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Setting The Lines: Handicapping Phenom Hoops 2020 Fantasy Draft

Jamie Shaw, Jeff Bendel, Patrick O’Brien, and Rick Lewis recently went through North Carolina’s absolutely loaded 2020 class in a really unique fashion. They held a 10 round fantasy draft with each of the guys selecting who they thought would lead them to victory. Fantasy sports are based strictly upon production, but let’s take a closer look at these fantasy matchups and see...

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Class of 2019 Prospects We Cannot Wait To Watch In College

Every year a new batch of kids head off to college where they can achieve their dreams both in the classroom, and on the basketball court. North Carolina’s 2019 class was filled with special basketball talent, but also a special group of people, let’s take a look at some of the 2019 kids we can’t wait to see flourish at the next level. 6’3 CG Caleb Mills: University of...

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From the Eyes of a Parent: NCAA College Basketball Academy

On May 31, 2019 I received an email from the NCAA College Basketball Academy titled 'Congratulations!' on my son's acceptance to participate. Full disclosure, he read on Twitter weeks before that this opportunity required only a self-nomination. The email from the NCAA went on to provide the session assignment (Session 1, Grand Canyon University) as well as provide a high-level overview of what...

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Brandon's Big Time Ballers Pt 2 #PhenomSummerFinale

Time flies when you're having fun, another season of AAU is almost in the books!Greensboro, North Carolina' The Phenom Hoops crew is going out with a bang here at the Summer Finale! The stars came out for one last go around, coaches at multiple levels flooded the sidelines in search of a late boost to 2019, and others got the jump on some classes of the future. 6'2 2022 LeBron Thomas (FIBA)...

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Team Loaded 15U claims the Silver bracket 93-89 in overtime

In an absolute thriller Team Loaded went blow for blow with a scrappy Charlotte Supremes squad, in the end regulation wasn't enough time to decide a winner.Greensboro, North Carolina- Team Loaded utilized a second half run, and some halftime defensive adjustments to claim the title on championship Sunday. This was the most competitive game on court three it was a contest of runs, both teams...

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Brandon's Big Time Ballers Pt 1 #PhenomSummerFinale

Time flies when you're having fun, another season of AAU is almost in the books!Greensboro, North Carolina- The Phenom Hoops crew is going out with a bang here at the Summer Finale! The stars came out for one last go around, coaches at multiple levels flooded the sidelines in search of a late boost to 2019, and others got the jump on some classes of the future. 6'3 2021 Elijah Jamison (Team...

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Brandon's Big-Time Ballers at Phenom All-American Camp (Pt. 2)

The inaugural Phenom All American camp came into the weekend as somewhat of an enigma.Greensboro, North Carolina- The Triad played host to the first-ever Phenom All American Camp, our brand and product are recognizable, but until Saturday we hadn’t conducted a true All American Camp. This was another prime opportunity for prospects in the classes of 2020-2024, to get better and boost their...

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Brandon's Big Time Ballers #PhenomAllAmerican

The inaugural Phenom All American camp came into the weekend as some what of an enigma. Greensboro, North Carolina- The Triad played host to the first ever Phenom All American Camp, our brand and product are recognizable, but until Saturday we hadn’t conducted a true All American Camp. This was another prime opportunity for prospects in the classes of 2020-2024, to get better and boost...

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Brandon's Big Time Ballers Pt III #PhenomSummerHavoc

It’s that time of the year and July is here once again, it’s the busiest time In the Travel Ball scene, the Live Period!Fort Mill, South Carolina- We’ve reached the fourth day of Summer Havoc, there have been offers earned and attention grabbed so far. Teams have competed hard for three days and now we’ve arrived at the home stretch, all these prospects and coaches will...

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Brandon's Big Time Ballers #PhenomSummerHavoc Pt 2

It’s that time of the year and July is here once again, it’s the busiest time In the Travel Ball scene, the Live Period! Fort Mill, South Carolina- The Phenom Crew is back at it again in the other Carolina, for the annual Summer Havoc Live Period Showcase. Competitiveness is at its highest, prospects competed in front of dozens of college coaches in search of their next program...

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Brandon's Big Time Ballers Pt 1 #PhenomSummerHavoc

It’s that time of the year and July is here once again, it’s the busiest time In the Travel Ball scene, the Live Period! Fort Mill, South Carolina- The Phenom Crew is back at it again in the other Carolina, for the annual Summer Havoc Live Period Showcase. Competitiveness is at its highest, prospects competed in front of dozens of college coaches in search of their next program...

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Brandon's Big Time Ballers Part III

It’s July which means travel ball is back and in action, the Phenom Crew has invaded the other Carolina for a weekend full of hoops and storylines!Fort Mill, South Carolina- The action didn’t waste any time picking up here at Comenius School, we had the pleasure of getting a jump on the new wave of talent 13U-15U, at this stage a lot of these underclassmen are relatively unknown and...

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Brandon's Big Time Ballers pt 2 #PhenomChampionShowcase

It’s July which means travel ball is back and in action, the Phenom Crew has invaded the other Carolina for a weekend full of hoops and storylines! Fort Mill, South Carolina- The action didn’t waste any time picking up here at Comenius School, we had the pleasure of getting a jump on the new wave of talent 13U-15U, at this stage a lot of these underclassmen are relatively unknown and...

