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Ben L. Smith has talent to be found for college programs
Ben L. Smith, host of this past weekend’s Phenom Tourney Town Showcase, put on a show in front of a ruckus crowd and showed that this is a team that will compete on the court. After a strong Day 1 win vs. Southern Durham, they, unfortunately, fell to HP Christian on Day 2 but showed that this is a team that needs eyes its way. There is talent to be found with this team, as players like 2024 Gage...
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Coach Tony’s Hidden Treasures: Hardwood Classic
2026 6’3 Jack Siegel (CC Elite 2026) – Jack has thoroughly impressed me these last few weekends. He can handle the ball and score with the best of them. He’s really crafty with his scoring. Shoots the 3 ball with great consistency. Yet he gets others involved when the defense starts to focus on him. He should be on most coaches’ 2026 board. 2024 6’5 Xavier Peaks (Wildcats Elite...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Summer Havoc (Part 2)
2024 Carter Bobbitt (Horry Select): Bobbit had a very good showing on Day 2 when we watched him, scoring 19 of his 25 points in the second half and doing so in a variety of ways. Bobbitt was a crafty scorer from multiple levels but doing most of his work knocking down shots with his mid-range shot as well as getting to the basket. The 6’4 brought a ton of production to the table to help his team...
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Wingo’s Watch: Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 1)
By: Brandon Wingo 2024 5’6 Devian Smith A player that might get overlooked at first due to his size, Devian Smith has the ability to completely take over a game. He’s a gritty, quick point guard that is aggressive on both ends of the floor. He’s an incredible on-ball defender and specializes in making life hard for opposing guards and had several steals in both games yesterday. He attacks hard...
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Phenom Hoops LIVE Recap: What was said about Team Legend
Just because the LIVE period is over in April, doesn’t mean that Phenom Hoops is stopping their coverage, as we are bringing you a ton of post-event coverage as well throughout the coming weeks. Let’s dive into a few players and teams that we saw at the event, as we shed light on players that performed well throughout. Team Legend Check out what was said about the players we viewed at the...
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Prospect to Know: 6’3 ’24 Jaylon Bumpass
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina our second live period of the travel ball season. Between the competition and slew of prospects, it made for a pretty exciting weekend. Like normal, college coaches came through the various sites to watch players and see who will be the next to emerge as a potential target. Considering that most of their attention was focused on...
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Player Standouts at Phenom March Madness
6’3 ’24 Jaylon Bumpass (Team Legend) Given how he’s set the tone in each of their games, it would be difficult to ignore everything Jaylon Bumpass has brought to the table. He’s a long, wiry guard prospect with an excellent combination of IQ, athleticism, and overall polish. Bumpass operates as a primary creator for this group, showing an understanding of how to get others involved while...
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Phenom Game Report: Page vs. Grimsley
Phenom tuned in to what was a big game in the Greensboro area between two rivals, as Grimsley traveled to Page for a showdown. Both teams started to get into their rhythm, but it was Grimsley that was able to deliver the first punch, as the three-ball started to fall early. It is what helped them get out to a 21-12 first-quarter lead. Page though started to chip away at that lead, really...
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Game Report: Southeast Guilford vs Grimsley
On Tuesday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to undefeated Southeast Guilford as they hosted conference opponent Grimsley. The first half was back and forth as Grimsley held onto a 15-12 lead at the end of the first, but Southeast Guilford was able to regain the lead at 25-22 heading into halftime. Freshman guard, Jerry Sims, was terrific in the first half for Southeast Guilford, scoring 13 of his 15...
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Due to Open Eyes in the Triad
Dominic Payne By: Ethan Reece The Triad area is no stranger to big-time talent on the hardwood. But due to the abundance of noteworthy prospects to keep track of, there are always some guys that tend to fly under the radar. Here we’ll take a look at a few guys that I think will be big contributors to the success of their high school teams this upcoming season and make a name for themselves as...
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Open Gym Report: Grimsley High School
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of Greensboro for an exciting open gym session at Grimsley High School. Being the oldest and longest-standing school in the city, everyone should already know about the historic program and the nonstop success they’ve enjoyed over the last century (and beyond). Regardless, Coach Darren Corbett is entering his third season since returning to the...
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