Phenom Queen City Showcase: 5 Names to Know from the Carolinas

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at five names to keep track of in the Carolinas following their outing at the Phenom Queen City Showcase this past weekend!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Neo Davis - [program_tooltip program_id='2078473' first='CC' last='Elite']</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is a name to keep a close eye on in the 2028 class in North Carolina out of Parkwood High; he easily took home MVP honors in their 17U Blue run to the championship game. He poured in 30+ points in the title game, showcasing his ability to score in a variety of ways. He's due for a big jump in the coming months as more eyes get on him given his energy on the floor on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2414074' first='Justin' last='Vining'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2078724' first='Carolina' last='Pressure'] Basketball</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vining is an up-and-coming lead guard to get to know with [program_tooltip program_id='2078724' first='Carolina' last='Pressure'] Basketball. He's a competitive guard who knows how to win, proving so with two game-winners in overtime to pace his squad, among other things. He knows how to get teammates involved and kept opponents guessing with his shifty playmaking ability. Cramps sidelined Vining the final minute of their comeback, ultimately ending their magical run, but Vining still turned heads with his ability to keep things competitive. He finished with 18 points and two made 3-pointers in the championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2149163' first='Jayden' last='Rowe'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2078521' first='Palmetto' last='City Hurricanes']</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An underrated athletic guard who can also play on the wing; Rowe showed his ability to knock down tough shots in a number of ways for [program_tooltip program_id='2078521' first='Palmetto' last='City Hurricanes']; he's next up out of their program to turn heads given his ability to impact the game in so many ways; he plays with a ton of poise and can knock down shots with consistency on all three levels; he's one to track out of Gray Collegiate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2149135' first='Milton' last='McCray'] - Team Unleashed</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCray looks to be turning a corner at the right time with Team Unleashed; he's got a nice blend of skills on the hardwood given his length, ability to defend and ability to get hot in a hurry. He put a ton of folks on notice with his play against Middleton Elite Hoops in a back-and-forth battle; at 6-foot-5, he's got combo guard skills worth noticing if you're a college coach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2279025' first='Kais' last='Parris'] - Middleton Elite</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parris has the makings of an emerging 3-and-D guy with Middleton Elite Hoops; he's got nice length he showcased on both ends and showed poise with his ability to knock down shots from behind the perimeter; he's a prospect who finds ways to impact the game when he's on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->