Tyler Lewis Hoopfest – Players to Watch
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With more non-conference basketball going on over the weekend, Phenom Hoops is getting ready to put on another nice event, this time at Forsyth Country Day in Winston-Salem. The Tyler Lewis Hoopfest will bring in teams from all over North…
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Continue ReadingWith more non-conference basketball going on over the weekend, Phenom Hoops is getting ready to put on another nice event, this time at Forsyth Country Day in Winston-Salem. The Tyler Lewis Hoopfest will bring in teams from all over North Carolina and Virginia, ready to compete and continue to shape their non-conference schedules. With plenty of great teams and players gathering, check out some of the players to keep an eye on below.
Guards –
Dane Cassada Dane Cassada 6'3" | CG Calvary Day School | 2026 State NC – Big, heady point guard that has great playmaking instincts and shot making ability. Great at reading defenses on the move and being able to make the simple and correct pass. Capable scorer at all three levels of the floor.
Jahon Foster Jahon Foster 6'3" | CG Forsyth Country Day | 2024 State NC – Small, scrappy point guard that is excellent at playing within himself and commanding his team. Scores the ball well from the mid-range or around the cup.
William Otto William Otto 6'4" | CG Greensboro Day | 2024 State NC – Another bigger point guard who is on his way to Emory after this year. Good at finding his teammates and playing out of the pick and roll
Camden Edmonds Camden Edmonds 6'5" | CG West Stokes | 2024 State NC – Off ball guard that can fill the ball up like no one’s business. Very good shooter that does damage both on open catch and shoot shots and off the bounce. Headed to Converse next season.
Wings –
Evan Dean Evan Dean 6'6" | SG Millbrook | 2025 State NC – Big scoring wing that is back at NC GBB for the 2023-2024 season. Capable at getting to his own shot with consistency, and has a high release point and consistent jumper that is hard to contest.
Marius Mazeika Marius Mazeika 6'3" | SG Woodberry Forest | 2024 State VA – Burly wing that is scratching the surface of his potential. Violent rim attacker who can play above the rim all the time. Crafty finisher too in the paint, takes his time and draws plenty of fouls.
Julius Messer Julius Messer 6'6" | SF Greensboro Day | 2025 NC – Messer is fresh from Germany this year with GDS. Plays with a high motor on the wing and really attacks as a slasher. Intrigued to see more of his game this weekend and what level he is expected to play at in college.
Alejandro Ford Alejandro Ford 6'5" | SF Woodberry Forest | 2024 State VA – Two way scrappy guy who brings his lunch pail to the defensive end. Athletic enough to play around and above the rim on the offensive end.
Forwards –
Cal Barrett Cal Barrett 6'9" | SF Moravian Prep | 2025 NC – Versatile, switchable wing/forward hybrid that is a big time Swiss Army knife. Developing outside game pairs well with his downhill attacking ability.
Maurio Hanson Maurio Hanson 6'7" | PF JL Chambers | 2024 State NC – Lefty 4 man that is a great post scorer and passer. Excels with his back to the basket and taking space off rolls and duck ins. Strong and physical frame.
Bobby Cannon Jr Bobby Cannon Jr 6'10" | PF Forsyth Country Day | 2024 State NC – Thin forward that plays with energy around the rim and runs the floor well. Impactful as a defensive rebounder and rim protector on that end. Needs to keep working on his ball skills.
Jonah Ridgill Jonah Ridgill 6'5" | SF Chatham Charter | 2024 State NC – Capable scoring forward that has good touch and feel around the basket. Fairly mobile and versatile on defense, but going to do a lot of damage on the offensive end first.