BATTLE AT THE ROCK EVENT RECAPS

Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 5'10 AJ Thompson

At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from the Carolinas went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...

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Battle 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...

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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2

Team 2 Coach: Drae Rice #0: 5'10 '21 AJ Thompson (Northwestern) Starting things off, we look at a player that simply knows how to successfully run a team on either side of the ball, AJ Thompson. He's a smart, quick, heady point guard prospect with an excellent balance between scoring and playmaking. Thompson is great in the open floor but also more than comfortable within the half-court...

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Phenom Challenge Team Overview: Team Synergy 17u

When you think of Team Synergy 17U you think of them as a tough defensive and fast pace offensive team. They typically play 5 wing players avg in height 6’-6’5 but because their guards are so tough and strong they tend to rebound the ball well, even though they are undersized.

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Battle at the Rock Standouts: Day 3 (Part II)

2020 6'9 Obinna Anochili-Killen (Chapmanville): What do you not like about Obinna!  His offensive game is tough to defend due to his mobility and ability to handle/put it on the floor.  He has good footwork and runs the floor really well, usually beating his opponents down the floor.  O the defensive end, Obinna has fantastic timing as a shot blocker, altering shots left and right...

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South Carolina Phenom Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5

Team 5 Coach: Elliott Pope   #10: 5'10 '21 AJ Thompson (Northwestern) Starting things off, we look at a player that simply knows how to hurt opponents in a variety of different ways, AJ Thompson. He's a smart, quick-twitch point guard prospect with an excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Thompson is able to effortlessly get by his man and apply nonstop penetration...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 10

Team 10 Coach: Antonio Threadgill   #14:'5'9 '23 Caleb Senyo (Veritas Christian Academy) Starting things off, we look at a player that already displays a strong understanding of how to properly run a team, Caleb Senyo. He's a young, wiry point guard prospect that offers a nice balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Seyno is smart, unselfish, plays hard, and has the necessary...

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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom All-American Camp

#116- Jonas Aidoo- No prospect has been more impressive than Aidoo, a high-level shot blocker with an expanding offensive game. He's so long and fluid, but also displays a ton of skill and meticulousness within his approach. Aidoo is a tremendous rebounder with excellent instincts and the ability to run the floor'which leads to a ton of easy buckets in transition.   #21- AJ Thompson- The...

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Afternoon Standouts at Phenom’s JMAC Showcase

Team Charlotte 6'7 '22 Jeremy Gregory- The strong-bodied big man continues to take fantastic strides in his development process. He's the undisputed leader of this team and knows how to be productive even when his shot isn't falling. Gregory utilizes his body extremely well to clear out space for rebounds. He runs the floor properly and finishes extremely well with either hand.   FIBA 6'1...

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Prospects at Phenom’s Challenge LIVE who Would Look Good in the CAA, ASUN, Horizon Leagues

It is that time of year. Regional schools are mapping out their April Live periods. With only 3 days of LIVE period (well 2 really if you consider you cannot start until 6 on Friday and have to be done by 4 on Sunday) this year it is imperative that college coaches see the right players. In this series, we are taking a look at various leagues around this region and the players these coaching...

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Saiquone Harris & AJ Thompson Put ALL D1s on Notice!! Deadly Duo TAKE OVER #PhenomStayPositive

The April Pre-Live Period is set for Breakouts ... With Phenom Hoops, there is no better stage to perform on. 6'4" 2020 point guard AJ Thompson and 6'7" 2020 wing Saiquone Harris took advantage of this stage and made sure these D1 coaches new their names.

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Juice All-Stars Claim 17U Championship at Phenom Stay Positive

The Juice All-Stars have always done an excellent job of assembling a talented roster without necessarily needing the draw of a shoe-circuit program and this year's team is no different. College coaches should start laying groundwork here, as this team has an abundance of prospects that already look prepared for the next level. They grinded through a relatively difficult journey to reach the...

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Evening Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Stay Positive

Team Winston 6'7 '19 Zack Austin- The two-way forward has been on an absolute tear since the travel ball season began and this contest was no different. He showed flashes of dominance on defense, utilizing his length and athleticism extremely well to alter shots and accumulate deflections. Austin is pretty skilled and can do a variety of different things on offense, from creating off the bounce...

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Player Standouts at Battle at the Rock (Day Two)

Lower Richland: 6'3 '21 Korey Richardson The two-way guard was able to make a nonstop impact during the opening game of the day, doing a strong amount of everything while leading his team on both ends of the floor. Richardson is so incredibly smart and sharp, especially when looking to make plays for others, as his natural instincts allow him to consistently control the offensive action from...

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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 4

South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations   Team 4 Coach: Kenneth Hunter   #4: 5'9 '21 AJ Thompson (Rock Hill, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player with a lot of craftiness and natural ability to run a team, AJ Thompson. He's a sharp-minded point guard with an excellent IQ and overall feel for the game, which allows him to frequently manipulate opposing defenses and make plays within...

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Coach K’s SC Top 80 Notes

No. 102 6’6 2021 Keyan Mims Keyan is one of the most gifted athletes we have seen come out of'South Carolina since Jalek Felton. His explosiveness is at the very highest level and he loves to display his incredible bounce in both transition and the half-court. He catches lobs, throws back tip-dunks, and can literally go over-top of a defender.   No.118 6'10 2019 Cooper Fowler Fowler's...

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