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Bigs To Check Out More: Phenom Rise Showcase

Ebrima Jabbi 2024 7'0 Ebrima Jabbi (Combine): Jabbi was a new name that popped onto the scene after a strong weekend at the event. A true 7-footer, Jabbi could be far from a finished product but understands what he needs to do on the court. He showed good hands, was incredibly assertive on the glass, altered and blocked shots, and displayed good touch around the basket; nothing flashy but just...

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Available College-Level Seniors Competing for State Championships

6'8 Elijah Strong (Myers Park) Following his recent de-commitment, Elijah Strong has continued to play at an extremely high level. At 6-foot-8, he possesses a big, sturdy frame with touch, rebounding instincts, and a useful inside-out offensive arsenal. He's a great finisher around the basket, reliable scorer from the block, and a capable shooting threat from midrange or beyond the arc. In just...

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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:'6'11 Kenan Parrish

At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over a hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who...

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Phenom Hoops 2023 Unsigned Seniors in NC: College Coaches Need to be On!!!

Patrick O'Brien with Phenom Hoops sits down to discuss 5 unsigned big men in North Carolina that college coaches need to be looking at. We will be bringing more to the table, but here are a few that college coaches will want to look at before they are gone.

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John Wall Day 1 Standouts

6'9 2023 Torey Alston (Winston-Salem Christian) The Sam Houston State commit led the way for Winston-Salem Christian in their opening round win. While the game was close at half, Alston made his presence felt, scoring 14 of his 20 points in the second half. Although he led the game in scoring, Alston is a difference maker on the defensive end. He guards multiple positions, protects the rim, and...

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Northwood's Frontcourt Duo Deserves More Offers

Anyone who has been plugged into the grassroots scene over the last few years should know that it has become extremely difficult for prospects to get recruited by appropriate-level schools. Outside of nationally recognized names, the days of stacking offers are long gone. This isn't just applicable to Division I prospects, as it's happening at all levels of college basketball. Regardless, the...

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Playing at another level: Phenom Tourney Town

The Phenom Tourney Town Showcase, sponsored by Healthy Blue NC, was a terrific event that brought some terrific talent from around the state all under one building. Several teams and players captured our eyes, but these players listed below really have shown they have elevated their game and are playing at another level this season. 2024 Sean Birmingham (Cannon): Coming from Iceland, Birmingham...

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Offer-Worthy Big Men in North Carolina's Class of 2023

After months of nonstop basketball, the travel ball season is officially behind us. Now, we pivot and look forward to the upcoming high school season'where many guys are entering their senior season with no offers from college coaches. While it might seem like time to panic, things aren't as grim as they appear. Every year, there are usually about five to ten prospects who see their recruitment...

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Underrated Players to start monitoring more from Summer Havoc (Part 1) (Class of 2023)

The Phenom Summer Havoc Session 1 and Session 2 have come and gone and college coaches had a chance to check out a ton of talent on display. There were several big names and big performances on display but we want to shed more light on players that have gone a little under the radar but could be a topic of discussion (or should be) for college coaches to start looking at more. Of course, there...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 from Phenom Summer Havoc (Catawba Ridge, Part 3)

2023 Cole Callaway (Carolina Riptide): Callaway continues to be one of the leaders for his team, being an effective scorer from deep but also adding more depth to his game, especially with his ability to create more for himself and get to the basket. Callaway also impressed with how he battled on the boards, not being afraid to mix it up and securing 11 boards in the win on Day 2.2025 Tre...

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Length and Strength: Max Frazier and Kenan Parrish

Being overlooked has become a commonality within the grassroots community, especially since the start of covid nearly two years ago. It doesn't even seem to matter if you play for a talent-laden roster and college coaches are constantly filtering through the building, offers are simply being distributed at an incredibly low rate. Think about Northwood High School, for example. They have plenty...

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Still Relevant: Durham Hurricanes

Optics is such a major part of the grassroots landscape. It can literally dictate whether kids deem a program valuable or relevant enough to play for. While somewhat understandable, it's also pretty unfair. The shift in player movement over the recent years has been well-documented, but folks still don't seem to understand the worth in actually doing their research. Let's be candid: the Durham...

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Game Report: Seaforth vs. Northwood

On Tuesday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to Pittsboro as Seaforth hosted Northwood. It was a matchup that the entire city and state was looking forward to. It was a packed house, which was a reminder of just how special high school sports are with fans in the building. From the opening tip, Northwood set the tone on the defensive end, pressuring the ball and turning defense to offense. They...

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Open Gym Report: Northwood High School

On Monday, Phenom Hoops travelled to Pittsboro, North Carolina to watch practice at Northwood High School. In his fourth season, Head Coach Matt Brown has quickly built a state contender. In his second season as head coach, the Chargers finished 19-10 in the 2018-2019 season with a trip to the 3A State Sweet Sixteen. Last season, Northwood won their conference with an overall record of 27-3 and...

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