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Overtime Elite Prep Challenge (Tuesday Games)
Day 2 of the Overtime Elite Prep Challenge got underway, as Liberty Heights, Combine Academy, and Winston Salem Christian were all back in action. Phenom Hoops was on deck to cover Day 1, as you can find all the recaps here. Here are the Day 2 recaps and stats.
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2022 Lewis Duarte ready to show more of his game this summer; developing strong relationships with coaches
2022 Lewis Duarte quickly made himself a name in North Carolina at Victory Christian, especially with his size, athleticism, and shot-making ability. He checks off a lot of boxes that make him a high priority for college coaches, which is why schools continue to come his way with offers. Duarte has added multiple offers and it was recently announced that he would be taking a visit to South...
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Upward Stars 2022 highlighting the talent of North and South Carolina
Phenom Hoops continued their events through the month of May, as Upward Stars Southeast 3SSB 2022 was one of the more recent teams that came through the Phenom MDC. It gave us another opportunity to view a team that brings some of the more talented players around South Carolina and region to the floor and they surely impressed. When you dive into their roster, the first player that your...
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Dawkins’ Standouts from Day 2 at Phenom MDC (Part 1)
By; DeAjai Dawkins 6’6 2025 Hayden Assemian (Upward Stars 15U Fagan) Hayden is an impressive big man prospect with good hands and a soft touch around the rim. He rebounds at a high level and has shown the ability to score with an array of low-post moves. Hayden is a tough cover for a defender in general, especially one giving up size. I expect Hayden to experience a very successful high school...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Carmel Christian’s Ben Burnham TRIPLE-DOUBLE vs Demar Anderson & Victory Christian!
Carmel Christian and Victory Christian duked it out in Rock Hill on a Tuesday afternoon. Two teams loaded with talent, 2021 Ben Burnham and company put on a show, while Victory Christian was led by Lewis Duarte, Demar Anderson, and others. Check out all the highlights.
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Lake Norman Christian beats Victory Christian in thrilling overtime game
Lake Norman Christian beats Victory Christian in thrilling overtime win Lake Norman Christian 60Victory Christian 57 Lake Norman Christian travelled to Victory Christian and came away with a thrilling 60-57 overtime win. This was supposed to be a home game for Lake Norman Christian, but a broken backboard moved the game to Victory Christian. Earlier in the month, Victory Christian beat Lake...
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Phenom Game Report: Carmel Christian vs. Victory Christian (Boys)
The atmosphere was electric for this game, as both teams had fans show up to cheer them on in what looked to be a big showdown with two of the top teams in the state. Both teams looked to attack with their strengths, as Carmel Christian was able to hold the small lead for much of the first half but it remained a one or two bucket game throughout. Ben Burnham made his presence on both sides,...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Jonas Aidoo x Elijah Jamison VS Demar Anderson x Simpkins Twins at Phenom MLK Showcase!
Two of the top teams in the state matched up at the Phenom MLK Showcase, as Liberty Heights and Victory Christian battled it out. Loaded with talent on both sides, this was a highly-anticipated showdown and you can check out all the highlights.
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Phenom MLK Showcase: What to Watch (Part 1)
Phenom Hoops is bringing fans from around the region one of the top high school basketball events over the MLK weekend, as some of the top talent will be under one building. The storylines for some of these games are easy to see and don't need much introduction, but we are going to dive into a few things you will want to watch to get you excited about the event in Rock Hill.
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Lewis Duarte on Playing at Victory Christian + What Colleges Have Been Reaching Out!
One of the fastest rising prospects in North Carolina in the Class of 2022, Lewis Duarte from Victory Christian sits down with Patrick O'Brien to discuss more about his game, his trip to North Carolina, and a little bit more about his recruitment.
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Holiday Classic: Victory Christian vs. Bull City Durham
Victory Christian and Bull City Prep Durham continued the action in the arena court. Victory Christian was looking o make another statement but Bull City Durham had other ideas to start the game, as they came out focused and determined, really attacking the paint and getting buckets at the rim. VCCS started to get a few more buckets out in transition and picked up the energy, which helped...
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Holiday Classic: Victory Christian vs. Comenius (Recap/Standouts)
The games continued and this one just had a little different feel, as it had some buzz from the crowd going on. Victory Christian was back in action once again, going up against Comenius on this Saturday night. Victory Christian came out strong once again led by their leaders in Demar Anderson, Lewis Duarte, and Tajuan Simpkins, as they got out to a double-digit first-quarter lead. VCCS didn’t...
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Victory Christian v. Mount Zion (Recap/Standouts)
The fourth game for day one of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two talented teams in Victory Christian and Mount Zion. Although Victory Christian has already solidified themselves as one of the better teams in North Carolina, Mount Zion did a great job of asserting themselves to start this contest. However, the Kings only seemed to get better as the quarter carried onward and ended...
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Victory Christian is a program college coaches should be all over
We have talked about multiple programs that have the attention of college coaches around the country. But one program that might not be getting the attention they deserve this season, Victory Christian should be one that college coaches are all over and watching, on all levels. This is a program that is loaded with talent that can play at the next level, whether it is D3, D2, or D1. When...
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Holiday Classic: Victory Christian vs. Elevation Prep
Victory Christian and Elevation Prep was the second game to headline Thursday night. But it was Victory Christian that came out and made a statement early on both ends of the floor. Their defense led to their offense, creating turnovers and pushing in transition, using their size and multiple weapons to create an early double-digit lead. It was eventually as 21-0 lead before...
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Striking Gold: Lewis Duarte and Randi Ovalle
Each year, North Carolina basketball welcomes a varying amount of incoming transfers from all over the globe. Often times, these prospects are unheard of or have little to no traction behind their names. However, guys like Lewis Duarte and Randi Ovalle have been established within the states for quite a while, and are arguably as enticing as ever before. Both guys represent the Dominican...
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Gaston Christian v. Victory Christian Recap/Player Standouts
The second day of Phenom’s Tip-Off Classic began with Gaston Christian and Victory Christian in an absolute battle. Although Victory Christian quickly asserted themselves in the first quarter and looked prepared to dominate, Gaston Christian regained their footing and turned things around in a hurry. Despite allowing an early run and lead, Gaston Christian ended the quarter with a 19-18...
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Evening Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Challenge
6’4 ’22 Julian “Juice” Keitt (Upward Stars) The Upward Stars program possesses talent within each of their teams, and Keitt is arguably one of the more intriguing long-term prospects from this roster. He plays with a consistently high motor on both ends of the floor and tends to naturally create havoc with his overall activity level. Keitt is a great defender, finisher, and rebounder, which...
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