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Player Matchups to Watch at #PhenomGeorgeLynch (Friday)
The best of the best will be in attendance this weekend at the Phenom George Lynch Invitational, sponsored by HPT. Phenom and Sport Mode One has put together some intriguing matchups that you will not want to miss, and we want to highlight them. Here are a few player matchups that we will be having our eyes on. Event Info: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/george-lynch-invitational/ Friday,...
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Jr. LJ Thomas (Austin Peay) making the most of his opportunities at Austin Peay
Sometimes, you just never know when your opportunity will come and go in the world of basketball. A player that Phenom Hoops is certainly aware of and have watched over the years has been the talented guard of LJ Thomas, who committed to NC State a few years back, played in 30 games for the Wolfpack as a freshman and averaged 2.4 points, but then only saw action in 12 games as a sophomore...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 17
Team 17 Coach: Davis Absher/David Broome #1: 5’2 ’28 Anthony Lopez (Thales Academy) Starting off, we look at a player who really stood out on both ends of the floor despite his lack of size, Anthony Lopez. He’s a smart, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and an unselfish mentality. Lopez is capable of initiating the offense and creating for others, but also finds a lot of success in...
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A Tough Mindset: 2027 Lincoln Vinson (Davidson Day)
Player: Lincoln VinsonClass: 2027Height: 6’1School: Davidson Day Continuing to highlight players from our events, 2027 6’1 Lincoln Vinson has proven to be a critical piece in Davidson Day’s hope to repeat as a title contender. Though this is a loaded roster with big-time talent, Vinson has shown to provide a toughness that puts this team at another level. Vinson is one of the young rising stars...
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National-Level Talent on Full Display at the George Lynch Invitational (Nov. 22-23)
The amount of talent that will be on display this weekend at the #PhenomGeorgeLynch Invitational sponsored by HPT is off the charts. Talent is everywhere you look, including several Top-200 prospects in every class. This is the event you will not want to miss!!!! Get your tickets TODAY!! Event Info/ Tickets: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/george-lynch-invitational/ Class of 2025 2025 Kaden...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 16
Team 16 Coach: Kelvin Mills #12: 5’9 ’28 Josh Caldwell (West Forsyth) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Josh Caldwell. He’s a smart, scrappy guard prospect with a well-rounded skillset and unselfish approach to the game. Caldwell handles the ball well and effectively creates for himself and others. He’s a useful scorer...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 15
Team 15 Coach: Dre Simmons #11: 5’9 ’28 Grant Locklear (Excelsior Classical) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Grant Locklear. He’s a steady, scrappy point guard prospect who knows how to manage the offense, get others involved, and apply pressure as a shooting threat. Locklear displays great feel and pace with the ball...
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Operating Inside and Out: 2025 6’8 Kaden Hammond (TBS)
Player: Kaden HammondClass: 2025Height: 6’8School: The Burlington School There is still plenty of talent left here in North Carolina, with one of those being 2025 6’8 Kaden Hammond from The Burlington School. When you hear about this program, many think of the talent of 2027 King Gibson, and deservingly so. But this is a team that has PLENTY of college-worthy prospects, and Hammond...
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Seniors Stepping Up for Charlotte Country Day this Season
Charlotte Country Day came into the season with a few question marks but we were eager to see what kind of team they would bring to the table this year. Though they weren’t able to walk out with a victory at the Phenom Tip-Off, we did see two strong seniors step up in big moments and they will be counted on even more down the road. 2025 6’4 Jerome Lowery and 2025 6’2 Nick Diaz...
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Back on the Court and Flourishing: 2025 JD Bowden (Ambassador Christian)
Player: JD BowdenClass: 2025Height: 6’0School: Ambassador Christian 2025 JD Bowden has been a player rising up the ranks over the years and proving to be one of the more dynamic point guards in the state of North Carolina. And though he has faced some tough uphill battles as of late, he is back on the court and looking strong once again. Suiting up in a new jersey for Ambassador Christian,...
