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The Newest Owl in the Nest: Elijah Gray Commits to Temple
On Thursday, the Temple Owls received a commitment from 6-foot-8 forward Elijah Gray. The North Carolina native and former Fordham Ram is a massive get for Coach Adam Fisher and his staff. For those who are unaware, Gray quietly had a phenomenal sophomore season. His per-game averages of 8.4 PPG and 3.7 RPG (in only 18.0 MPG), might not necessarily explode off the page, but a little bit of...
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Elijah Gray Commits to Fordham
On Saturday, Fordham University secured a major piece upon receiving a commitment from 6-foot-8 Elijah Gray. The skilled, strong-bodied forward has steadily progressed over years. His foundation as an undersized big man transitioned seamlessly into an inside-out forward with interior toughness and perimeter ability. Gray can score the ball in a variety of ways from all levels, and naturally...
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Friday Standouts from Relentless Hoops Military Circuit
6’9 2022 David Dixon (Speights Academy)Dixon was arguably the top 2022 prospect in attendance at the event. In my humble and honest opinion, Dixon is a player who is being vastly under-recruited. He’s a player that could without question play in leagues like the A-10 or the American. At 6’9, he has a great mix of size, skill and athleticism. He has the ability to beat you from...
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Freshly Departed Prospects from North Carolina
Player movement has become a common practice within the overall grassroots landscape, and the prospects within North Carolina are no exemption. Whether for exposure, playing opportunities, or something different, guys have found ways to maneuver around various obstacles within the high school scene. The development of programs like Link Year Prep and Vertical Academy have followed somewhat in...
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Phenom Summer Havoc Team Preview: CP3 2022
July is going to be fun, especially with Phenom Hoops. That is why we are getting just a small head-start on the teams and players that will be in attendance for the Summer Havoc. Here, we look to preview just a few names to watch for throughout the weekend in Rock Hill, with many others stepping up their game in front of college coaches.
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Team Curry 17U Preview
Last summer, Pro Skills Basketball introduced their newest team to the lineup, Team Curry, part of the Under Armour Association. Head Coach Sim Frazier helped build this team into one of the most recognizable teams in the country. In a summer with so much uncertainty, Team Curry finished with a 23-4 record. What’s even more impressive is that every single player on their roster earned a...
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NCBCA All-District Teams Announced: Who Got Snubbed'
Regardless of context or situation, there is guaranteed to be controversy surrounding whenever individuals are named to an all-accolade team. The topic of snubs is in constant circulation for those who closely follow sports, as every All-Star/All-Pro team seems to cause debate. Did the most deserving players make the team' Were there more deserving players who were too low or overlooked...
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Millbrook wins first state championship in an instant classic
Millbrook wins first state championship in an instant classic By Johnathan Kirkland In a game that will forever be remembered as one of the best NCHSAA state championship games in history, Millbrook defeated Ardrey Kell 67-65 in overtime in the 4A championship to bring the first ever state championship to the school and the first in Raleigh since 2006. Silas Demeray Jr scored all eight of...
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Ardrey Kell advances to the NCHSAA 4A championship
Ardrey Kell advances to the NCHSAA 4A championship In a game that absolutely lived up its billing. North Mecklenburg and Adre Kell played at a high level for the opportunity to play for the state championship. You have two of the best high school coaches in the state. Both teams are well coached and as expected, the game came down to the final possession. It was one of the best high school...
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Phenom Recruiting Rewind (Jan. 18-24)
Check out some of the latest recruiting news and commitments that has happened in the last week.
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Prospects Trending Upward in North Carolina’s Class of 2022
The North Carolina grassroots landscape is overflowing with talent, especially with the new transfers and incoming freshman class. However, this article will take a closer look at guys who should be familiar to most, as they’ve remained within the state throughout their playing careers. For one reason or another, their recruitment just recently picked up or is set to take off in the near future....
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Bobby Williams #0: 5’11 ’22 Cam Oates (Trinity Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player that simply knows how to effectively run a team on both ends of the floor, Cam Oates. He’s a smart, sharp, unselfish point guard prospect with a natural playmaking sense and the ability to attack the basket or assert himself as a perimeter shooter. Oates possesses craftiness and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Jamboree Bash/ Hoop State League (Day 2)
2021 Jacori Owens (Combine Academy): Owens isn’t going to be the flashy player down low but man, does this young man WORK. He does the dirty work, takes the charges, is disruptive around the rim, rebounds the ball, and just works on the offensive end. He isn’t always going to put up huge numbers but plays a big role. 2021 Colin Radcliffe (Moravian Prep PG): Radcliffe had an impressive...
