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Phenom Hardwood Classic Champions
It was a great event and the competition was great at the Phenom Hardwood Classic in Advance, NC. But there were only a few teams that could be crowned champions. Check out who took home the honors this weekend. 17u Bracket: Team Trezz Williams 16u Bracket: Winston 76ers 15u Bracket: SWV Hustle 14u Bracket: PSB Elite 8th Knox 12u/13u Bracket: Strong Center 2027...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Hardwood Classic (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2025 Justin Holloway (3D Elite)It’s undeniably intriguing when your guards have the size to compete with the bigs. And when your lead guard is as long as Justin, a lot of options open up for you. He’s the tallest on his team but naturally runs the point with a smooth handle enabled by his reach, swift athleticism, and all around touch to make shots. While it can’t be taught, his...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Hardwood Classic
2023 DJ Jackson (NC Rise): Coming off an offer, Jackson really came out here strong once again on Day 2 at the Hardwood Classic, putting on a show for 30+ points and leading his team to a tough victory to start the day. Whether it was creating off the dribble, getting by defenders, knocking down shots from three, or just being a playmaker, Jackson stepped up in a BIG way and really showed out....
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Hardwood Classic
6’7 ’23 Ty Outlaw (Team Trezz) The Team Trezz roster is loaded with talent, and Outlaw has performed very well throughout the course of the weekend. He’s a big, strong-bodied post prospect with mobility, rebounding ability, and useful defensive instincts. Outlaw altered shots, positioned himself for success on the glass, and didn’t force the action offensively. College-level player. 5’6...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Hardwood Classic (Day 1)
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Donyeh Baird (Team Loyal)There are several guys in the 2026 class I’m finding to be seamlessly positionless and Donyeh is one of them. Even while being the biggest guy on the team, he carries a heavy percentage of their ball-handling duties being able to initiate things from the perimeter and operate as a truly big guard that makes mismatches. He’s consistently been at the...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Hardwood Classic
6’9 ’23 Torey Alston (Team Trezz) Although there were a variety of quality prospects in attendance, Alston was arguably more impressive than anyone. He’s a long, wiry, fluid post prospect with impressive physical tools and a blossoming skillset. Alston already possesses touch, rebounding ability, and rim-protection instincts—which allows him to effectively control the paint on both ends of the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Hardwood Classic
2025 Martin Giant (Basketpoint USA): Giant played extremely well to start his day. Already sporting great size at his age, Giant showed a little bit of his pull-up game in knocking down shots but was really putting it on the deck to either get to the line or to finish strong at the rim. Really like his blend of playmaking, finishing/scoring, and athleticism. 2025 CJ Purdie (Combine Academy...
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Bendel’s Best: Hardwood Classic
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted two separate events (Advance and Rock Hill) to wrap up the final live period and begin concluding the busy month of July. Folks were constantly buzzing about the amount of sheer talent on display in Rock Hill, but there was still more than enough appeal for various college coaches to make the trip to Advance. Programs of all levels came through the Rise...
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Player Standouts from Phenom Hardwood Classic (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2024 Richard Goods (Carolina Clutch) Richard impresses me in an abundance of ways every time out on the court. Was able to see him in both games today, and one thing he did really well was run the court. He makes it easy for his teammates to find him in transition which creates so many opportunities as he’s also a gifted passer with soft touch when he finds his teammates right...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Hardwood Classic
6’6 ’22 Max Bullard (New Light Disciples) Although the New Light Disciples continue to be extremely balanced, Bullard has already found a ton of opportunities as the newest addition to this roster. He’s long, skilled, and athletic with a fairly well-rounded identity on both ends of the floor. Bullard displays IQ, toughness, and regular flashes of versatility. He’s a quality defender, rebounder,...
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers from Phenom Hardwood Classic (Day 1)
6’6 2022 Nolan Hodge (NC Gators)- Hodge already committed to Unc Wilmington came in today in full attack mode, and it seemed like he had a message to send. Hodge, always a team player, was more aggressive than we’re used to seeing. Hodge completely took over the game at times and showed he can score anywhere on the floor when he feels like it. Hodge was also locked in on the defensive end. 6’6...
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Player Standouts from Phenom Hardwood Classic (Day 1)
by: Ethan Reece 2025 Andreas Kazanos (PSB Cassada)Andreas came to play in a high caliber matchup against a well coached SWV Hustle. He started the game out hot and never looked back, knocking down big shot after shot in a back and forth game. Finished with 25 off 7 threes but is ideally a crafty PG, as he ran the offense and controlled the pace of the game. Finished off with a...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Hardwood Classic
6’6 ’23 Julius Harrison (NC Gaters) At this point, nothing Harrison does should be surprising to spectators or on-looking college coaches. He’s only continued to showcase his seamless transition from versatility to all-around dominance, able to affect all facets of the game within the flow of the action. Harrison can reliably create for himself or others while standing out as a lethal shooter...
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Storylines for Phenom Hoops’ Hardwood Classic: Big Shots Winston-Salem Continues Finding Success
This coming weekend, Phenom Hoops will be hosting two separate events (one in Rock Hill and one in Advance) for the final live period of the basketball-filled summer. There’s an abundance of exciting/noteworthy subplots for spectators and college coaches to look for throughout both settings. The Hardwood Classic at the Rise Facility in Advance, North Carolina should have various teams and...
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Hardwood Classic Teams Participating (July 24-25)
AgeTeamState17UBig Shots Select Winston-Salem (17U)NA17UCarolina Gaters Black 2022 (17U)NC17UCharlotte Royals 2022 (17U)NC17UWinston-Salem Christian Lions 2.0 (17U)NC17UTeam Loaded 804 (16U)VA17UBorn Ready 2022 (17U)GA17UCarolina Gaters Red 2022 (17U)NC17UWinston 76ers 2022 Johnson (17U)NC17UNLPB 2022 SENYO (17U)NC17UNC Spartans Haidinger (17U)NC17UCSB ELITE 2022 (17U)NC17USandhills Machine 2022...
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