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POB’s Notes from NC Top 80
2022 Jai Smith (Bully City Prep): Smith continues to show why he is going to be regarded as one of the top players in the Class of 2022. There aren’t many out there that brings such energy and ability to run rim-to-rim, where he makes a living. Smith was consistent in getting out in transition and finishing strong with several dunks. Whoever gets him at the next level, he certainly is going...
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Player Standouts at NC Top 80 v. SC Top 80
Jamarii Thomas- The tough, heady point guard prospect offered a very consistent two-way presence, overwhelming opponents with his motor and toughness. Thomas attacks the basket very well and displays a strong balance between scoring and playmaking. He’s great in the open floor and shows a willingness to make hustle plays. Julian Kiett- It’s somewhat perplexing to try and understand why Kiett...
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#OTRSummerJam: Unsung Heroes
Despite a great weekend for many being cut short due to the ignorance of a group of people losing control, there was a ton of talent in the building for Summer Jam presented by On The Radar Hoops. A lot of headline-grabbing prospects were in attendance but let’s take a look at a few guys that played major roles for their teams and are sometimes forgotten about in the grand scheme of things. 5’11...
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Energy and a tough mentality: 2021 Jamarii Thomas proving himself this summer
You can write this down if you haven’t already, there aren’t many players out there that play with a bigger chip and something to prove than Jamarii Thomas; he brings that mentality every time he steps on the court.
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Jamarii Thomas, “Playing with Purpose”
A lot of people may not remember, Jamarii Thomas missed his entire sophomore season due to a knee injury. He bounced back last summer and continued his stellar play throughout the high school season.
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POB’s Eye Catchers for Team Curry Practice (17u,16u,15u)
Phenom Hoops traveled down to Rock Hill on Wednesday afternoon to take in Team Curry's practice, getting a glimpse of talent of all ages in action. Though there were several names that we have seen on multiple occasions, it was a great chance to check-in on the talent once more.
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Phenom’s Four Corners (3.30): Jamarii Thomas lands first D1 offer; ’20 Ricky Council IV commits to Wichita St.
2021 Jamarii Thomas secured a big offer over the weekend, while things are picking up for 2021 Lucas Taylor and 2020 Kellen Tynes. That and much more in our latest feature.
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Liberty Heights v. Piedmont Classical
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled to Browns Summit, North Carolina for a high-level showdown between two of the top independent schools in the state in Liberty Heights and Piedmont Classical. Liberty Heights entered this game with two wins over Piedmont Classical and sought out a third. Even though these squads possess equal talent and coaching, Liberty Heights has found a way to be slightly...
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City of Oaks “Final thoughts, takeaways, and stock risers”
City of Oaks “Final thoughts, takeaways, and stock risers” The 2nd Annual Phenom City of Oaks Classic took place on the beautiful campus of North Raleigh Christian Academy. We had five exciting games with some interesting story lines. Once again, we had high quality teams, high quality players, and high-quality performances. Now, let’s check out our “Final thoughts, takeaways and stock risers.” ...
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Bendel’s Best: City of Oaks Classic
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled to North Raleigh Christian Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina for a five-game slate of high-level basketball. There was so much talent in the gym, both in terms of teams and individuals, which made for an incredibly competitive atmosphere from start to finish. This event proved to be a great tune-up and overall litmus test just before things start to heat up in...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: City of Oaks Classic (Part I)
Check out Part 1 of the standouts from Saturday in Raleigh at the City of Oaks Classic.
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Player Standouts at Phenom Hoops’ City of Oaks Classic
6’0 ’21 Jamarii Thomas (Piedmont Classical) Although the newest addition to this roster, it’s easy to see that Thomas is a large part of the heart and soul for this Piedmont Classical squad. His quickness, toughness, and rugged mentality are evident on every possession. Thomas gets downhill whenever he desires and possesses a certain tenacity and ferocity that separates him from other similar...
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Holly Springs v. Piedmont Classical Game Recap
The first contest of Phenom Hoops’ City of Oaks Classic took place between two ultra-competitive squads in Holly Springs and Piedmont Classical. Holly Springs jumped out to a quick, early lead and looked ready to take control of the game, even without their senior leader and starting point guard Marcus Elliott. That was short-lived, as Piedmont Classical was able to completely flip the script,...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Gate City Classic
6’9 ’21 Dante Kiesenhofer (Holly Springs) Now that Kadin Shedrick has departed, it’s become increasingly clear that Kiesenhofer is ready to take the reigns. He’s long, active, and possesses a phenomenal frame with great mobility. Kiesenhofer offers terrific rebounding, rim-protection, and all-around timing on defense while showcasing quality touch and a pretty nice perimeter jumper on the other...
