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Hoops & Dreams Top Performances
Here is a list of the top performers from the Hoops & Dream Showcase presented by Lucas Moore Realty. Please note these top performers are in alphabetical order by school. Fayetteville Academy6’5 2024 Xavier Johnson: 31 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists & 2 steals on Friday. 19 points, 1 rebound & 1 assist on Saturday. 6’4 2026 Jossiah Johnson: 22 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist...
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Hoops and Dreams Game Recap: Quality Education v. Northwood Temple
In the third game of the day, Quality Education used their length and athleticism to press from the tip, leading to a 12-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. Bobby Cannon and Nigel Okwakol scored all of the Pharoah’s first quarter points. The Pharoah’s continued to expand their lead in the second as Bobby Cannon began to impose himself on the defensive side of the ball, collecting...
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Carmel Tip-Off Game Report: Northside Christian strong once again, defeating Northwood Temple on Day 2
Game 2 on Day 2, Northside Christian and Northwood Temple were back in action here in Matthews for the Carmel Christian, as the atmosphere and crowd started to pile in for a great day of basketball. Two very different teams (roster-wise) got it going early, as Northwood Temple’s zone defense created some early havoc, but Northside Christian started to get their guards going. Northwood...
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Carmel Tip-Off Game Report: Carmel Christian secures tough victory vs. Northwood Temple
The last game of the night, as Northwood Temple traveled to take on the home team Carmel Christian in what ended a great Day 1 at the Carmel Tip-Off. Carmel Christian came in strong in showing why they were being ranked as one of the top teams in the state, both on the offensive and defensive end. The three-ball started to fall early for Carmel Christian, but they also created havoc defensively...
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Carmel Christian Tip-Off Storylines: Day 1 (Friday, Nov. 11)
Carmel Christian Tip-Off Storylines Schedule Release: #CarmelTipOff Presented by Phenom HoopsThe Stars will be OUT at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic Friday, November 11th, 2022 – Carmel Christian School 5:00 pm – Northside Christian vs. Quality Education6:30 pm – Combine Academy vs. The Burlington School8:00 pm – Carmel Christian vs. Northwood Temple Potential...
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Carmel Christian Tip-Off ABSOLUTELY loaded with talent once again (Nov. 11-12)
When it comes to high school basketball in North Carolina, there is only one way to kick off the season and that is with Phenom Hoops at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off. Year after year, it has started the season in a big way here in North Carolina and is one of the top events nationally year after year. Well, this upcoming event will be no different as it will be loaded with some of the top teams...
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Jamarii Thomas & Kuluel Mading EARN IT! – Burlington School 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP vs. Northwood Temple
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops returned to The Burlington School for another highly anticipated playoff matchup between the Spartans and Northwood Temple for the 2A NCISAA state championship.
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Northwood Temple Knocks Off Westminster Catawba to Advance to the NCISAA 2A State Championship
The NCISAA 2A division was arguably the deepest division in the state this year. On Wednesday night, Northwood Temple hosted Westminster Catawba in the semifinals. Northwood Temple (26-7) entered the game on a 15-game win streak. Westminster Catawba entered the game with a 14-2 record. Both teams have played at a high level consistently all year. The first quarter started with Northwood...
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Northwood Temple vs Calvary Day: Game Recap
In the opening matchup of the Phenom MLK Showcase, Northwood Temple faced off with Calvary Day. The game was tight from the start. Northwood Temple was able to get the upper hand in the first quarter behind Julian Williams, Brady Rankin, and Jaquantae Harris. Northwood Temple finished the first quarter with a 22-15 lead. In the second quarter, Calvary Day made their run. James Wilkins III...
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Game Recap: Cape Fear Christian at Northwood Temple
One thing is for certain, basketball in Fayetteville is high level and the NCISAA Sandhills Conference is one of the toughest conferences in the state from top to bottom. Every single game is a dog fight. You have to bring it every single night. Last night’s conference opener between Cape Fear Christian and Northwood Temple lived up to the hype. Even with limited seating capacity, the...
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Phenom November Classic: Carmel Christian vs. Northwood Temple (Recap/Standouts)
Carmel Christian and Northwood Temple started off Day 2 of the Phenom November Classic and it was the offensive shooting of Carmel that came out quickly to make a statement. Draining some early three’s, Carmel was able to quickly jump out to a big lead in the first quarter. Carmel continued to hold that lead with a balanced attack throughout the second quarter as Northwood Temple was able to get...
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PHR Podcast: NCISAA Playoffs Recap
The Phenom Hoops group sits down after a full weekend of basketball. We all headed to the Charlotte area to watch the 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A playoffs. Listen to our final thoughts from the games, which players stood out, and who were a few breakout players.
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Phenom Gate City Classic Game Recap: Burlington School vs. Northwood Temple
To end the night and the event, Northwood Temple and Burlington School battled it out on the court.
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Reggie Raynor x Jaquante Harris!! Northwood Temple vs. Ravenscroft Full Game RAW Highlights
This was a tough game, with a lot of talent on the floor. It also was the opening game for Phenom's National High School Showcase.
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8 Storylines heading into the Phenom Gate City Classic (Nov. 22-23)
Here are the storylines heading into the weekend in Greensboro for the Phenom Gate City Classic. Check out what you should be looking forward to!
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JaDun Michael Vs. Josh Nickelberry/Jamahri Harvey … ALL GO FOR OVER 20!
What a matchup, you have the future vs. the present. Josh Nickelberry is one of the best scorers North Carolina has seen in recent years. He is a smooth shooter going to Louisville. Jamahri Harvey’s name is one that is quickly on the rise. Always a tough defensive presence, he is showing a lot of creation and shot making ability this year. Michael, only a sophomore, is a Top 5 prospect in...
