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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
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Commitment Alert: 2023 Riley Allenspach commits to Western Kentucky
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: Riley AllenspachClass: 2023Committed to: Western Kentucky What Was Said by...
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Bendel
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center for another exciting three-day stretch of basketball at our G3 Showcase. The field featured a ton of memorable teams, including a slew of shoe-circuit programs. Given the talent and intensity, it ultimately made for a highly competitive tournament. Like usual, this article will take a closer look at a handful...
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Phenom Standouts from Phenom G3 Showcase (Day 3)
By: Nicolas Chapman 2025 Landon Shirk (15u Tennessee impact) When watching Tennessee Impact play in their tournament, number 24 stood out to me with his shifty play and crafty layup package. Landon Shirk plays with confidence and knows that he can take over and win a game down the stretch. He
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Dawkins’ Standouts: Phenom G3 Showcase (Part 2)
By; DeAjai Dawkins 2023 Avion Pinner (Team Curry) Avion Pinner has consistently impressed me when I
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POB Eye Catchers from Phenom G3 Showcase (Day 1)
2025 Jayln Connor (Team Charlotte): Still remember watching this young man on his first days of practice at Mallard Creek and he caught my eyes then and continues today. Connor is a confident guard on the floor, making plays for himself and others but really catching our eyes with his ability to be a threat from outside. He has terrific range and can make opponents pay, but he really...
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G3 Showcase Team Preview: Team Curry 17U
With the June and July Live Periods on the horizon, there
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Game Report: Charlotte Latin vs. Providence Day
Tuesday night, two of Charlotte’s top teams faced off. Charlotte Latin (19-2) hosted Providence Day (18-5). This game had conference bragging rights on the line as both teams had only lost one game in conference play. After losing their conference opener to Cannon School, Providence Day came into the game on a five game win streak, and Charlotte Latin also had just one loss to Providence...
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Coming into his own: 2023 Riley Allenspach (Providence Day)
Player: Riley AllenspachClass: 2023Height: 6
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 3 at Phenom Holiday Classic (Part 1)
2023 Riley Allenspach (Providence Day): The growth that we have seen in Allenspach has been impressive, as he continues to understand and use his body more and more to his advantage, while also becoming more fluid and stronger at his size. One can see that he is becoming more active on his feet, as well as being active on the glass, and showing tremendous touch in the paint. He...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Holiday Classic (Day 2, Part 2)
2025 John Lash (Charlotte Christian): Hard to believe that this young man is only a freshman, as he plays more like a veteran on the court. Really like his size and his motor on the floor, being assertive on the boards but also plays with such poise and touch. Great frame already for his age, has a smart IQ in how to score around opponents, and has good touch with his shot. 2022 Logan Blair...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #CHC12 (Day 1, Part 2)
2022 Ji
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Providence Day
It was a wild Thursday hitting the road for Phenom Hoops, traveling all around the state. But the first stop that we had to make in the early morning was Providence Day, a program that has produced some incredible talent and is looking to get back in making its mark on the state of North Carolina. Head coach Ron Johnson is looking to lead the charge and get the Chargers back near the top. They...
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Stars of NCISAA (Session 2) LIVE Period – Class of 2023
Phenom Hoops was on deck throughout the weekend at Forsyth Country Day for the NCISAA Live Period (Session 2), where teams throughout the state of North Carolina came to compete in front of college coaches. It was great to see all the teams and players in action over the weekend, as we are looking to bring you the stars and stock risers for each class from the weekend. We will continue with the stars that showed out from the class of 2023.
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Top Players in North Carolina
Ranking prospects is an interesting method to try and encapsulate the fluidity of overall player movement. Unfortunately, the vast majority of those who tend to form these ranking lists typically opt to make updates on a periodic basis rather than monthly or bi-weekly. Two important points need to be made. First (for those who oppose the aforementioned fluidity of rankings), all major
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Riley Allenspach Secures First Division I Offer
Despite the uncertainty and overall mass hysteria within the current recruiting landscape, it appears college coaches have become comfortable enough to start laying groundwork with the Class of 2024. Sure, guys like Bishop Boswell, Jordan Vick, Jahseem Felton, and various other freshmen have already collected offers, but Riley Allenspach arguably became the representative for big men within...
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Team Curry 16u Preview
Head Coach Nick Jones is entering his fifth season with Pro Skills Basketball. This is his second year as the 16u head coach. I was extremely impressed with Coach Jones last season while watching his Team Curry team play. His teams are always locked in. There is an acute attention to detail. They share the ball and execute on both ends of the floor. In talking with Coach Jones about this...
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Noteworthy Bigs in North Carolina
Anyone within the grassroots scene already knows about the undeniable excitement surrounding North Carolina
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Is Riley Allenspach a Potential Star in North Carolina
It
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Lake Norman Christian
A new North Carolina Power has been established at Lake Norman Christian School with a bevy of in-state and out of state talent making their way to the school for what should be an incredibly exciting season. Last week Head Coach Mason Padgett was nice enough to let my stop by and check practice out. Let
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Phenom Open Gym: Lake Norman Christian
Phenom Hoops went out on the road again, just checking in on another open gym. Always an exciting time for us, as we get to see what teams are shaping up to look like heading into the season but also learn a few new names. Lake Norman Christian has been a HOT name over the last few months and Head Coach Mason Padgett has a ton of talent for him on the floor. They brought in a lot of Division I...
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