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HIGHLIGHTS: UNCG Freshman Donovan Atwell AAU/HS Highlights from 2022 Season
UNCG was able to secure a big recruit in the state of North Carolina in 2022 Donovan Atwell, who looks to be a key piece for the Spartan's future. Check out his senior season and summer highlights, seeing what he can bring to the table.
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Game Report: Charlotte Latin vs. Providence Day
Tuesday night, two of Charlotte’s top teams faced off. Charlotte Latin (19-2) hosted Providence Day (18-5). This game had conference bragging rights on the line as both teams had only lost one game in conference play. After losing their conference opener to Cannon School, Providence Day came into the game on a five game win streak, and Charlotte Latin also had just one loss to Providence...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Providence Day
It was a wild Thursday hitting the road for Phenom Hoops, traveling all around the state. But the first stop that we had to make in the early morning was Providence Day, a program that has produced some incredible talent and is looking to get back in making its mark on the state of North Carolina. Head coach Ron Johnson is looking to lead the charge and get the Chargers back near the top. They...
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A natural connection between ’22 Donovan Atwell and UNCG
Several players in the class of 2022 have been making their decisions about their future. One of the latest here in North Carolina, 2022 Donovan Atwell, recently announced that he would be staying in-state and playing at UNCG in the near future, giving the Spartans a knockdown shooter and a terrific in-state talent to help lead the charge down the road. Phenom Hoops recently spoke with Atwell to...
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UNCG Secures Elite Shooting Threat in Donovan Atwell
Each year, three-point shooting becomes increasingly valuable at every possible level within the game of basketball. Like most ideologies, the emphasis on perimeter shooting really started to heighten in the professional ranks (coming over the last decade or so) and trickled down from there. Now, everyone seems to be in universal agreement with its value. In turn, this makes Donovan Atwell’s...
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Phenom Summer Havoc Team Preview: CP3 2022
July is going to be fun, especially with Phenom Hoops. That is why we are getting just a small head-start on the teams and players that will be in attendance for the Summer Havoc. Here, we look to preview just a few names to watch for throughout the weekend in Rock Hill, with many others stepping up their game in front of college coaches.
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Donovan Atwell on Being MORE THAN A Shooter + Making the Transition to a NEW School!
Tyler Lewis from Phenom Hoops sits down with one of the top shooters in the state of North Carolina, 2022 Donovan Atwell, to discuss al the latest with him. Check out what he had to say, especially the transition to a new program.
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Five Prospects Deserving of More Attention from College Coaches (2022)
It basically goes without saying, but the 2020-21 high school basketball season has been among the more unusual situations to occur within basketball or high school sports over the recent years. Obviously due to Covid, majority of programs were forced to maintain extremely low attendance numbers which, in turn, only hurt the kids and their overall chances to advance to the next level. Many...
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Needing a shooter' NC Class of 2022 offers a few to watch for
The class of 2022 in North Carolina is an intriguing class to look at, as there has been a lot of mix-up in rankings, new names that have come in, and players elevating their game over the last year or so. One thing that one can see is that there are a few shooters that can be found in the class. In this article, we are taking a look at a few of them to really watch this season but...
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Phenom Tip-Off Classic: Carmel Christian vs. Davidson Day (Recap/ Standouts)
Check out the recap, stat leaders, and standouts between Davidson Day and Carmel Christian at the Phenom Tip-Off Classic.
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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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Recruitment could be ready to take off for 2022 Donovan Atwell
It doesn’t take a basketball genius to understand what 2022 Donovan Atwell brings to the table... this young man can absolutely flat out shoot the ball and you can see that by the numbers. Atwell shot 42% from distance while being ranked fourth in made and attempted three-pointers.
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Best of August (Part 2)
This August was a month full of very intriguing talent and potential amongst the abundance of teams and players that attended our events. Talent everywhere from High Major Division 1 to Division 3 level players competed all month long. Of the many players I saw this August, a few players really stood out and either made a name for themselves or showed why they were already highly touted.
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Noteworthy Storylines for Phenom Summer Havoc: Team CP3 Makes Their Debut
Obviously, there’s been a lot of discussion surrounding the “best travel ball team/program in North Carolina” since the summer season began. Due to so many differing opinions, it’s become a legitimate talking point for all folks within grassroots basketball—and there’s still no clear answer. Team Curry has made a strong push for the top spot thus far, but other high-profile squads like Garner...
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Major Breakout Candidates for North Carolina’s Class of 2022
The high school/grassroots development process differs greatly from that of any other level in basketball. Obviously these young players are going through physical changes, some for better and some for worse, which will ultimately help sculpt their overall basketball identity. However, there are also more critical checkpoints during this journey as opposed to the higher levels. This isn’t meant...
