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Upward Stars Combine: Guards that impressed (Part 1)
The Upward Stars Combine was a sensational event, and we at Phenom Hoops want to certainly thank all the staff there for allowing us to come check out the talent. Many players from North and South Carolina were on deck, as we got a great refreshing view of players as well as learned about a few new names as well. 2026 Caden Coleman (Hillcrest): Coleman was a name that I was intrigued in...
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Player Standouts at Coach Rick’s TOC
7’0 ’24 Chol Machot (Winston-Salem Christian) There were a lot of impressive performers on display, but Machot was arguably above the rest. He’s an extremely long, mobile big man with touch, athleticism, and interior instincts on both ends of the floor. Machot finishes above the rim, rebounds with consistency, and alters shots at a high volume. He also spaces the floor and runs well in...
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Storylines from Phenom Memorial Day Classic: Nas Berry is Back to Full Health
After suffering a major injury, Nas Berry has made a full recovery and returned to the hardwood. He’s a skilled, well-rounded guard prospect with a strong frame and quality penetration sense. Berry possesses useful creation instincts, which allows him to reliably generate clean looks for himself and others off the bounce. He’s great at getting downhill in the open floor, making the correct read,...
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G3 Showcase Team Preview: Team United 15U
With the June and July Live Periods on the horizon, there’s no better time for teams to compete to gauge their ability against high-level opponents. Our G3 Showcase is slated to feature a heavy mix of independent organizations and shoe-circuit programs—so there should definitely be something for everyone in attendance. The circuit teams nearing their halfway point should ultimately...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Yusuf English #106: 5’10 ’24 Bryson Rose (Lake City) Starting things off, we look at a player that continually found ways to make an impact on both ends of the floor, Bryson Rose. He’s a long, wiry guard prospect with a natural understanding of how to make hustle plays within the flow of the action. Rose does a great job of getting downhill and finishing or accessing his...
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Phenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: DeAjai Dawkins #7: 5’7 ’24 Kevin Thompson (Phoebus) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a fairly lasting impression with his toughness and tone-setting presence, Kevin Thompson. He’s a scrappy, somewhat undersized point guard prospect with quickness, unselfishness, and a nice offensive balance between scoring and playmaking. Thompson is a nice defender,...
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Player Standouts at Phenom All-American Camp Session II
#126- Neeko Taylor- It’s easy to appreciate Taylor’s identity and overall approach to the game, as he will always be able to carve out a role with any collection of teammates. He’s a knockdown three-point shooter with IQ, playmaking ability, and nice defensive instincts. Taylor makes a quality impact with or without the ball in his hands. #181- Camden Jernigan- There were a ton of standouts in...
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