Live Period Preview – NC Programs of Interest

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Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: <em>VICTORTAYLOR30</em>, sign up&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prephoops.com%2Fsubscribe&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cvitaylor%40davidson.edu%7C75c17a0f131541251ff408db56237738%7C35d8763cd2b14213b629f5df0af9e3c3%7C1%7C1%7C638198482777534339%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WLa4xG5C0zJMMgiDNX%2FklbM1lZLd5UKvsEUjLE0sp7Y%3D&amp;reserved=0"><strong>TODAY</strong></a><strong>!&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we approach the opening of the NCAA's first Division I live period in July, it's worth breaking down some of the squads headed into it from North Carolina. From powerhouses like Team CP3 playing at Peach Jam, to other local or regional programs competing at the Phenom and Big Shots events, North Carolina's AAU programs are fielding a ton of college level talent for coaches to observe. Read along for some teams and players that will be on my must see list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[program_tooltip program_id='2078512' first='NC' last='Spartans'] 17U Liles</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Herb Liles has put together a big time team of Triad area prospects, with his players getting looks at schools across all levels. They'll be competing at HoopGroup for the first live weekend, and headed back to Phenom's Hardwood Classic the second.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1976851' first='Cooper' last='Jackson'] - Uber-physical forward that plays harder than anyone. Rebounds and defends bigs well. Offensive game improving with his back to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1411239' first='John' last='Campbell'] - High-energy leaper that has lots of length. Offensive game consists of lots of drives and finishes in the paint. Defensive presence especially off the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1731146' first='Cal' last='Barrett'] - Toolsy 6'9 forward that can play as a wing. Growing into a real floor spacer and wreaks havoc with his length on defense. Really dangerous out of ball screens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1273282' first='Camden' last='Edmonds'] - Certified bucket getter. Gets to his spots without trouble and knocks down shots all over the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Scottie Yaudes</strong> - Guy who fits this group really well as a scorer and energy guy. Nice looking shot but can also attack the basket as well. Leader and top guy at the HS level but fits really well as part of a team here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Big Shots Elite NC 2025</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whit Holcombe-Faye's group of underclassmen are extremely talented and have a lot of names coaches need to get out and see for their future recruiting classes. Lots of impressive guards highlight this group, with them competing at Big Shots events both live period weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1694957' first='Dane' last='Cassada'] - Composed, ultimate floor general which is unbelievable since he's a rising sophomore. Fluid scorer and shooter but unbelievable how well he sees the floor and defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1105003' first='Darnerian' last='Gibson'] - Smaller guard but really is a nightmare on defense. Up in your jersey, active hands, quick feet. Distributes and spaces well on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1786681' first='Shamarius' last='Peterkin'] - Hyper athletic slasher that is impossible to stop when he has open space to work with. Jumper getting better as well. Two sport athlete and will be interesting to see which he chooses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">BSA Supreme</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach David Broome has something almost any grassroots program can claim right now; an undefeated record. Highlighted by the Daniel twins, this group is team-first, balanced, and ripe with players headed to the next level. They should be at both Phenom events for the live period.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1158774' first='Carson' last='Daniel'] - Him and Chase are similar players. Facilitators and game managers that can score the ball if asked. Very flexible and do whatever is asked of them. Solid defensively as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1154633' first='Chase' last='Daniel'] - Slightly better defender than Carson, more of a scorer and less of a passer in my opinion. The two are both impressive lead guards that do everything.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1743939' first='Desmond' last='Kent Jr']. - Long, thin wing that has real defensive upside and offensive ability. Developing from dunk everything guy, adding range to 17 feet. Runs the floor very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1076364' first='Peter' last='Moye'] - Physical driver and scorer that isn't afraid of contact. Makes a living in the mid-range and at the rim. Gets to the line at a high clip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1591916' first='Tyler' last='Showalter'] - Lefty that has size at 6'6. Destined to be a 3 and D wing at the next level with the way he can shoot it. Defensively solid but improving. Will be interested to watch him score more off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->