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Phenom Hoops LIVE Recap: Start recognizing the talent with Upward Stars Carolinas 17u
Just because the LIVE period is over in April, doesn't mean that Phenom Hoops is stopping their coverage, as we are bringing you a ton of post-event coverage as well throughout the coming weeks. Let's dive into a few players and teams that we saw at the event, as we shed light on players that performed well throughout. Upward Stars Carolinas 17u This is a team that I believe deserves more...
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Stockrisers from George Lynch Invitational
Phenom Hops continues its coverage from the George Lynch Invitational, as several players captured our eyes throughout the event. We took a look at a few new names but we also got an updated viewing of players we have watched countless times, and they continued to impress. Here are players that left their mark on the event and should only continue to see their stock rise. 2023 Sean Rose...
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What we Learned from Week 1 at Hoop State Fall League: Guard play at West Charlotte will be fun to watch
It was great to get back on the court for the start of the Hoop State Fall League, giving us at Phenom Hoops a chance to view teams early on and check out what programs will be bringing to the court this season. One team that should have everyone's attention this year will be West Charlotte after the year they had. West Charlotte lost some key guys from last year but when we watched their group...
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'Getting to Know' 6'0 2024 Damani Day
We've seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a 'Getting to Know' series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Shawn Robinson #1: 5'0 '27 Jamey Patterson (Blythewood) Starting things off, we look at a player that contributed quite nicely despite being among the smallest and youngest campers on display, Jamey Patterson. He's a tough, high-motor guard prospect with an excellent understanding of how to properly position himself on both ends of the floor. Patterson is a capable...
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Young Prospects Worth Noting from Phenom Hoops' MLK Showcase
5'0 '26 Justyn Whitfield (Victory Christian) Despite being one of the younger players on this list, Whitfield certainly stood out as one of the more impressive performers in Victory Christian's win over Gaston Christian. He's undersized and just beginning to develop physically, but already possesses excellent shooting abilities and displays nice IQ on both ends of the floor. Whitfield handles...
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Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Jay Reynolds #0: 5'6 '22 Tremell Rhodes (Williamston) Starting things off, we look at a player that contributed quite effectively despite being the smallest camper on this team, Tramell Rhodes. He's a tough, high-motor guard prospect with excellent quickness, unselfishness, and a quality penetration sense. Rhodes defends the ball very well and is capable of forcing...
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