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Coach Rick’s Thoughts and TakeAways from Upward Stars
Coach Rick’s Thoughts and Take Aways from Upward Stars Phenom Hoops travelled down to Spartanburg, South Carolina to cover Upward Star’s “Open Gym and Skill Development.” It was held at the beautiful Upward Star Center and congratulations to Curtis Wheeler and his staff for hosting a well-organized and professional event. More importantly, we were provided a thorough roster list and a...
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Thoughts and Takeaways from Upward Stars
Phenom Hoops had a chance to hit the road and enjoy getting back on the court, as we headed down to Spartanburg to check in on the Upward Stars practice. There were a few players that caught our eyes but here are some of our thoughts and takeaways from our day in South Carolina.
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Big offer for ’21 Gabe Wiznitzer from Iowa; schools starting to stand out
The junior big man has a unique game with his ability to be a threat from outside along with his length and skillset in the paint. Lately, several programs have joined in on his recruitment, as Wiznitzer discusses a few of them below along with programs that may be standing out in his eyes at this time.
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Evening Standouts at Day Two of Phenom’s Hargrave Military Challenge
7’0 ’21 Gabe Wiznitzer (Hargrave) Few programs are as talented or impressive as Hargrave, and Wiznitzer has a lot to do with that notion. He’s not their primary leader but the appeal should be more than obvious to anyone within the basketball scene. Wiznitzer possesses tremendous skill, including IQ, footwork, and incredible craftiness as an offensive threat. He can reliably score from all three...
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KD Johnson & AJ James TAKE OVER … Hargrave Scores 101 in Win!! RAW Highlights
Hargrave has a juggernaut this season and they are led by two bonafide stars with KD Johnson and AJ James ... When you add in Top 100 prospects Gabe Wiznitzer and Corey Walker, you got must-see tv.
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Four Takeaways for Hargrave after their Matchup with Oak Hill
Hargrave Military and Oak Hill Academy had their annual exhibition matchup last night at West Wilkes High School. The game was full of firepower with high level prospects on both sides as these two powers prepare for a rigorous season ahead. Let’s take a look at some of the takeaways that Hargrave can take from this matchup. KD Johnson and Ashley “AJ” James are dynamic at the top of the press...
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Game Recap: Oak Hill vs. Hargrave Military (Scrimmage)
Every year, Phenom Hoops heads near the mountains of North Carolina to get a treat and a glimpse of high school basketball, as Oak Hill and Hargrave Military Academy met up once again.
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Phenom’s Open Gym Tour — Week 1 Review
This is one of our favorite times of the year, traveling across the region to various Open Gyms, it means the basketball season is just around the corner. We join college coaches from across the country, in scouring our region to find players. Some gyms we walk in have 10+ coaches sitting, watching the practice, other gyms with no one (those are the favorite gyms!). It’s also great to...
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2021 C Gabe Wiznitzer discusses Clemson offer, latest recruiting news
Center Gabe Wiznitzer has been a hot name around the state of North Carolina over the past few years, as the 6’11, 240-pound prospect has been a focal point at Christ School and on the AAU circuit. College coaches are continuing to flock his way and he will now showcase his talent next year at Hargrave Military Academy, a program that continues to produce high Division 1 prospects. The offseason...
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John Butler & Eric Gaines Got Team United 17U LOOKING READY FOR EYBL!! #PhenomQCShowcase Highlights!
Check out highlights from Team United 17U led by 7' John Butler and guard Eric Gaines from Georgia.
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Early Adversity Helps Christ School in the Long Run
The Christ School Greenies have made their way into the NCISAA 4A semifinals against Charlotte Latin for a chance to play the winner of Durham Academy and Greensboro Day for the state title. Using simply the record book, this Christ School team has had its share of ups and downs, finishing the regular season and conference tournament with a record of 13-13, but a closer look at the context...
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North Carolina’s Sophomore Breakouts to Watch For
6′ Jaquante Harris Hoke County HS (Raeford, NC) Harris is a tough player who you cannot put into an archetype bubble. Just know he steps on the floor and makes plays on both ends. The guard has a tough handle and is a lock up point of attack defender. He is a very good rebounder and has the ability to both attack the paint or shoot from range. Without question he should be seeing offers...
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#PhenomNationalShowcase: Late Game Standouts (Dillard Gymnasium)
6’8 2019 Nick Evtimov: Greensboro Day School Evtimov might take the cake as the most improved player in North Carolina I’ve seen thus far this season. He’s clearly taken major strides physically, losing some weight further developing his explosiveness and quickness. His skillset continues to develop as well, he is now extremely comfortable handling the ball in certain...
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Phenom High School Jamboree: Coach Rick’s Under the Radar
The 6th Annual Phenom High School Jamboree has enjoyed a history of outstanding teams and players and this year’s jamboree was no exception. In all, we had 40 teams and a total of 60 games that were played throughout the day. Proehlific Park and Northwest Guilford High School were the venues being used. While this was a great way to kick off the 2018-19 season, the Phenom High School...
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Jamie’s Breakout Performers at Phenom’s High School Jamboree (Session 1)
Year after year, this is the 6th year of the event, this platform is perfect for players to break out in a big way. Any time you have a baseline filled with college coaches and a court filled with incredibly talented players, something is bound to happen. Session 1 was no different. Add in incredible coverage of EVERY court and a live stream being blasted out by Baller TV and the amount of...
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Player Standouts at Phenom’s High School Jamboree (Afternoon Session)
Central Cabarrus: 6’4 ’21 Christian Cornish Long and athletic, Cornish knows how to impose his will on both ends of the floor pretty regularly. He utilizes his high motor to attack the rim on offense and make plays on defense. Cornish has upside as a creator and looked fairly competent when creating off the dribble, able to touch the paint and make the correct pass whenever possible. He...
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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 — What We’re Looking For (Part 4/10)
Phenom’s High School Jamboree (Session 1) What We’re Looking For – Part 4 Christ School’s Return to Prominence Without a question, over the previous 12 years Christ School (out of Arden, NC) has been one of the most storied programs in North Carolina. In that time frame, they carry a 340-84 record with 4 state titles. The amount of players they have put into college basketball has been...
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