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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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3G Showcase Storylines || Team ENC Vs. Flight 22 Fayetteville
3G Showcase Storylines Team ENC Vs. Flight 22 Fayetteville Phenom’s 3G Showcase || May 19-20 || Fayetteville, NC (Freedom Courts) For those of you who follow twitter like our Miles Masercola you have seen some great twitter back and forth between Team ENC and Flight 22 Fayetteville. These are two of the dominant programs in the city of Fayetteville and they have talked about playing in the city...
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Player Profile: 6’5″ 2019 Brandon Murray
6’5” 2019 Brandon Murray Freedom Christian (NC)/Team ENC When talking about the best shooters in North Carolina, among the first names mentioned should be Brandon Murray. The length 6’5” shooting guard has consistent volleyball line range with a quick release and has a good IQ off the ball, shot prep and getting to his spots. Over the past year, Murray has become much more aggressive and...
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Phenom’s 3G Showcase Event Storylines … The 7’2″ EIGHTH GRADER
3G Showcase Storylines 7’2” 8th Grader Travon Pearson Phenom’s 3G Showcase || July 19-20 (This Weekend) || Fayetteville, NC (Freedom Courts) Yes, you read that story title correctly, a 7’2” 2022 prospect (8th Grade). Travon Pearson is still an unknown prospect outside of his immediate region. He is a player who created a bit of a stir a couple of weeks ago when Andrew Ramspacher of The...
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4 to Watch For — Phenom’s 3G Showcase (2021 Class)
5’11” Jaquante Harris Taking it By Force (NC) 15s Harris is an explosive guard who plays aggressively on both ends of the floor. Harris has been above the rim for a couple of years already. He has the ability to be a lock up defender at the point of attack, but he also plays an aggressive style offensively. Fayetteville guards have a distinct feel to their game, Harris is definitely next up when...
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Player Profile: 6’6″ 2020 Chazz Banks
6’6” 2020 Chazz Banks Coastal Christian Academy / Hoop State Elite – Rexrode Walking onto the floor, Banks looks the part. He is a broad shouldered, long armed wing who has a very projectable frame. Banks, only a sophomore this past season, led his Coastal Christian varsity team to a 23-7 record this year averaging 12 points and 10 rebounds per game. Even with the season he had Banks still...
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Falling Through the Cracks: 2018 North Carolina PGs
Far too often we see prospects fall through the cracks and get overlooked in the recruiting process. That certainly seems to be the case with these three prospects, which have flown under the radar far too long, but earned their place at the collegiate level. Prospects should look at this list and remember that not every talented player is a surefire lock to make the Division I level. Chris...
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Robert Braswell Commits to Syracuse
Robert Braswell first came across our radars when he first moved to South Carolina from Germany in 2015. The son of a military mom, he enrolled at Blythewood at the start of his sophomore year, however he walked through our doors a couple of months earlier at Phenom’s Champion Showcase in July. After first watching him in 2015 we wrote, “Already carrying a lot of length, the rich got richer as...
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Regional Low Major D1 April Stock Risers
6’7” 2019 Nick Evtimov Greensboro Day/Team United Evtimov has been a name that has circulated around for a while. He is a strong and very skilled post player who has always played on winning teams. He is also the son of former UNC big Vasco Evtimov and nephew of former NC State forward Ilian Evtimov. Evtimov is a brute, never worried about contact. He is a strong area rebounder and can score...
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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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Elite North Carolina 2019’s Gaining Traction
6’8” Patrick Williams (West Charlotte/Team United) Recently, many people have been surprised by Patrick Williams’ ascension to national stardom in the Class of 2019. Anyone who has followed Team United or West Charlotte over the last calendar year knew this was inevitably going to happen, but it was merely a question of when, not if, Williams would take that next step. He has always displayed...
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Elite North Carolina 2020’s Gaining Traction
6’5” Jaden Springer (Rocky River/B. Maze Elite) It would be nearly impossible to form a list of the most buzz-worthy players without highlighting 6-foot-5 Jaden Springer. The Charlotte native has been the clear-cut top 2020 prospect in the state since his freshman year and has drawn the attention of all high-level programs across the country. Few players have the natural scoring ability of...
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The Region’s Inevitable July D1 Blow Ups — Part 1
April is over and some blow ups happened, for sure, but there are still some that are left on the table. Anytime you get a large grouping of coaches together, like at all Phenom Hoops’ Live Period events, someone is bound to rise to the occasion and force their name onto school’s recruiting lists. Look for these names to do just that come July in Part 1 of Inevitable July Blow Ups. 6’6” 2019...
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Regional Unsigned Seniors — Part 2
It’s getting to be that time of year where schools across the country are calling us daily, asking for unsigned seniors. With commitments flying off the board daily, programs are still trying to fill their rosters. Here we’re taking a look at some players from our region that coaches should be looking at … Part 2 6’8” KC Hankton United Faith Christian (NC) Hankton is a skilled big man. He...
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Regional Unsigned Seniors – Part 1
It’s getting to be that time of year where schools across the country are calling us daily, asking for unsigned seniors. With commitments flying off the board daily, programs are still trying to fill their rosters. Here we’re taking a look at some players from our region that coaches should be looking at … Part 1 6’9” Robert Braswell Blythewood HS (Blythewood, SC) Braswell recently picked...