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Is Donovan Atwell North Carolina’s Top Shooting Threat'
Over the evolution of basketball, three-point shooting has steadily become solidified as one of the biggest parts of the game. Guys like Pete Maravich were known for their shooting, but it wasn’t until the modern era where three-point shooting, specifically, earned its value. Reggie Miller acted as a pioneer, Ray Allen carried the torch, and now the Splash Brothers (Steph Curry and Klay...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Special K’s Superstars
Khalil Shakir brings us his top 10 players that he saw throughout the weekend in Rock Hill for the Phenom Challenge.
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POB’s Eye Catchers on Day 2 at #PhenomChallenge (Part II)
2021 6’2 Lashae Johnson (Charlotte Royals 2021): Johnson was extremely aggressive on the floor, running the floor, constantly getting out and pushing the pace, but also showed his ability to knock down jumpers, hitting four 3-pointers for the Charlotte Royals. 2021 6’0 Cole Sinclair (Durham Hurricanes): A point guard that simply competes. He is known very well for his outside shooting but you...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Phenom Challenge Day 2 Early Standouts
6’10 Corneilous Williams of TLBA 2022 17U is a workhorse. Extremely high motor and runs the floor hard. Very active on the boards on both sides of the ball. Long, active defender who blocks shots at a high level. Scores relentlessly around the basket and use his athleticism to play above the rim. Finished the first game with 25 points and 14 rebounds and 3 blocks. 5’9 Kadyn Dawkins of Cobras...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Phenom Challenge Day 1 Early Standouts
Khalil Shakir is back at it again bringing you several names that showed out early on Day 1 at the Phenom Challenge.
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Open Gym Tour: Team CP3 16U
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Winston-Salem, North Carolina for another special open gym feature on Team CP3’s 15s, 16s, and 17s. This organization is consistently one of the most talented programs in the state and home to numerous NBA players and overseas professionals. Since basically every player on the roster is a noteworthy name, we will be taking a closer look at some personal...
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Will Davidson Day Continue to Dominate'
Coaching is a unique spectrum. The value of coaching is often overlooked, but it can completely mold or define a team. We’ve seen some of the top coaches come through North Carolina over the years, and every school (especially private) has hunted for that respectable, well-connected, winning person to take over their program. Although many have failed in this process, some have...
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Coach Rick’s Top Gun “All State Shooters”
Coach Rick’s Top Gun “All State Shooters” We have often heard shooters translate at every level. Efficient shooters can change the course of the game and at the end of the day, it’s about putting the ball in the basket. The team with the most points wins. While there are different attributes that are necessary in the game of basketball, shooting is at the top of the list. Now, let’s take a...
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Afternoon Standouts at Phenom HS Jamboree
6’5 ’21 Mike Dudley (United Faith) United Faith always possesses a ton of talent, but Dudley might be the most enticing of their current group. He checks so many boxes, from size to shooting to athleticism, and should only continue to get better. Dudley is so smooth that he’s able to actively toggle between being a primary offensive option and scoring as needed. He could really take off this...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Lake Norman Charter
Phenom Open Gym Tour: Lake Norman Charter Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Huntersville, North Carolina to watch Lake Norman Charter. First year head boys’ basketball coach Chet Korczynski has plenty to be excited about this upcoming season. Last season, Lake Norman Charter finished with a 10-13 record in the NCHSAA 2A division. Although, Lake Norman Charter lost their leading scorer Ian...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Team Camp Session II (Part Three)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Rock Hill, South Carolina for Session II of our Phenom Team Camp. Both sessions were absolutely overflowing with talent, even with other noteworthy events taking place within the Carolinas. This article will take a closer look at some of the most impressive standouts across the three days….(Read Part One)(Read Part Two) 6’4 ’22 Donovan Atwell...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Team Camp Session II
6’4 ’20 Zavian McLean (Village Christian) In short, McLean has been hands-down the most impressive performer in attendance at Session II of Phenom Team Camp. He was the clear leader and tone-setter on both ends of the floor, scoring, rebounding, setting up others, and doing everything defensively. McLean is very smart and incredibly efficient with his touches on offense, which led to consistent...
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Anthony Breeland or Donovan Atwell … Which Teammate is the Best Shooter in NCs Freshman Class'!
Bill Russell once said basketball is, and always will be, about getting buckets ... Well the Team United 2022 backcourt duo of Donovan Atwell and Anthony Breeland can do just that, drain buckets.
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Names to Know: Phenom’s Queen City Showcase
Here are a few names to know from the Phenom QC Showcase this past weekend
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Queen City Showcase Standout Players from Comenius
Check out the standouts from Phenom QC Showcase at Comenius high school.
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