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Ranking Top Five Commitments by Value
As we enter the thick of the new travel ball season, it’s an ideal time to review the outgoing senior class (2024) and how things ironed out. While many prospects are still fielding offers or deciding where they’ll ultimately further their playing career, numerous guys have pledged commitments. This exercise is meant to look beyond the obvious difference-makers like (Drake Powell,...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Brayden Crump calls Elon his next home
Each and every time Phenom Hoops 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: Brayden CrumpClass: 2024Committed to: Elon What Has Been Said: “He’s smart, smooth,...
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Phenom Open Gym: Winston Salem Christian
2025 Jordan Lowery Jordan is a new name to know in the Hoop State. He will play a major role for the Lions this season. Jordan is a smart, high-IQ guard who has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways. The crafty playmaker has a tremendous feel for the game and makes everyone around him better. He also has the ability to knock down perimeter shots off the catch and bounce. Jordan...
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Back to Full Heath: Brayden Crump Deserving of Attention
The world of sports can be very unforgiving. No matter the ability, potential, or trajectory, one injury can drastically change everything. Rather than expecting players to return back to their original status or become better than ever, the general masses are quick to move forward. This occurs at every level of athletics. Arguably no current prospect within North Carolina understands this...
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Team United 16U EYBL “A Special Team”
To state Team United 16U EYBL may be a special team would be a gross understatement. The class of 2024 team has accumulated a nice mixture of talent, skill, athleticism, but more importantly are well coached and plays extremely well as a team. With such high profile players in today’s basketball culture, this team has no egos from our viewpoint. Team United 16U EYBL has two national level...
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Transfers in Western North Carolina
Here we take a look at some of the transfers in WNC. There is no particular order and this is just part one. As you can see there has been a lot of movement this year in high school basketball for the western part of the state. Some big names and some under-the-radar names in both parts of these articles!!
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Five Standout Frosh, “Stock On The Rise.” Part 2
Five Standout Frosh Part 2 “On the Rise” While it’s way too early for Phenom Hoops to calculate our North Carolina 2024 rankings, we decided to take a closer look at some of the state’s top freshmen. In our first segment, we featured 6’8 Jarin Stevenson (Northwood HS), 6’5 Drake Powell (Northwood HS), 6’2 Zion Walker (The Burlington School), 6’5 Bishop Boswell (South Mecklenburg) and...
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Five Noteworthy Names in North Carolina’s Class of 2024
Each year, North Carolina reminds everyone just how much talent resides within the Hoopstate. New faces emerge, prospects transfer in to prove themselves, and dozens upon dozens of players earn opportunities to further their career at the next level. That being said, the consistent amount of young, upcoming talent is what continues to stand out across the entire state. Now, North Carolina’s...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Halloween Havoc/ HoopState League (Part 3)
2021 Micah Handlogten (Upward Stars 704): The long big man just continues to work and is really starting to show what he is able to do on the court. Each time, he shows a little more in his game, something we know he has been working on. Long, plays hard and can be effective on both ends of the court. 2021 Saiquone Harris (Word of God): Harris is going to make some coach look smart down...
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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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Phenom Open Gym: Winston-Salem Christian
Phenom Hoops was back on the road once again, continuing their Phenom Open Gym Tour. We checked in on Winston Salem Christian, as Coach Antonio Lowe is looking to bring a talented group to the court. A program that is relatively unknown, WS Christian immediately stands out with the amount of size they bring and skill, as they should be one of the premier teams in the state.
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Dawkins’ Best Freshmen from Saturday
By: DeAjai Dawkins 2024 Brayden Crump (NC Rim Runners) Brayden Crump is a tough interior threat with budding confidence and scoring prowess around the rim. Crump was virtually unstoppable on the boards, securing rebounds on both ends of the floor and showcasing an ability to get second chance points at a consistent rate. At 6’7, his current frame allows him to be the tallest player in most games...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Crazy Potentials
This summer was full of crazy talented players that will have the chance to play at a variety of different collegiate levels. Some of these players were already really good but still ooze the potential to develop to be even better. This article talks about a few guys that I believe are talented and possess the potential to become big-time players.
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2024 Brayden Crump starts his recruitment off in a big way with SEC offer
He may be young but it seems that schools are already seeing the potential of what he could be down the road. Texas A&M reached out to Crump’s high school coaching staff to inform them that they would be offering.
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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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Bendel’s Best: Summer Finale (Young Prospects Worth Noting)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for another quality event. There was plenty of talent in the gym, featuring an abundance of new faces and guys we’ve seen numerous times throughout the years. The competition level was high, which made for some excitement, and various standouts emerged. This article will take a...
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Special K’s Superstars: Phenom Summer Finale
6’3 Marcus Farley Jr. of Team Together 16U had a great weekend this weekend. He is an effortless scorer that can really heat up and score big numbers. Doesn’t force bad shots and really scores within the flow of the offense which allows him to be very productive and efficient. Shoots the ball well of both the catch and dribble. Where he really makes his mark is in the paint. Attacks the rim...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Day 2 Early Standouts #PhenomSummerFinale
6’6 Robert Dockery of Team AKT 16U is a monster in the paint. Great touch around the rim and great body that allowed him to dominate. Rebounds very well on both sides of the ball. Really positions himself well to score. Soft touch around the rim and has the ability to face up and attack. Draws contact and gets to the free throw line. Exploded for 36 points to go along with 15 rebounds. Has the...
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Player Standouts at Day One of Phenom Finale
6’3 ’21 Glynn Hubbard III (CC Elite) There were many standouts for CC Elite during their lopsided win, but Hubbard was arguably their most impressive piece. He possesses a skillset that seems to naturally affect all facets of the game on both sides of the ball. Hubbard is a capable ball-handler and playmaker with the ability to effectively score from multiple levels. He also contains his...
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NLPB 828 2k23 bringing big-time young prospects to Queen City Showcase
Rock Hill will be loaded with talent and Phenom Hoops wants to not only get everyone ready for an exciting event but also make sure we provide exposure for teams and players all throughout. We start previewing teams and players that coaches and fans will want to check out at the event.
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“Big-Time Bigs” – Teammate Nationals
Here are some big men that made a statement during Teammates Nationals.
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2024 6’8 Brayden Crump is one to jump on now
Brayden Crump is one of WNC best-kept secrets. How this 6’8 power forward has not been seen is more doesn’t make sense. He can be your best 3-point shooter or can give you a quick 15 in the paint.
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Bendel’s Best: Teammate Nationals
On Thursday, Phenom Hoops traveled down to cover Teammate Nationals at the new Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. There was quality talent from every direction, and numerous prospects worth noting for the future. This article will take a closer look at some personal favorites from the event… 6’0 ’25 Arael Jones (Grind Academy) Grind Academy has always been...
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Next Level Basketball Prospects, “Fun, entertaining and talented”
At the Teammates Nationals at the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Phenom Hoops were able to check out Next Level Basketball Prospects (NLBP) coached by John Mobley. This is a team that composed of young players from the western part of North Carolina. NLPB has a unique blend of size, length, skill and athleticism. In the impressive opening day win, NLPB is a fun,...
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