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Player Matchups to Watch at #PhenomGeorgeLynch (Friday)
The best of the best will be in attendance this weekend at the Phenom George Lynch Invitational, sponsored by HPT. Phenom and Sport Mode One has put together some intriguing matchups that you will not want to miss, and we want to highlight them. Here are a few player matchups that we will be having our eyes on. Event Info: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/george-lynch-invitational/ Friday,...
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National-Level Talent on Full Display at the George Lynch Invitational (Nov. 22-23)
The amount of talent that will be on display this weekend at the #PhenomGeorgeLynch Invitational sponsored by HPT is off the charts. Talent is everywhere you look, including several Top-200 prospects in every class. This is the event you will not want to miss!!!! Get your tickets TODAY!! Event Info/ Tickets: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/george-lynch-invitational/ Class of 2025 2025 Kaden...
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Phenom Announcement: 3rd Annual George Lynch Invitational may be the best event of the YEAR!!
The high school season will be here before you know it, and if you have been looking forward to some of the upcoming schedule releases, Phenom Hoops has you covered with some of the BEST events to kick off the season. November is absolutely loaded, and the best event of the high school season may be the George Lynch Invitational, as we have one of the most loaded fields for all basketball fans....
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The High School Season is Approaching Quickly with #PhenomHoops
Every year, Phenom Hoops has been able to put together a LOADED high school schedule for teams and fans all around the region. And we might have to say that 2024 may be our best year yet!! Below, you will see all our upcoming events and dates with Phenom Hoops, as we will have nationally ranked teams, state champions, and elite-level talent on the court at each. Start marking your calendars...
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2024 Da’Mori Lytch should be one garnering more attention
There is plenty of talent that is still left in the Class of 2024 that should earn more attention this year with a strong season. One player that I believe should garner more eyes with what he provides is 2024 6’5 Da’Mori Lytch at Quality Education. When we first got our eyes on him at our camp, he was a young man who provided energy and a tremendous motor. He made plays both offensively and...
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2025 Ashton King stepping up for Myers Park
Myers Park certainly proved that they are a team to be reckoned with and will garner national attention all year long. They have big-time talent led by 2025 Sadiq White, Tennessee commit 2024 Bishop Boswell, and Notre Dame commit 2024 Sir Mohammed. But this team also has players that a going to be valuable pieces if they would like to make a run at another title once again. One of those...
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2024 Santana Lynch showing his full game as a senior
Lake Norman is looking strong once again, as they have plenty of players who have been stepping up to lead the way. But one of the biggest players stepping up early on this year must be 2024 Santana Lynch, as he put on a show at the George Lynch Invitational. On the year, Lynch is averaging 19.0ppg, 13.5rpg, 5.5apg, and 2.0spg, simply filling it up and impacting the game in so many ways. Lynch...
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’25 Sadiq White, ’24 Rakease Passmore, and others – The Stars Were Out at #PhenomGeorgeLynch
The stars were out and about at Myers Park, as there were plenty of memorable performers that put on a show on the court at the Phenom George Lynch. Check out all the top performances from a memorable event with Phenom Hoops. Follow Sport Mode...
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AN ABSOLUTE SHOW – George Lynch Invitational Game Recaps
What a weekend it was at the Phenom George Lynch Invitational at Myers Park, powered by HPT. We had elite matchups throughout the event, as you can check out the action throughout the weekend in what may be the best event in North Carolina this year. Follow: Sport Mode...
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United Faith has plenty of recruitable players to look out for
United Faith certainly made plenty of noise at the George Lynch Invitational, and getting a clear glimpse of what this team has to offer this year, this is a program that should be on several college coaches’ radars. Players of many levels that can help a team in the future, we dive into a few of the players that really earned our attention. 2025 JD Bowden: Bowden really impressed with his...
