convert some put-backs.
Will Kelly Will Kelly 6'2" | SG Stuart Cramer | 2022 State NC – Gaston Christian – Rod Howard Select
Kelly has a knack to score the ball from the backcourt. Kelly a left-handed guard has the ability to absorb contact on the way to the basket. Kelly averaged 19.1 ppg this past season for the Eagles.
Joe Thompson Joe Thompson 6'1" | CG South Central | 2022 State NC – South Central HS (Winterville) – Carolina Legend s
Thompson played a very good game from the backcourt. Thompson was able to get the ball to the rack and knockdown some mid-range jumpers along the way. Thompson played today very under control and was really able to dictate tempo from out top.
Shawn Jones – Jacksonville HS – NLPB 803
Jones is a ultra athletic young man who plays out in Eastern North Carolina. Jones is best when he attacks the basket as a slasher. Shawn will look to attack the baseline when given the chance. Jones excels on the gridiron as wide receiver for the Cardinals on Friday nights in the fall.