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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom March Madness (Friday)
2025 Bryson Mickey (NC Spartans): Mickey continues to be a fun one to watch, and it is hard to believe that he won’t be garnering more attention with his play this summer. He has a terrific feel for the game, can hurt you in a variety of ways, and is strong in knocking down shots from a variety of levels. Just has a knack for knowing how to score and be an effective offensive weapon. 2025...
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Start monitoring: 2026 Ian Bailey (Asheville Christian)
Player: Ian BaileyClass: 2026Height: 6’2School: Asheville Christian New names continue to pop up each and every year with Phenom Hoops, and 2026 Ian Bailey is one that should start trending more with what he has shown over the last year. Getting our first viewing last year, he impressed with his feel and impact as a freshman. And he has only continued to elevate and add more to his...
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Player to Watch: 2025 Nathan Fife (Team SW15H)
Back at the Phenom March Madness, there was plenty of intriguing talent to be found as Phenom Hoops was able to get an updated viewing of prospects. 2025 Nathan Fife from Team SW15H had the attention of many with his overall showing at the event and certainly put his name down as one to watch more this summer. Fife is coming off a tremendous sophomore campaign for Sanderson in which he...
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HIGHLIGHTS: CP3 2024 EYBL Full of HIGH MAJORS! 2 Event Team Highlights with Phenom Hoops
CP3 2024 EYBL opened up their AAU season competing at the #PhenomMarchMadness & #PhenomRiseShowcase. Check out some of their team highlights including Bishop Boswell, Juke Harris, Jaye Nash, Clash Peters, Gabriel Mabor and Drake...
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Intriguing Prospect: 2024 6’7 Antoine Hurns (Team Trezz)
Back at the Phenom March Madness, there was plenty of intriguing talent to be found as Phenom Hoops was able to get an updated viewing of prospects. One player that we recently saw at the Phenom Hoop State Championship and then once again at the March Madness, 2024 6’7 Antoine Hurns is a player that continues to grab our attention with what he shows. We have watched Hurns in action on...
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Phenom March Madness Spotlight: 2026 Tarris Bouie (Team EAT)
Player: Tarris BouieClass: 2026School: Chambers HSHeight: 6’5 At the Phenom March Madness, it provided Phenom Hoops an early opportunity to watch players that will certainly be names to write down and check out throughout the summer. One player that had us all talking (and has since we first watched him at the start of the high school season) was 2026 6’5 Tarris Bouie, as the future looks bright...
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Threadgill’s Standouts: Phenom March Madness
Here are some of the standouts seen from the Phenom March Madness.
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Phenom March Madness Champions
Check out all the champions from a great weekend of basketball at the Phenom March Madness.
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom March Madness
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Indoor Facility in Bermuda Run, North Carolina for another exciting three-day stretch of basketball. Between the competition, atmosphere, and overall talent, it was easy to be engaged in the action. There were a ton of notable standouts across the event, and this article will take a closer look at five personal favorites… 6’7 ’26...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom March Madness (Day 2, Part 3)
2025 Cash McSweeney (Sw15h Elite): McSweeney continues to be a forward in the class of 2025 that you will want to monitor. Had a very good showing on Day 2 and liked the steps he has made with his game. McSweeney is quite skilled for his position, and is only getting stronger and more physical. Love his feel on the glass, while also doing a nice job of spacing the floor and showing his touch....
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Player Standouts at Phenom March Madness
6’3 ’24 Jaylon Bumpass (Team Legend) Given how he’s set the tone in each of their games, it would be difficult to ignore everything Jaylon Bumpass has brought to the table. He’s a long, wiry guard prospect with an excellent combination of IQ, athleticism, and overall polish. Bumpass operates as a primary creator for this group, showing an understanding of how to get others involved while...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom March Madness (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2027 Brodie Atkins (Basketpoint) Brodie is the true definition if a catalyst. Anything you want to do offensively, he can set it up and get everyone where they need to be. He’s a crafty floor general with exceptional court vision, passing marksmanship, and a tight fluid handle to maneuver traffic. He’s at his best when he finds the defense on their heels out in the open floor but...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom March Madness (Day 2, Part 2)
2025 Davion Ingram (Richmond Jammers): Ingram is a new name that grabbed our attention. He is a long prospect that was really able to make a strong presence defensively as well as offensively. Ingram was relentless in getting into his defender, moving his feet, and having good instincts in picking his opponents. But he also used his size to get to the rim and finish as well. 2025 Eli Griffin...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom March Madness (Day 2, Part 1)
2027 Eian Bailey (Team EAT): Bailey had an excellent start to the day for Team Eat, as he was an absolute force in leading the charge. When you walk about his game, you can help but see how physical he can be and the motor that he plays with. Time after time, he was able to outwork his opponents down around the basket, finishing well, or being an effective presence on the boards. He is a name to...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 1 at Phenom March Madness
CP Perry 2027 CP Perry (Team Ish): Perry is a familiar face on the Phenom platform, and he only continues to get better the more we see the young prospect. Perry is a tremendous leader on the floor with his game, showing immense poise, understanding, creativity, and does a nice job in being a facilitator as well as a scorer. A really exciting young prospect that should get more attention down...
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Getting an early look: Team Charlotte 17u
We just brought you an early preview of Team Charlotte 16u, as it is a team full of young and rising talent that many will be looking at this summer. But now, we head to Coach McInnis’ Team Charlotte 17u team, seeing what they bring to the table as we got a glimpse of their team early on at the Phenom March Madness. Starting off, 2024 6’5 Austin Swartz and 2024 6’5 Braylhan Thomas will be...
