Hoops City Highlights

Kylan Phillips was a major cog in the Mitchell High basketball machine. Flanked by two team mates that were prolific scorers, Phillips job was to set them up. As the son of a coach, Phillips has the ability to see the game from another perspective. His basketball IQ is off the charts. Kylan is also a pest on the defensive end. He's the type of aggravating defender that gets under the ball handler and causes turn-overs. This past season, Kylan helped led Memphis Mitchell to the Class A Tennessee State Championship during his junior campaign. Watch out for Kylan Phillips this Summer with the Memphis Hoopers

Check out some clips of Memphis Mitchell/ Team Thad's Naba Echols. Echols is what I call a "pure point guard". There is no doubt that he can run a team at the next level. Even though he's a small guard, Naba is fearless and is a defensive ball hawk. His basketball IQ is off the charts and he often makes the right basketball play. Echols is also a winner; he has been a champion at every level he's played on thus far. Catch up with Naba during the summer with Team Thad's 17u.

I did a video highlight of Jeremiah Martin, 2015 Combo Guard from Memphis Mitchell High, a month ago. Recently, I came across some game film from Mitchell High's 2013-14 Tennessee Class A State Tournament Championship season. After breaking down most of the game film, I discovered that Jeremiah, mostly known for his ability to catch and shoot, is a beast at playing the passing lane and collecting steals. He also has the ability to create for himself and teammates. Watch out for Jeremiah Martin on the Under Armour Summer circuit playing for Memphis Team Thad.

Here's some clips of 2018 Combo Guard, Johnae Stuart. She is elusive with the dribble and is incredibly  crafty with the rock. She's hands down one of the best up-and-coming lady hoopers in the 901 area code. It's going to be a delight to watch her grow and develop. Enjoy!

Check out clips of 6'9" smooth point forward, Dedric Lawson, formerly of Memphis Hamilton High. Dedric has an unbelievable basketball IQ and can do some strange things with the rock. Good luck to him and his family as they're taking the show to Jacksonville, Florida's Arlington Country Day.

Here are some clips of two sport stand-out, Terrence Davis (2015) of Team Thad. Standing at 6'4", Davis is super athletic. It's typical for him to be on the receiving end of most lobs near the rim. Davis is also an outstanding perimeter defender and has quick hands.

Here's some clips of 6'10" Nick Marshall of Lexington,TN and Team Thad. Marshall isn't just size, he has a legitimate skill set that establishes him from other bigs in his class.

Here's clips of 2015 sharp-shooter, Jeremiah Martin of Memphis Mitchell. Martin is excellent at catching and shooting, but it doesn't stop there. Martin also has the ability to create for himself and others. Look out for Jeremiah on the Summer circuit with Team Thad.

PM Hoops got a chance to chat with 5 star class of 2012, big man William "Shaq" Goodwin moments after his SW DeKalb Panthers faced off against Memphis Ridgeway in The Memphis vs. Atlanta Roundball Classic.

Senior Guard of Eads,Tn.'s Briarcrest Christian, Chris Jones talks with PM Hoops after the Saints victory over Atlanta's Westlake HS.

Briarcrest Christian's (Eads,Tn) standout big man, Austin Nichols (2013) chats with PM Hoops after his amazing performance against Atlanta's Westlake HS in the Memphis vs. Atlanta Roundball Classic.

On Nov. 8, 2011, Memphis Grizzlies Rudy Gay held his own charity basketball game in Memphis, Tn. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Josh Selby were just a few of players that participated. The Lockout has truely sucked, but the silver lining of it all has been these excellent exhibition games put on by some of the NBA's brightest stars all over the Country. Memphis Grizzlies star Rudy Gay held an exhibition in the Memphis area that featured some of the league's brightest young talent

Here's a collection of highlights from the Super 80 Fall Basketball League held in Memphis, Tn. In this first volume of highlights from the Super 80, you will see players like: Cameron Golden 2012, Alex Anderson 2012, Larry Spicer Jr. 2012 and Markell Crawford 2013. Memphis is a hot-bed of basketball talent. During the Spring and Summer contact period, Memphis is flooded with College basketball coaches from just about every major universities. Here's the reason why.

Home-Schooled Baller, Jesse Pierce shows off his hops during the 2011 Super 80 All Star Slam dunk contest. Pierce , 2013, played last season with the MHEA squad and Summer ball T-23, Detroit Pistons Terrico White's team.

Blew up! That's the best phase that describe Nick King's burst from an unknown baller to a 5 star highly ranked hooper. After playing on an under-performing East High basketball team, Nick King 2013, took full advantage of the spring and summer AAU scene. Nick, who is a 6'7" silky smooth lefty wing, was absolutly amazing for the YOMCA 16 and under team. It was King's last second bucket that earned the "Y" the 16 and U championship at this year's Nike Peach Jam. On top of being an outstanding basktball player, King is an excellent young man. Please sit back and enjoy.

Class of 2014 Hoop star, Leron Black participated in the Super 80's version of the dunk contest. Check out some of the dunks he pulled off that earned him the honor of winning the contest.

Matt Butler is by far one of the most impressive prospects at the Super 80 Fall Showcase. While Butler may not be the flashiest player or have the sexiest game, he kills you with good ole' fashion fundalmentals. Butler has one of the sweetest strokes from beyond the stripe that I've ever seen on the high school level. Butler also impressed with his ability to free himself up by using sceens and picks. Once he catches the rock the battle is over because he's going to find a way to score.

Just a collection of the best dunks thus far at the Super 80 Fall High School Basketball league. Making an appearance in this Vol. are the following ballers: Deshawn Dockery - Ridgeway 2012, Tavin Askew - Wooddale 2012, Andre Applewhite - Central 2012, Jarnell Stokes - Southwind 2012, Larry Spicer Jr. - White Station 2012, Leron Black - White Station 2014, Markell Crawford - Melrose 2013, DeMarc Richardson - Briarcrest 2012, and Skal Levissiere - ECS 2015

Andre Applewhite's, 6'4" SG Memphis Central 2012, time has come. After being the guy along side Top 20 nationally ranked big man, Jarnell Stokes for three years, Applewhite will now have to lead a young group of Central Warriors as the experienced vet. From everything that I wittness during the Super 80, I think he can deliver. Dre is a defensive nightmare because of his length, strong plus active hands, and quick feet. Over the Summer, Applewhite put the work in and became more consistant with his jumper and worked on his moves off the bounce. In Andre's eyes the Central Basketball Warriors aren't dead yet. Be on the look-out.