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HIGHLIGHTS: Trey Green & Mikey Williams vs KJ Garrett & HPCA! AJ Allenspach CATCHES A BODY!
High Point Christian and Lake Norman Christian battled it out earlier this season. Check out all the highlights from the game.
read moreCombine Academy vs Lake Norman Christian
In the game that everyone has been eagerly anticipating all year, Lake Norman Christian traveled to Lincolnton to take on Combine Academy on Tuesday night. With two of the top rated sophomores in the nation, the basketball community wanted to see Mikey Williams vs Robert Dillingham. While these two young prospects were the headline, each team was filled with several talented players and coaches...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers: The Battle
Phenom Hoops tuned into the The Battle down in South Carolina, bringing two intriguing matchups at the high school level. See who stood out.
read moreLake Norman Christian v. High Point Christian
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to High Point Christian in High Point, North Carolina for another quality matchup between a pair of talented opponents. The Cougars entered this game as slight underdogs, but both teams came in with something to prove. On the other side, the Storm of Lake Norman Christian has found some consistency within their overall structure. The stage was set, and...
read moreLake Norman Christian beats Victory Christian in thrilling overtime game
Lake Norman Christian beats Victory Christian in thrilling overtime win Lake Norman Christian 60Victory Christian 57 Lake Norman Christian travelled to Victory Christian and came away with a thrilling 60-57 overtime win. This was supposed to be a home game for Lake Norman Christian, but a broken backboard moved the game to Victory Christian. Earlier in the month, Victory Christian beat Lake...
read morePhenom Recruiting Rewind (Jan. 18-24)
Check out some of the latest recruiting news and commitments that has happened in the last week.
read moreTyler Lewis BREAKS DOWN Trey Green [unsigned sophomore]: PHENOM FOCUS w/ Tyler Lewis (Episode 3)
Phenom Hoops breaks down the game of 2023 Trey Green, who is quickly becoming a household name on the court.
read moreINTERVIEW: 2023 Trey Green on NEW School/Teammates + Talking Improvements in HIS GAME!
Tyler Lewis from Phenom Hoops sits down for another fantastic interview, this time with a fast-rising 2023 prospect in North Carolina in Trey Green from Lake Norman Christian. He discusses what it has been like at his new program, playing with his new teammates, and where he has improved with his game. Make sure to subscribe to the Phenom Hoops YouTube channel for more interviews and highlights.
read moreMikey Williams 40 vs. Jamarii Thomas 25 – LAKE NORMAN CHRISTIAN vs. BURLINGTON SCHOOL [Full Game]
Check out the highlights between Lake Norman Christian and The Burlington School presented by The Hoop State Network
read moreBattle at the Rock – Saturday Session 2 Standouts
Game 1 Combine Academy 76 Blythewood 45 Robert Dillingham 6’2 2023 (Combine Academy) Every single time Dillingham steps on the floor, he is nothing short of electric. The quick, shifty guard is a big-time shot maker who can get going at any moment. He has a unique ability to create off the...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Battle at the Rock (Day 2)
2021 Bryce McGowens (LEC): McGowens looked strong once again, showing his full arsenal from the perimeter like he has shown countless times but also getting to the rack. His blend of length, skillset, and versatility on the floor is highly impressive. 2021 Tay Burton (Byrnes): Though he was undersized, Burton played extremely hard on both ends of the floor. He had to go up against bigger...
read more2023 Trey Green showing why he should be a big target for many college coaches
Green is a 5'11 point guard that has seen a HUGE boost in his game and deserves all the credit he has earned, now showing that he is in the discussion in being one of the top prospects in his class for North Carolina and now a national name.
read moreTLEW’S Takeaways “November Classic”
TLEW’s Takeaways “November Classic” Dangerous Duos Northside Christian – (Glynn Hubbard & Wesley Tubbs III) These two guys are really dangerous. When the lights are on these two show up and play the game with a lot of energy and passion. Over the past two weekends they have played a lot of great competition. These two have fit right in. Glynn Hubbard – He is a smooth guard who...
read morePOB’s Tidbits: Lake Norman Christian vs. Oak Hill
Phenom Hoops was excited to tune into ESPN 2 to watch Lake Norman Christian travel to Oak Hill in a game loaded with talent. Both teams battle throughout the game, but it was Oak Hill that came away with the home win. But here are a few of our thoughts from the game.
