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POB’s Thoughts: Big-Time Scoring Outputs from Phenom PG Nationals

What an event it was once again at the Phenom Post Grad/Prep Nationals, as there was so much talent to be found all around. College coaches were swarming the facility to check them out, and there were a few guards that grabbed my attention all throughout the event. Here are names that I personally viewed, that impressed throughout the weekend. 2023 Davyon Butler (North Florida Prep): Butler was...

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Bendel's Best: Phenom Post Grad Nationals

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in the heart of Rock Hill, South Carolina for our Post Grad Nationals. There was a slew of high-level programs in attendance from all over the country (in addition to a squad from Canada) that came to compete and determine whose who within the post-grad ranks. Moreover, tons of college coaches came through...

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POB’s Thoughts: Guards that Impressed from Phenom PG Nationals

What an event it was once again at the Phenom Post Grad/Prep Nationals, as here was so much talent to be found all around. College coaches were swarming the facility to check them out, and there were a few guards that grabbed my attention all throughout the event. Here are names that I personally viewed, that impressed throughout the weekend. 2023 Andre Wright (Speights Academy): Wright was a...

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Phenom PG Nationals: Gold Championship

Phenom Hoops was back in Rock Hill (SC) once again for the Phenom Post Grad/ Prep Nationals, as we were looking to crown a few champions along the way.  It was the final battle of the event, as TSF and Speights Academy went to battle for the ultimate prize. Both have already walked away with a championship before at the PG Nationals, and they were looking for yet another. Speights came out...

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Phenom PG Nationals: Silver Championship

Phenom Hoops was back in Rock Hill (SC) once again for the Phenom Post Grad/ Prep Nationals, as we were looking to crown a few champions along the way.  We continued back in the Post Grad, as Flight 22 Prep and TSF Global went at it in the Silver Division. What a game it was, as both offenses really played well throughout and this was a back-and-forth type game all throughout.' TSF was able...

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Phenom PG Nationals: Prep Championship

Phenom Hoops was back in Rock Hill (SC) once again for the Phenom Post Grad/ Prep Nationals, as we were looking to crown a few champions along the way.  Two very strong teams matched up for this championship, and Piedmont Classical/Combine Regional are quite familiar with each other and they were looking to go home with a bit of hardware.  It was a battle to start the game, as each...

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Phenom PG Nationals: Bronze Championship

Phenom Hoops was back in Rock Hill (SC) once again for the Phenom Post Grad/ Prep Nationals, as we were looking to crown a few champions along the way.  The first championship on the day was in the Bronze Division, as Westlake Prep and Experience Academy squared up.  It was a tight battle for much of the first half, as both teams played with tons on energy but also couldn't really...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 from Phenom PG Nationals

2023 Corey Gibbs (Kingsmen Academy): Gibbs impressed with his strong play today when watching him on the Arena court, as he went for 23 points in the game and scored in a variety of ways. He was aggressive in getting downhill, creating off the dribble and getting into the paint, but also knocked down shots from a variety of levels with confidence. 2023 Marcus Overstreet (Feltrim Academy...

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Cooper's Developments: Phenom PG Nationals Day 1

By: Cooper Hart 6'10' '23 Yulian Montero (Florida Coastal Prep) Montero was easily the most intriguing prospect I saw today thanks to his size, mobility, and ball skills. He's 6'10' with a solid frame and plus-level quickness for his position. He displayed smooth and efficient shot mechanics in route to making four threes in the second half. His shooting flow was what made him so remarkable,...

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POB’s Standouts from Phenom PG Nationals (Day 1)

2023 Carlos Lopez (Feltrim Academy National): Lopez started off the event in style, as he went off for 34 points and captured a lot of intrigue from our scouts. A crafty guard that was terrific in his ability to create and make plays. Lopez shows how shifty he can be off the dribble, can get downhill, and has a nice chance of speed, and not only was able to get paint touches and dish but also...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Post Grad Nationals

6'5 '23 Uchenna Kellman (Speights Academy) Although it would be easy to select various different standouts from this contest, Kellman earns recognition due to his smooth, polished identity. He's smart, skilled, and able to make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. Kellman is a notable shooter, both from midrange and beyond the arc, who can create for himself or others. He moves well...

