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Justin Byerly’s Day One Notebook from The Carolina Jam

15, Apr 2023

Justin Byerly’s Day One Notebook from The Carolina Jam

We are back in Raleigh for the 2023 Carolina Jam. This event which had its roots started in 2019 finally came to fruition last year with Covid. We have a great facility and some of the top teams from North Carolina and the country.

 

Let’s take a look at what I went down tonight on opening day at the Carolina Jam. 
 

Cook Shines for Team South Carolina 

 

JL Mann High School in Greenville, South Carolina, has had its share of talented basketball players. Tonight, Jeremy Cook, a 5 foot 11 guard scored 30 points for Team South Carolina in the win over Strong Center. Cook is able to score from all spots on the floor and has the quickness to get into the lane along with an ability to make shots from the outside. 
 

1 of 1 Rare Has Some Dudes 

 

The team coached by former NBA player, Jermaine Jackson is loaded with talent in the 16 and under division. Rare played up in the 17 and under bracket for the Carolina Jam. Guys like Johansson, Connor, LJ Rush, Jeremiah, Jackson, and Emanuel. James really stood out for 1 Of 1 Rare. In their first game of the weekend they were able to get a win over Harvest Academy. The game showed the athleticism that the team possesses with multiple dunks and acrobatic finishes at the rim throughout the whole game. It was fun to watch.


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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