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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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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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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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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)
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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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Phenom March Madness Championship: 13u Division
Phenom March Madness Championship: 13u Division OWE Elite vs. Team Loyal We continued championship our run on Sunday, with OWE Elite and Team Loyal showing out on the court. These two teams had a special weekend in Advance and now they were coming together to compete for the 13u Division Championship. OWE came out strong and had a balanced attack, with nearly all their players getting in the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers on Day 2 from Phenom March Madness
2022 Will Rhodes (NC Spartans Unsigned Seniors): Rhodes came out to show a little something on Day 2. Rhodes did a tremendous job in putting the pressure on the defense, attacking in transition, finishing well around the basket and defenders, pulling up and knocking down shots, and playing with an aggressive, downhill mentality. Really couldn't be stopped to start his day. 2023 Chase Harris...
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Phenom March Madness Championship: 12u Division
Phenom March Madness Championship: 12u Division Team CP3 2028 vs. Team FLY 2028 We kicked off the championship games on Sunday at the Phenom March Madness, as we started off in the 12u Division with CP3 2028 and Team FLY 2028. Both teams came out strong, with Team FLY getting out to the early 28-21 halftime lead. Noah Dulin led the charge early on but a strong half by CP3 helped them...
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Reece's Standouts: Phenom March Madness (Day 1: Part 2)
by: Ethan Reece2025 Jack Sullivan (Carolina Riptide)You don't see many guys in this age, especially AAU, that can impact the game so much without being a scorer. But Jack fills so many other roles for this team and shows no concern with anything except winning. He's a tough gritty defender who plays with a high motor on every possession, irritating opponents. Their team is so evenly balanced as...
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Dawkins’ Phenom March Madness Standouts (Day 1)
By: DeAjai Dawkins 2026 Kenan Dixon (Team Hope 2026) He plays with a respectable level of leadership. His soft touch around the rim creates an evident threat for opposing defenders once he's found the lane. Aside from being a purposeful scorer, Dixon shows promising decision-making abilities with the ball in his hands. Started his day with 32 points, followed up with another high-scoring affair....
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom March Madness (Part 2)
2024 Braylhan Thomas (Team Charlotte): The 6'5 prospect continues to make strides with is game, showing more of a complete game, using his size well and only getting stronger on the court. Thomas continues to show his ability to knock down shots from the perimeter but also create more for himself. He has really progressed and is showing he can be more of a consistent offensive threat...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom March Madness (Part 1)
2023 DJ Jackson (NC Rise Dawkins): Jackson helped lead the charge for his team, as he was able to push the ball out in transition well, find his spots and knock down open jumpers from multiple levels on the floor. Smooth, confident release, scoring the ball well on Day 1 of the Phenom March Madness. 2022 Ian Blue (Sandhills 17u): Fresh off earning an offer from Coker, Blue came out strong on Day...
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Reece's Standouts: Phenom March Madness (Day 1: Part 1)
by: Ethan Reece2025 Kellen Karr (NLPB)Kellen had eye-popping coordination for a big his age. He's not your typical big, having a lot of athleticism and natural skills that make basketball look rather easy. His adjustments around the basket and ability to handle the ball in transition make him a tough matchup and unique talent. And while he was the tallest guy that could be put to use down low as...
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Phenom March Madness: Teams Participating
Check out the list of teams that will be playing this weekend in Advance, North Carolina. There should be plenty of talent to go around on the courts, as it will be another exciting weekend of basketball.
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