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North Carolina Phenom 150 Session III Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Aaron Hogner #28: 5’8 ’23 Seth Foster (High Point Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a pretty nice two-way impact within the flow of the team, Seth Foster. He’s a wiry, high-motor point guard prospect that does a little bit of everything on the court. Foster is a quality shooter from midrange but even better from beyond arc. He gives great effort on both...
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Evening Standouts at Phenom National Showcase
6’7 ’21 Jamylan Blakeney (Combine Academy) There are a ton of high-level defenders in North Carolina and it’s time that we start mentioning Blakeney among the best. He’s as versatile as anyone on that end of the floor due to his phenomenal blend of length, athleticism, and recovery speed. Blakeney can protect the rim and legitimately defend all five positions at the high school level. He plays...
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Piedmont Classical v. Henderson Collegiate
On Thursday, Phenom Hoops traveled to the edge of Browns Summit, North Carolina, where Piedmont Classical was set to kick off their season against the reigning 1A runner-up in Henderson Collegiate. It was a matchup made in heaven, since both teams truly embrace playing the best possible opponents and have the talent to compete with any program in the state. There’s no love lost between these...
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If you Can Defend, You Can Play: HS Jamboree Session I
If you have come to a Phenom Exposure Camp this Fall, you have heard Rick Lewis talk about, "you can play at the level you can defend". At Saturday's 7th Annual Phenom's High School Jamboree there were a few defenders who would be classified as "special".
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#PhenomHSJamboree: Miles Mid-Day Standouts/Storylines
James Wilkins has Calvary Day Clicking on all Cylinders 6’1 2022 Guard James Wilkins is the catalyst behind this Calvary Day offense and he’s surrounded by a unique set of wings/bigs that make this team a tough cover. 6’4 2021 Zech Gibson and 6’8 2022 Charles McClenahan provide inside/outside scoring punches and work well within the offense. Wilkins can impress you with his scoring or...
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POB’S PLAYER STANDOUTS FROM PHENOM HS JAMBOREE SESSION I (PART II)
The list of standouts today continues to pile up. Check out more names that caught our eyes in Greensboro.
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Elon Elite Camp’s Super Six and More
Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Elon University to cover the inaugural Elite Camp under first year head coach Mike Schrage. Elon’s staff of Jonathan Holmes, Mark Adams, Allen Payne, Tyler Lewis and Josh Pierre did a remarkable job of putting together an excellent roster of talent. In addition, the camp was well organized and scout friendly as the players participated in stations, skill...
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Phenom’s Summer Superlatives: Younger players that could explode onto the scene
These are the prospects of the future, especially after their play this summer in the Phenom Hoops events.
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2021 6’0 Jamarii Thomas bounced back in a big way this summer
2021 6’0 Jamarii Thomas of New Light Disciples/ Piedmont Classical showcased exactly what he could do this summer.
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Summer Finale
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops wrapped up the summer season in Greensboro, North Carolina with our annual Summer Finale. There was an abundance of talent in the gym, offers were given out, and high-level competition took place per usual. This article will take a closer look at some of the top standouts from the event… 6’0 ’21 Jamarii Thomas (New Light Disciples) The New Light Disciples...
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers Pt 2 #PhenomSummerFinale
Time flies when you’re having fun, another season of AAU is almost in the books!Greensboro, North Carolina– The Phenom Hoops crew is going out with a bang here at the Summer Finale! The stars came out for one last go around, coaches at multiple levels flooded the sidelines in search of a late boost to 2019, and others got the jump on some classes of the future. 6’2 2022 LeBron Thomas (FIBA)...
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Evening Standouts at Phenom Summer Finale
6’0 ’20 Reggie Walton (Team Trezz) While other guys might draw more headlines, Walton is a very vital piece to Team Trezz. He’s a phenomenal playmaker that scored efficiently and defended full-court very well throughout this contest. Walton is smart, possesses all the intangibles that college coaches should be looking for, and simply does the little things that lead to winning games. 5’11...
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A Closer Look: New Light Disciples
The travel season is finally upon us and competition has begun to heat up; the who’s who of shoe-circuit teams are beginning to separate themselves from the pack while many of the top non-shoe-circuit programs have been at our events and playing in front of dozens of college coaches. Team Winston, Team Trezz, Juice All-Stars, New Light Disciples, the Greensboro Warriors, and numerous others have...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Challenge Live (Guards)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Spartanburg, South Carolina for the first live period of the early summer season. There were over 150 teams in attendance from all over the region, college-level talent was on display, and college coaches of all levels were sitting baseline throughout the weekend. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of my personal standouts from the guard...
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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: NL Disciples Elite 17u
The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. So let's preview each teams players heading into the event.
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Brandon’s Don’t Sleep On Me Team
After much thought and preparation I have created a list of prospects I personally felt flew under the radar somewhat this weekend. It’s easy to get lost in the headlines and star power, but all these prospects came in wit something to prove. Greensboro, North Carolina- Every guy on this list came in under the radar for one reason or another, all came in ready as well to bring...
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