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Could North Lincoln be the team to watch out for this season?
Continuing to watch storylines for the upcoming season, one topic we have on our mind after watching them at the Hoop State Fall League with Phenom Hoops is the Knights of North Lincoln. They are coming off a tremendous season last year, finishing the season with a 22-7 overall record and 13-4 in conference play before falling to Hickory in the playoffs. But now, this is a team that looks...
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Taking More Notice Of: 2025 Ty Sanders (North Lincoln)
Player: Ty SandersClass: 2025School: North Lincoln If you are talking about a stock riser from Week 2 of the Phenom Fall League, 2025 Ty Sanders would be a name you would find on that list. A player that we have seen countless times over the years, Sanders has gradually gotten better and has shown himself to be an effective weapon on the court no matter what team he is on. When we first watched...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Week 2 at Hoop State Fall League (Week 2, Cox Mill)
2025 Tre McKinnon (Lake Norman) McKinnon looked focused and ready for what could be a big season for him. Time after time, we saw him flying high and attacking out in the open floor, finishing high above his opponents and at the rim. The senior looks to be one of the clear leaders for this team as they have high hopes in making a run at a title this season. 2025 KJ Younger (Weddington) Younger...
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North Lincoln’s College-Level Duo Preparing for Notable Senior Season
Each year, the recruiting landscape becomes more and more challenging for prospects to navigate. The talent pool at all levels is greater than ever before largely due to the ability to play college athletics for an increased period. Ultimately, it’s terrific for coaches and the overall on-court product, but inevitably limits a player’s options. Take the North Lincoln pairing of Kellen Karr and...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Opening (Day 1)
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Bakari Watkins (Wildcats Elite) As the trend continues to 5-out ball, Bakari will be one of a rare breed in big guys truly operating in the post. He knows how to use his size and find good positioning to be fed, and makes quick moves without ever seeming rushed. His over the shoulder touch is automatic and he’s able to draw a lot of attention with the ability and willingness...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Summer Havoc (Day 4)
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Noah Noch (Team Hope)Noah has been one of the ultimate role players that I’ve seen this season. He’s a smart guard that can play with or without the ball in his hands, brings the energy to play in an intense environment, and doesn’t get caught up in making mistakes from playing outside his game. He’s been a key cog in the well oiled machine that is this team and couldn’t be...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 of Summer Havoc Session 2 (Nation Ford)
2023 Jevon Brown (Upward Stars Pee Dee): Brown was one that we were interested in watching coming in and he quickly came out and showed why he is such a key piece on the floor with his ability to stretch the defense with his perimeter shot. Brown quickly put his range on display, hitting multiple deep threes and initiating the ball in transition.2023 McCaskill Rivers (CB Hoops): Rivers is one of...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Challenge
5’10 ’23 Matt Kirby (Team Push) There are numerous underrated pieces for Team Push, including Kirby. He’s truly as smart and fundamentally sound as anyone on the roster. Kirby is an excellent defender with the quickness, anticipation, and positioning to constantly harass opposing ball-handlers. He forces turnovers at a nice rate, pushes the break in transition, and understands how to set up...
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