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Commitment Alert: 2023 Gavin Bullock commits to Lees-McRae
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: Gavin BullockClass: 2023Committed to: Lees-McRae What Was Said: “He’s a versatile,...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Lakesgiving (Day 2, Part 2)
2023 Rashad McCormick (Hough): McCormick is a player that has been going under the radar here in North Carolina but his stock should start rising even more with college programs. The 6’6 prospect continues to show that he can be a force around the basket with his athleticism and length, but he also shows that he be a mismatch with his ability to step out. McCormick did a great job in finishing...
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Reece’s Rundown: Hoop State League
By: Ethan Reece The Hoop State League came to an end this past weekend with our Gold and Silver Championships bringing together the East and West Divisions for final bracket play. There are many great things about fall leagues. Teams get to lay early work down in building chemistry, certain matchups get to play out that you may never see during the season, and with it being during football...
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Player Standouts at Hoopstate League (Sunday)
6’2 ’25 Chad Traylor (United We Stand) There are a lot of poised floor generals in the state, and Traylor is as impressive as any of them. He stands out as the clear leader of this group, both as their primary creator and tone-setting defender at the point of attack. Traylor is a reliable shot-maker with excellent vision and an understanding of how to consistently make the right play with the...
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Phenom Open Gym: Central Cabarrus
Phenom Open Gym: Central Cabarrus Last season, Central Cabarrus finished with a 30-1 overall record losing to eventual NCHSAA 3A State Champion, West Charlotte, in the Western Regional Finals. With 93% of the scoring returning, Coach Jim Baker has plenty to be excited about and should be the pre-season favorite in the NCHSAA 3A West. Central Cabarrus plays an unorthodox style of basketball and...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: Gavin Bullock
Height: 6’2 Class: 2023 School: Central Cabarrus Travel Team: BSA Supreme Freshman Season: 1.4 PPG Sophomore Season: 7.3 PPG, 3.8 RPG Junior Season: 10.8 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 2.2 APG, 2.2 SPG, 1.4 BPG, 48% FG What Was Recently Said (6/23/22): Additionally, Gavin Bullock operates as the main glue-guy for this group. He’s a very well-rounded wing/forward prospect who offers...
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Next-Level Prospects Soaring Under the Radar
6’4 Nick Elliott (Grimsley) Despite playing (and producing) on an entire roster of college players, Elliott still doesn’t have the appropriate recruitment. We will say it again: Elliott is firmly in the discussion with the top shooters in the state—and is arguably as accurate as anyone in catch-and-shoot situations. He’s also long, active defensively, and understands how to make proper decisions...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp
6’1 ’23 Kobe Parker (Ragsdale) Although they lost multiple key pieces, Ragsdale should still be one of the more competitive programs in Greensboro behind the leadership of Parker. He’s clearly the focal point of this group, but understands how to dictate the action in a poised, unselfish, methodical manner. Parker has maintained his status as a lethal perimeter shooter, especially from beyond...
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Central Cabarrus Emerging as Title-Favorites
While it probably goes without saying, the high school landscape is drastically different from that of five or ten years ago. Most kids still attended their local public school while private or prep options were still considered more of an uncommon opportunity. However, things have obviously shifted in that span of time. Competitive balance has largely disappeared. Kids no longer feel compelled...
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Reece’s Standouts: NCHSAA Live Period (Part 1)
by: Ethan Reece 2024 Devin Sims (Hillside)While the other guys lulled into their 8:30 game, Devin came out with a lot of energy and put on an impressive display of mixed use athleticism. With their makeup, he plays more inside than his natural position might be, but he got every inch out of his frame, establishing a presence on the offensive glass, unlike any other guard I’ve seen. He still got...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Challenge
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned to the Rise Indoor Facility for our second Live period of the spring season. The three-day event featured a ton of notable teams, players, and standout performers. With various levels of college coaches in attendance, plenty of guys earned interest and offers, and naturally boosted their individual stocks as a direct result. Although the recruiting...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Challenge
5’10 ’23 Matt Kirby (Team Push) There are numerous underrated pieces for Team Push, including Kirby. He’s truly as smart and fundamentally sound as anyone on the roster. Kirby is an excellent defender with the quickness, anticipation, and positioning to constantly harass opposing ball-handlers. He forces turnovers at a nice rate, pushes the break in transition, and understands how to set up...
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Game Report: Central Cabarrus vs. Concord
On Tuesday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to Central Cabarrus as they hosted cross-town rival Concord. Central Cabarrus entered the game with a record of 16-0 on the season. Although they may lack size, they make up with it with their uptempo style and aggressive on-ball defense. Concord entered the game with a 13-2 record, with their only losses coming the first game of the season to Robinson and...
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Chasing a Championship: Central Cabarrus’ Best Team of the Millennium'
More often than not, teams with title aspirations usually have previous bouts of success to serve as a reminder of what to do in order to become victorious. Not Central Cabarrus. Although the Vikings have been absolutely dominant to start off the season, it’s worth noting that majority of the roster wasn’t even born during their last time as a top-ten team in the state (2005-06 per MaxPreps)....
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Week 4 of Hoop State League (Day 1, Part 2)
2022 Greg Moore (Moravian Prep PG Black): Moore looked unstoppable and one that was on a mission today, as he showcased his ability to score the ball on all levels and showcase his range, knocking down multiple threes in the win. He played incredibly strong all throughout, eventually going for 29 points in the win. 2022 Jimeion Brown (1-Carolina): Brown is an intriguing prospect on the...
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Central Cabarrus Open Gym Report
On Wednesday, Phenom Hoops had the pleasure of watching Central Cabarrus workout. Former Catawba College Head Coach, Jim Baker, has a talented group of young guards leading the way for his team this season. Although they may not be the biggest team, they are one of the toughest and scrappiest teams you’ll watch. Let’s take a look at some of their key players. 6’0 2023 Jaiden Thompson is coming...
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Central Cabarrus not looking to slow down any time soon
Phenom Hoops has had a chance to get out during the month of June as teams have been participating in several teams’ camps and during the live period. One event that Phenom attended was the Catawba Team Camp, bringing in several teams from around the region and giving us an early look at what each program has to offer. One of the first teams that we sat down to watch was Central Cabarrus,...
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Rankings Report Standouts from Day 3 at Summer Havoc
Some of the players that caught our eyes during the Phenom Summer Havoc. So much talent was displayed during this weekend!!
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