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Cooper’s Notes: Opening Week of JUCO
By: Cooper Hart Wake Tech CC vs SFG PrepCentral Carolina CC vs Davidson-Davie CCLouisburg College vs Spartanburg Methodist College 6’4” So. Eddie Volkerts (Wake Tech CC) Volkerts was dynamic in their season-opening win against SFG Prep, finishing with an efficient 18p, 7r, 4a, and 2s. He was hard to stop getting to the rim, displaying great body control on drives. He has plus-level length and...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’2 Kobe Parker
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over a hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who...
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Pay More Attention To: Phenom Tourney Town Showcase
Another great event for Phenom Hoops at the Phenom Tourney Town Showcase, sponsored by Healthy Blue NC. So many teams and players came out and put on a show, including a few players that should garner a little more attention their way with how they played at the event. Here are a few names that you may want to start paying attention to more this season. 2024 Isaiah Sanders (HP Christian): The...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Tourney Town (Part 1)
2024 Morgan Smith (Ben L. Smith): Smith led the way on Day 2 for her team, helping secure a strong overtime victory. She finished with 22 points and filled it up, doing a nice job of penetrating and creating. Smith was at her best when she was able to get downhill and attack the defense, finding ways to score inside but also did a tremendous job in getting to the line. But that doesn’t...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: Kobe Parker
Height: 6’1 Class: 2023 School: Ragsdale Travel Team: NLPB 336 Freshman Season (JV): 19.5 PPG Sophomore Season: 10 PPG, 37% 3P Junior Season: 13.3 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.9 SPG What Was Recently Said (8/1//22): Arguably no player on this list has actually progressed their game as much as Parker, who looked poised for a huge senior season at Ragsdale. Though he’s maintained his foundation as a knockdown...
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July Breakout Performers in North Carolina
The month of July is finally concluding, which should provide these young players with an opportunity to take a well-deserved break from days of nonstop basketball. Given the significance of the actual month, we decided to take a closer look at some of the breakout performers from the last few weeks. Obviously, we can only speak on what we have seen, so the names listed will be based on their...
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“Getting to Know” 6’2 ’23 Kobe Parker
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp
6’1 ’23 Kobe Parker (Ragsdale) Although they lost multiple key pieces, Ragsdale should still be one of the more competitive programs in Greensboro behind the leadership of Parker. He’s clearly the focal point of this group, but understands how to dictate the action in a poised, unselfish, methodical manner. Parker has maintained his status as a lethal perimeter shooter, especially from beyond...
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Phenom Grassroots TOC Team Preview: NLPB 336
The Phenom Grassroots TOC is this weekend in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, as it is the first LIVE Period with Phenom Hoops this season. The talent pool runs deep throughout and we want to give college coaches a leg up on who to watch and who will be in action. Here are a few players to check out for each team, presented by the head coach. NLPB 336 Name: Donovan StricklinClass: 2023Position: GGame...
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Ragsdale Core Worthy of Attention from College Coaches
Given the landscape of the greater Greensboro area, few folks could’ve foreseen Ragsdale entering the final stretch of the season with this much success. The Tigers have always competed and maintained some semblance of relevance over the years, but their current squad might genuinely be their best team of the decade. Why' While they are a talented group, the chemistry and each player’s...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Day 1 Standouts
5’10 Kobe Parker of Carolina Stars Elite 2022 had a great first game today. Really got to his spots with ease and really put the ball in the hole. Scored from all three levels and showed the ability to run and finish in transition. Showed the ability to hit open shots as well. Finished with a game high 30 pts. 6’3 Marcus Farley Jr. of Team Together 16U can flat out play. I love his game and how...
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers #PhenomDavidRoseMDC
The annual Phenom Hoops David Rose Memorial Day Classic delivered us some big-time performances, key story lines, and collection of breakout prospects coaches need to put some eyes on. Greensboro North Carolina- The David Rose Memorial Day Classic is an event that carries a message and meaning deeper than competition on the hardwood. It’s the story of ultimate sacrifice and selflessness than...
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#PhenomDavidRoseMDC: Miles Saturday Afternoon/Evening Standouts
A ton of talent in the gym today, the HoopState is blessed with a lot of talent in the 2022 class! Here are some of the up and coming guys y’all need to know about! 6’7 2022 Asa White: Garner Road 15U White is a prospect that I’ve had the chance to see quite a few times in the high school season and after watching him for the first time in travel ball it’s clear his trajectory is headed in...
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