by Jeff Bendel | Jan 12, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
5’6 ’27 Shyla Simms (Grimsley) After suffering an injury early in this contest, Shyla Simms displayed a lot of toughness and leadership by continuing to battle. She’s a smart, highly polished guard with the handle, quickness, and scoring prowess to effortlessly...
by Jeff Bendel | Jan 12, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
6’5 ’26 Antonio McKoy (Harrells Christian) While it probably sounds like a broken record at this point, it’s truly impossible to watch Antonio McKoy and walk away feeling anything other than impressed. He’s easily one of the most productive players in the state. McKoy...
by Patrick O'Brien | Jan 12, 2026 | Ambassador Classic, Featured, News
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the post-Holiday-blahs-having Piedmont! The Great One is here to hand out his top players for each team from last weekend’s Ambassador Christian Classic. The first game of the day turned out to be a classic as Lab U...
by Patrick O'Brien | Jan 12, 2026 | Featured, Lady Phenom, News
Player: Ava PowellClass: 2029School: Hickory Lady Phenom continues to highlight players around the state of North Carolina, as we turn our focus to the western part of the state. We recently had a chance to watch a talented Hickory team in action on the Phenom Hoops...
by Chris Ewell | Jan 12, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News
The Phenom Warriors Classic once again delivered high-level competition, and several prospects separated themselves with consistent impact, effort, and production. From versatile leaders to explosive scorers, these standouts left a strong impression throughout the...
by Rick Lewis | Jan 12, 2026 | Featured, News
Coach Jim Baker: 500 Wins and Still Building Coach Jim Baker has been around the game of basketball his entire life. He graduated from North Rowan High School in 1974 and from Catawba College in 1978. In between, Coach Baker played on the UNC Charlotte men’s...