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Five Takeaways from Phenom Tip-Off Classic
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops held our annual Tip-Off Classic at Davidson Day School. Between the two days, the event was loaded with talented teams, prospects, and enticing storylines. Several state title contenders performed against noteworthy opponents and the individual matchups brought a lot of intrigue as well. Let’s take a look at some personal takeaways from the event… Freshmen Shining...
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Making his Presence Noticeable: 2025 5’10 Caleb Thomas (Combine Academy)
Player: Caleb ThomasClass: 2025Height: 5’10School: Combine Academy Though it is early in the season, there have been plenty of memorable performances and showings already to start the season. One player that has been making an early statement this season and that we have enjoyed watching play is a new face in North Carolina in 2025 5’10 Caleb Thomas. Coming from Georgia and now being in North...
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Freshmen Stepping Up: Phenom Tip-Off
2028 DJ Lindsey (Charlotte Country Day) Getting my first viewing of the young guard at CCDS, we were all impressed with what this young was able to provide and how he wasn’t afraid of the bright lights on the big stage. Lindsey did a great job in helping lead the charge offensively, dictating the game, playing strong and being crafty with the ball in his hands, putting pressure offensively with...
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What We Learned from Phenom Tip-Off (Saturday)
2025 Jaylen Cross and 2026 Yohance Connor shine in Day 2 thriller What a game it was between Combine Academy and Caldwell Academy, as if you like an offensive game, you got that with this one. Combine was able to secure the impressive 90-76 victory, with both teams trading blows. But 2025 Jaylen Cross and 2026 Yohance Connor may have had the best two performances of the day, with Cross finishing...
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What We Learned from Phenom Tip-Off (Friday)
Ambassador Christian looking strong and making its mark early on Led by 2025 JD Bowden and 2026 Logan Johnson, Ambassador Christian is quickly making a name for themselves here in North Carolina with its play. This is a team that looks strong early on and is ready to continue the team’s success throughout the season. Ambassador has big-time talent at the guard position, scoring and playmaking,...
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Saturday Recaps and Stats: Phenom Tip-Off
If you missed any of the action, Phenom Hoops has you covered with all the recaps from the games throughout the day. Here is the recap for each game with the final stats. 11:00 am – CLT Performance Institute vs. Springdale Prep Day 2 got underway here at Davidson Day, with two new yet intriguing programs taking the court: CPI and Springdale Prep. CPi came out strong and active early, but...
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Davion Hannah Commits to the Crimson Tide!
Name: Davion Hannah School: Link Academy AAU: Team Herro EYBL ESPN: #22 247sports: #62 On3: #33 Rivals: #37 The Alabama Crimson Tide have secured another significant addition to their basketball program as 6’5 combo guard Davion Hannah, a four-star recruit out of Link Academy, has officially committed to the University of Alabama. Known for his dynamic playmaking ability, scoring versatility,...
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Friday Recaps and Stats: Phenom Tip-Off
If you missed any of the action, Phenom Hoops has you covered with all the recaps from the games throughout the day. Here is the recap for each game with the final stats. 5:00 pm – Ambassador Christian vs. Charlotte Country Day First game of the night, Ambassador Christian and Charlotte Country Day got things going on the night. AC started things off in the right way, quickly jumping out to a...
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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2025 6’10 Samuel Obenjo
Player: Samuel ObenjoClass: 2025Height: 6’10 / 7’1 wingspanSchool: Layton Christian Phenom Hoops continues to bring eyes all around the country, even a little international flavor. We recently were able to catch up with a very interesting prospect in the Class of 2025 in 6’10 Samuel Obenjo, a wing prospect that has size and versatility on the court and one that has been attracting the eyes of...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 14
Team 14 Coach: Austin Collins #8: 5’7 ’28 Rudd Sutton (Fayetteville Academy) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased nice balance as a floor general, Rudd Sutton. He’s a skilled, unselfish point guard prospect who knows how to consistently knock down perimeter jumpers and set up others. Sutton possesses useful vision, ball-handling ability, and an understanding of how to initiate...
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Being an X-Factor: 2025 Dario Williams (Gaston Christian)
Player: Dario WilliamsClass: 2025Height: 6’5School: Gaston Christian There are so many players out there here in North Carolina that bring true value and can be an x-factor for their team. 2025 6’5 Dario Williams certainly fits that profile at Gaston Christian, as he has clearly elevated his game to help his team this season. When talking about Williams, he is one that has caught the eyes of our...
