CHAMPION SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS

The Burlington School is going to be able to hurt you in several ways this season

The Hoop State Fall League continues, as we finished up with Week 3 of action and getting a better view of teams and what they have to offer this upcoming season.  One team that I was able to check out in Cox Mill was Team Push, who represents The Burlington School.  Under head coach George Marshall this year, TBS certainly should have their eyes on the prize once again. And even...

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The Burlington School Continues to Roll

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to various different locations for the June Live Period. Between the talent in Advance and Greensboro, there was plenty of buzz about the NCHSAA and NCISAA competition throughout the weekend. Although the public-school event was at capacity for most of the weekend, Greensboro Day School (as expected) hosted an extremely entertaining three-day slate of...

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Potter’s Prospects from Phenom Team Camp

By: Brody Potter 2024 Isaiah Otyaluk (NC GBB): A great athlete, with long arms. He has an impressive ability not many guys have, and that is to guard'1-4. He wreaks havoc'on defense with long arms, and great hustle. Not only is he a great defender he can score the ball on all three levels, especially from the 3pt line; he can’t be left open. 2026 Tarris Bouie (Chambers): Bouie s a tall...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp

6'7 '24 Maurio Hanson (Chambers) Although it should be apparent to anyone who follows this team, Maurio Hanson looks more than prepared to assert himself as the undisputed leader for Chambers. Folks already know about his polish as a strong, physical low-post player (which was evident here), but the big man also found ways to stand out as a playmaker in this showing. He got to his left whenever...

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Three Juniors Trending Upward from Phenom MDC

6'5 '25 Tristan Thompson (Upward Stars) Though folks should already know about Thompson and his incredibly productive, low-maintenance identity, this past weekend was just another indicator of what he brings to a team. He's a smart, skilled, versatile two-way wing/forward with the ability to consistently affect all facets of the game. Thompson can initiate the offense, create for himself and...

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Super Sophomores: Start recognizing these forwards in the Class of 2025

2025 Andrews Grimes (Clayton): In all honesty, we aren't surprised at all that schools are coming his way early on' we wrote about it nearly a year ago to watch out for Grimes (Click Here). The sophomore forward flourished then and is flourishing this season, averaging an impressive 16.4ppg and nearly seven rebounds. Grimes has a fluid feel, understands how to operate in the post, has nice touch...

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Cooper's Developments: The John Wall Holiday Invitational Day 1

By: Cooper Hart Kaden Hammond ' 2025 ' The Burlington School The newest addition to the TBS roster, Kaden gives them much needed frontcourt depth. In the first game of the tournament, he displayed his ability to score with touch and efficiency, putting up 12 points on 5/8 shooting. He scored in a variety of ways, using great touch on layups, hooks, and short jumpers. He also added 9 rebounds and...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from John Wall Invitational (Day 1) (Part 1)

2024 Lewis Walker (Winston Salem Christian): It seems that every time I watch Walker, he is producing and helping lead his team. He did so once again on Day 1, continuing to display his ability to make plays for himself, put the ball on the deck and be physical, and finding ways to score around the basket but also showing more of how he has expanded his game. Not sure what else this young man...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 of Phenom Tourney Town (Part 2)

2025 Kaden Hammond (The Burlington School): A new piece to the program, Hammond has quickly come in for this team and made himself a presence with his frame and ability to carve out space in the paint. The 6'8 prospect did a great job in battling down in the paint, attacking the boards, and being strong in carving space and showing touch around the basket. Another stat that has to grab your...

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Kaden Hammond Transfers to The Burlington School

Earlier today, Kaden Hammond announced his transfer to The Burlington School and reclassification into the Class of 2025. While there should be a ton of excitement surrounding the move, it's important to look at the bigger picture in order to properly understand what this means for Hammond and the Spartans going forward. After suffering a major departure on the interior, Hammond steps...

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Notable Risers in North Carolina's Class of 2024

On Wednesday, Phenom Hoops released our updated rankings for North Carolina's Class of 2024. There are always a ton of subplots and headlines worthy of attention, including which players have taken the biggest jump (whether ability or recruitment) and who is still being 'slept on' according to the masses. It's always important to remind the general public that rankings have no real significance...