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2026 Will Stevens (Davidson Day) trending in the right direction
Every year, we find players who continue to make strides and develop their game, especially with the younger classes. The Class of 2026 has plenty of young players to watch out for, but a big man who is part of the class to watch is 2026 6’10 Will Stevens at Davidson Day. Stevens is an intriguing prospect over the last year, as one can’t deny how he has grown, gotten stronger, and has developed...
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2024 6’8 Emmanuel Okitondo opens eyes on his game
Phenom Hoops continues to shine lights on players who impressed at the George Lynch Invitational, and a new name that grabbed my attention with his play was 2024 6’8 Emmanuel Okitondo at Combine Academy. Combine Academy is certainly a loaded roster with plenty of D1 talent, especially at the guard position. Those players proved themselves on the big stage, but Okitondo was one that I was...
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Don’t Lose Out On 2024 Maurio Hanson (Chambers)
The George Lynch Invitational brought some incredible talent to the court, and one of the biggest storylines that we took away are the players that simply reminded everyone that they should be overlooked and that college programs should be recruiting hard. One player that is at the top of the list is 2024 Maurio Hanson from Chambers, as he went up against one of the top bigs in 2025 Zymicah...
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George Lynch Invitational All-Tournament Team
It was a tremendous overall event at the George Lynch Invitational, and there were outstanding performances from several players. Check out all All-Tournament Team from a loaded event this past weekend at Myers Park. Phenom Hoops x Sport Mode One 1st Team:2024 Rakease Passmore2025 Sadiq White2026 Will Stevens2024 Keenan Wilkins2024 Maurio Hanson2024 JJ Moore2024 Kyrell Shaw2024 Kameron...
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Quick Notes from Phenom Hoops’ George Lynch Invitational
Northside Christian Hitting Their Stride There were many impressive performances throughout the event, but arguably no team on display could match Northside Christian’s two-day showing. On Friday, the Crusaders were utterly dominant in a matchup against 1 of 1 Academy. They ultimately secured a double-digit win (70-60), but the final score doesn’t accurately depict how much better they were from...
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Takeaways from George Lynch Invitational
Combine Academy vs. Myers Park lived up to the hype The Top-25 showdown had everyone buzzing about this game, and it lived up to the hype. It had everything you wanted; waves of emotion, terrific competition, and elite prospects battling and stepping up. Kansas commit 2024 Rakease Passmore led the charge and helped propel his team to the win, but Seton Hall commit 2024 Jahseem Felton, 2025...
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Day 2 Standouts from George Lynch Invitational
2025 Dylan Deluca (United Faith): Deluca’s play in the second half was impressive for United Faith on Day 2. He was making all types of hustle plays, competing on the boards, creating second-chance opportunities, and creating scoring plays from several areas of the court. His play really helped big for his team in the second half. 2024 Joe Rhyne (Gaston Christian): For Gaston Christian to get...
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Day 1 Standouts at George Lynch Invitational
2024 Jerin Truesdale (Myers Park): Truesdale was the leader for this team on Day 1, being a strong offensive presence offensively, making an impact in a variety of ways, being a playmaker as well as an offensive threat. I really like her IQ and her ability to lead the charge in an impressive showing to start the day. 2024 Sean Birmingham (Concord Academy): This team just looks and feels...
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George Lynch Inv. Game Report: Combine Academy vs. Myers Park
The final game of the night, and it was the biggest game that had the crowd going and the building without a seat as Myers Park welcomed Combine Academy in what was a Top-25 national showdown. Myers Park was without a key player in Sir Mohammed, but that didn’t seem to slow them down, as they came out strong led by 2025 Sadiq White to grab the early 15-10 edge. Shots didn’t quite fall from...
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George Lynch Inv. Game Report: Chambers vs. Christ School
We head into Session 2 of the afternoon on Day 2, with the first matchup coming between Christ School and Chambers, two schools that have plenty of talent and hoping to make a ton of noise this year. Christ School, coming off a Day 1 victory, started out strong with their depth and size. 2026 Markus Ke came out strong for Chambers early on, along with 2024 Maurio Hanson making plays, but Christ...