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Kingston Flemings Commits to Houston: A Rising Star Joins the Cougars Ranks
Name: Kingston Flemings School: William J. Brennan Position: Point Guard ESPN: #21 247sports: #18 ON3: #14 Rivals: #22 The University of Houston has added an exciting piece to its future with the commitment of Kingston Flemings, a highly regarded point guard in the 2025 recruiting class. Standing at 6 foot 3, Flemings has garnered attention nationally for his dynamic style and court...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Steve Mims/Trenton Hancock #7: 5’10 ’28 O’Brian Lowery Jr. (Gaston Day) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased strong polish and feel on both ends of the floor, O’Brian Lowery Jr. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with a lethal penetration sense and reliable creation instincts. Lowery scored the ball from all levels but displayed a clear willingness to set up...
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Saturday Storylines heading into Phenom Tip-Off (Nov. 16)
Saturday, November 16 11:00 am – CLT Performance Institute vs. Springdale Prep12:30 pm – Covenant Day vs. Asheville Christian2:00 pm – Charlotte Country Day vs. Gaston Christian3:30 pm – Victory Christian vs. Queens Grant5:00 pm – Carmel Christian vs. Christ School6:30 pm – Combine Academy vs. Caldwell Academy8:00 pm – Davidson Day vs. Millbrook Learning What Teams Have Teams like Charlotte...
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2025 6’8 Icare Bakadisula (Concord Academy) back on the court and ready to thrive
Player: Icare BakadisulaClass: 2025Height: 6’8School: Concord Academy Concord Academy has been a steady and reliable program that has produced some strong talent over the years. And that seems to be continuing, though there are a few underrated prospects that could be strong steals at the next level. One of those players who is back in action this season is 2025 6’8 Icare Bakadisula. We said...
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Jr. KC Shaw (UMES) elevating his game to new heights
Player: Ketron “KC” ShawSchool: Maryland Eastern ShoreHeight: 6’5 2024-25 Season Stats: 24.5ppg, 4.5rpg, 3.8apg, 35.3mpg Phenom Hoops continues to monitor players even at the next level, as we are always happy to see the success stories of players at the collegiate level. One player who has proven many wrong and has taken advantage of the opportunities ahead of him has been Ketron Shaw, who...
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2026 6’4 Logan Johnson (Ambassador Christian) rising up the ranks in NC
Player: Logan JohnsonClass: 2026Height: 6’4School: Ambassador Christian A player that has been clearly elevating and rising the ranks here in North Carolina has been 2026 6’4 Logan Johnson, but it had been some time since seeing the young man on the court. From watching him at United Faith to getting our latest viewing at the Carmel Tip-Off with Ambassador Christian, we quickly saw the...
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Standouts from Wesleyan Christian vs. Providence Day
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled to High Point to watch a notable matchup between Wesleyan Christian and Providence Day. Given the talented, veteran-laden rosters on both sidelines, each team has the ability to contend for a state title. Between the first two quarters, it looked like Wesleyan could cruise to a win without really being challenged. The Trojans led 27-21 at halftime and appeared...
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Asheville School brings sneaky next-level talent to check out
The Carmel Tip-Off brought a ton of talent to Matthews (NC) this past weekend, and the Asheville School was one we were really eager to see to start the season. We were disappointed, as the duo of 2026 Heimir Helgason and 20225 Miki Gacic both finished with 26 points in an impressive win, and they clearly should have put their names on more radars for college programs. We dive more into their...
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Premier Talent on Display this Weekend: Phenom Tip-Off (Nov. 15-16)
We are in for a big weekend out at Davidson Day (Davidson, NC) for the #PhenomTipOff, as not only some of the best teams in the state will be taking the court but some of the top prospects that you will be seeing at the next level will be on display. These are just A FEW (CERTAINLY NOT ALL) that fans can check out with Phenom Hoops this weekend. 2025 JD Bowden (Ambassador Christian)2026 Logan...
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