CHAMPION SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS

Reece's Standouts: Phenom Summer Havoc (Day 4)

by: Ethan Reece 2026 Noah Noch (Team Hope)Noah has been one of the ultimate role players that I've seen this season. He's a smart guard that can play with or without the ball in his hands, brings the energy to play in an intense environment, and doesn't get caught up in making mistakes from playing outside his game. He's been a key cog in the well oiled machine that is this team and couldn't be...

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Phenom Grassroots TOC Team Preview: Upward Stars Upstate 15u

The Phenom Grassroots TOC is this weekend in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, as it is the first LIVE Period with Phenom Hoops this season. The talent pool runs deep throughout and we want to give college coaches a leg up on who to watch and who will be in action. Here are a few players to check out for each team, presented by the head coach. Upward Stars Upstate 15u Player Name: Keenan Arcega-...

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Player Watch: 2025 6’2 Keenan Arcega-Whiteside

A young player to really keep an eye on in South Carolina could be 2025 6'2 Keenan Arcega-Whiteside.  If the last name sounds familiar, it should because he is the younger brother of NFL wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside, who is currently with the Philadelphia Eagles.  JJ was a star football player at Dorman high school and then moved on to Stanford before playing in the NFL. ...

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