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Phenom Memorial Day Classic Previews: Upward Stars 3SSB

Phenom Memorial Day Classic Previews: Upward Stars 3SSB

by | May 15, 2023 | Categories: David Rose MDC Session I, David Rose MDC Session II, Event Coverage, Featured, News, Phenom MDC, and Player Reports. Tags: Brandon Crawford, Bryson Cokley, DJ Shine, Ellis Graham, Jamari Briggs, Jermaurhiyun Anderson, Justin Ray, KJ Greene, and Michael Marcus.

It probably goes without saying, but Upward Stars is among the top programs in the Carolinas. They do an exceptional job of keeping notable South Carolina prospects on their roster and consistently advancing kids to the next level. Over the last few years, guys like Julian Phillips, PJ Hall, Dillon Jones, and Bryce McGowans (among various others) were a few of the special players to emerge from...

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by | Oct 10, 2022 | Categories: Event Coverage, Featured, and News. Tags: Hayden Assemian, Josh Leonard, KJ Greene, Trent Steinour, and Treyvon Maddox.

What a weekend of basketball it was for Phenom Hoops. Not only did we continue our weekend coverage and platform with the HoopState League but we also had a great opportunity to head down to South Carolina to check out talent from around the region at the Upward Combine.  Players from North and South Carolina were in attendance, as we were able to get a few updated viewings of players but...

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Sean’s Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 3, Part 1)

Sean’s Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 3, Part 1)

by | Jul 25, 2021 | Categories: Coach Ricks TOC, Featured, and News. Tags: Chris Rivens, Griffen Cooper, Jordan Watford, KJ Greene, and Paul McNeil.

By: Sean Halloran 2025 Chris Rivens (Team EAT 2025 National) Rivens was impressive today, showing off his natural athleticism once he was in transition. He gave everybody a glimpse of what he is capable of once he develops into his body, and grows as a basketball player. He already has the intangibles to be a great guard at the next level. With a good frame and natural athleticism, his potential...

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Sean’s Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 1, Part 2)

Sean’s Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 1, Part 2)

by | Jul 23, 2021 | Categories: Coach Ricks TOC, Featured, and News. Tags: Eli Ellis, Jackson Holt, Jamarie Brown, Julien King, and KJ Greene.

Julien King By: Sean Halloran 2022 Julien King (Garner Road 17U) King was a player to catch my eye today with his impressive performances. The most impressive part about Kings game is the defensive intensity that he contains on every possession. He causes havoc while guarding the ball and is very physical while defending off the ball. He uses his long arms to affect opponents and make things...

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2024 KJ Greene Jr. (Pace) racks in first three offers

2024 KJ Greene Jr. (Pace) racks in first three offers

by | Jun 25, 2021 | Categories: Featured, News, and Recruiting News. Tags: KJ Greene.

Kyle “KJ” Greene Jr. is a well-known name around Phenom Hoops, especially with seeing him down in South Carolina. He was regarded as one of the top players in his class for the state at the time but he recently announced that he would be transferring to Pace in Georgia, looking to make his mark there as well. It was a tremendous Thursday for Greene and his recruitment, as he racked...

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