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The Top Team in Division III: Hampden-Sydney’s Winning Formula

In basketball, nearly every young player grows up hoping to become the next big star. After years of watching college and professional basketball, most kids still ultimately lack an understanding of the ability required to succeed in athletics. The grassroots level is a prime example of this notion. So many kids are fixated on Division I sports without realizing that Division II and Division III...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Hoop State Championship

2022 Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights): Jamison, who is still one of the top unsigned seniors in the state of North Carolina, really showcased his ability to lead the charge for his team. He played at a great pace, got out in transition, knocked down shots from multiple levels, and really controlled the game as a point guard should. He finished the game with 16 points, hitting a few threes,...

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Commitment Alert: 2022 Shane Fernald announces commitment to Hampden-Sydney

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: Shane FernaldClass: 2022Committed to: Hampden-Sydney What the Player Said: Q: What...

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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6'7 Shane Fernald

At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of 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 are overlooked and...

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Player Standouts at Hoops and Dreams Showcase (Day 1)

Presented by LucasMoore Realty, IncCheck out all the standouts from Day 1 of the Hoops & Dreams Showcase in Fayetteville, NC 6'4 '22 Tajuan Simpkins (Liberty Heights Varsity) In watching the twins perform, it's extremely perplexing as to why Tajuan Simpkins is so under-recruited. He's clearly shown the ability to operate as a lead guard and very effective playmaker with the ball in his...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 from Phenom November Classic (Part 2)

2022 Cade Tyson (Carmel Christian): It was an absolute battle between Carmel and Providence, it was Tyson that led the charge and kept his team in the game in the first half, and also made big plays in the second to help secure the win.' Tyson though showed just how effective he can be from anywhere on the floor. He can score outside, he can use his 6'8 size against smaller defenders to score...

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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Lake Norman Christian

Head coach Pat McCarthy is back with Lake Norman Christian and looking to put this program back on the map. After playing a national schedule last year, Lake Norman Christian went through some changes and added some key pieces to this year's team.  We were able to get a great glimpse of this team during Phenom Hoops' Open Gym Tour, so let's dive into what we saw. The VeteransLake Norman...

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Combine Academy vs Lake Norman Christian

In the game that everyone has been eagerly anticipating all year, Lake Norman Christian traveled to Lincolnton to take on Combine Academy on Tuesday night. With two of the top rated sophomores in the nation, the basketball community wanted to see Mikey Williams vs Robert Dillingham. While these two young prospects were the headline, each team was filled with several talented players and coaches...

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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3

Team 3 Coach: Patrick King A foreword from Coach King: 'This team was absolutely STACKED. I was blown away with how coachable, cohesive, and team-centric these guys played. Every single one of them bought into the unselfish brand we wanted to play, and our bench was live the entire day. It seemed repetitive to mention their coachability in every blurb, so I'll say it about all of them right off...

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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Lake Norman Christian

A new North Carolina Power has been established at Lake Norman Christian School with a bevy of in-state and out of state talent making their way to the school for what should be an incredibly exciting season. Last week Head Coach Mason Padgett was nice enough to let my stop by and check practice out. Let's take a look at this loaded roster! 6'3 2023 Mikey Williams Mikey is one of the most famous...

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Phenom Open Gym: Lake Norman Christian

Phenom Hoops went out on the road again, just checking in on another open gym. Always an exciting time for us, as we get to see what teams are shaping up to look like heading into the season but also learn a few new names. Lake Norman Christian has been a HOT name over the last few months and Head Coach Mason Padgett has a ton of talent for him on the floor. They brought in a lot of Division I...

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Bendel's Best: Phenom Stay Positive

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Upward Star Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina for another quality event. The competition level was high, featuring numerous new squads and those that we've seen throughout the summer'which naturally led to a variety of standout performers. In addition to enticing competition, the atmosphere was exceptional. This article will take a closer look...

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Noteworthy Storylines for Phenom Summer Havoc: Team Curry Preparing for Battle

Right now, there are various opinions about the 'who's who' of grassroots basketball'specifically within North Carolina. Throughout the summer, Team Curry has been at the forefront of those conversations due to their crossroads between success and a roster full of appealing prospects. This upcoming weekend, their 16U group will be in attendance at our Summer Havoc and should have the opportunity...

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'Get to Know' Shane Fernald

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 over the past few years 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...

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Hickory Ridge is for real

Hickory Ridge is for real  Hickory Ridge 63 Myers Park 56 Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Harrisburg, North Carolina to cover the marque NCHSAA Southwestern 4A matchup between Myers Park and Hickory Ridge. Myers Park entered the contest with a 15-5record (8-2 conference) while Hickory Ridge sported a 16-4 record (8-2 conference). Coming into the contest, traditional power Independence,...