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Brandon's Big Time Ballers Pt 1 #PhenomChampionShowcase

It’s July which means travel ball is back and in action, the Phenom Crew has invaded the other Carolina for a weekend full of hoops and storylines!Fort Mill, South Carolina- The action didn’t waste any time picking up here at Comenius School, we had the pleasure of getting a jump on the new wave of talent 13U-15U, at this stage a lot of these underclassmen are relatively unknown and...

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Final Thoughts from the #NCHSAALivePeriod

The new NCAA Live Period blew past all expectations and, most importantly provided a platform for a vast amount of talent to be displayed in front of dozens of college programs, but there are always improvements to be made in the future. Charlotte, North Carolina- What Year one did was brought in a lot of exposure, and offered the states best a legitimate chance to hoop in front of college...

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Storylines from the #NCISSALivePeriod

The weekend was action packed with big time hoops all weekend long throughout the Triad! It's the first go around in this newly structured live period run by state officials and local high schools.

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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers #NCHSAATOP100

Over the weekend 100 of the top players from all over the Hoop State in the Public School ranks, the competition was top notch, it attracted dozens of college coaches far and wide looking to find the next stars of their programs.   Davie County, North Carolina- The NCHSAA sponsored elite camp kicked things off with a bang, energy was high and college coaches flooded the sidelines to take in...

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Brandon's Big time Ballers #NCISAASummerShowcase

The Hoop States Top Private schools gathered at Greensboro Day School for a star studded summer showcase.Greensboro, North Carolina- This Live Period event gives the Coaches, Scouts, and Media, an opportune chance to checkout some of the best prospects in the state under a controlled team setting. 6'3 2022 Jaden Bradley (Cannon)- Bradley looks the part of a high major floor general, he's got the...

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Burlington Christian Academy Open Gym Notes

Last Week Ryan Bernardi (Head Coach at BCA) invited me to attend an open gym as his team was preparing for the June Live Period.' He has invited numerous local former/current college basketball players into the gym to help his team adapt to playing against tough competition and it did not disappoint.' Here are some notes on the six BCA players present for the workout. 6’0 2021 Brock...

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Triad First 48 Recap & Standouts

The annual Triad 48 hosted by the BlueChip Triad Academy lived up to the billing once again as some of the elite Triad talent battled it out at Forsyth Country Day School. Lewisville, North Carolina- It was quite a spectacle watching this group of athletes compete at their highest levels. The camp provided a stage for established stars to prove their value and other sleepers are looking to make...

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Want to Play College Basketball' Put First Things First (Part 1)

By Mason Waters FULL VIDEO of this article Players who can put first things first not only have an advantage in getting recruited, but they also become more mature people. Maturity is a very important thing. In this two-part post, I explain 6 'first things' and describe some of their opposites. This article looks at the first three. Long term growth ' Don't think where you are today is a sign of...

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LowCountry Bulldogs Come Away with 16U Bronze Title At Phenom JMAC

In what was a really exciting battle that spilled into overtime, The Low Country Bulldogs found a way to prevail over Florence International Basketball Association in the 16U Bronze Bracket at the Phenom Hoop Report JMAC Showcase.' A variety of really intriguing pieces showed flashes of excellence for this Low Country group, the best of the bunch was arguably 6’4 2021 Yaturi Bolton.'...

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Carolina Bad Boyz Shine As They Win 12U Title at #PhenomJMAC

In what was probably the most electric game of the day and what was definitely the most electric 12U Game I’ve ever seen with my own eyes the Carolina Bad Boyz prevailed over Team Truth to come away with a crazy comeback victory in the championship game of the 12U bracket at the Phenom Hoop Report JMAC Showcase.' After Trailing by as many as 21 points in the 2nd half, this group of young...

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Brandon's Big Time Ballers #PhenomJMAC

The Phenom Hoops crew invaded the other Carolina this weekend for the JMAC showcase, this event drew a good amount of hype and it absolutely lived up to the billing! Fort Mill, South Carolina- I had the pleasure of covering court two at Nation Ford high school, and I left away with the amount of talent on display. The prospects listed impressed for various reasons, they all impacted the game for...

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EA Prep claims the 15U Gold Bracket Title #PhenomJMAC

EA Prep squared off with Carolina Ballin in a contest that felt more like a track meet than a basketball game! Fort Mill, South Carolina- Overall it was a highly competitive game that felt like one with championship implications, EA wanted it more in the end. This group sacrificed for one another, competing for every 50/50 ball unafraid to hit the floor for them, EA shared the rock well and...

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Nation Ford #PhenomJMAC Day one Standouts Pt. 2

The Phenom Hoops crew invaded the other Carolina this weekend for the JMAC showcase, this event drew a good amount of hype and it absolutely lived up to the billing! Fort Mill, South Carolina- I had the pleasure of covering court two at Nation Ford high school, and I left away with the amount of talent on display. The prospects listed impressed for various reasons, they all impacted the game for...

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A Different Type of Exposure

  As we now approach the month of June, I have to say it's been a cool spring season thus far, covering my first season of AAU basketball. I'm sure most will agree that there's always a lot occurring once the spring season unfolds; it's pretty much a decision made weekly by myself and other scouts to determine which event we feel is best to attend. This past weekend (5/25 ' 5/26) brought a...

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