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Hoops & Dreams Showcase Top Performers Part 1

Hoops & Dreams Showcase Top Performers Part 1
Charles Clark
Charles Clark December 2, 2024 @ 05:14 PM
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Elijah Newsome
Elijah Newsome 6'3" | CG | 2025
NC
Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips 6'6" | SG | 2025
NC
Ja’Von Motta
Ja’Von Motta 6'1" | CG | 2027
NC
Justin Caldwell
Justin Caldwell 6'9" | C | 2026
NC
Kenny Vera
Kenny Vera 6'3" | PG/CG | 2025
NC
Antonio McKoy
Antonio McKoy 6'5" | SF | 2026
NC
Xayden Watson
Xayden Watson 5'11" | PG | 2024
NC
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He dominated inside the paint but also showed his ability to step outside the paint and knock down shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2268349"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674e3c8ad1c3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">His team dominated their matchup on Friday, and he was one of the main reasons why, scoring a game high of 26 Points. He was efficient shooting the ball but didn't force plays and did a very nice job of defending without fouling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280878"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674e3c8ad1c80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The impact that he had on their matchup against QEA can truly not be measured with stats. He played the game from start to finish with a high motor and made plays all over the court for his team. He can score the ball from all three levels but can also guard multiple positions on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1428704"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674e3c8ad1cbd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">His team looked to him to score the ball at a high rate on Friday night, and he provided just what his team needed with a game high of 31 Points. We love the intensity that he brings every time he steps on the floor and how willing is he to mix up inside the paint against taller opponents. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180895"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674e3c8ad1cfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top perimeter defenders in the state, he creates havoc for opponents all game long which leads to force turnovers and transition buckets. He's strong, athletic, quick and understands how to use his physicality to his advantage in matchups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1974219"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674e3c8ad1d3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another young prospect that is on the rise, he plays the game with a calmness that you don't normally see from a player his age. Does a nice job of getting downhill, understands how to get to his spots to score but also does a nice job of getting his teammates involved. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2092926"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674e3c8ad1d7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It doesn't take long to see why so many college coaches were interested in recruiting him as he has all the tools to be special on the next level. Has legit height for a college wing, can score the ball from multiple levels and doesn't seem to get too high or low regardless of what's going on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Justin Caldwell

Justin Caldwell

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Justin
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Class
2026
Height
6'9"
HS
Fayetteville Academy
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NC
Hoops & Dreams Showcase Top Performers Part 1
Put together a big-time showing against Millbrook on Friday night, scoring 30 Points while pulling down 11 Rebounds....
Written by Charles Clark
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Justin Caldwell

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School: Fayetteville Academy
Club: Washington Warriors
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Highlights

Elijah Newsome

Elijah Newsome

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Elijah
Newsome CG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Wilson Prep
|
NC
Hoops & Dreams Showcase Top Performers Part 1
His team dominated their matchup on Friday, and he was one of the main reasons why, scoring a...
Written by Charles Clark
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Elijah Newsome

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State: North Carolina
School: Wilson Prep
Club: BSM Waka Flocka
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Antonio McKoy

Antonio McKoy

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Antonio
McKoy SF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Harrells Christian Academy
|
NC
Hoops & Dreams Showcase Top Performers Part 1
The impact that he had on their matchup against QEA can truly not be measured with stats. He...
Written by Charles Clark
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Antonio McKoy

Twitter
State: North Carolina
School: Harrells Christian Academy
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Kenny Vera

Kenny Vera

NC
PG/CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2025
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Kenny
Vera PG/CG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Northwood Temple Academy
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Hoops & Dreams Showcase Top Performers Part 1
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Kenny Vera

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State: North Carolina
School: Northwood Temple Academy
Club: Team Wall
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Xayden Watson

Xayden Watson

NC
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Xayden
Watson PG
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Trinity Christian
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NC
Hoops & Dreams Showcase Top Performers Part 1
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Xayden Watson

Twitter
State: North Carolina
School: Trinity Christian
Club: Team Pressure
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Ja’Von Motta

Ja’Von Motta

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Ja’Von
Motta CG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Overhills
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NC
Hoops & Dreams Showcase Top Performers Part 1
Another young prospect that is on the rise, he plays the game with a calmness that you don’t...
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Ja’Von Motta

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State: North Carolina
School: Overhills
Club: Mentality Elite
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Marquette
Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

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SG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Grace Christian
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NC
Hoops & Dreams Showcase Top Performers Part 1
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School: Grace Christian
Club: Boo Williams
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