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Commitment Alert: ’22 Lawrence Bartee announces commitment to Winthrop
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: Lawrence BarteeClass: 2022Committed to: Winthrop What is Winthrop Getting:...
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July Live Period Superlatives: Part Three
Best Defender: 6’0 ’22 Mustapha Shah 6’4 ’22 Elijah Burnett 6’3 ’22 Amari Pearson Although Burnett and Pearson are legitimately phenomenal defenders, Shah’s unique ability to mirror opponents through a combination of strength, quickness, and anticipation makes him an absolute terror defensively. He plays with a high motor and gets involved in the offensive action whenever necessary, but truly...
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Lawrence Bartee Talks Latest Offers + Interests & Reviews His HS Season!
Patrick O'Brien with Phenom Hoops sits down with a fast-rising big man in 2022 Lawrence Bartee to talk about his developing game and his focus with his game, as well as his latest offers and interests coming his way.
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Harnessing His Tools: Lawrence Bartee
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Summer Havoc at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in downtown Rock Hill, South Carolina. There was a ton of basketball between the two sessions and four total days of action, which presented college coaches of all levels to get out and evaluate prospective talent. While there were numerous standouts, one could argue that no prospect did more...
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Big men show out at Phenom Summer Havoc
The talent was rich in Rock Hill throughout Session 1 and Session 2 of the Phenom Summer Havoc. Storylines were developed all throughout but one that really seemed to capture my eyes was the production and talent from the bigs. Here are just a few of the big men that captured my eyes all throughout the event and certainly should and will be priorities for college coaches of all levels. 2022...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Havoc Session 1 (Day 2) (Part 1)
2022 Damien Robinson (Fayetteville Flash 2022): Robinson may be an undersized big but that doesn’t stop him from making his mark down in the paint. Built looking like a football player, Robinson moves very well on the floor and brings a strong presence down in the paint. He was exceptional in getting on the offensive boards and showing touch on his putbacks. 2022 Jakhari Webb (Rock Hill...
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Noah’s Hoopers from Summer Havoc Day 1 (Part 2)
By: Noah Hooper 6’0 2022 Jacob Adams (Vaughan Panthers 17U) In my short time watching Adams, his playmaking ability really made me tuned in to his game. Despite Adams being undersized, his floor general presence was felt throughout the entire game as he was really good at finding guys in transition, as well as in the half-court. He was also great at finishing through contact as his sturdy frame...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc
6’6 ’24 Jalik Dunkley-Distant (Bounce Elite) There’s an obvious amount of appeal with this Bounce Elite roster, and Dunkleydistant stands out as much as anyone. He’s a long, fluid wing prospect with phenomenal size, athleticism, and an excellent presence in the open floor. Dunkleydistant applies great downhill pressure, moves well without the ball, and highlighted the ability to create for...
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Phenom Summer Havoc Team Preview: Next Level SC
July is going to be fun, especially with Phenom Hoops. That is why we are getting just a small head-start on the teams and players that will be in attendance for the Summer Havoc. Here, we look to preview just a few names to watch for throughout the weekend in Rock Hill, with many others stepping up their game in front of college coaches.
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Special K’s Superstars from Phenom Grassroots TOC
This weekend, Phenom Hoops took it to the great city of Rock Hill to host the Phenom Grassroots Tournament of Champions. Teams from all over the country came to participate and college coaches were in attendance. The talent level was through the roof, and these are the top players that I saw: 6’2 Jaden Bradley of Team CP3 17U was perhaps the most impressive player in the gym. Sometimes when...
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Put on your Radar: 2022 6’9 Lawrence Bartee (Next Level SC)
College coaches are always looking for a skilled big and one that many are sleeping on right now is 2022 6’9 Lawrence Bartee at Clover HS in South Carolina. We got a terrific glimpse of his game this past weekend at the Phenom Grassroots TOC, as the skilled big captured the eyes of many of our scuts. Of course, his 6’9 frame and wingspan grab your attention as soon as he steps on the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Grassroots TOC Day 2 (Part 1)
2022 Nate Brafford (Team Swish): Brafford continues to be a mismatch on the court with his 6’8 frame and his ability to score anywhere on the court. He has a confident jumper and release, stretching out to three-point line but also uses that length to finish well over and around defenders. He continued to show why more schools are recruiting him. 2021 Darius Sibert (Metro Commandos): The...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Opening
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Virginia Beach Events Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia for another exciting event. Our Phenom Opening kicked off on Saturday morning, featuring an abundance of the top teams from the greater DMV area in addition to many familiar programs from the Carolinas. There was no shortage of talent in the gym, and the underlying subplots (like Team...
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