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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Hickory Ridge High School

  Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Harrisburg, North Carolina to cover the Hickory Ridge High School open gym. Last year, Hickory Ridge finished .500 with a 13-13 record in one of the toughest basketball conferences in the state, the NCHSAA Southwestern 4A. Coach Robert Machado looks to improve upon that 7-7 conference record last season and has plenty of reasons to be optimistic. ' Hickory...

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Final Thoughts from the #NCHSAALivePeriod

The new NCAA Live Period blew past all expectations and, most importantly provided a platform for a vast amount of talent to be displayed in front of dozens of college programs, but there are always improvements to be made in the future. Charlotte, North Carolina- What Year one did was brought in a lot of exposure, and offered the states best a legitimate chance to hoop in front of college...

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#PhenomTeamCamp: Miles Late Night/Early Day Standouts

6'8 2020 Josh Hall: Moravian Prep (NC) Hall has established himself as one of the best prospects in the entire country.' He possesses an unbelievable set of tools with his three point range, overall fluidity, size, length, and athleticism that allow him to be a dominant player at the high school level.' He's an incredibly dangerous spot up shooter, doing a great job moving without the ball,...

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Phenom's North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 12

Team 12 Coach: Antonio Lowe   #13:'6'0 '20 Arrington Jones (Atkins) Starting things off, we look at a player that knows how to run a successful team on both ends of the floor, Arrington Jones. He's a quick, smart point guard prospect that offers a strong balance between scoring and playmaking. Jones is vocal and does a great job of setting his teammates up on offense, always getting the...

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Evening Standouts at Phenom’s North Carolina Top 80

#54- 6'5 '20 Josh Banks- Today was an incredible platform for Banks, as he put the full arsenal on display from start to finish and never let up. He's always possessed a fluid, well-rounded skillset, but has gotten stronger and more athletic throughout the last few years. Banks is an excellent prospect that all Division I programs should be looking at.   #35- 6'2 '21 Elijah Jamison- There...

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Jay M Robinson Vs Mount Pleasant: Players to Watch

Last week I had the opportunity to check out Mount Pleasant as they hosted Jay M Robinson and Jay M Robinson got the upset win by the score of 69-59.  There was a lot of talent on the court on both sides and both teams should have college coaches of all levels rolling through the gym as the season progresses.  Let’s take a look at some of the standouts! 6’2 2020 Devante...

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Phenom Hoops Game Report: South Stanly Vs Mount Pleasant

Final Score: Mount Pleasant 71, South Stanly 60 Mount Pleasant handled their business in their season opening win over South Stanly possessing a serious size advantage over the opposition.' There were points in the game where the average height on the court was 6’6, which is absolutely absurd for a 2A Public School team, Head Coach George Walker will have a multitude of lineups to use this...

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Player Standouts at Phenom High School Jamboree Session 2 (Morning Session)

Mount Tabor 6'6 '20 Jakob Moore The big man plays a vital role to this team, given his status as their main interior presence on both sides of the ball. He's big, strong, and understands how to properly utilize his body to clear out space around the basket for finishes and rebounds. Moore is a team-first guy and it's evident in his blue-collar role for Mount Tabor. The lefty also showed the...

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North Carolina Phenom 150 Session 1: Evaluation Team 12

North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations   Team 12 Coach Scott Harrill   #72: 5'7 '23 Casian Richard (Winston-Salem, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a lot of productivity and long-term potential throughout camp, Casian Richard. He's a young point guard prospect that played up with the high school group and seamlessly highlighted his playmaking ability....

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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Mount Pleasant High School (Mount Pleasant, NC)

Mount Pleasant High School (Mount Pleasant, NC), NCHSAA 2A, 2017-18 record: 17-10 (7-3 In Conference) (P.S. 3rd most wins in school history) I made my way over to Mount Pleasant High School on Wednesday night to watch them at their open gym and walked away thoroughly impressed with the direction of their young program.  They feature a unique blend of size and skill that should have them...

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Jamie’s List of 5 — NC Phenom 150 Session 1

This was the fifteenth edition of the Fall NC Phenom 150 Exposure Camp. A foundation built over 15 years, has created this as the region’s top exposure camp, and the word has spread like wild fire. This camp SOLD OUT with 190 campers showing up from 9 different states. To say the competition was stiff would be an understatement. Here is who showed out. 6’6″ 2020 Traymond Willis...

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Midday Standouts at NC Phenom 150 Camp

#154- Dawson McAlhany- Solid guard prospect with nice size and a quality feel for the game; he's pretty skilled on offense and understands how to score within the team-concept. He'll be a definite contributor for his high school team.   #213- Ethan Hefner- Athletic wing prospect with great size and a rugged two-way approach. One could argue that his motor and ability to constantly pursue...

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#NCPhenom150: First Slate Stars

6’4 2020 Travon Jackson: Northwood Temple Academy Jackson provides a unique blend of athleticism and an alpha dog mindset that every coach is looking for.  He’s constantly looking for an opportunity to make a defender look silly, yet always focused on making the right basketball play on both ends of the court.  He’s going to provide a lot of energy and production for...

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