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Who Will Claim North Carolina’s Gatorade POY Honors' Class of 2022 Candidates
The debate surrounding Gatorade Player of the Year candidates returns every single year. Each group has their own list of evidence to support their specific player. While various guys within the independent school ranks would be in contention for this noteworthy award, everyone knows that the committee does not recognize these programs when selecting. So, before asking why there are no...
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Phenom Game Report: 1A NCISAA Championship (United Faith vs. Greenfield)
We continued our coverage of championship day in North Carolina, this time looking towards the 1A Division. United Faith and Greenfield met up on the court, as both teams have had a strong season and wanted to end it with a championship. Coming in, we were looking at the battle between two very strong seniors and both came out strong in this one, as 2022 Aaron Murphy led the charge for...
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NCISAA Championship Previews
After a season full of anticipation, the wait is finally over. We’ve reached playoff time after the first (somewhat) normal season since everything crashed due to covid. Between teams playing full schedules and the decreasing amount of general hysteria throughout the country, folks clearly wanted basketball to return. While some restrictions (masks, testing, etc.) still remain in place, this...
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Phenom Game Report: United Faith at Legion Collegiate (Boys)
In our second game of the night, Phenom Hoops and all the fans got an absolute thriller between Legion Collegiate and United Faith on the boy’s side of things. Both teams had some intriguing talent coming in that you will see playing at the D1 level. It took a little time for both teams to get settled down, as United Faith was able to get out to an early two-point lead after the...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Jamboree Bash
6’0 ’22 Maxwell Coles (North Meck) Although other players on this roster might receive more attention, Coles is legitimately as valuable as anyone for North Meck. His steady, reliable three-level scoring presence allows him to consistently assert himself within the flow of the action. Coles can operate without the ball or create for himself and others, simply based on team need. He’s a quality...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Erik Whaley #5: 6’0 ’24 Carson Daniel (Central Cabarrus) Starting things off, we look at a player who already stands out as one of the more reliable, productive floor generals in the state, Carson Daniel. He’s a smart, skilled, unselfish point guard prospect with an excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Daniel typically looks to set up the offense and...
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Commits putting on a show: NC Top 80 (Class of 2022)
The NC Top 80 was off the charts, bringing the top players from around the state all under one building. We have already talked about some of the prospects that impressed from the classes of 2025, 2024, and 2023… Now, we take a look at some of the seniors that were part of the camp. In this article, we highlight players that are already committed but still came out to compete and really...
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North Carolina Top 80 All Star Team Class of 2022
Note: Players had to play in all three games ClassHeightNo.NameHigh SchoolCityState20226′7″62Noah RossTrinity Academy Of RaleighApexNC20226′6″54Raphael GayWinston-Salem ChristianWinston-SalemNC20226′2″21Xavier McKelvyUnited FaithCharlotteNC20226′5″39Josh ScovensPageGreensboroNC20226′6″45DJ NixCannonHarrisburgNC
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Commitment Alert: Winthrop snags a steal in 2022 Xavier McKelvy
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: Xavier McKelvyClass: 2022Committed to: Winthrop Stats Last Season: McKelvy had...
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July Live Period Superlatives: Part Two
Although there has been a ton of excitement swirling throughout the last few months, July is finally coming to an end. Between the NCHSAA/NCISAA events in June and the consecutive live periods across July, all levels of coaches have been traveling, evaluating, and establishing relationships with these prospects. Excluding the lone period in July, we will take a closer look at a slew of players...
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July Live Period Superlatives: Part One
Although there has been a ton of excitement swirling throughout the last few months, July is finally coming to an end. Between the NCHSAA/NCISAA events in June and the consecutive live periods across July, all levels of coaches have been traveling, evaluating, and establishing relationships with these prospects. Excluding the lone period in July, we will take a closer look at a slew of players...
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Xavier McKelvy on his RECRUITMENT BOOM + Playing in Front of Coaches Again & More!
Patrick O'Brien with Phenom Hoops sits down with one of the fastest rising prospects in the Class of 2022 in NC, Xavier McKelvy. In the latest interview, we discuss his big summer so far, how he has developed his game over the last few years, and how his recruitment has taken off as well as some new interests.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Havoc Session 2 (Day 1, Part 2)
2022 Brady Moore (Louisville Prospects): Moore took advantage of the stage that was set, going for an impressive 20-point performance vs. the Royals. The 6’5 prospect brings a strong frame and plays physical in getting downhill, putting the ball on the deck and finishing well with toughness. Just really like how strong he plays on the court. 2022 Xavier McKelvy (Charlotte Royals):...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc
6’6 ’24 Jalik Dunkley-Distant (Bounce Elite) There’s an obvious amount of appeal with this Bounce Elite roster, and Dunkleydistant stands out as much as anyone. He’s a long, fluid wing prospect with phenomenal size, athleticism, and an excellent presence in the open floor. Dunkleydistant applies great downhill pressure, moves well without the ball, and highlighted the ability to create for...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Havoc Session 1 (Day 1) (Part 2)
2022 Xavier McKelvy (Charlotte Royals): With college coaches sitting baseline, I fully expect more offers to come his way and he showed why in Game 1 at the Summer Havoc. You can almost get mesmerized in his play with his frame, his smoothness, his change of pace and direction, and his athleticism. He was scoring once again from all areas with a ton of confidence but that is nothing...