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Building on his game: 2023 Addison Archer (NLPB)
Player: Addison ArcherClass: 2023Height: 6’9School: Chase High SchoolAAU: NLPB It has been a tremendous start to the season for Phenom Hoops, getting a chance to see a few familiar faces that we haven’t seen in a while. One of those players has been 2023 6’9 Addison Archer from Chase High School, as he will be playing with NLPB this spring/summer. It had been a little while since...
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Getting an early look: Team Charlotte 16u
Coach McInnis and his staff are coming off a state championship and now are looking to help lead the charge once again with Team Charlotte, a program that has been a staple in North Carolina. At the Phenom March Madness, we got a chance to get an early glimpse of what Team Charlotte 16u had to offer, as we break down their roster and what we saw in Advance. Starting off, Team Charlotte 16u will...
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Helping lead the charge: 2023 6’2 Horaces Jacques (Upward Stars Select)
We continue to spotlight players and teams that really shined this past weekend at the Phenom March Madness, as we had a little South Carolina flavor come up to NC and give others a chance to check out the talent from the state. There were several standouts, but one player that intrigued our scouts once again was 2023 6’2 Horaces Jacques from Upward Stars Select.
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Sharp-Shooter Alert: 2023 Jordon Nevill (Team HOPE/ East Meck)
Player: Jordon NevillClass: 2023School: East MecklenburgAAU: Team HOPE Schools are ALWAYS looking for shooters and you will be able to find one in 2023 Jordon Nevill, who has been shining early with Team HOPE and showcased his knock-down ability this past high school season. Rewind back to his time at East Mecklenburg this season, as the junior guard helped lead the charge for the Eagles...
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Keep an eye on: ’22 Will Rhodes and ’22 Griffin Powell (NC Spartans)
Down in Advance, NC, Phenom Hoops had a chance to watch a ton of talent perform on the court of all levels. You had high-major prospects going at it from multiple classes, but it also provided a chance to watch a few seniors on the court, many of which are still available and should be earning some looks their way. One team of interest personally for me was the NC Spartans Unsigned...
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Dawkins’ Standouts on Day 2 of Phenom March Madness
By; DeAjai Dawkins 2023 Horaces Jacques (Upward Stars Select 17U). One of my favorite players of the day, Horaces Jacques separated himself as one of the best guards I watched this weekend. Jacques is a respectable downhill threat attacking at his own pace and while keeping his head on a swivel. While his facilitation will continue to benefit from improvement, I believe Jacques can be...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom March Madness (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece2024 Antione Jones (Winston Hustlers)The best and only way to describe Antione is a shot-maker. He couldn’t be stopped and was in the zone all game. His intensity and scoring mindset led him through the first half finishing everything he got in the lane, and then he found his outside shot to really heat up in the second half. He scored a game high 35 and was given the keys to the...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom March Madness
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned to the Rise Indoor Facility in Bermuda Run, North Carolina for our March Madness event. There were a slew of notable teams and prospects on display throughout the two-day stretch, making for great competition and overall entertainment. While plenty of the attention was centered around the showcase games and various notable programs, takeaways were evident...
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Phenom March Madness Championship: 17u Division
Phenom March Madness Championship: 17u Division Upward Stars Upstate vs York County Legends In our final game of the afternoon on championship Sunday, Upward Stars Upstate and York County Legends had an absolute heated battle to end their day. Both teams were trading blows all throughout the game and this was a close one for the entire game, with Upward ultimately securing the tough win...
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Phenom March Madness Championship: 15u Division
Phenom March Madness Championship: 15u Division Cp3 Elite 2026 vs. NC Rise Cassada 2025 One of the final championships on the evening, we checked in on two strong young teams that came to compete and end the day off right. CP3 2026 vs. NC Rise Cassada brought fans a show early on, with both teams playing well. CP3’s Clay Cloer led the charge early with 10 points but it was the...
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Phenom March Madness Championship: 16u Orange Division
Phenom March Madness Championship: 16u Orange Division Upward Stars Pee Dee vs. NLPB 336 Adams Heading back to the 16u division in the Orange Bracket, we had another thriller on our hands between NLBP 336 Adams and Upward Stars Pee Dee 16u. It was an absolute battle throughout, as both teams were trading baskets and leads at times, and neither could break away from each other. We...
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Phenom March Madness Championship: 14u Division
Phenom March Madness Championship: 14u Division Cp3 2027 vs. Team HOPE 2026 NOCH Heading back down to the 14u Division at the Phenom March Madness, CP3 2027 went to battle against Team HOPE 2026 Noch, as it was a tight one throughout. Both teams struggled a little offensively as Team HOPE held the halftime lead. Jordan Buzzard led the charge with his outside shooting, knocking down...
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Phenom March Madness Championship: 16u Blue Division
Phenom March Madness Championship: 16u Blue Division NLPB vs. Upward Stars Columbia Heading into the 16u Blue Bracket, NLPB and Upward Stars battled it out on the court and the fans got a good one, as neither team wanted to go home with a loss. It was a tight battle for much of the game, with NLPB holding the narrow five-point lead at halftime, 31-26. Both teams got everyone involved...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom March Madness
5’8 ’25 Joshua Dorsette (Save Sports) The Save Sports organization always seems to put out quality prospects, and Dorsette is definitely among those names. He’s the primary floor general for this group, highlighting a strong balance between scoring and playmaking. Dorsette mixes up his offensive approach, defends the point of attack well, and understands how to create opportunities for others....
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