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Cannon looking to be a title contender once again
The 4A NCISAA Division was tremendous last year in North Carolina and there is no doubt about it, this division should be strong once again. When diving into the division overall, Christ School comes in really strong after winning the title last year and they certainly have enough to do so again. But another program that I would look at strong as a clear title contender again is Cannon led by...
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CCSMLK23 Game Report: East Meck vs. Cannon
We continued the evening, as Cannon and East Meck were up next. Cannon was able to come out strong behind its three leaders on the court, helping jump out to a 17-9 first-quarter lead. They were able to only build upon that lead before halftime, as ’24 Sean Birmingham led the charge with 10 points, while Isaiah Henry and Austin Swartz combined for 15 points. ’23 Jordon Nevill was showing why...
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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: The Burlington School vs. Cannon
The first game of the final day of action featured The Burlington School battling it out against Cannon School for fifth place in the TJ Warren bracket. The Spartans jumped out to an early lead behind a balanced attack spearheaded by 2024 Zion Walker. 2024 Austin Swartz helped the Cougars cut into their early deficit, as a pair of wing 3-pointers inched Cannon within four points. But The...
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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Cannon vs. Greenfield
By: Evan Rogers The second contest of the day featured a battle in the consolation portion of the TJ Warren bracket between Cannon School and Greenfield High School. The Cougars used their balanced attack early, and overall size advantage, to jump out to a 19-point lead in the first quarter. In the following period, 2024 Austin Swartz’s skills were on full display. In a closing stretch of the...
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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Cannon vs. Prolific Prep
By: Evan Rogers The fifth game of the day showcased a pair of teams representing both coasts, as Cannon School took on Prolific Prep. From the jump, 2024 Austin Swartz showcased his confident play style and helped the Cougars open up a 10-2 lead early. The Crew would respond quickly, however, as Prolific Prep began to thrive in transition. A pair of the 3-pointers and highlight-worthy dunks...
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Phenom Anthony Morrow Shootout Game Report: Cannon vs. Carmel Christian
The championship game everyone was waiting for, between Carmel Christian and Cannon. Cannon was off to a slow start to begin the game with a score of 12-3. They continue their lead to as much as 13. Cannon fought back but was still down by 10 at the end of the first quarter 28-18. To come out the second quarter cannon started off on fire cutting the deficit to 3-points. At half Carmel Christian...
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Phenom Anthony Morrow Shootout Game Report: Cannon vs. Concord Academy
Game 5, begins bracket play for the day with a star-studded matchup between Concord Academy and Cannon. The first quarter was a back-and-forth game until Cannon pulled away towards the end by 8 points, 17-25. Entering the second quarter Concord Academy started slow but picked it up towards the middle, cutting it to a 6-point deficit. Cannon quickly responded with a 3 by Austin Swartz to bring...
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Phenom Anthony Morrow Shootout Game Report: Cannon vs. West Charlotte
Going into Game 5, we had West Charlotte and Cannon on deck in what we hoped to be a thriller but one team came out extremely strong to start the game. Cannon was able to get going early behind their trio of Swartz, Henry, and Birmingham, ultimately getting out to a 21-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. West Charlotte just couldn’t find success in finding the bottom of the basket, as...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Cannon earns hard-fought battle vs. Cox Mill
Game 4 was about to kick off here at the George Lynch Invitational, as Cox Mill was looking to make a statement going up against Cannon, who was coming off a Day 1 win. It looked to be an interesting battle between these two teams with firepower on the court. Cannon came out strong early but Cox Mill started to settle in and 2024 Langston Boyd started to get going in the first half,...
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Carmel Tip-Off Game Report: The Burlington School pulls out win in double overtime vs. Cannon
The day only continued, as The Burlington School was back in action after Day 1 and they were going up against Cannon, a team that we are getting a chance to see what they had to offer this season. Both teams were getting an early feel for each other, with both showing a balanced attack and getting multiple players involved early. Cannon was able to earn the early edge after the...
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Carmel Christian Tip-Off Storylines: Day 2 (Saturday, Nov. 12)
Carmel Christian Tip-Off Storylines Schedule Release: #CarmelTipOff Presented by Phenom HoopsThe Stars will be OUT at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic Saturday, November 12 at Carmel Christian 12:00 pm – Quality Education vs. Westminster Catawba1:30 pm – Northside Christian vs. Northwood Temple3:00 pm – Combine Academy vs. 1of1 Prep4:30 pm – Concord Academy vs. Greensboro Day6:00 pm – Cannon...
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Carmel Christian Tip-Off ABSOLUTELY loaded with talent once again (Nov. 11-12)
When it comes to high school basketball in North Carolina, there is only one way to kick off the season and that is with Phenom Hoops at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off. Year after year, it has started the season in a big way here in North Carolina and is one of the top events nationally year after year. Well, this upcoming event will be no different as it will be loaded with some of the top teams...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Preview: Weddington vs. Cannon
The Carmel Christian MLK Showcase is going to be an absolute show, as private schools and public schools square up on the hardwood Saturday afternoon and Phenom Hoops will be helping lead the charge. Another fantastic and must-see event from Phenom, come out and enjoy a day of basketball. Event Page: https://phenomhoopreport.com/events/phenoms-mlk-showcase-details-page/...
