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A Family Affair: Cooper and Lincoln Jackson Generating Buzz
There are special occasions in sports where family members will have the opportunity to play with or against each other. While plenty of folks think of Ken Griffey Jr. playing with his father or the Harrison twins going to Kentucky, these instances have a variety of different forms. However, consider guys like Cooper and Lincoln Jackson, brothers who play together at Reagan and within the same...
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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: College coaches should be all over the NC Spartans 17u teams
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. NC Spartans 17u Pittman 2024 6’2 Coleman Lawhon – Lawhon had a good...
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Standout Performers at Phenom Hoops LIVE (Part Two)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina for the second LIVE period of the travel ball season. Between the competition, college coaches, and talented prospects at every turn, there was plenty to enjoy. This article will take a closer look at some players who stood out with their play… 6’1 ’24 Quasim Oden (Team Wall) There’s so much intriguing...
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Grassroots Team Preview: NC Spartans Liles
Last week, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Bishop McGuinness in Kernersville, North Carolina for the NC Spartans’ media day. The practice featured their five 17U squads, which allowed us to see the differences in style and roster construction between each team. We’ve seen this program put kids in college on a yearly basis, yet this might honestly be their most talented group from top to bottom....
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Summer Havoc Session 2 (Nation Ford, Part 3)
2024 Caleb Hartsell (704 Soldierz): Hartsell was another that continue dot make big paly and big shots throughout the game. Had a pure shooting stroke from outside, stepping out behind the arc and consistently hitting shots and making plays. He played with a tough motor, got to his spots well, and spread out the defense with his shot-making. 2023 Bryson Davis (Team United): Davis had a...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom MDC (Day 1, Part 1)
2024 Jullien Cole (Richmond Jammers): I’ve been impressed with what I’ve seen from Cole to start the summer. Cole brings great size to the position, along with the ability to create for himself, using his frame to go through defenders and get to the basket, but also showcases his ability to score in a variety of other ways. Make sure to watch for him more this high school season, as he could...
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“Getting to Know” 6’6 ’24 Cooper Jackson
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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Bendel’s Best: Stay Positive
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Sports Indoor Facility for our annual Stay Positive Classic. The two-day event featured a variety of entertaining teams and players, and allowed for numerous takeaways. Rosters are starting to get more solidified, players are finding their individual comfort zone, and teams appear to be (generally) improving each week. The month of May...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Stay Positive
6’3 ’24 Keveon Rodgers (Big Business Ballerz) Although there are a ton of quality contributors on this Big Business Ballerz squad, Rodgers seemed to stand out as the primary leader on countless occasions. He’s a strong, physically overwhelming wing/forward prospect with the necessary IQ and versatility to dominate a game. Rodgers is an excellent passer who looks to set up others at every...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Grassroots TOC (Day 2, Part 2)
2023 Parker Hodgson (Dream Big Elite): Hodgson continues to be the go-to leader for Dream Big Elite, a team that has some intriguing talent to watch. Hodgson though was able to show that he can knock down shots but did a terrific job in putting the pressure on the defense and getting to the line as well in his team’s win today. Smooth operating prospect that knows how to score. 2025...
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Phenom Grassroots TOC Team Preview: Team BOND
The Phenom Grassroots TOC is this weekend in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, as it is the first LIVE Period with Phenom Hoops this season. The talent pool runs deep throughout and we want to give college coaches a leg up on who to watch and who will be in action. Here are a few players to check out for each team, presented by the head coach. Team BOND Player Name: Bryce BakerClass: 6’3 2025 Walkertown...
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