Phenom Hoops: Carmel Christian Tip-Off Day 1 Standouts
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The PhenomHoops Carmel Christian TipOff kicked off the HS season in NC. Here’s a look at the standouts from Day 1 of the Carmel Christian TipOff. Patrick Wessler Patrick Wessler 7'0" | C Combine Academy | 2022 State #217…
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Continue ReadingThe PhenomHoops Carmel Christian TipOff kicked off the HS season in NC. Here’s a look at the standouts from Day 1 of the Carmel Christian TipOff.
Patrick Wessler Patrick Wessler 7'0" | C Combine Academy | 2022 State #217 Nation NC | Combine Academy
Wessler exploded for 31 points and 19 rebounds on the event’s opening day as he showed off his poise around the rim. He took over down the stretch for the Goats as they pulled away from Northside Christian Academy after trailing 18-0 in the early going. He stepped up in a big way on the interior as they came back for the victory. He’s headed to Virginia Tech at the conclusion of this season.
Cinque Lemon Cinque Lemon 6'4" | SG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC | Liberty Heights Institute
Lemon created quite the buzz with his presence on the interior and on the perimeter for Liberty Heights Institute on the opening day of the Carmel Tipoff Classic. He put up 15 points and 10 rebounds as he showed off his confidence shooting the ball and rebounding on the offensive end. He’s an underrated name in the 2022 class that’s still available.
Collin Tanner Collin Tanner 6'6" | SF Combine Academy | 2023 State NC | Wayne Country Day School
Despite the result, Tanner led the way for Wayne Country Day, showing off his versatility and skills at 6-foot-6. He put up 25 points along with six rebounds, knocking down shots on the perimeter and getting to his spots in the paint with ease. He continues to show off his development in the 2023 class with his strength, athleticism and IQ for playmaking. Buy stock now.
Derek Bradley Derek Bradley 6'2" | PG Westminster Catawba | 2023 State SC | Westminster Catawba Christian
Bradley is a 6-foot-2 guard with good instincts as a shooter and playmaker on the perimeter. He stepped up in a big way in their victory over WCDS with 20 points including 15 points in the first half to keep things close. In the second half, he was pivotal in pushing the tempo and forcing turnovers so WCC could go on a run of their own and get a victory.
MJ Collins MJ Collins 6'4" | CG Combine Academy | 2022 State #116 Nation NC | Westminster Catawba Christian
Collins was impressive in the first viewing since signing with the Virginia Tech Hokies. He went off for 18 points including a big dunk in the second half to take some momentum down the stretch and pace his squad to victory. He’s an athletic shooting threat that plays an impressive brand of basketball, defensively as well.
Logan Threatt Logan Threatt 6'3" | PG Carmel Christian | 2022 State NC | Carmel Christian
Threatt was impressive running the show for the Carmel Christian Cougars with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists at the lead guard spot, showing off his combo guard skills as a scorer, rebounder and distributor. He’s an available prospect in the 2022 class with a ton of talent at his disposal.
Nyles Howard Nyles Howard 6'4" | CG Davidson Day | 2022 State NC | Carmel Christian
Howard is an energy guy in the Carmel Christian rotation at 6-foot-2 that impressed with his ability to defend, get out, run the break, and finish through contact. He took three charges and made some big plays in the final game of the night for the Cougars, finishing with 15 points on the day.
Antonio Perkins Antonio Perkins 6'3" | SG Northside Christian Academy | 2023 State NC | Northside Christian
Perkins stepped up big when Wesley Tubbs III Wesley Tubbs III 6'5" | SF TSF Prep | 2023 GA went down with injury, showing off his inside-out game, ability to rebound and knock down shots on the perimeter. He finished with 11 points and six rebounds as one of their primary attackers.
Daniel Lubamba Daniel Lubamba 6'5" | SF Northside Christian Academy | 2022 State NC | Northside Christian
Lubamba is one of the more underrated defensive names in the 2022 class with broad shoulders and athleticism. He put up 13 points and 12 rebounds against Combine Academy. He’s another name in the state that’s gone under the radar with an ability to defend multiple positions and make things happen in the paint as a slasher.