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Carmel Tip-Off Classic Recap: Cannon vs. Northside Christian
Phenom Hoops kicked off the season in a big way with the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, bringing in some of the premier talent and teams from around the region under one building in Charlotte. We continued down the schedule, as two local teams squared off in Northside Christian vs. Cannon. Two evenly matched teams traded punches early on in the first quarter, as Cannon was led by DJ Nix...
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A blend of experience, talent, and youth have Cannon looking to make another title run
Phenom Hoops was on deck recently at the Myers Park Summer League, a fantastic event that brought a few schools around the Charlotte area to come and compete in a 4-day event that was live-streamed by The Hoop State Network.
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INTERVIEW: Cannon’s Che Roth on What It’ll Take to REPEAT as STATE CHAMPS + 2021 Season/Team Outlook
Phenom Hoops sits down for another interview with Cannon's head coach, Che Roth, as we look back at the state championship run this past season, what the ride was like, and his team's outlook so far this season. Make sure you subscribe to Phenom Hoops YouTube Channel TODAY.
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Phenom November Classic: Cannon vs. Freedom Christian (Recap/Standouts)
Cannon and Freedom Christian kicked off Game 2 in the Arena. Cannon was coming off a solid performance the week before in Rock Hill and seemed to continue that early on, knocking down shots and finding a rhythm early on in the first quarter to secure a 19-10 lead after one. Cannon continued to hold their double-digit lead throughout the second quarter but Freedom Christian really...
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COACH’S CORNER: Cannon’s Che Roth Speaks on Winning STATES & Coaching the No. 1 PG in the COUNTRY!
What a year it has been for head coach Che Roth from Cannon, now coming off an NCISAA 4A State Title this past season. Rick Lewis sits down with a good buddy of his to chat it up. Roth talks about some of the biggest challenges he has had to face, the process behind #Earnit, and cruising down memory lane of some of the ups and downs from this past season, ending with a state title in North Carolina.
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PHR Podcast: NCISAA Playoffs Recap
The Phenom Hoops group sits down after a full weekend of basketball. We all headed to the Charlotte area to watch the 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A playoffs. Listen to our final thoughts from the games, which players stood out, and who were a few breakout players.
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Previewing NCISAA 4A Playoff Final Four
Jamie Shaw brings you the full breakdown, our picks, and who to watch in the 4A playoffs this coming week.
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5-STARS! Jaden Bradley v Marjon Beauchamp; Cannon School vs Dream City Christian Raw Game Highlights
Cannon School, out of Concord, North Carolina features a handful of players getting recruited at the D1 level, including the #1 point guard in the 2022 class Jaden Bradley. Dream City Christian does the same, with 5-Star Marjon Beauchamp, 5-Star Alex Tchikou, Jhaylon Martinez (UNLV) and others Here are the full game RAW Highlights
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Recruit 1-on-1: 2021 Jarvis Moss thriving in junior season; recruitment update
2021 Jarvis Moss continues his rise in the state of North Carolina, playing for one of the premier programs in the state at Cannon. Loaded with talent around, Moss is really starting to carve a name for himself with his play as he has shown to be a consistent scorer and threat from all around.
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AT THE BUZZER!! Hometown Piedmont Classical Vs. #1 Cannon School…Full Game RAW Highlights
Trent McIntyre, Jamarii Thomas, Jalen King Joiner, Evan Joyner, and the Piedmont Classical team took on the #1 ranked private school in NC Cannon School with Jaden Bradley and DJ Nix.
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Phenom Hoops’ Podcast: Teams/ Players show out at Gate City Classic
The Gate City Classic was one of the best events we have had this season and the atmosphere was IMPRESSIVE!
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Phenom Gate City Classic Game Recap: Cannon vs. Piedmont Classical
One of the best games of the nightcap on Saturday, Canon looked to bounce back against a very good Piedmont Classical team.
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Phenom Gate City Classic Game Recap: Greensboro Day vs. Cannon
This was one of two big-time matchups in Greensboro, as Greensboro Day welcomed in Cannon.
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8 Storylines heading into the Phenom Gate City Classic (Nov. 22-23)
Here are the storylines heading into the weekend in Greensboro for the Phenom Gate City Classic. Check out what you should be looking forward to!
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Storylines from Phenom’s National High School Showcase
Here are 5 storylines that stood out over the weekend (not sure how we narrowed it to only five and we may have a secondary article coming on this, but here is part 1)...
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Cannon School & Carmel Christian EXCHANGE POSTER DUNKS! Raw Game Highlights
Check out highlights from the last game of the weekend as Cannon School took on Carmel Christian. Cannon was led by sophomores DJ NIx and Jaden Bradley. Carmel Christian was led by Ben Burnham with 31 points and 20 rebounds.
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2022 6’7 DJ Nix preparing himself for a big summer and HS season
One of our very own at Phenom Hoops, Jeff Bendel, put it best just a few months ago in his piece talking about some of the top 2022 prospects in the state of North Carolina. 6’7 DJ Nix may be the most underrated prospects within his class for North Carolina, especially considering his undeniable productivity. Well, Nix has continued that focus this summer and is hoping that his hard work, hours...
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