NC PHENOM 150 EVENT RECAPS

Under-The-Radar Prospects in North Carolina's Class of 2023

6'8 Beckham Tharpe (North Iredell) It's probably somewhat difficult to stay under the radar after scoring fifty points as a big man in public school basketball, but many folks are still unaware of Beckham Tharpe. After opting to forego travel ball, the fluid 6-foot-8 post prospect is still clearly enjoying the opportunity to dominate throughout the high school season. Tharpe possesses excellent...

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'Getting to Know' 6'8 2023 Beckham Tharpe

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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College Coaches Buzzing About the Carolina Riptide

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Summer Havoc at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in downtown Rock Hill, South Carolina. There was a ton of basketball between the two sessions and four total days of action, which presented college coaches of all levels to get out and evaluate prospective talent. After years of building this empire, Coach Grant Hodges gets to see the...

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Long, Mobile, and Fluid Forward: 2023 6'8 Beckham Tharpe

A young forward to keep an eye on in North Carolina is 2023 6'8 Beckham Tharpe, who has been playing extremely well this summer with the Carolina Riptide and had a good high school at North Iredell.' Whether it was with the Riptide or North Iredell, Tharpe has consistently been a standout on the court and one that many would say could be a special type of player.' He is a long, mobile, and fluid...

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A Look At The Carolina Riptide 2022

Carolina Riptide Trey Ramsey   6'8       2022    South Caldwell Trey is a player that a lot of schools should have on their radar. He is one of the most underrated players in the state. Even though his high school season had a lot of games cancelled, he still managed to take home Conference Player of the Year. Trey is...

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Game Recap: North Iredell vs. East Rowan

North Iredell Takes Down East Rowan on Senior Night  Phenom Hoops travels to Iredell County to watch the Friday showdown between North Iredell and East Rowan. North Iredell came into the contest with a 9-1 overall record and an 8-1 record in the North Piedmont 3A Conference. A win over East Rowan would keep them tied for first place with West Rowan. North Iredell isn't the most athletic...

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North Iredell captures huge win over undefeated West Rowan

North Iredell captures huge win over undefeated West Rowan In a crucial match up of the top teams in the North Piedmont 3A, North Iredell captured an impressive 81-67 win over undefeated West Rowan. North Iredell entered the contest with a 7-1 record, while West Rowan sported a 9-0 record. North Iredell's lone loss was to West Rowan earlier in the season.  It was a well-balanced attack by...

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Open Gym Report: North Iredell High School

Phenom Hoops hit the road to old Rick Lewis stomping grounds. It was special to walk into a practice at your dad's alma mater. North Iredell is a young team but has a really good chance at winning conference. Their biggest competitors in conference will be Statesville High School and West Rowan. Even though North Iredell is young this will be one of the best teams they have had in a while. They...

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AAU Team Preview: Carolina Cavs 2023

Starting off, looking at the Carolina Cavs 2023, a grassroots team that is filled with 2023 prospects around North Carolina. Located in Charlotte, they bring a solid roster of nine players and should be a team that can score the ball well and gets after it defensively.

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North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 1

Team 1 Coach: Daymond Lindell #8: 5'7 '24 Zehren Hilton (Catawba Ridge) Starting things off, we look at a player that consistently plays bigger than his size on both ends of the floor, Zehren Hilton. He's a young, wiry, high-IQ guard prospect that knows how to constantly involve himself in the action despite a lack of size. Hilton is an unselfish playmaker and excellent perimeter shooter that...

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