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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:'6'3 Markquan Gilbert

At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over a hundred players from North Carolina 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...

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Is Ben L. Smith Greensboro's Top Public School Team'

Prior to our Tourney Town Showcase, we discussed the possibility of the Golden Eagles starting the new year with an undefeated record. After two wins at the event, that scenario is still certainly in play. However, the viewings of this group also provided us with a more concrete idea of what they'll look like from game to game.  Every Coach Partee-led group has been balanced, and this squad...

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Pay More Attention To: Phenom Tourney Town Showcase

Another great event for Phenom Hoops at the Phenom Tourney Town Showcase, sponsored by Healthy Blue NC. So many teams and players came out and put on a show, including a few players that should garner a little more attention their way with how they played at the event. Here are a few names that you may want to start paying attention to more this season. 2024 Isaiah Sanders (HP Christian): The...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Tourney Town

2024 6'7 Josh Randolph (The Burlington School): It was a good day overall for The Burlington School but I really liked the presence and impact that Randolph presented on the court.' The 6'7 long prospect was able to show a little bit of everything; his ability to play multiple positions, helping out on the boards, his ability to push in transition, and his confidence from outside with range.'...

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Reece's Standouts: Phenom Team Camp (Day 1)

by: Ethan Reece 2023 Will Gray (East Forsyth)As one of the most highly regarded prospects in the area heading into his senior year, Will is proving he's hardwired to be a multidimensional leader for the Eagles. He's the pulse of their offense, providing quality ball control with a quick handle to navigate defenses, efficient creation of his own looks with shotmaking ability, and natural lead...

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Five Players to Watch at Phenom Challenge LIVE

6'1 '23 Will Gray (NC Spartans) While college coaches should be prepared to recruit this entire roster, Will Gray is clearly the tone-setter of this group. He's an intelligent floor general who loves to get downhill, where he's proven to be a reliable finisher, playmaker, and pull-up shooter from midrange. Gray is a great athlete, leader, and overall decision-maker who understands how to offer a...

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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Tourney Town Showcase

6'7 '24 Draven Pilson (Forsyth Country Day) The Furies are as balanced as any team in the state, and Pilson's steady growth makes them even more dangerous. While it seems rare, he truly shows progression each time he takes the floor. Pilson has drastically improved as a perimeter shooter over the last few months, and can now spot-up, attack off the bounce, or operate around the basket. He's a...

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Smith v. Grimsley

On Monday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the 'Big Four' at Ben L. Smith High School, as the Golden Eagles prepared to host Grimsley High School as both squads kick off the start to their respective seasons. There's an obvious amount of excitement surrounding each team. Smith has a healthy mix of talented veterans and young, up-and-coming talent, in addition to their notable coaching staff led by...

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Player Standouts from Phenom September Classic (Day 2)

by: Ethan Reece 2025 Dane Cassada (PSB Cassada)The score sheet might not have shown much but the scoreboard showed a win and that's what matters. In a low-scoring defensive-minded matchup, Dane really turned the tables to rally his squad and pull out a hard-fought comeback win in the semis. He got things rolling with his defense and the game started coming to him, driving and dishing and coming...

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Open Gym Report: Ben L. Smith

On Friday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to another quality open gym session with one of the Triad's top public-school programs in Ben L. Smith. Coach Derrick Partee is entering his tenth season at the helm, maintaining their success while consistently getting his players to the next level. Just in the last five years, he's put over a dozen prospects into the collegiate ranks. Although they were...

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Ben L. Smith captures win over rival Dudley

Phenom Hoops traveled to Greensboro to watch a rivalry between Ben L. Smith and Dudley. These two programs have had tons of success and have built a winning culture. This match-up last night did not disappoint. The game came down to the very end. Maurice Hines knocked in two free throws for Ben L. Smith to take a one-point lead and secured a 64-63 win. Top Performers Nashaun Hale 2022 Ben L....

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Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 18

Team 18 Coach: Wesley Tubbs  #0: 5'9 '24 Kai Logan (Roanoke) Starting things off, we look at a player that stood out nicely despite being the smallest camper on this team, Kai Logan. He's a big, strong-bodied guard prospect with great energy and a team-first approach on both ends of the floor. Logan is fairly well-rounded and capable of scoring from all levels or setting up others as a...

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