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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Justin Dawkins #9: 5’9 ’25 Nikayle Hodge (Westminster Catawba) Starting off, we look at a player who displayed poise and confidence when running the team, Nikayle Hodge. He’s a smart, scrappy point guard prospect with a quality combination of quickness, scoring prowess, and playmaking instincts. Hodge possesses a crafty handle and sharp penetration sense, which allows him to...
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Keeping an eye on in South Carolina: SC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 6’3 LJ Britt (Gray Collegiate) Britt is one we have highlighted in the past and I’m eager to see what more he can do this upcoming season. Britt always brings a big-framed, physical feel to the court with his game, as he is strongly built and knows how to use that to his advantage in bodying up opponents on both sides of the court. He can bully his way and score through contact, but...
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Needing a Friendly Reminder: College-Worthy Prospects (SC Class of 2025)
2025 Melvin Teal (Summerville): Teal is one that I believe should garner more attention and is one that goes a bit under the radar in the state of South Carolina. Teal catches your eyes quickly with his frame as a guard; strong, sturdy, and can embrace physicality. But he offers more with his game and feel. He is able to blend his game within the offense, doesn’t need to be the focal point...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Jordan Parris #2: 5’7 ’24 Tylan Fowler (Laurens) Starting things off, we look at a player who produced extremely well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Tylan Fowler. He’s a smart, tough, high-motor guard with a lethal penetration sense and unselfish approach to the game. Fowler utilizes his tight handle and lightning-quick first step to effortlessly break down...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from SC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 Cedric Schofield (Keenan): Schofield had a very good overall showing at the SC Top 80, and I believe a showing like this when you watch the film should help him garner more attention. The 6’8 athletic forward was active all throughout, running the floor in transition, showing his bounce and ability to finish at the rim, but also show a nice well-rounded balance in his overall skill set. He...
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Upward Stars Combine: Bigs That Impressed
The Upward Stars Combine was a sensational event, and we at Phenom Hoops want to thank all the staff there for allowing us to check out the talent. Many players from North and South Carolina were on deck, and we got a great refreshing view of players as well as learned about a few new names. 2026 Elton Smith (Cardinal Newman): Smith is a proven big so far, and continues to be a strong...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Champion Showcase (Part 2)
2024 Miles Beard (Team Charlotte): Beard continues to show that he can be an effective weapon on the court, as he continues to expand more of his offensive game and show that he can not only be a physical scoring guard but also step out and be that perimeter presence. He did just that on Day 1, as he continues to be a strong scoring option for his team. 2024 Javier Ortiz (Wildcats Elite): You...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Grassroots TOC (Part 1)
2025 KJ Younger (Team HOPE): Younger has been a name that continues to pop up for me and I’m eager to see what his summer could be like; he could be in for a breakout-type season. Younger though continues to showcase what he has always done, being that physical presence in scoring through defenders but also showing a well-rounded skillset. He is able to really impact the game in a variety of...
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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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