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What We Learned from Phenom Tip-Off (Saturday)
2025 Jaylen Cross and 2026 Yohance Connor shine in Day 2 thriller What a game it was between Combine Academy and Caldwell Academy, as if you like an offensive game, you got that with this one. Combine was able to secure the impressive 90-76 victory, with both teams trading blows. But 2025 Jaylen Cross and 2026 Yohance Connor may have had the best two performances of the day, with Cross finishing...
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Put On You Radar More: HS Jamboree Session 1
2025 6’5 Joel Deigna (Oak Ridge Military): Deigna came out strong with a 31-point performance to start his day and backed that up with another strong showing at the Jamboree. This is a young man who has clearly taking the necessary steps in his game, has gotten better every time, and still has room for growth. But you know what you are going to get from him with his athleticism, his...
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Bringing True Value: Phenom Team Camp
2025 Reece Starnes (Butler): Butler lost some firepower from last year but this also provides an opportunity for Starnes, a 6’6 forward that really had some strong moments last year. Starnes will always be remembered for his 22-rebound showing with Phenom Hoops last year, but he could be having big performances with his frame, his ability to finish, and his willingness to battle on the boards....
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NCISAA 1A State Championship Game Standouts
On Friday night, the Victory Christian Center Kings won their first state title since 2021, knocking off the United Faith Christian Falcons by a score of 48-44. The Kings were led by Xavier Perry with 12 points, followed by Justyn Whitfield and Myles Smith with 10 points each. The Falcons were led by a game-high 17 points from JD Bowden, followed by nine points from Dylan Deluca. Victory...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Holiday Classic
2022 Marcus Kell (Legion Collegiate): I will have to say this, Western Carolina seems to have gotten them a steal, and can’t wait to see what he is able to do at the next level. Really tough to match up with a 6’8 prospect with one of the smoothest shots around, stepping in and showing his range, but also being effective in all areas and helping on the boards. Simply uses his size to his...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Holiday Classic
6’1 ’22 Brandon Morgan (Forsyth Country Day) Although one could pick a variety of standouts for this Forsyth Country Day squad, Morgan is definitely deserving of recognition for what he brings to the table. He’s a long, wiry off-guard prospect with an understanding of how to maximize his role on both ends of the floor. Morgan is a terrific shot-maker, especially of the catch, and primarily looks...
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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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Gaston Christian JV v. Victory Christian JV
The first game of Phenom Hoops’ MLK Showcase took place between two young, competitive junior varsity programs in Gaston Christian and Victory Christian. Although the opening minutes were somewhat sluggish for both squads, things quickly picked up, Victory Christian took the lead, and it became a fairly exciting battle. The Kings finished the quarter with a 22-13 advantage and continued to...
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