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Phenom Recruiting Roundup: January 3
We hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and we know many would be busy over the last few days so you may have missed some of the latest recruiting news involving some Phenom Hoops prospects. So, check out what you may have missed over the last few days or so.
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Welcome Back: 2022 Amare Haynie returns and looking to make some noise
Winston Salem Christian was loaded with talent last year and looks to be loaded once again this coming season. Coming into the season though last year, this team took a big hit with the injury to 2022 Amare Haynie, a dynamic guard that is a playmaker on the court. After sitting out the entire season and rehabbing this summer as well, Haynie is now back on the court and ready to show what he has...
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Open Gym Tour: Winston Salem Christian National
Phenom Hoops travelled to Winston Salem Christian Wednesday night. The Lions will have one of the most talented teams in the Hoop State this year and a roster that is full of D1 talent. There is no question, Coach Antonio Lowe does a tremendous job on the sideline. Two years ago, he led Moravian Prep to the inaugural Phenom Hoop State Championship. Last season, he took over a dormant basketball...
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2022 NC point guards that could see an uptick in their recruitment this summer (Part 1)
North Carolina's class of 2022 brings a lot of intrigue and depth for college coaches, which is why there are a few players to really watch this summer and their recruitment, as they could see an uptick with their play. The point guard position is one area that has several players that could help a program down the road, which is why we are going to take a look at a few players that have slid under the radar or have been a little quiet coming into this summer but could really see more attention with the summer they put together.
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Open Gym Report: Winston-Salem Christian
Last night, Phenom Hoops had the opportunity to watch practice at Winston-Salem Christian. In his first year at Winston-Salem Christian, Head Coach Antonio Lowe has quickly built a powerhouse and is excited about what the future holds. The Lions have a great balance of size, skill, depth and experience to compete at a very high level. Leading things off at the guard spot is 6’4 2022 combo...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #PhenomQCShowcase (Day 2) (Part III)
Check out some more standouts and players from the Arena Court at the Phenom Queen City Showcase (Day 2).
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Miles Magical Five: #PhenomQCShowcase Early Day One
6’2 2022 Nik Graves: Garner Road 3SSB 2022/Greensboro Day School Graves plays the perfect role for his skillset on this G Road club and its obvious in the way he produces while running the team to near perfection. He minimizes mistakes, gets his guys in position to succeed, and makes great decisions with the ball in his hands. He showed the ability to get above the rim while also having an...
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POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 1) (Part 1) #PhenomQCShowcase
Check out some of the standouts from Day 1 at the Phenom Queen City Showcase.
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Amare Haynie Preparing to Take Another Step
Although it’s been stated numerous times over the last calendar year, Amare Haynie was likely underrated within North Carolina’s Class of 2021. Upon transferring to Moravian Prep and reclassifying to 2022, Haynie vaulted himself into an entirely new territory. He immediately became a blue-chip prospect but it still took an adjustment period for college coaches to come forward. In December, Ole...
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2022 Amare Haynie earning ACC interest, discusses offers on the table
Amare Haynie came from AL Brown, where he averaged nearly 18 points a game, to Moravian Prep this past season, becoming an important part of the team’s run to a championship this past season.
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Coach Rick’s Opening Day Stock Boosters
Phenom’s Hoop State Opening Stock Boosters The inaugural Phenom Hoop State Championship opening round is in the books. While there were no surprises on the outcome of any of the games, many players solidified their stance as being among the state’s elite players while others increased their stock. 6’7 2020 Josh Rubio (Combine Academy) With a star-studded roster with young talent, being the...
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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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Evening Standouts at Phenom National Showcase
6’7 ’21 Jamylan Blakeney (Combine Academy) There are a ton of high-level defenders in North Carolina and it’s time that we start mentioning Blakeney among the best. He’s as versatile as anyone on that end of the floor due to his phenomenal blend of length, athleticism, and recovery speed. Blakeney can protect the rim and legitimately defend all five positions at the high school level. He plays...
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Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic Team Talk: Moravian Prep
The week is here for all high school basketball fans, as Phenom Hoops starts to preview some of the teams in action at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic.
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: A.L. Brown
Continuing to hit the road for Phenom Hoop Report, Patrick O’Brien headed to Kannapolis, NC to check out A.K. Brown, a team that finished 21-8 last season under head coach Shelwyn Klutz. Now, the Wonders look to build off that season and look to make noise in the state of North Carolina once again. When watching this team, one can see that they have a nice blend of talent but they will also be...
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Elon Elite Camp’s Super Six and More
Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Elon University to cover the inaugural Elite Camp under first year head coach Mike Schrage. Elon’s staff of Jonathan Holmes, Mark Adams, Allen Payne, Tyler Lewis and Josh Pierre did a remarkable job of putting together an excellent roster of talent. In addition, the camp was well organized and scout friendly as the players participated in stations, skill...
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On the Rise: North Carolina’s Class of 2021 (Part Two)
Yesterday, we took a closer look at some of the most underrated scholarship-worthy players within North Carolina’s Class of 2020. Now, we will highlight a variety of different guys in North Carolina’s Class of 2021 that have made a strong impression over these last two months… (Read Part One) 6’7 ’21 Omarion Bodrick (Independence) Everyone across the entire state should already be all-in...
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Early Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Team Camp
6’9 ’20 Obinna Killen (Chapmanville) It would be difficult to not be impressed with Killen, a long, high-motor forward with elite athleticism and physical tools. He’s able to assert his will and control action in the paint on every possession. Killen forces turnovers at an incredible rate through his strong anticipation skills and causes a ton of problems when barreling towards the rim in...
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Early Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Stay Positive
Team Winston 5’11 ’21 Camian Shell- The point guard was arguably Team Winston’s best performer to open the second day of Phenom Stay Positive. He’s such an excellent leader that sets the tone on both sides of the ball. Shell is so smart and steady on offense, which allows him to highlight his phenomenal balance between scoring and playmaking. He’s extremely tough, especially when attacking the...
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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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