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George Lynch Inv. Game Report: Lake Norman vs. Cannon
Game No. 3 on the day, brought us two teams that were looking to make a statement and also be title contenders, as Lake Norman and Cannon went to battle. Lake Norman came out strong early on led by 2025 Tre McKinnon, who set the tone with an impressive throwdown. Their strong play and ability to knock down shots allowed Lake Norman to jump out to a 24-14 first quarter lead. 2024 Austin...
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Concord Academy vs. Davidson Day Game Recap
The third game for day two of our annual George Lynch Invitational took place between Concord Academy and Davidson Day. It didn’t take long to realize that these two squads made for an excellent matchup—both in terms of talent and stylistic approach. Both teams came out of the gate trading buckets, but neither team could gain an edge after a 13-13 first quarter. It continued to be a...
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George Lynch Inv. Game Report: 1of1 Academy vs. WS Christian
We continued the day with an intense matchup between 1of1 Academy and Winston Salem Christian National, two teams that bring a lot of talent to the floor and were looking to battle it out throughout. All throughout the first half, these teams were trading blows and baskets, as neither team was able to break away from each other. The game was tied at the end of the first quarter at 15, and...
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Carmel Christian vs. Northside Christian Game Recap
The second game for day two of our annual George Lynch Invitational featured an exciting matchup between Carmel Christian and Northside Christian. Things kicked off in complete favor of Carmel Christian, as they mounted a 13-3 lead through the opening quarter. The offensive struggles quickly halted for Northside Christian during the second period, cutting the deficit to 25-20 entering halftime....
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George Lynch Inv. Game Report: United Faith vs. Gaston Christian
Day 2 kicked off with United Faith back in action after an exciting Day 1 victory against Carmel Christian. They were going up against Gaston Christian, a team that has really challenged themselves early on, as this was a great way to start the day. United Faith came out strong from the outside, led by once again 2024 DJ Boyce from behind the arc. His shooting early on helped UFCA earn an 18-11...
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Quality Education vs. NC GBB Game Recap
The opening game for the second day of our annual George Lynch Invitational kicked off with a non-association battle between Quality Education and NC GBB. Both squads have an abundance of talent within their respective rosters, which led to back-and-forth play for the opening minutes and resulted in a 16-10 advantage after the first quarter. The Pharaohs quickly took over and never looked back,...
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Christ School vs. Davidson Day Game Recap
The nightcap of our second annual George Lynch Invitational concluded with an exciting contest between Christ School and Davidson Day. It didn’t take long for the Greenies to get things underway and start dictating the tempo. Davidson Day struggled to knock down shots while Christ School consistently forced turnovers and converted fast-break opportunities in transition. It’s difficult to...
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George Lynch Inv. Game Report: United Faith vs. Carmel Christian
In a heated rivalry in Game 2 in the AUX, Carmel Christian and United Faith went to battle at the George Lynch Invitational. Both teams looked to make a statement, and 2025 Bryce Slay came out red hot for Carmel, scoring 12 of the team’s first 18 points in the first quarter, which helped them to a 18-16 lead after the first quarter. The heated battle continued, but it was United Faith that...
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Northside Christian vs. 1 of 1 Academy Game Recap
The second game of our second annual George Lynch Invitational carried onward with a highly anticipated contest between Northside Christian and 1 of 1 Academy. On one side, the Crusaders have clearly maintained their championship-level mentality during the early season. Similarly, 1 of 1 Academy turned a ton of heads throughout the last calendar year and easily possess some of the most enticing...
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George Lynch Inv. Game Report: Mooresville vs. Concord Academy
We started off on Day 1 at the Phenom George Lynch Invitational, as Mooresville and Concord Academy matched up in the AUX gym on Day 1. Both teams were getting an early feel for each other, as they were looking to bring a balanced attack to the court. Both teams were able to get several players going early, as Concord Academy led 13-11 after the first. The action continued in the...
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