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2024 Ari Fulton, 2024 DJ Shine, and 2024 Lewis Walker all announce their commitments
2024 Lewis Walker – UMass Walker has been the definition of consistency on the court, as you know what you will be getting with him. Walker is a very intriguing forward with his body, his unique skillset, and his production at such a young age against big-time talent. He has shown that he can be effective in the paint, finishing strong in the post and through contact, but also put the ball...
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Interest continuing pick up with 2024 DJ Shine
One of the top players in South Carolina has continued to see his stock rise this summer, as 2024 DJ Shine has not only added more offers to his list but there are plenty of schools that have been reaching out his way. Shine has been a star on the Phenom Hoops platform before, with him performing incredibly well at the Phenom SC Top 80. Learn more about his game and what we saw at...
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Phenom Memorial Day Classic Previews: Upward Stars 3SSB
It probably goes without saying, but Upward Stars is among the top programs in the Carolinas. They do an exceptional job of keeping notable South Carolina prospects on their roster and consistently advancing kids to the next level. Over the last few years, guys like Julian Phillips, PJ Hall, Dillon Jones, and Bryce McGowans (among various others) were a few of the special players to emerge from...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Jared Charles #4: 5’10 ’24 Deon Harvey Jr. (Christ Church) Starting things off, we look at a player who offers great offensive balance from either backcourt spot, Deon Harvey Jr. He’s a crafty, unselfish lead guard with quickness, toughness, and a useful penetration sense. Harvey can score the ball from all levels, set up others, and make a steady impact defensively. He...
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South Carolina Top 80 Player Profile: 2024 DJ Shine
What a great event it was this past weekend, with Phenom Hoops bringing in some of the top talents from South Carolina all under one building. A state that has been rich with talent but at times goes under the radar, it seems like there are some players to be found and we are looking to highlight that even more. 2024 DJ Shine from Augusta Christian is a player that we continue to come across and...
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Start Tracking More: Upward Combine (2023/2024)
What a weekend of basketball it was for Phenom Hoops. Not only did we continue our weekend coverage and platform with the HoopState League but we also had a great opportunity to head down to South Carolina to check out talent from around the region at the Upward Combine. Players from North and South Carolina were in attendance, as we were able to get a few updated viewings of players but...
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Mal’s Standouts from Phenom MDC (Day 2)
By: Malcolm Morgan 2024 DJ Shine (Upward Stars) This kid is super talented! He was impressive all day long. He has a nice mid-range touch to him and there was really nothing that could speed him up. He was hitting shots and getting to the rim at will, making some tough passes, and doing a great job of using his body and creating space. Overall a solid crafty point guard who coaches need to...
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Shining on the big stage: 2024 DJ Shine (Upward Stars)
He may have been the player of the event with what he showed all weekend and just how consistent he was all throughout the Phenom MDC. 2024 DJ Shine simply put on a show in all four games in Advance, posting scoring outputs of 25, 16, 22, and then ending his day with a 34-point outburst. In those four games, Shine nearly averaged 25 points per game, scoring in a variety of ways but really...
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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 be...
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