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Phenom Post Grad/ Prep Nationals has talent to be found

Phenom Hoops will be back in action for what should be an extremely loaded and talented event, as the Phenom Post Grad/Prep Nationals will be going on, as well as the Phenom Opening. Talent can be found all over the court, and college coaches will be circling the courts. Check out the teams that will be on the court March 10-12 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Post Grad Teams AIA Prep (OH)Baton...

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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 Manny Ojo (Virginia PG)

Player: Manny OjoSchool: Virginia Post Grad AcademyClass: 2022 Ojo was one of many players that played well down in Rock Hill at the Phenom PG Nationals.' Being a spotlight for his Virginia Post Grad Academy team, the guard was a true leader on the court.' Ojo has experience on the court, as he was a four-year starter at Osbourn high school in Manassas, VA, and has been a key piece at Virginia...

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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 6'9 Massal Diouf (Western Canada Academy)

We continue to look back at players that participated at the Phenom PG Nationals not long ago, as college coaches were swarming the arena to check out the talent in the building.  One player that caught our eyes and should have caught theirs was 2022 unsigned senior 6’9 Massal Diouf from Western Canada Academy. 

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A late steal: 2022 6'10 Jaden Martin (Westlake Prep)

Player: Jaden MartinClass: 2022Height: 6'10School: Westlake Prep Every year at the Phenom PG Nationals, it seems that we have new names that come about and catch our eyes.  A lot of times, we are surprised when we learn more about their recruitment but that only means that a program could get a late steal if they are still looking to fill out their roster late. That one player for me in...

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POB’s Best of the Best: Phenom PG/Prep Nationals (Part 2)

2022 David Dixon (Speights Academy): Jamar Franklin was strong all tournament long but so was David Dixon and we think Duquesne got an absolute steal. His blend of size, mobility, and strong motor, there weren't many that could slow him down around the basket and he just seems to get his hands on everything. Love his work ethic on the court and he is quite skilled for his position. 2022 Cole...

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POB’s Best of the Best: Phenom PG/Prep Nationals (Part 1)

2023 Anthony Breland (Charlotte Elite Academy): Breland really showcased his full impact on the court. We have known his ability to score the ball effectively and be a true threat, getting into the paint, creating for himself, knocking down shots, and using his strong frame well against opponents. But he also shows great body control, explosiveness, his impact on the boards, and his unselfish...

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Plenty of talent to be found at DME PG National

What is so great about the Phenom Post Grad Nationals is that it gives teams one last chance to not only compete for a title but be seen by college coaches.' We had over college coaches everywhere along the baselines this year in Rock Hill to check out the talent and one program that should have caught their attention was DME PG National.' Why' Because when you watch, there is strong talent that...

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A Closer Look: Speights Academy

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops concluded the high school season in Rock Hill, South Carolina with our Hoopstate Championship and Post Grad Nationals. While plenty of attention was directed at the bracket play among independent programs, the Post Grad Nationals also gave us a ton of exciting basketball. The competition was intense throughout the three-day period, but Speights Academy had little...

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Post Grad Nationals Scores (Day 3)

Franklin Prep 50 ' Olympus Prep 44Franklin: Paxton Broadway 15, Judah Ravenell 8/ Olympus: Babacar Mbenque 10, Izzah Cannon 13 WS Christian PG 88- Believe Academy 73WS: Cole Sinclair 26, Theo Blackett 14 Moravian Prep PG Blue 90 ' Experience Academy 78Moravian: Stephon Richard 22, Hiram Alexander 16/ Experience: Caleb Williams 21, Dominic Humm 15 Believe Prep National 91 – DME PG National...