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On the Boards: Class of 2024 in North Carolina

Bo Koebbe (Living Water Christian) Koebbe is a 6'6 prospect at Living Water Christian who is coming off a strong sophomore season and is looking to bring that consistent presence once again.  Koebbe is coming off a season in which he averaged 17.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per game and has only continued to be that double-double type machine this summer.  Koebbe continues to be that...

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Expected Breakouts in North Carolina High School Basketball

Each year, the grassroots basketball scene shifts from travel ball to the high school season. College coaches have been out for months, seen countless kids, and should be in pursuit of their priority-level prospects. That being said, there are plenty of players whose ability don't match their recruitment. Sure, most rising juniors aren't receiving a ton of offers right now. However, given the...

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Names to start looking at more: Summer Havoc (Class of 2024)

The Phenom Summer Havoc Session 1 and Session 2 have come and gone and college coaches had a chance to check out a ton of talent on display. There were several big names and big performances on display but these are a few new names to start adding to your list for the Class of 2024 from the event. 2024 Kaden Hammond (Team United): Hammond has been a name we have spoken about quite a few times...

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Bendel's Best: Phenom Team Camp

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Indoor Facility in Bermuda Run, North Carolina for our annual June Team Camp. The two-day event featured a ton of the top public and private teams throughout the state. There were plenty of noteworthy takeaways from the event, both in terms of individual performances and overall team showings, and this article will take a closer look at...

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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Team Camp

6'2 '23 Andrew Schrage (Bishop McGuinness) The Villains opened their day with a huge matchup against a noteworthy opponent, and Schrage was arguably their best player from start to finish. He's a tough, scrappy, steadily developing point guard prospect who seems to get better with each viewing. Schrage attacks the basket well and finishes or makes the proper pass to an open teammate. He...

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Team United 16U EYBL “A Special Team”

To state Team United 16U EYBL may be a special team would be a gross understatement. The class of 2024 team has accumulated a nice mixture of talent, skill, athleticism, but more importantly are well coached and plays extremely well as a team. With such high profile players in today's basketball culture, this team has no egos from our viewpoint. Team United 16U EYBL has two national level...

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Time to Sleep No More: Cummings HS

School: CummingsConference: 1A/2A Conference 14 Time to put everyone on notice with the Cavaliers of Cumming high school because they aren't going away any time soon.  The Cavs sit undefeated on the season at 11-0 and are playing extremely well.  But what also makes them even more intriguing is the future, as they are being led by quite a few young prospects along with a few key...

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'Getting to Know' 6'7 2024 Kaden Hammond

We've seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a 'Getting to Know' series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...

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Five Noteworthy Names in North Carolina's Class of 2024 (Part Three)

Each year, North Carolina reminds everyone just how'much talent resides within the Hoopstate. New faces emerge, prospects transfer in to prove themselves, and dozens upon dozens of players earn opportunities to further their career at the next level. That being said, the consistent amount of young, upcoming talent is what continues to stand out across the entire state. Now, North Carolina's...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 16

Team 16Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist'list=PLJSuI1FGChQY4TvhZvUg0fWqU-0ebeY5R Coach: Patrick King #0: 5'8 '24 William Ricketts (Weddington) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, William Ricketts. He's a young, wiry unselfish guard prospect with a team-first mentality and the ability to defend bigger...

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Special K's Hoops Take: Early Standouts Day 1

6'4 Julius Harrison 2023 has great size and frame accompanied by a good amount of strength which allows him to be terrific attacking and finish at the rim. He has a quick explosive first step that allows him to get defenders on his hip and gives him plenty of opportunities to score in the paint. He has a nice stroke in which he consistently knocks down open jumpers. He is an active defender and...

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Early Standouts at NC Jr. Phenom Camp

#5- Jalen Mills- No player has worked harder than Mills, who genuinely gives maximum effort on every possession. He's a true team-first guard that looks to make hustle plays, but is also capable of making the extra pass to open teammates. Mills is the type of player that every coach can utilize.   #17- Kaedon Porter- There's a lot to like with Porter, who is an extremely smooth, skilled,...

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POB's Eye Catchers from NC Junior Phenom Session I (Part I)

Phenom Hoop Report headed back to a familiar place over the years, as Proehlific Park in Greensboro, North Carolina held their first of three North Carolina Junior Phenom camps.' Not only does it provide a fantastic chance for young, rising prospects to learn the game but it also gives us an early preview of the talent coming up in the years to come. Check out a few names that impressed at the...

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