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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Summer Havoc (Catawba Ridge, Part 1)

2023 Caleb Ellison (NC Spartans): Ellison might have not been the leading scorer for his team but really enjoyed his presence and how he ran the show on the court for his team. He showed tremendous balance in reading the floor, attacking in transition, creating off the dribble and getting into the paint, showing nice touch on his shot or finding open teammates when he penetrated.2023 Thomas...

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Commitment Alert: 2022 Ethan Smith commits to Johnson & Wales

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: Ethan SmithClass: 2022Committed to: Johnson & Wales  What Was Said by...

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Unsigned Seniors to Watch at Phenom Grassroots TOC (Part Two)

The time has finally come for the highly anticipated April Live Periods. With the recruiting landscape in complete shambles, there's still an abundance of unsigned, college-level seniors fighting for their chance to advance to the collegiate ranks. We've seen all of these prospects, and written about each of them previously. That being said, we decided to construct an article with a small blurb...

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NCISAA Championship Previews

After a season full of anticipation, the wait is finally over. We've reached playoff time after the first (somewhat) normal season since everything crashed due to covid. Between teams playing full schedules and the decreasing amount of general hysteria throughout the country, folks clearly wanted basketball to return. While some restrictions (masks, testing, etc.) still remain in place, this...

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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6'7 Ethan Smith

At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of 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 are overlooked and...

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Concord Academy v. High Point Christian

On Thursday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to High Point Christian Academy, as the Cougars prepared to host the Eagles of Concord Academy. Despite both squads being riddled with key injuries (Noah van Bibber for CA; Taft Johnson for HPCA), there was still more than enough talent to get excited about with these notable programs. The Cougars entered this contest with a 13-3 record, following eight...

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Asheville School v. High Point Christian

On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of High Point, as the Cougars of High Point Christian prepared to start their season against the Asheville School. Structurally, both squads look quite different from last season, yet still possess an abundance of next-level talent'The stage was set for an exciting, competitive contest, and each squad delivered. Things kicked off in a hurry, as...

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Four Seniors D3s Should Be Prioritizing

The desire for high school prospects to reach the collegiate ranks is something we've become accustomed to seeing throughout the years. Every kid wants to make that leap, but only a select grouping even possess the ability to do so. Playing in college at any level should be considered an achievement. However, so many kids are still focused on the 'D1 or bust' mentality, or believe that a...

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Dawkins’ Standouts from Phenom September Classic (Day 1)

By: DeAjai Dawkins 6'1 2022 Landon King (United We Stand/West Charlotte) Landon has always stood out to me given his fearlessness on the floor, and his ability to score in impressive volumes when hot. The scoring guard thrives in scenarios where he's guarded by players with matching size. West Charlotte will find a ton of value this season in King's ability to produce from both the mid-range...

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Player Standouts from Phenom September Classic (Day 1)

By: Ethan Reece 2022 Ethan Smith (Winston 76ers)Ethan had probably the performance of the day and torched the nets for 32 pts off 7 threes in a high caliber matchup (win) against Lake Norman. He's long at 6'7 and has the high release Larry Bird shot that's hard to block. Wasn't phased at all with defenders draping over him and hands in his face, and by the time they caught on it was too late,...

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Notable Shooters in North Carolina's Class of 2022

By now, the undeniable value surrounding three-point shooting should be no secret at any level of basketball. The ability to space the floor goes far beyond the basic math (three being worth more than two), as the threat typically leads to improved ball movement while regularly forcing defenses to make difficult, yet precise decisions in their rotations and closeouts. Nearly every college...

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Piedmont Classical v. High Point Christian

On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to High Point Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina, as the Cougars prepared to host the Bobcats of Piedmont Classical. Both teams entered this contest with winning records (coming against quality competition) and each sought out to separate themselves from the pack. Anyone who has followed HPCA should know about the leadership of KJ Garrett,...

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Charlotte Christian v. High Point Christian Academy (Recap/Standouts)

The fourth game for day four of Phenom's Holiday Classic took place between two quality programs in Charlotte Christian and High Point Christian Academy. Although they entered this contest as one of the better private school programs in Charlotte, the Knights showed definite signs of vulnerability. Their struggles were thanks, in large part, to how well HPCA came out of the gate and established...

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