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Gary Hall #0: 5’9 ’23 Trey Green (Lake Norman Christian) Starting things off, we look at one of the most complete floor generals throughout North Carolina, Trey Green. He’s a smart, decisive, extremely well-rounded point guard prospect with an incredible understanding of how to run a team on both ends of the floor. Green offers a strong balance between playmaking and...
read morePhenom Open Gym Tour: Lake Norman Christian
A new North Carolina Power has been established at Lake Norman Christian School with a bevy of in-state and out of state talent making their way to the school for what should be an incredibly exciting season. Last week Head Coach Mason Padgett was nice enough to let my stop by and check practice out. Let’s take a look at this loaded roster! 6’3 2023 Mikey Williams Mikey is one of the most famous...
read moreSpecial K’s Hoops Take: NC/SC Top80 Standouts
Christ Essandoko 6’11 Christ Essandoko 2022 was unbelievable today as he showcased his dominance on the offensive end scoring in a wide variety of ways. His presence in the paint is so overwhelming as he scores at will around the basket and overpowers his defender. He rebounds the ball at a very high level and runs the floor pretty well. He showcased a unique ability to attack from the high post...
read morePhenom Open Gym: Lake Norman Christian
Phenom Hoops went out on the road again, just checking in on another open gym. Always an exciting time for us, as we get to see what teams are shaping up to look like heading into the season but also learn a few new names. Lake Norman Christian has been a HOT name over the last few months and Head Coach Mason Padgett has a ton of talent for him on the floor. They brought in a lot of Division I...
read morePOB’s Summer Stock Risers (Part 1)
It certainly hasn't been the summer many had hoped but we were able to get a chance to have travel ball this season at Phenom Hoops, with constant action going on in the gyms of South Carolina. With the season winding down for many, lets start taking a look back at the bigger picture and see which players should see their stock rise after an impressive season. This will be a several-part series, with several more coming your way.
read moreSpecial K’s Hoops Take: Best of August (Part 2)
This August was a month full of very intriguing talent and potential amongst the abundance of teams and players that attended our events. Talent everywhere from High Major Division 1 to Division 3 level players competed all month long. Of the many players I saw this August, a few players really stood out and either made a name for themselves or showed why they were already highly touted.
read moreBendel’s Best: Phenom Summer Havoc (Familiar Faces)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops continued what has been an unusual, yet exciting summer season at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In terms of talent, this event was as loaded as any within our schedule over the last month. Some programs made their debut while others continued to separate themselves from the pack. This article will take a closer look at some...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers: Day 2 of #PhenomSummerHavoc (Part 1)
2021 6’4 Nygell Verdier (Anthony Morrow Elite): Verdier is a versatile prospect on the court. Playing the stretch forward at Independence, gives him a nice understanding of playing inside and out, attacking at multiple positions, and also showing off his athleticism at the rim. Whether it was finishing at the rim or pulling up, Verdier brings an array of ways to score the basketball. 2021 6’1...
read more2023 Trey Green showing how to lead the charge and shining with Team Charlotte 16u
One player continues to show his excellent play so far this summer, as 2023 5’11 Trey Green has been a playmaker and a leader on the court.
read moreSpecial K’s Hoops Take: Special K’s Superstars
Khalil Shakir brings us his top 10 players that he saw throughout the weekend in Rock Hill for the Phenom Challenge.
read moreSpecial K’s Hoops Take: Phenom Challenge Day 2 Early Standouts
6’10 Corneilous Williams of TLBA 2022 17U is a workhorse. Extremely high motor and runs the floor hard. Very active on the boards on both sides of the ball. Long, active defender who blocks shots at a high level. Scores relentlessly around the basket and use his athleticism to play above the rim. Finished the first game with 25 points and 14 rebounds and 3 blocks. 5’9 Kadyn Dawkins of Cobras...
read moreBendel’s Best: Phenom Queen City Showcase
The Phenom Hoops’ travel schedule is officially back in full swing, as we traveled down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for our Queen City Showcase this past weekend. There was an abundance of talent in the gym, which led to numerous standout performers across the weekend. This article will take a closer, more detailed look at some of those personal...
read moreEvening Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Queen City Showcase
6’6 ’20 Garreth Edgecome (Defenders Elite) The unsigned senior was easily one of the more impressive performers throughout this contest. Edgecome caught heat early on and was able to consistently assert himself as a spot-up threat. He has great size and length, but also understands how to embrace his role without forcing the action on offense. 6’4 ’21 Camren Little (Charlotte Nets...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from #PhenomQCShowcase (Day 1) (Part II)
Check out some more names that had impressive outings on Day 1 of the Queen City Showcase.
read more2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State team (Class of 2023)
It was a spectacular year no matter how you look at it. Players really made a name for themselves and had an impressive season on the court, producing on so many levels. Phenom Hoops brings you their All-State teams for the 2023 class. A huge congrats to all players and teams this season.
read moreFreshmen who didn’t play like freshmen
Freshmen who didn’t play like freshmen The Phenom High School Jamboree provided teams and players to give us hoop junkies just a nice glimpse of the upcoming season. Naturally, it’s the upperclassmen that have the opportunity to shine early on, especially in pre-season scrimmages. That being said, we’re going to look into a handful of freshmen that played beyond their years and grade. 6’4...
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