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Phenom Open Run: Ardrey Kell
Phenom Hoops traveled to Fort Mill recently to check in on the Absolute Basketball Fall League, giving fans an early look at players and teams around the Charlotte area. Teams came out and looked to compete, which they did, leaving it all on the court. It also gave us and fans a chance to view players more with their high school teammates, as we break down what we saw at the event.
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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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Special K’s Hoops Take: Crazy Potentials
This summer was full of crazy talented players that will have the chance to play at a variety of different collegiate levels. Some of these players were already really good but still ooze the potential to develop to be even better. This article talks about a few guys that I believe are talented and possess the potential to become big-time players.
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POB’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.
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Best of August (Part 1)
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.
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Special K’s Superstars
Matthew Warren 6’8 Elijah Gray of Tennessee Bobcats 17U is a very special talent who is arguably one of the best players in his class, does everything you could ask for. Has a great frame and body that is very attractive to college coaches. Is a three-level scorer who can easily dominate games with his ability. Attacks the rim hard and uses his body and athleticism to finish through defenders;...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Day 1 Late Standouts
6’8 Elijah Gray of Tennessee Bobcats 17U is a very special player. Effects the game in so many ways and is just a winner. Shoots the ball well and is a threat to score from anywhere on the court,three level scorer. Rebounds the ball well on both sides of the basketball and has the handle to get to his spots and really fill it up. Easy to tell why he is a highly touted player! Arguably one of the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 1 at #PhenomStayPositive (Part 3)
2022 6’8 Elijah Gray (Tennessee Bobcats): Gray was off the charts in Game 1 on Day 1, scoring 29 points to help his team to a victory. He made his presence known all over the court, as the stretch forward was a mismatch scoring from the perimeter, putting it on the deck, and rebounding then pushing it out in transition. 2022 6’3 Sam Cogan (Team Denver NC): Cogan continues to produce every...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Summer Havoc
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...
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Noteworthy Storylines for Phenom Summer Havoc: Team Curry Preparing for Battle
Right now, there are various opinions about the “who’s who” of grassroots basketball—specifically within North Carolina. Throughout the summer, Team Curry has been at the forefront of those conversations due to their crossroads between success and a roster full of appealing prospects. This upcoming weekend, their 16U group will be in attendance at our Summer Havoc and should have the opportunity...
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Major Breakout Candidates for North Carolina’s Class of 2022
The high school/grassroots development process differs greatly from that of any other level in basketball. Obviously these young players are going through physical changes, some for better and some for worse, which will ultimately help sculpt their overall basketball identity. However, there are also more critical checkpoints during this journey as opposed to the higher levels. This isn’t meant...
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What Does Elijah Gray to Ardrey Kell Mean'
Opportunity is one of the most surefire methods for determining how effective a player can be, both in the present day and into the future. There’s an abundance of former players who saw limited opportunities and then seized control of their fate when the timing was right. Well, that time is rapidly approaching for Elijah Gray, a skilled, versatile, 6-foot-8 forward who is absolutely brimming...
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Carmel Christian v. Wesleyan Christian
On Monday, Phenom Hoops traveled to High Point, North Carolina as the Trojans of Wesleyan Christian prepared to host the Carmel Christian Cougars. These are currently two of the better private school teams in the state and, with Ben Burnham and Justin Taylor out for Carmel, this contest had all the makings of an absolute battle. Both squads are hunting for their chance to vie for a state...
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Miles Magical Five: #CCSTOC19 Night One
6’4 2021 AJ Smith: Hickory Grove Christian 31 Points AJ Smith has proved to be one of the most intimidating backcourt players in the HoopState with his dawg like mentality and grown man physical traits. He competes at both ends of the floor with a ton of purpose, finishing with 4 steals by the halftime break and continued his relentlessness at the other end of the floor. Smith found a way to...
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NC Phenom 150 Session 2 All Tournament 2022
Class Height No. Name City State High School 2022 7′0″ 113 Patrick Wessler Matthews NC David W. Butler 2022 6’5″ 91 Elijah Gray Charlotte NC Carmel Christian High School 2022 6′3″ 74 Kris Mickens Clemmons NC West Forsyth High School 2022 6′3″ 72 Drew Watkins Kernersville NC Northwest Guilford High School 2022 5′11″ 22 Isaiah Tate Kings Mountain NC Kings Mountain High School ...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from the NC Phenom 150 Session II (Part II)
For the second weekend in a row, Phenom Hoop Report headed to Proehlific Park to check out the talent from around the state of North Carolina and it may have been the best group of talent we have had in one 150 camp. The talent was absolutely everywhere and at all ages but here are just a few names that really stood out to our scouts on Sunday. — 2022 6’6 Elijah Gray Gray continues to...
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Phenom Hoops Open Gym: Carmel Christian
Patrick O'Brien went to Carmel Christian Academy to continue the Phenom Hoops Open Gym, checking out some of the teams around NC early on. See what the Cougars have this season.
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