CHAMPION SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS

Open Gym Tour: Laney High School

Coach BJ Donnell, “The Homecoming” For first year Head Coach BJ Donnell, there's no greater opportunity to return to you alma mater. Coach Donnell was a star basketball player and graduated from Laney High School in 2008. After a stellar high school career, Donnell earned a scholarship and attended Fayetteville State University. For the past seven years, Coach Donnell has been an...

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Phenom Challenge Superlatives: Best Passer

Our Phenom Hoop Report head scouts have been debating about several topics and players from the Phenom Challenge LIVE.' Don’t worry, it has all been fun and games but everyone loves to hear the thoughts of others on who is the best-of-the-best from the event.' So, we broke it down into several topics. Check out the thoughts of each scout on who they think is the best in each category. BEST...

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Brandon’s big time Breakouts PT 1 #PhenomStayPositive

We're back at it again invading the Gate City for some prime time hoops action, it's the second weekend of AAU and the big boys came to play!   Greensboro, North Carolina- Day one was a movie we really kicked things off with a bang pairing up a slate of highs quality games, there was talent on display for all levels from high major division I to the division III ranks. Some guys came in as...

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UNC Pembroke Strikes again with Jace McKinney

It's no secret UNC- Pembroke has become player on the national level of Division II hoops, and a big reason for their emergence is landing diamonds in the rough.   Pembroke, North Carolina- The latest jewel to the collection is 2019 6'6 Jace McKinney of (South Brunswick HS), McKinney had some serious division one interest, after a big summer of travel ball, and some solid performances in...

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Jamie’s List of 5 (+2) — North Carolina’s 2020 July Breakouts

6'2' Luke Stankavage AAU: Hoop State Elite 2020 High School: Ardrey Kell Stankavage is a pure shooter, more so than that he is a pure scorer. While playing varsity at Providence Day as an 8th grader, he missed his 9th grade season at Ardrey Kell with a knee injury. He came back for his sophomore year on a mission averaging 12 points per game and finishing the year on a tear in the playoffs with...

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Phenom’s 3G Showcase — Today’s 6 to Know (Day 1)

Today's 6 to Know Day 1 Phenom's 3G Showcase 6'4' 2020 Lemario Wilkerson NC Empire Go Hard Wilkerson is a name that college coaches will soon get to know. The explosive lefty has a complete game from the guard position. He has great pace as a secondary ball handler, explosion at the rim (numerous dunks in traffic) and a smooth jump shot that was consistent from the mid-range. Mid level colleges...

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5 to Watch … Phenom’s 3G Showcase

Phenom’s 3G Showcase || May 19-20 || Fayetteville, NC (Freedom Courts) 6'9' Miles Evans NC Empire Elite 16s Evans has great size, with a sturdy frame and long arms. What intrigues so much about the high academic lefty is his ball skills. He has great hands and touch with range that extends out beyond the 3-point line. Evans continues to get better each time he steps on the floor, as his...

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Player Profile: 6’2″ 2020 JaJuan Carr

6'2' 2020 Jajuan Carr Heide Trask HS/WBC Elite 17s If you don't know the name JaJuan Carr yet, as fans and as college coaches you need to go ahead and get to know it. This season he led his Heide Trask High School team to a 25-3 record and in doing so the sophomore led his team in points, assists and steals while finishing second in rebounds. He is a sturdy and explosive point guard. He can...

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BREAKOUT ALERT — Breakout Candidates at Phenom’s Grassroots Tip Off Live

Last week hundreds of coaches showed up from across the country to watch players perform at Phenom Hoops' April NCAA Certified Live event. Countless offers were given out, some to known commodities and many to players with no offers coming into the event. This weekend, at Phenom's Grassroots Tip Off Live, coaches need to line up and here are some of the breakout candidates to watch for. 6'5'...

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