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Commitment Alert: 2024 Bryson Cokley announces commitment to George Mason
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: Bryson CokleyClass: 2024Committed to: George Mason What Was Said by Phenom...
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Phenom Memorial Day Classic Previews: Upward Stars 3SSB
It probably goes without saying, but Upward Stars is among the top programs in the Carolinas. They do an exceptional job of keeping notable South Carolina prospects on their roster and consistently advancing kids to the next level. Over the last few years, guys like Julian Phillips, PJ Hall, Dillon Jones, and Bryce McGowans (among various others) were a few of the special players to emerge from...
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Phenom Game Report: Asheville School vs. Christ School
Two heavyweights battled it out at Christ School, as Asheville School hit the road and packed the house as they went up against one of the top teams in Christ School. Both teams that look to contend for a championship went at it and traded baskets early on. Christ School was with Emmanuel Richards and Asheville School was able to take advantage with their inside-out game. Asheville...
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Phenom Open Gym: Christ School
Phenom Open Gym: Christ School Phenom Hoops travelled to the footsteps of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Arden, North Carolina to cover open gym. Head Coach Josh Coley has plenty to be excited about for the upcoming season. Last year, Christ School finished with a 16-11 record, but returns the top three scorers in 6’4 Emanuel Richards (19.3 PPG; 5.2 RPG), 6’5 Bryson Cokley (9.3 PPG; 4.5...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Lamelo Ball Invitational
5’8 ’24 Jeremiah Benthall (Big Business Ballerz) Though slightly undersized, it’s easy to appreciate how much Benthall does as a leader for this group. He’s a smart, unselfish, passer-friendly point guard prospect with an understanding of how to run a team and locate the best available shot on seemingly every possession. Benthall handles the ball with care, passes to the open man, and scores the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from LaMelo Ball Invitational (Day 2, Part 1)
2025 Melvin Teal Jr. (SHOTS United): Teal continues to impress and is a young player to watch out for in South Carolina. He sports a strong frame and really love his activity level on either end. On Day 2 early, he was able to play with tremendous energy, showing he can make an impact on the defensive end but also be a strong finisher and get to the basket. 2022 Devon Slagle (NLPB 2022 Best):...
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A Closer Look: Team CP3 16U
6’6 Drake Powell There are so many appealing prospects in the state, but Powell should be as well-liked and highly regarded as anyone. He’s already a clear leader with this group, despite being the newest addition to the roster. Powell continues to stand out as a premier defender against all levels of competition, and is able to legitimately shut down any opponent in his crosshairs. He’s a...
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Early Look: Team CP3 2024
It is that time of the year, as players from all around start getting together with their travel ball team and prepare for an exciting spring and summer. Phenom Hoops started the season off with the Phenom Opening, giving us a glimpse of several of those teams which also included a very talented young group with CP3 2024. Watching this team in action, you can see there is no shortage of...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Kenneth Bates #2: 5’10 ’22 Camian Shell (Winston-Salem Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply understands how to properly run a team from the point guard position, Camian Shell. He’s a smart, strong, undersized floor general with a quality blend of vision, quickness, and scoring ability from all levels. Shell is an excellent defender, especially for his...
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North Carolina’s Top 2024 Prospects Make Waves at CP3 Rising Stars Camp
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Sportsplex in Greensboro, North Carolina for the annual CP3 Rising Stars Camp. Typically, this event is exclusively for rising freshmen but the unforeseen circumstances over the last year prevented the Class of 2024 from the occasion. Instead of excising the class completely, they opted to combine the two classes into one enormous event. The amount...
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Playing above the rim: 2024 Bryson Cokley talks summer, move to Christ School, and latest in recruitment
2024 Bryson Cokley has risen up the ranks and proven his game over the last year or so; it is evident. First watching him quite some time ago to where he is today, it is easy to see that this young 6'6 prospect has put in the work to elevate his game. Playing this summer with CP3 really helped the young prospect and now he is ready to make even more noise at his new program, Christ School.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Havoc Session 2 (Day 2, Part 2)
2022 Jajuan Nicholls (Sheed Wallace Select): There is a lot of length on this Wallace Select team but Nicholls is one that has continued to earn praise with what he provides on both ends. The 6’8 prospect showed flashes both on the defensive side of the ball, blocking shots, creating a wall on the court, and moving well against different opponents. He also has a nice feel and mobility...
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Phenom Summer Havoc Team Preview: CP3 2024
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. CP3 2024 The future looks extremely bright in...
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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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Rising Superstar Secures First Division I Offer
The grassroots basketball scene is such a unique landscape, especially given the uncommon circumstances we’ve been thrust into over the last twelve months. On one side, there are dozens of senior prospects that Division I schools should be prioritizing but prefer to hold onto offers and operate under the blind assumption that someone else is hopefully going to emerge. On the other hand, we have...
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Overflowing with Talent: Team CP3 15U (2024)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for a variety of high-level basketball. Our Phenom Post-Grad Nationals began on Friday while the Hoopstate Championship and Spring Tip-Off Classic kicked-off on Saturday—making for an extremely entertaining weekend. There were countless notable teams and players from all three...
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Spring Tip-Off Classic: Day 3 Standouts
Bryson Cokley Will Kelly ’22 of Rod Howard Select had an amazing weekend as he was a leader for his team each and every game. He has a unique blend of athleticism and craftiness to go alongside good ball skills and instinct that allow him to take over games. He has a knack for getting downhill and finishing at the basket. The most intriguing thing about his game was his ability to get the...
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United Faith Christian Academy: Loaded with Talent
While everyone is talking about high-profile teams like Liberty Heights, Winston-Salem Christian, Lake Norman Christian, Moravian Prep, Bull City Prep, Word of God, The Burlington School, and others, folks should be reminded about the surplus of talent at United Faith Christian Academy. This is nothing out of the ordinary, as this program has seen dozens of noteworthy players come through their...
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Five More 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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Open Gym Report: United Faith Christian Academy
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled to Charlotte, NC to watch practice at United Faith Christian Academy. Head Coach Josh Coley is excited about this year’s group. The practice was very efficient. The players were constantly active and competing. There was no down time in between drills, and the players maintained their level of effort and focus throughout. Coach Coley said something to his...
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Asheville Gamechangers young trio exciting to watch
2024 Zack Myers, 2024 Bryson Cokley, and 2024 Athan Gill brought an unstoppable trio to the table for Asheville Gamechangers at the Teammate Nationals and all three will be names to remember quickly for the future and class of 2024.
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