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@BojanglesBash Notebook From @JustinByerly Part II

17, Dec 2019

@BojanglesBash Notebook From @JustinByerly Part II

Columbia, SC-The Bojangles Bash held at Ridge View High School on the outskirts of Columbia, South Carolina this weekend was a chance for us at HoopSeen to see some familiar prospects and add some new names to our database. The event featured some of the top teams in the country and regionally. With so many teams and prospects we had an eye on, we will be doing this in segments, today is part one. 

 

Josh Beadle

Columbia, SC

Class
2021
|
Position
SG
|
Height
6' 3"
|
National
NR
National Pos. Rank
NR
State
5
State Pos. Rank
3

Junior guard Josh Beadle came very close to a triple-double against National Christian Academy finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assist and only one turnover. His size at 6-foot-5, maybe even closer to 6-foot-6 was the biggest thing that stood out to me along with his ability to handle the ball and break down the defense with a crossover and a quick change of pace. The Upward Starts product should be a highly recruited prospect this season on the Adidas circuit heading into his senior season. 

Also impressive for Cardinal Newman (SC) was guard LJ White who made seven three-pointers en route to 26 points in the loss to National Christian Academy. The 6-foot-2 senior guard put on one of the best shooting displays of the tournament on Saturday. 

 

Matthew Alexander-Moncrieffe

Mono, ON

Class
2020
| |
Height
6' 7"
|
National
NR
National Pos. Rank
NR
State
NR
State Pos. Rank
NR

Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe of Orangeville Prep (CAN) has one of the biggest upsides to anyone we saw at the event. His skill-set, length and athleticism was on full-display. His highlight reel dunks were a hit on social media with his play over the weekend. He scored 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a win over Ridge View (SC) in one of the Thursday games. In their game against National Christian Academy, Moncrieffe had 14 points and in Orangeville's match-up with Moravian Prep, he scored 14 points and pulled down 5 rebounds. 

 

Coleman Stucke

Toronto, ON

Class
2020
|
Position
SF
|
Height
6' 7"
|
National
NR
National Pos. Rank
NR
State
NR
State Pos. Rank
NR

Northeastern signee Coleman Stucke was one of the best pure shooters at the event. Northeastern Head Coach Bill Coen is one of the best evaluators in the business and landed the Canadian less than a week ago. Stucke gave us a preview of what to expect when he arrives on campus next summer. He scored 24 points on 5-9 shooting from beyond the three-point line in a 2-point loss to Moravian Prep. Against National Christian Academy he scored 12 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Against Ridge View HS, Stucke shot 50 percent from the three-point line finishing with 15 points. The high IQ forward will fit right into the type of players that Coen likes to utilize for his program. 

Jamahri Harvey

Fayetteville, NC

Class
2020
|
Position
SG
|
Height
6' 5"
|
School Team
National
NR
National Pos. Rank
NR
State
NR
State Pos. Rank
NR

Jamarhi Harvey was one of the less herald players for Moravian Prep with their two NC State signees, but Harvey can play and can play at the mid-major to high-major level. He has a non-stop motor coupled with a deft shooting touch. He consistently made shots from the mid-range out to the three-point line. His toughness and his ability to finish with contact were big with college coaches taking notice. He is expected to make a decision in January and said he will take more visits if new schools get involved. 

 

Amare Haynie

Winston-Salem, NC

Class
2022
|
Position
CG
|
Height
6' 4"
|
National
NR
National Pos. Rank
NR
State
34
State Pos. Rank
7

New sophomore transfer Amare Haynie wasn't one of the highest scorers for Moravian Prep over the weekend but what Haynie did was show his versatility and his skill-set to college coaches that caused Ole Miss to offer Haynie after his play at The Bojangles Bash. Haynie has big hands, can score from the perimeter and has the length to cause problems on defense. His recruitment will keep steadily rising over the next two years. 

 

Javon Benson

Columbia, SC

Class
2020
|
Position
PF
|
Height
6' 8"
|
National
NR
National Pos. Rank
NR
State
3
State Pos. Rank
2

South Carolina signee Javon Benson poured in 62 points, pulled down 26 rebounds and had double-digit blocks in the three games that Ridge View (SC) played in the Bojangles Bash. The 6-foot-8 big man played in front of his future coach on Friday night against Oak Hill Academy (VA) and dropped 20 points along with 13 rebounds. Benson's motor has been getting better and I think he will be able to compete for some minutes on the Gamecock roster late into his freshman year with South Carolina. 

Our HoopSeen stage is designed to provide the best exposure opportunities for top independent programs. Tons of coaches, social media exposure, and elite competition are some of what you'll find at our events. For more information on our 2020 events, visit our events page, or call our hotline at 470-266-8862

 

 


Justin Byerly
State Editor

Justin Byerly has spent the past 15 years covering North Carolina prep and grassroots basketball. He has previously worked with The Recruit Scoop and Rivals.com. In addition to that he has contributed to The USA Today, Charlotte Observer, The Asheville Citizen-Times and The Sun News. He has held The Justin Byerly Upstate/WNC Showcase the past two years and has helped student-athletes from North Carolina and South Carolina receive college scholarships. He owns The Byerly Report scouting service that has over 100 college subscriptions. Justin resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Danielle and four children. 

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