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Stars of NCISAA (Session 2) LIVE Period – Class of 2022
Phenom Hoops was on deck throughout the weekend at Forsyth Country Day for the NCISAA Live Period (Session 2), where teams throughout the state of North Carolina came to compete in front of college coaches. It was great to see all the teams and players in action over the weekend, as we are looking to bring you the stars and stock risers for each class from the weekend. We will start with the stars that showed out from the class of 2022.
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HIGHLIGHTS: 2022 Xavier McKelvy BOUNCY Guard w/ Play-Making Skills Proving He’s Scholarship Worthy!
Xavier McKelvy is one of the more athletic guards in the class of 2022. Check out some recent highlights from a few Phenom Hoops events.
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Beyond Underrated and Underrecruited: Class of 2022 from Phenom G3 Showcase
At the Phenom G3 Showcase, it really started to come to light how these three players are some of the more underrated and underrecruited players in the state for the Class of 2022. 2022 6’5 Chase Lowe, 2022 6’1 Xavier McKelvy, and 2022 6’5 Karon Boyd all bring something unique to the floor with their game but one thing they all have in similarity... production.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom G3 Showcase (Day 3)
2025 Q Williams (CP3 2025): Williams was IMPRESSIVE to start Day 3 to say the least. His feel for the game, his instincts, and his vision in finding his teammates is big-time. But he also showcased his shiftiness, his ability to read defenders, and see the game slow down with his ability to score the basketball. He was cookin’ to start his day and is going to be a big-time...
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Player Standouts at Day Three of Phenom G3 Showcase
6’2 ’21 Travon Jones (Mint Hill Lakers) Although guys like Joel Baucom and Glenn Bynum have been the main offensive weapons for this Mint Hill Lakers group, Jones made a very strong impact on that end of the floor. He provided his usual amount of hustle, toughness, and ability to fill in the gaps, but also attacked the basket and hit numerous jumpers along the perimeter. As an unsigned senior,...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom G3 Showcase
6’1 ’23 Derek Bradley (PSB Bethel) Although there were various standouts for PSB Bethel, Bradley was easily among their most consistent and reliable performers. He’s a smart, strong, sturdy guard prospect with the ability to make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. Bradley’s perimeter shooting and three-level scoring allow him to pose a quality off-ball threat, but he also shows...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom G3 Showcase (Day 1, Part 1)
2022 CJ Harrist (Team HOPE 2022): Though he didn’t have the scoring output, you can not deny what he does as a leader and point guard for this team. He reads defenders well, makes terrific passes in setting up his teammates, and plays with a tremendous IQ and feel. True leader on the court. 2022 6’4 Titus Cunningham (Team HOPE 2022): Cunningham has intriguing size at 6’4 and length...
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POB’s Best of the Best from the Phenom Stay Positive
The Phenom Stay Positive brought a ton of talent to the courts in Bermuda Run. It was an exciting and thrilling event, as players really stepped up their game all throughout. But, while roaming the courts throughout, there were a few players that really seemed to grab my attention and standout from the rest, as these are POB’s Best of the Best from the event. Check out who made the list....
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POB’s Eye Catchers at Phenom Stay Positive (Day 1, Part 2)
Jaheim Taylor 2022 Kendrell Brooks (Brothers Basketball): Brooks has been a consistent threat on the court, as the 6’2 prospect has scored consistently in an array of areas on the court, pulling up and knock down shots but also getting to the basket. But also enjoyed his vision and floor sense, making some terrific passes to set up his teammates for easy shots. 2021 Jaheim Taylor (Hart Select):...
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Xavier McKelvy Out to Prove He’s Scholarship Worthy + Adding to HIS Game!
Tyler Lewis from Phenom Hoops sits down with 2022 Xavier McKelvy from United Faith to discuss more about his game, where he excels, where he continues to develop, and why he has proven to be a scholarship-worthy guard in NC.
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Player Standouts at Phenom Challenge
5’11 ’22 Evan Presnell (Carolina Riptide) Although the Carolina Riptide always seem to shine through their balance, but Presnell definitely stood out among their top performers in their first contest of the day. He’s a smart, tough, heady point guard prospect with excellent creation skills and the ability to set up others, access his lethal pull-up jumper, or finish strong through contact....
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The proof is there… 2022 Xavier McKelvy one of the more underrated prospects in North Carolina
If you have watched 2022 Xavier McKelvy play, one can see that he has the goods to play at the next level and has shown that on a consistent basis for the last two years now. We first got our glimpse of McKelvy randomly at a Myers Park game, where he led the team in scoring and showcased his old-school feel on the court. Fast-forward to where he is today, McKelvy has only continued...
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Bendel’s Best: Queen City Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in downtown Rock Hill, South Carolina for another highly entertaining three-day stretch of grassroots basketball. There was expected to be a ton of excitement with over 150 teams and countless noteworthy prospects on display, and they certainly delivered. While numerous players were worthy of recognition, this...
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Queen City Showcase Team Preview: CLT Royals 17u
The Queen City Showcase in Rock Hill this weekend is going to be off the charts. With talent all on the floor, livestreams streaming the games, and a ton of coverage from Phenom Hoops, this is going to be one of the best events to start the travel ball season. That is why we wanted to get a leg up on it, as we spoke to several coaches that will be bringing their teams to South Carolina...
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AAU SPOTLIGHT: Charlotte Royals 2022 Media Day Preview + Scrimmage
Phenom Hoops went out to check in on the Charlotte Royals 2022 for Media Day. A program that will certainly have the attention of many coaches, check out a few highlights from what we saw on the court.
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