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April Blow Ups Turn into Must Watch July Players — 6’9″ 2020 Aymeric Toussiant
Our first time watching Aymeric Toussiant was his freshman year at the inaugural Phenom’s Feast of Champions event in 2016. He walked on the court and you could see the upside, but he was young, almost like a deer in headlights. However, during that game you could see glimpses. Although he was the third of fourth guy off the bench for that Victory Christian team, the (then) 6’7” forward made a...
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April Blow Ups Turn into Must Watch July Players — 6’2″ 2020 Luke Stankavage
**picture via Charlotte Observer Luke Stankavage played on the biggest stage as a freshman at Providence Day School. Although he was only a freshman, Stankavage carved himself a spot as one of the first guards coming off the bench in a backcourt he shared with three Division 1 prospects. Part way through the year, Stankavage tore his ACL, having surgery on it in February. He had a solid season,...
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Joey Baker Re-Classifies to Enroll at Duke Early … His Rise Has Been Special to Phenom Hoops
Today Joey Baker announced that he was going to be entering Duke as a member of the 2018 class. This comes as no surprise as the news had been making its rounds over the last couple of weeks. However, with that aside he is entering Duke after only three years of high school, in most circles that person is considered a genius, congrats to Joey. With that said, this writing is more about the path...
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April’s Major Stock Risers — Who Made Themselves into Must See Players in the 2019 Class (Part 2)
April was a big month in the exposure category and due to the three shoe circuits having events during both periods, it can be hit or miss when it comes to college coaches. However, Phenom Hoops April saw over 300 college coaches come to sit baseline and watch the talent on hand. We started off in Spartanburg, South Carolina and ended up in Greensboro, North Carolina. Teams from all over stopped...
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April’s Major Stock Risers — Who Made Themselves into Must See Players in the 2019 Class (Part 1)
April was a big month in the exposure category and due to the three shoe circuits having events during both periods, it can be hit or miss when it comes to college coaches. However, Phenom Hoops April saw over 300 college coaches come to sit baseline and watch the talent on hand. We started off in Spartanburg, South Carolina and ended up in Greensboro, North Carolina. Teams from all over stopped...
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Day 1 Guys You Need to See on Days 2 & 3 — Phenom’s Grassroots Tip Off Live
Day one of Phenom’s Grassroots Tip Off Live was quite the success. Kids compete, the baseline was full of college coaches and some newcomers stood out. With so many teams, there were five locations running simultaneous. This writing will take a look at the standouts from Proehlific Park 6’7” 2019 Josh Hall Durham Hurricanes (NC) Claimed Offers: Buffalo, Kennesaw St, Presbyterian, Rider,...
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BREAKOUT WATCH, Part 2 — 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. 6’4”...
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UNSIGNED SENIORS — Who Coaches NEED to Watch at Phenom’s Grassroots Tip Off Live
Anytime you bring together hundreds of teams from around the region to compete in front of scholarship carrying college coaches, Unsigned Seniors are sure to step up to the plate. Phenom’s Grassroots Tip Off Live is no different. At this time of year, colleges are looking to finish up their current classes, here is a listing of unsigned seniors that highest level D2s and D1s need to watch. 6’4”...
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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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Night 1 – With 100+ Coaches Watching, the Stars Came out to Shine at Phenom’s Challenge Live
Day one of the April Live Period is in the books and what a day it was. Over 100 college coaches sat courtside in Spartanburg, South Carolina to watch the incredible amount of talent playing in Phenom’s Challenge Live. This writing will showcase the games at Spartanburg Christian. Head Coach Watch Frank Martin (South Carolina), Brad Brownell (Clemson), Ed DeChillis (Navy), Matt Matheny (Elon),...
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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE (April 20-22) Has Major Draws … Here are the Players the Blue Bloods are Coming to See
Anytime you gather hundreds of teams and put them in front of hundreds of coaches something great is bound to happen. This upcoming weekend’s Phenom Challenge Live will bring in teams from seven different states to compete in front of hundreds of coaches. In fact around 300 college coaches showed up to the 2017 version of this event with countless players earning offers and getting put on the...
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Who Could Break Out at Phenom’s Challenge Live — Which Players May Get the Offers Flying (part 1)
Anytime you gather hundreds of teams and put them in front of hundreds of coaches something great is bound to happen. This upcoming weekend’s Phenom Challenge Live will bring in teams from seven different states to compete in front of hundreds of coaches. In fact around 300 college coaches showed up to the 2017 version of this event with countless players earning offers and getting put on the...
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Elite, Top 100 Prospects, Line the Field at Phenom’s Queen City Showcase (April 14-15)
Phenom’s Queen City Showcase will be held THIS weekend (April 14-15) in York County, SC… Click Here to see the Schedule Click Here to see the Event Page **REMINDER – Towne Tavern (Click Here for Menu) is running a deal for all teams participating in the #PhenomQueenCity … For every 8 players eating, the coach will eat for free … 3 locations to choose from including...
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Sleepers to Watch For at Phenom’s Queen City Showcase (April 14-15)
Phenom’s Queen City Showcase will be held THIS weekend (April 14-15) in York County, SC… Click Here to see the Schedule Click Here to see the Event Page **REMINDER – Towne Tavern (Click Here for Menu) is running a deal for all teams participating in the #PhenomQueenCity … For every 8 players eating, the coach will eat for free … 3 locations to choose from including...
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The Depth of High Major Talent is Astonishing with the CP3 16s
Every year Team CP3 is loaded with talent at every level and naturally this year is no different. In fact, this 16u team is as deep, with high level, talent as any team the region has seen in quite some time. Every player on the roster is a mid to high major type player, with most of them being the later. This team is filled with long athletic players who play a very fluid style as they can all,...
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