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Different feel, same aspirations: Greensboro Day

Phenom Hoops loves the month of June, as we get a great chance to get an early viewing of high school teams and what they may look like. We started out with the Phenom Team Camp, as teams from all around the region came to compete and gave us an early look at what the upcoming season may look like for them. One team certainly had our attention, as the Bengals of Greensboro Day gave us an early...

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NCISAA Championship Predictions

1A: United Faith vs. Northside Christian Even prior to the season, pretty much everyone in the grassroots community predicted these two squads would meet in the title game. Both teams (and first-year head coaches) have more than exceed expectations. Coach Darrion Holloway pushed the Falcons to a 31-2 record with their only losses coming to Winston-Salem Christian (ranked nationally and first...

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Phenom NCISAA Championship Preview: 3A Division

#1 Concord Academy (31-6) vs. #2 Greensboro Day (29-5) Just another division sporting the two top seeds in the 3A Division, and this will be a rematch of when we had these two teams square off at the Carmel Tip-Off.' Both teams have racked up wins this year and both are looking to add another trophy to their mantle. Concord Academy is looking to go back-to-back, while Greensboro Day is hoping to...

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CCSMLK23 Game Report: Greensboro Day vs. Chambers

oro With an absolutely packed house already, Greensboro Day headed down I-85 to take on Chambers in what looked to be an absolute show.' Both teams started to look strong early and wanting to play their game, as GDS hit a few early shots but then Chambers started to get going.' Chambers was able to get a late bucket to go up two points at the end of the first quarter.' In the second quarter, it...

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Carmel Tip-Off Game Report: Concord Academy holds off Greensboro Day in OT

We continued the day here at the Carmel Tip-Off, as two powerhouse programs went to battle between Concord Academy and Greensboro Day.' It was Concord Academy that flexed their muscles first, showing their new backcourt duo in Isaiah Tate and JJ Moore as both were knocking down shots early on from behind the arc.' That trend continued, as Concord Academy was able to build upon its lead after the...

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Carmel Christian Tip-Off Storylines: Day 2 (Saturday, Nov. 12)

Carmel Christian Tip-Off Storylines Schedule Release: #CarmelTipOff Presented by Phenom HoopsThe Stars will be OUT at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic Saturday, November 12 at Carmel Christian 12:00 pm ' Quality Education vs. Westminster Catawba1:30 pm ' Northside Christian vs. Northwood Temple3:00 pm ' Combine Academy vs. 1of1 Prep4:30 pm ' Concord Academy vs. Greensboro Day6:00 pm ' Cannon...

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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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Game Report: Greensboro Day vs. Trinity Academy

Thursday night, two of the top teams in the NCISAA faced off as 4A Greensboro Day (25-2) hosted 2A Trinity Academy (17-3). This was a can’t miss matchup with six seniors signed to play at the Division I level next year. In addition, both teams are extremely well coached. They take their time and deliberately execute on both ends of the floor. Speaking of executing in the half court,...

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Saturday Storylines from City of Palms Classic

Greensboro Day Bounces Back After an opening round loss to Top 10 ranked Calvary Christian (FL), Greensboro Day responded with an overtime win versus St. John’s College (DC). Greensboro Day’s veteran leadership really set the tone and controlled the game. Mercer commit, Michael Zanoni, led the way with 20 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists, while shooting 4-9 from behind the arc....

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Friday Standouts from City of Palms Classic, Part 1

6'5 2023 Carl Cherenfant (Calvary Christian, FL)Cherenfant stood out in the opening game of the tournament, not just for his elite athleticism, but because he played with such a high motor and made an impact on both ends of the floor. He finished with 16 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He excelled getting downhill and finishing at the rim, but also proved he was capable of...

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HIGHLIGHTS: Greensboro Day UPSETS Top 10 Oak Hill Academy in “Battle of the GOATS” at #CarmelTipOff!

It was the battle of the GOATS at the Carmel Tip-Off Classic, as Oak Hill and Greensboro Day took the floor. Two teams with a ton of talent, Oak Hill started off hot but GDS chipped away and eventually took the lead. It was a thriller until the end, as the Bengals took down Oak...

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What You Missed: Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic

What a way to start the high school season at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, as the atmosphere was off the charts, the competition was incredible, and fans were treated to some of the premier talent around the region. If you missed you, you missed a good one. Here are JUST A FEW things you might have missed.

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Carmel Tip-Off Classic Recap: Greensboro Day vs. Oak Hill

Phenom Hoops kicked off the season in a big way with the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, bringing in some of the premier talent and teams from around the region under one building in Charlotte. Moving on to one of the premier matchups on the night, the battle of the GOATS took place in Charlotte as Oak Hill Academy took on Greensboro Day early in the evening.' Oak Hill came out strong and was...

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Carmel Christan Tip-Off Storylines to Watch (Saturday, Nov. 13)

Phenom Hoops kicks off the season in a big way with the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, November 12-13, at Carmel Christian in Matthews/Charlotte, NC. We will be bringing some of the best teams around the region all under one building and of course, there are so many storylines to watch out for.

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The Battle of the Goats match up at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off

The Battle of the Goats' it is a showdown you will NOT want to miss and it will all be going down at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off in November.' Coach Freddy Johnson and Coach Steve Smith match up on the court, as two of the top high school coaches throughout the country will be on the sidelines.' Both coaches have racked up over 1,000+ wins each and both are Hall of Fame coaches.' But this is...

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HIGHLIGHTS: LAST SECOND LAYUP Lifts Greensboro Day over Northside Christian at #PhenomHolidayClassic

Check out highlights between Greensboro Day and Northside Christian at the Phenom Holiday Classic. Greensboro Day featured their BIG 3 in Mike Zanoni, Jaydon Young, and Tyler Lundblade. While Northside Christian was led by their duo in Glynn Hubbard and Wesley Tubbs. This game as a tight battle as it was decided on a last second layup by transfer Tyler Lundblade.

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COACH’S CORNER: GDS Freddy Johnson on Coaching Legacy + What CHANGES HE’D MAKE to HS Hoops!!

Coaching at Greensboro Day for the last 43 years, Freddy Johnson is the winningest coach in North Carolina history, winning over 1,000+ games and still racking up the wins. In February, he was recognized with the prestigious Morgan Wootten Award. Did he ever imagine the kind of success he has had? What was it like to play in the GEICO National HS Tournament? What are some of his greatest memories he has had? And what are some of the changes he would make to today's game? This is an interview with Rick Lewis that you will not want to miss.

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New face to North Carolina: 2021 6'5 Tyler Lundblade (Greensboro Day)

We introduced you to one new face that will be coming to North Carolina and most recently, a new name from Texas will be looking to make a name for himself in the HoopState. 2021 6’5 Tyler Lundblade heads to Greensboro Day to play for Coach Freddy Johnson, giving the Bengals a new scoring threat.

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Cam Hayes X Brock Williams ANCHOR GDS over Wesleyan Christian; Raw Game Highlights

Check out highlights between Greensboro Day and Wesleyan Christian as they met up for the 2nd time this season in the NCISAA. Although Wesleyan came out firing in the first half, NC State commit Cam Hayes and junior Brock Williams were able to fight their way back and ultimately win the contest.

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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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