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Jr. RJ Felton elevating his play at East Carolina
The Pirates of East Carolina certainly have familiar names for Phenom Hoops, and though we have discussed already one of their stars in Ezra Ausar, junior RJ Felton is starting off the season really strong for the Pirates and giving this team another strong weapon. The 6’3 guard from South Carolina was able to get some good experience as a freshman at ECU and elevated his play as a sophomore...
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Battle at the Rock – Saturday Session 1 Standouts
Game 1:Winston-Salem Christian 60Aiken High School 58 Quante Berry 6’4 2022 (Winston-Salem Christian) Berry finished with 20 points and 6 assists in a 60-58 win over Aiken High School. The 6’4 combo guard continues to improve and improve his game as the primary ball handler and facilitator for this Winston-Salem Christian team....
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Special K’s Hoops Take: NC/SC Top80 Standouts
Christ Essandoko 6’11 Christ Essandoko 2022 was unbelievable today as he showcased his dominance on the offensive end scoring in a wide variety of ways. His presence in the paint is so overwhelming as he scores at will around the basket and overpowers his defender. He rebounds the ball at a very high level and runs the floor pretty well. He showcased a unique ability to attack from the high post...
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East Carolina making noise with 2021 recruiting class
You don’t always get a chance to see East Carolina in the news but with their latest two grabs and now three commitments on board for 2021, the Pirates coaching staff and fans should be excited about the future of the basketball program. ECU hasn’t been a basketball factory over the past several years but it seems that head coach Joe Dooley has this program headed in the right direction quickly!...
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Commitment Alert: 2021 RJ Felton commits to East Carolina
Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Russell “RJ” FeltonClass: 2021Committed to: East Carolina Stats Last Season: Felton...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 2 at Summer Finale (Part 2)
RJ Felton 2021 Omari Bolden (Team B.O.N.D.): Bolden just continues to be an impressive scorer on the court. He can shoot well from beyond the arc but also create opportunities for himself off the dribble and attacking the rack. He has a strong build and offers a nice balance on the court offensively. Really enjoyed how he got downhill consistently. 2022 6’10 Corneilous Williams...
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Savage Academy Recap, July 1st
Phenom Hoops travels to Columbia, SC to cover the Savage Academy Open Run featuring some of the top players in the state. Special thanks to Christian Savage for the hospitality and putting together this terrific event.
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#SavageAcademy Player Notes: Part II
Phenom Hoops went down to Columbia to check out some of the top talent in the state of South Carolina, as they all came to compete and showcase their skills under one building at the Savage Academy.
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Four Corners: ’20 Jaden House coming to a decision; interest growing for ’21 Beadle, ’21 Felton
2020 Jaden House could be looking to make a decision this week. '21 Josh Beadle and RJ Felton continue to attract college programs and '21 Clarence Rupert is hoping to show his improvement in his game.
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The Storylines & The Standouts … Phenom’s Low Country Showcase
Here are just a few of the storylines from an eventful weekend in Charleston.
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POB Eye Catchers: Phenom Low Country Showcase (Part II)
The standouts list continues from a thrilling event in Charleston. See who made our list of eye catchers, Part II.
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Phenom Low Country Recap: Concord First Assembly vs. Aiken
First Half It was a highly-anticipated matchup between one of the top teams in the state of North Carolina and another in South Carolina, as the players left it all out on the floor. Concord First Assembly jumped out early to an early 14-6 lead but Aiken came back tough. From then on, it was a back-and-forth type game, with each team trading blows, as we ended in a 34-34 tie after one...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from South Carolina Top 80 (Part IV)
The Phenom Hoop Report Top 80 camps bring all the top talent from around the state all under one roof and there is just a different feel when these players step on the court. Phenom Hoops headed back to Lexington high school once again for the South Carolina Top 80 and man, it did not disappoint. One could sit down and talk about each player from the event, which we will in our evaluations but...
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PHR Recruitment Update: 2021 Russell “RJ” Felton
RJ Felton, a 6’4 prospect part of the 2021 class, impressed Phenom Hoops over the summer playing for Team United. Now, he looks to carry that same momentum into the upcoming high school season at Aiken HS. Over the last few months, Felton has been catching the eyes of college coaches, earning three offers in the last three months. Here is the latest surrounding Felton’s recruitment. Latest...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Team Camp Session II
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Rock Hill, South Carolina for Session II of our Phenom Team Camp. Both sessions were absolutely overflowing with talent, even with other noteworthy events taking place within the Carolinas. This article will take a closer look at some of the most impressive standouts across the three days…. 6’4 ’20 Zavian McLean (Village Christian) There should...
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Early Standouts at Phenom Team Camp Session II
6’3 ’21 RJ Felton (Aiken) Through the first half of day one at Phenom Team Camp, no player has even been close to as impressive as Felton. He’s active, electric, and has a very strong two-way presence about him. Felton pursues every possible rebound and loose ball to push transition play, but also looks very comfortable slowing things down and running the show on offense. He created effortlessly...
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RJ Felton Dunks it IN HIS FACE … BREAKOUT Star TAKES OVER #PhenomDavidRoseMDC in Championship!!
RJ Felton is very good at basketball, it is that simple. However, with him it is his toughness that really sets him apart from others...
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Phenom’s David Rose Memorial Day Classic Breakouts
This is the 6th year we have hosted Phenom’s David Rose Memorial Day Classic, and each year we have had the event benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project. Having proceeds from the event go to this cause if very near and dear to our hearts at Phenom Hoop Report because once they get home, their journey is just beginning. It’s great to help this cause. That said, this event has also been a...
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A Closer Look: Team United 2021
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops had our annual David Rose Memorial Day Classic, an event that honors wounded veterans and supports the Wounded Warrior Project. Each year, some of the toughest teams from around region come together for this loaded event. This year’s field lived up to the event’s reputation and delivered some high-level competition. That being said, Team United was undoubtedly the...
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David Rose MDC Eye Catchers (Part I)
Over the Memorial Day weekend, Phenom Hoops was in Greensboro watching some highly talented, yet some underrated prospects competing.
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