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Live with Brandon Blakney ft Josh Nickleberry
Fayetteville, North Carolina- On the latest segment of Live With Brandon Blakney Extra, Northwood Temple senior, and Louisville signee Josh Nickleberry joined the podcast. Nickleberry is one of the hottest names in prep hoops at the moment, he’s got a chance to break 3,000 career points this season. Phenom Hoops Analyst Jamie Shaw described Nickleberry as “ the best scorer in North Carolina...
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Josh Nickelberry IS the Best Scorer in North Carolina Right Now … PERIOD
Watch 2:47 of Raw Footage of Nickelberry’s 7 Games So Far: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=PrzWyBE5RWU] Josh Nickelberry is scoring the ball at an absolutely prolific rate. In fact, the senior hooper at Northwood Temple has a chance to be one of the most prolific scorers, on record, in North Carolina high school basketball history. Currently, the 4-star Louisville commit is...
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Battle at the Rock “Final Thoughts”
Battle at the Rock “Final Thoughts” To say the inaugural Battle at the Rock was a success would be a huge understatement. The partnership between Visit York County and Phenom Hoop Report pulled off one of the country’s best early season tournament. With a mixture of high profile teams like Oak Hill and IMG Academy and local and state high school powerhouses provided the...
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Battle At The Rock: Night 1 Recap
I’ve been looking forward to this event all week… the ‘Battle at the Rock’ showcase, presented by our service. A handful of talented teams will swing by Nation Ford High School (Fort Mill, SC) for Friday night and Saturday games. To kick things off, three games took place on Friday night, featuring several next-level prospects. Game 1: Gray Collegiate Academy...
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Battle at the Rock Friday Night Storylines We’re Watching For
Can Josh Nickelberry Continue at his Torrid Pace It has been no secret how great Josh Nickelberry has been to start this season. He is the second leading scorer in North Carolina high school right now, putting up close to 30 points per game. Nickelberry has been playing like a Top 50 player in the country should, a player who has signed with Louisville (who currently has the #1 class in the...
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Jamie’s List of Five — Hoops and Dreams Showcase
6’3” 2020 Zavian McLean Village Christian (Fayetteville, NC) McLean had one of the better weekends a player could have. Going head on against a pair of top 50 teams, McLean was awarded the MVP of both games. He is a hyper athletic 2-way wing who showcased the ability to both defend the perimeter and create offense. He scored the ball at each level and was a deciding factor down the stretch. This...
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Must Watch Storylines for Hoops and Dreams Showcase (Part 1)
The first annual Hoops and Dreams Showcase was one of the most live events Eastern North Carolina saw last year. This year will have a deeper field. It will have incredible talent and the match ups are off the charts. With 3 teams ranked among the nation’s top programs, 9 players ranked among the nation’s Top 100 prospects and 11 players who have signed to play college basketball...
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Jamie’s List of Five — Phenom’s National High School Showcase Day 2
6’10” 2020 Moussa Diabate DME Academy (Dayton Beach, FL) Diabate has all the tools you look for in a long term prospect. His frame is off the charts and he has a natural fluidity and athleticism in his cadence. Already, Diabate is a high level defender with the ability to block shots, rebound and switch on the perimeter. He has some Jaren Jackson, Jr. in him on that side of the floor....
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Jamie’s List of Five — Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic
Jamie’s List of Five Carmel Christian Tip Off Classic It was a pretty spectacular two days. The crowd was incredible, thanks to the fans of Charlotte, North Carolina for showing out. The play on the court warranted a raucous crowd, as the big time players made big time play after big time play. Here is who we saw as the event’s top performers… 6’5” 2019 Josh Nickelberry (Louisville)...
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Eye Catchers: Northwood Temple vs. Carmel Christian
Northwood Temple Academy vs. Carmel Christian Northwood Temple Josh Nickelberry (6’5, 2019): Nickelberry is such a superb, gifted scoring guard that can give out a few hits just as much as he can take it. He has to score for this team and that he does in an array of ways. His jumper was on point and you can tell, when ones goes in, the confidence level only increases, which can be very dangerous...
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Phenom High School Jamboree: Coach Rick’s Fab Five
The 6th Annual Phenom High School Jamboree has enjoyed a history of outstanding teams and players and this year’s jamboree was no exception. In all, we had 40 teams and a total of 60 games that were played throughout the day. Proehlific Park and Northwest Guilford High School were the venues being used. While this was a great way to kick off the 2018-19 season, the Phenom High School...
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Two Unsigned Seniors Prove to be Criminally Under-Recruited at NC Phenom 150 Session 1
The Fall Session of the NC Phenom 150 Exposure Camp is like a mixed bag of candy, you never know what you will get, but you know it will be good. Session 1 of 2018 was no different, in fact there were countless Division 1 and Division 2 prospects who showed up. Not only that, the size of this came was unrivaled. Showcased in this article are two unsigned senior big men who really showcased...
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North Carolina Phenom 150 Exposure Camp — Session 1 2019s to Know
6’9″ Brandon Franklin Northwood Temple (Fayetteville, NC) When you have a very lengthy 6’9″ prospect with guard skills he opens a lot of eyes. Throughout the day, Franklin continuously knocked down 3-pointers and showed off a confident mid-post game. Still developing the finer parts of his game (especially footwork), He did a good job of rebounding his area and has...
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Oak Hill Academy Headlines Loaded Field of the Inaugural Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic
MATTHEWS, NC – Famed Oak Hill Academy headlines the absolutely loaded field of the inaugural Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic presented by Phenom Hoop Report. The nine-team event will bring together some of the best talent from across the country. This will be the nation’s first high school basketball event. On opening weekend, all the nation’s basketball eyes will be on the new, state of...
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