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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State Team (Class of 2020)
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 2021 class. A huge congrats to all players and teams this season.
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North Mecklenburg Advances to the NCHSAA 4A Championship
North Mecklenburg Advances to the NCHSAA 4A State Championship North Mecklenburg 86 Olympic 78 Coach Duane Lewis and his North Mecklenburg Vikings advance to the NCHSAA 4A State Championship. North Mecklenburg is blessed with tremendous talent, but it was 6’1 unsigned senior Shamann Artis that may have made the play of the game, and maybe the play of the year for North Mecklenburg. Leading...
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Banks, Williams leads Olympic past Rocky River: Takeaways/ Standouts
It was a hostile crowd and fans from both teams showed out for this matchup on Thursday night at Olympic high school. Olympic brought the energy early on but Rocky River was able to fight back, which was much of the story throughout this one.
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Phenom Hoops Open Gym: Olympic HS
Our first stop on the day was at Olympic high school, a program that has a lot of intriguing talent.
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From the Scout’s Eyes — Josh Banks commits to VCU
On Sunday 6'4" 2020 Josh Banks, out of Olympic High School in Charlotte, NC committed to VCU.
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North Carolina 2020s Flying Under the National Radar
AAU season has ended and now we are in a slow period gearing up for high school. This article is taking a look from the national perspective, North Carolina guys who aren’t ranked within the nation’s Top 150 prospects and should be.
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Phenom’s Summer Superlatives: Players that should make the biggest jump in the rankings
These players impressed so much this summer, they should definitely see a huge jump in the rankings around the country.
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Phenom’s Summer Superlatives: Senior to watch this HS season
After their performances this summer, these players are the ones to watch heading into their senior season in high school.
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers #NCHSAATOP100
Over the weekend 100 of the top players from all over the Hoop State in the Public School ranks, the competition was top notch, it attracted dozens of college coaches far and wide looking to find the next stars of their programs. Davie County, North Carolina- The NCHSAA sponsored elite camp kicked things off with a bang, energy was high and college coaches flooded the sidelines to take in...
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Coach Rick’s NC 2020 Biggest Stock Movers
Rankings are fluid by nature. There are many changes along with the way and adjustments are made based upon improvements by players and at times when we just miss out on a prospect. As players get older and we have more quality viewings of a player, rankings have a tendency to level out. We won’t get them all right all the time, but our track record over the years have been pretty darn...
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Josh Banks COOKS EVERYONE at USC Team Camp … HoopStates Most UNDERRATED Wing!!
VCU is his most recent offer, taking his offer list into double figures. Banks is the leading scorer for one of the best teams in North Carolina, and he is the best player on the EYBL's Team United.
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Five Noteworthy Wing Prospects in North Carolina’s Class of 2020
With the travel season in full swing, it’s an excellent time to look at some of the guys that have stood out over the last month or two. These are not rankings, nor do they resemble rankings in any way. We will have multiple installments coming out for this specific subject over the coming days. Now, let’s take a closer look… 6’8 Josh Hall (Moravian Prep/Team Loaded) It should be no...
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#AmateurHour (EP41): Ten April StockRisers, Importance of Non-Live Events, and The June Live Period
Jamie Shaw, Jeff Bendel, and Miles Masercola break down 10 guys from the Carolinas that saw their stock rise in the month of April, they talk about the importance of non live events and continue to try and provide some context/clarity to June Live Period events. Be sure to subscribe and leave a rating!!...
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John Butler & Eric Gaines Got Team United 17U LOOKING READY FOR EYBL!! #PhenomQCShowcase Highlights!
Check out highlights from Team United 17U led by 7' John Butler and guard Eric Gaines from Georgia.
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Phenom’s North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Antonio Lowe #13: 6’0 ’20 Arrington Jones (Atkins) Starting things off, we look at a player that knows how to run a successful team on both ends of the floor, Arrington Jones. He’s a quick, smart point guard prospect that offers a strong balance between scoring and playmaking. Jones is vocal and does a great job of setting his teammates up on offense, always getting the...
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QUEEN CITY’S FINEST Josh Banks is a COMPLETE PROBLEM !! Olympic HS Star is About to BREAK OUT!
Josh Banks is on the verge of breaking out into the National Conversation ... This is what happens when you perform well on the NC Top 80 platform, you get recognized.
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Ricky Council IV & Josh Banks WANTED ALL THE SMOKE at #NCTop80
The North Carolina Top 80 brings together the very best talent the Hoop State has to offer, puts them under one roof and lets them compete with and against one another. A pair of 6’5″ junior wings, Ricky Council IV and Josh Banks teamed up to give hell to the entire camp, and then some. Both players play high above the rim, but they are also shot creators. Right now, you are seeing...
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NC Top 80 Award Winners
Mr. Top 80 #NCTop80 6’8 2020 Josh Hall Moravian Prep (Hickory, NC) Mr. Playmaker #NCTop80 6’3 2022 Jaden Bradley Cannon School (Concord, NC) Mr. Defense #NCTop80 6’4 2020 Josh Banks Olympic HS (Charlotte, NC) Mr. Hustle #NCTop80 6’7 2020 Nick Farrar Friendship HS (Apex, NC) Mr. Station #NCTop80 6’4 2021 Bryce Alfino Davidson Day (Davidson,...
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Kevin’s Player Standouts at NC Top 80
2020 #59 6’4 Ahmil Flowers (Greensboro) Ahmil is one of the most athletic kids in the state that nobody talks about. Flowers was a terror in transition and on the boards, he also has the potential to be a lockdown defender. Flowers does an excellent job of utilizing his body to navigate through traffic. Ahmil best basketball is ahead of him with his ability to fill the stat sheets up. #47 6’3...
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Bendel’s Best: North Carolina Top 80
Phenom Hoops’ NC Top 80 Camp continued to solidify its reputation as one of the top, most exciting exposure events across the state. The collection of talent is undeniable and the subplots are endless, which it a big part of what makes it so fun. This year’s field was arguably the most intriguing group to ever attend the event, featuring guys from all pockets of North Carolina. This article will...
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Evening Standouts at Phenom’s North Carolina Top 80
#54- 6’5 ’20 Josh Banks- Today was an incredible platform for Banks, as he put the full arsenal on display from start to finish and never let up. He’s always possessed a fluid, well-rounded skillset, but has gotten stronger and more athletic throughout the last few years. Banks is an excellent prospect that all Division I programs should be looking at. #35- 6’2 ’21 Elijah Jamison- There...
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Morning Standouts at Phenom’s North Carolina Top 80
#28- 6’2 ’21 Jaquantae Harris- The lefty point guard has been arguably the most impressive floor general on display through the first slate of games. He’s so strong and in-tune with his skillset that it’s almost unfair for opposing guard. Harris is incredibly smart and navigates wherever he desires on the floor. He’s very polished and basically unstoppable when getting downhill. #106- 6’8...
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