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Phenom Game Report: Burlington School vs. Henderson Collegiate
Back in Rock Hill, as we bring you two teams that have winning pedigrees and were looking for a strong win on Tuesday night, as The Burlington School and Henderson Collegiate took the court. Henderson came out strong and looking to prove themselves, playing hard on the defensive end and looking to be aggressive offensively. It took The Burlington School a few minutes to get settled but started...
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The Burlington School Tops Greensboro Day
In a battle of titans in the NCISAA, The Burlington School travelled to Greensboro Day and came away with an impressive 67-51 win. TBS threw the first punch and never looked back. Coach Ryan Bernardi had an excellent game plan and TBS executed it too perfection. It’s not easy beating a Hall of Fame Coach like Freddy Johnson, especially on his home court. Now, let’s take a closer look...
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The Burlington School v. High Point Christian
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to High Point Christian Academy to watch the Cougars host the visiting The Burlington School Spartans. On one hand, the Cougars have consistently gotten better while playing against increasingly high levels of competition. As for TBS, the Spartans have secured numerous notable wins and currently sit at second in our NCISAA rankings. There was no shortage of...
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INTERVIEW: TBS Jamarii Thomas COMMITS to UNCW! 1-on-1 About the Decision & The Journey He’s Taken!
2021 Jamarii Thomas has been a fan favorite by many and on Tuesday, he announced his next stop, committing to UNC-Wilmington. What made UNCW the place for him, what has the process been like, what can he bring to the program, and what would he have to say to younger players that find themselves in the same position as him? Listen in and subscribe to the Phenom Hoops YouTube Page.
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Game Report: Liberty Heights vs The Burlington School
Last night, Phenom Hoops tuned in online for the Liberty Heights versus The Burlington School game. The game featured two very talented teams and two coaches who do an extremely good job with their programs. The game started off as one would expect. Kuluel Mading knocked down a three-pointer to put TBS on the board first. Then Jonas Aidoo answered on the other end for Liberty Heights with an...
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Mikey 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
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Offers starting to come in for 2021 Jamarii Thomas
2021 Jamarii Thomas has been a known name in the state of North Carolina, and it is hard not to fall in love with his game and mindset. Coming into the season, it was going to be interesting to see how he would play at his new program, The Burlington School and it seems that the move has paid off in a big way.
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TLEW’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...
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Providence Day v. The Burlington School (Recap/Standouts)
The third game of Phenom’s November Classic took place between The Burlington School and Providence Day School. The Spartans quickly jumped out to a lead, highlighted by a balanced overall attack, opening things up with a 9-3 run and only keeping their foot on the gas. Though they saw contributions from guys like 6’10 ’21 Kuluel Mading and 6’1 ’22 Shane Peterson, 6’1 ’21 Jamarii Thomas really...
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T-Lew’s Takeaways
Top Leaders Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights) – Strong / physical guard. He has done a tremendous job leading the way for Coach Wright and Liberty Heights. He has shown the ability to really lead a team. The guard is extremely explosive and I have yet to see anyone keep him out the lane. Jamarii Thomas (The Burlington School) – It is amazing to me that no Division 1 school has...
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Phenom Tip-Off Classic: Burlington School vs. Concord Academy (Recap/ Standouts)
Check out the recap, stats, and standouts for Concord Academy and the Burling School at the Phenom Tip-Off Classic.
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INTERVIEW: Jamarii Thomas Goes 1-on-1 About NEW School + Team Curry + Season Goals & Outlook!
Phenom Hoops Tyler Lewis talks with a very intriguing and motivated player in 2021 Jamarii Thomas from The Burlington School. They sit down to discuss his excitement about joining TBS, what he took away from his time with Team Curry, and some of his goals for the upcoming season.
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Patrick King A foreword from Coach King: “This team was absolutely STACKED. I was blown away with how coachable, cohesive, and team-centric these guys played. Every single one of them bought into the unselfish brand we wanted to play, and our bench was live the entire day. It seemed repetitive to mention their coachability in every blurb, so I’ll say it about all of them right off...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Jamboree Bash/ Hoop State League (Part 3)
LJ Thomas 2021 6’3 Knoah Carver (AK Knights): Carver really showed a nice scoring ability, knocking down shots at several levels but staying aggressive and attacking. He just has a nice ability and understanding of how to put the ball in the basket. 2021 6’3 Nick Green (Team ELI): Green has been the leading producer for Team ELI in multiple games, finishing in double-figures. He really...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: The Burlington School
Phenom Hoops tuned in virtually to a few practices for the Burlington School, a program that certainly is brining a lot of excitement and talent to the floor this season. With a blend of new names, returning players, and young prospects, Coach Ryan Bernardi should have the eyes of many this season. We dive into names that we saw and should watch this year.
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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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