6’6 2022 Nolan Hodge (NC Gators)- Hodge already committed to Unc Wilmington came in today in full attack mode, and it seemed like he had a message to send. Hodge, always a...

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2024 Rakease Passmore (NLPB): With college coaches coming to watch, Passmore put on a show and gave them everything you would want in a young player. With the blend of...

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By: DeAjai Dawkins 5’10 2025 Eli Ellis (Big Shots 17U/Moravian) Has there been a player more spoken about this weekend? Likely not. Eli has made a name for himself as a...

Dawkins’ Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 1)

By; DeAjai Dawkins 6’5 2024 Jamal Brown (1 of 1 Elite 2024/Word of God) Jamal is most certainly one of the most athletically imposing prospects in this event. In 2019, I...

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By: Noah Hooper 6’6 2025 Trent Steinour (Riptide 2025) When I look at Trent on the floor, the first thing I notice is how well he is able to use his length to be a...

Player Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 2)

By; Heath Gulledge 2022 6’0 Dwight Canady Jr. (NLPB Senyo) Canady Jr. has great athleticism and the ability to use it to his advantage when being guarded by slower...

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By: Sean Halloran 2023 Trey Parker (Big Shots Elite NC 17U) Parker was impressive once again here today, displaying to everyone his high-level athletism. The quick,...

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by: Ethan Reece 2025 Andreas Kazanos (PSB Cassada)Andreas came to play in a high caliber matchup against a well coached SWV Hustle. He started the game out hot and...

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2022 AJ Cook (CC Elite): Now playing this weekend with CC Elite Jacob-Fisher, it certainly gave an opportunity for Cook to shine even more with his shooting ability and that...

Player Standouts at Phenom Hardwood Classic

6’6 ’23 Julius Harrison (NC Gaters) At this point, nothing Harrison does should be surprising to spectators or on-looking college coaches. He’s only continued to showcase...

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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers from Phenom Hardwood Classic (Day 1)

by Brandon Blakney | Jul 24, 2021 | Categories: Featured, Hardwood Classic, and News. Tags: Daniel Lubamba, Jackson Hartzell, Julius, Julius Harrison, Marcus Willis, Nigel Vincent, Nolan Hodge, and Omari Bolden.

6’6 2022 Nolan Hodge (NC Gators)- Hodge already committed to Unc Wilmington came in today in full attack mode, and it seemed like he had a message to send. Hodge, always a team player, was more aggressive than we’re used to seeing. Hodge completely took over the game at...

POB’s Eye Catchers from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 3)

by Patrick O'Brien | Jul 24, 2021 | Categories: Coach Ricks TOC, Featured, and News. Tags: Jamal Brown, Nyrill Stradford, Rakease Passmore, and Shane Blakeney.

2024 Rakease Passmore (NLPB): With college coaches coming to watch, Passmore put on a show and gave them everything you would want in a young player. With the blend of athleticism, break down defenders, finish through contact or around/over defenders, step out and knock...

Dawkins’ Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 2)

by Phenom Staff | Jul 24, 2021 | Categories: Coach Ricks TOC, Featured, and News. Tags: Eli Ellis, Evan Ashemore, Kameron Tinsley, and Nik Graves.

By: DeAjai Dawkins 5’10 2025 Eli Ellis (Big Shots 17U/Moravian) Has there been a player more spoken about this weekend? Likely not. Eli has made a name for himself as a consistent lead guard that plays in a constant mode of attack. He’s a stellar shooter with a rugged...

Dawkins’ Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 1)

by Phenom Staff | Jul 24, 2021 | Categories: Coach Ricks TOC, Featured, and News. Tags: Arden Conyers, DJ Barksdale, Grayson Kirk, and Jamal Brown.

By; DeAjai Dawkins 6’5 2024 Jamal Brown (1 of 1 Elite 2024/Word of God) Jamal is most certainly one of the most athletically imposing prospects in this event. In 2019, I first heard of Brown after making waves as a high-flying middle schooler with incredibly advanced...

Noah’s Hoopers from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 2)

by Phenom Staff | Jul 24, 2021 | Categories: Coach Ricks TOC, Featured, and News. Tags: Alius Bowser, Brady Anderson, Quandre Wilson, Thomas Hunter, Trent Steinour, and Tyrique Wilkins.

By: Noah Hooper 6’6 2025 Trent Steinour (Riptide 2025) When I look at Trent on the floor, the first thing I notice is how well he is able to use his length to be a disruptive asset defensively for his team. He also uses his length very well to gain positioning and grab...

Player Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 2)

by Phenom Staff | Jul 24, 2021 | Categories: Coach Ricks TOC, Featured, and News. Tags: Caleb Owens, Dwight Canady, Jadon Jenkins, Khalil Marshall, and Treyvon Byrd.

By; Heath Gulledge 2022 6’0 Dwight Canady Jr. (NLPB Senyo) Canady Jr. has great athleticism and the ability to use it to his advantage when being guarded by slower defenders. He’s aggressive around the rim and finishes in unique ways. He’s always running the floor and it...

Sean’s Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 2)

by Phenom Staff | Jul 24, 2021 | Categories: Coach Ricks TOC, Featured, and News. Tags: Jacob Dar, Khalil Mar, Marcus Kell, Patrick Clevenger, and Treymane Parker.

By: Sean Halloran 2023 Trey Parker (Big Shots Elite NC 17U) Parker was impressive once again here today, displaying to everyone his high-level athletism. The quick, fast-twitched guard can get to anywhere he wants to on the floor, with his ability to break defenders down...

Player Standouts from Phenom Hardwood Classic (Day 1)

by Phenom Staff | Jul 24, 2021 | Categories: Event Coverage, Featured, Hardwood Classic, News, and Player Reports.

by: Ethan Reece 2025 Andreas Kazanos (PSB Cassada)Andreas came to play in a high caliber matchup against a well coached SWV Hustle. He started the game out hot and never looked back, knocking down big shot after shot in a back and forth game. Finished with 25...

POB’s Eye Catchers from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 2)

by Patrick O'Brien | Jul 24, 2021 | Categories: Coach Ricks TOC, Featured, and News. Tags: Aaron Murphy, AJ Cook, Dellquan Warren, Malik Moye, Nate Brafford, and Treymane Parker.

2022 AJ Cook (CC Elite): Now playing this weekend with CC Elite Jacob-Fisher, it certainly gave an opportunity for Cook to shine even more with his shooting ability and that he did on Day 2, eventually going for 32 big points to lead his team to a win. Cook doesn’t...

Player Standouts at Phenom Hardwood Classic

by Jeff Bendel | Jul 24, 2021 | Categories: Featured, Hardwood Classic, and News.

6’6 ’23 Julius Harrison (NC Gaters) At this point, nothing Harrison does should be surprising to spectators or on-looking college coaches. He’s only continued to showcase his seamless transition from versatility to all-around dominance, able to affect all facets of the...