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PG Nationals Championship: Gold Division

The weekend was coming to an end and two of the top teams were looking to square off for a championship in the Gold Division, as Speights Academy and Believe Prep took the court.  Two very balanced teams went at it early but it was the play of 2022 David Dixon and company, scoring the ball effectively inside and out and really putting the pressure on the defense.  Their play allowed...

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Prep Nationals Championship

We continued our day here in Rock Hill, this time looking at the Prep Nationals as Bull City Prep went up against 1 of 1 Academy for their right to claim the title.  Bull City came out ready to roll in this one, as they jumped out to an early lead and they honestly never looked back.  Shawn Wilson led the charge early and often, ultimately leading the way for Bull City with 26 points,...

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PG Nationals Silver Championship

We continued Championship Sunday here in Rock Hill, as we moved to the Silver Division.  Westlake Prep and Olympus Prep Red squared off on the main arena court and went to battle. Early on, Westlake was able to get multiple guys involved, using their length to their advantage but also having the guard play step up.  Olympus though was led by Antonio Taylor and Benjamin Williams early...

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PG Nationals Bronze Championship

Moravian Prep and Experience Academy squared off to end the event off in the right way here in Rock Hill.' Both teams had played well coming overall and wanted to secure a win to end the event off right, as each team battled it out. Moravian Prep was able to get out early halfway through the half, securing their first double-digit lead at that time. They were able to maintain that with a...

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PG Nationals/ Prep Nationals Scores (Day 2)

Combine Global 68 ' Bull City Prep Varsity 66Combine: Adbulrahman Helwa 20, Christian Smith 25/ Bull: Alijah Cumming 26, Jayden Ford 13 Charlotte Elite Academy 55 – Franklin Prep Academy 50Elite: Anthony Breland 22, Jahaan Johnson 9/ Franklin: Bryce Wilkins 16, Judah Ravenell 7 Combine Regional 74 ' NC GBB Varsity 69Combine: Ethan Nsiona 21, Liam Craven 11/ GBB: Nigel Okwakol 19, Isaiah...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from PG Nationals (Day 2)

2023 Anthony Breland (Charlotte Elite Academy): We have known about Breland's ability to score the basketball, and he has only continued to show that with his ability to create, get around defenders, knock down shots from multiple levels, etc. But also really liked his ability to get others involved, drive and dish, and be an unselfish player to help his team. 2023 Bryce Wilkins (Franklin Prep):...

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Bethel’s Standouts: PG Nationals (Day 1)

By: Kyree Bethel Jamyier Patton – 6'0' 2021  A quick shifty guard who sees the floor well. Got many teammates involved. He can get the basket at will but makes the right play for his team. He needs to be more consistent with his shot from beyond the 3 point line. Defensively, he makes an impact by playing the passing lanes and being active.  Jamyier can impact the game on...

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Reece's Standouts: Phenom PG Nationals

by: Ethan Reece 2024 Izzah Cannon (Olympus Prep)Go ahead and start tracking him because Izzah is a star in the making. Standing at 6'4 with a good frame, he helps lead a talented and well-balanced attack. The most gifted all around scorer and primary shooting threat, Izzah makes the game look effortless at times with how quickly he was able to react and make plays. Needless to say, he takes...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from PG Nationals from Day 1 (Part 2)

2023 Babacar Mbengue (Olympus): The 7-footer made his presence well-known early on, as he looked to rip the rim off nearly every time he touched the ball around the basket.  The big man showcases his ability to finish strong but there is still room to grow in his game, which makes him even scarier.  He should have more college coming his way very soon. 2024 Izzah Cannon (Olympus): A...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at PG Nationals (Part 1)

2022 Nordin Kapic (TSF): Kapic came out strong to start the event and really captured our scouts' eyes with his tremendous skill set.' Kapic displayed the ability to operate and knock down shots from multiple levels, as well as finish with great touch around the basket at 6'8.' Fluid forward that can operate from multiple areas of the court and has a nice inside-out feel. Displayed his ability...

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