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Morning Standouts at Phenom’s Champion Showcase

Mooresville Magic 6’1 ’19 Devin Elliot- Quick, change of pace guard got busy in this one, scoring from wherever he wants—showing a preference of threes and tough finishes at the rim. Elliot is a competitor, tight handle 6’4 ’19 DeAngelo Elliot- Exceptional shooter with great mechanics; he knocked down plenty of shots in this contest, great size, smart floor spacer. Has real ability as a DI...

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Champion Showcase Morning Standouts

6’8 2020 Sam Hood Durham Hurricanes- Sam has a great all around game including nice touch around the basket with either hand, a good outside jump shot, and great athleticism. With Sam’s size and shooting ability he should have a big time July. 6’3 2019 Mysta Goodloe Team Winston- Mysta has an explosive game and gets where he wants to on the court. He uses his speed to get to the rim or into the...

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#PhenomChampionShowcase Morning Standout’s: Court Three

6’8 2020 Jason Thompson: HoopState Elite/United Faith Thompson recently made the switch from Garner Road over to HoopState Elite and he didn’t miss a beat in his first game with his new squad. Thompson fit right in, looking like one of the best players on the court in game one, he used his versatility to his advantage finding different ways to contribute in a tough loss to WCBA.  Look for...

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Freddy Johnson Approaches Milestone 1000 Career Wins

Greensboro Day School’s Head Boys Basketball Coach, Freddy Johnson, Approaches Milestone Win #1000   Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Day School’s Boys Basketball Coach, Freddy Johnson, is working towards his 1,000th career win with his next victory. On Tuesday, November 21, the GDS boys’ basketball team defeated Charlotte Latin for Coach Johnson’s 999th career win. With the next victory,...

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July’s Top Performances Small Forwards

In this series we will recount some of the top performances, by position, we saw throughout July…Take note and enjoy What a July it was, Phenom Hoops’ was involved in some of the greatest events across the country. Over 650 college coaches showed up to view and dozens of offers were handed out to top performers. The word has spread as hundreds of teams, carrying thousands of players, came...

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July’s Top Performances — Shooting Guards

July’s Top Performances Shooting Guards By Jamie Shaw What a July it was, Phenom Hoops’ was involved in some of the greatest events across the country. Over 650 college coaches showed up to view and dozens of offers were handed out to top performers. The word has spread as hundreds of teams, carrying thousands of players, came from 20 different states to perform on the nation’s leading...

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Phenom Champion: Top 20-21’ guards

The next wave of hoops stars have officially arrived on the scene, many underclassmen jumped on our radar and stood out above the pack. Our July exposure period is pitting some of the top talent from all over the country against one another; this is the time to get noticed by scouts and college coaches alike! Sean Sims: 6’3 Class: 2020 Club: Team Loaded Sims suited up for the Boo Williams...

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Phenom Champion: Top 20-21’ guards

The next wave of hoops stars have officially arrived on the scene, many underclassmen jumped on our radar and stood out above the pack. The next wave of hoops stars have officially arrived on the scene, many underclassmen jumped on our radar and stood out above the pack. Our July exposure period is pitting some of the top talent from all over the country against one another; this is the time to...

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Phenom Champion: Top 20-21’ guards

The next wave of hoops stars have officially arrived on the scene, many underclassmen jumped on our radar and stood out above the pack. Our July exposure period is pitting some of the top talent from all over the country against one another; this is the time to get noticed by scouts and college coaches alike! Sean Sims: 6’3 Class: 2020 Club: Team Loaded Sims suited up for the Boo Williams...

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Bendel’s Best: Champion Showcase (P.1)

Jeff Bendel, Phenom Hoops Analyst, talks about his standouts from the Champion Showcase Carolina Flash Starting with a lead guard that made sure his presence was felt every second he was on the floor, 5’11” Jamell Morgan (2018). Morgan was very effective on both sides of the ball and brought the same intensity from game to game. Offensively, he showed his willingness to consistently make the...

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Champion Showcase Champions

Here are the teams that came away with some hardware from the Champion Showcase. 15U ACC: Boo Williams Carolina Cox NC (4-0) 15 Big East: WBC (4-0) 16U ACC: NC Gators (4-0) 16U Big East: Charlotte Nets (3-1) 17U ACC: QCAA (3-1) 17U Big East: Sharp Shooters (3-1) 17U Pac 12: Carolina Flash (3-1) 17U SEC: Mooresville Magic (3-1)

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Eye Catchers: Champion Showcase (P.5)

Jamie Shaw had some names that caught his eye at the Champion Showcase. 6’4” 2018 Jaylen Alston Carolina Wolves NC Another day and another win. Alston has continued to be one of the most consistently productive players in this event. For the duration of the event he has gone 6-8 from beyond the arc. He rebounds at a high level, his vision is at a high level. 6’7 Unsigned Senior Victor Tshiona...

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Eye Catchers: Champion Showcase (P.6)

Jamie Shaw had some names that caught his eye at the Champion Showcase. 6’6” 2019 Max Farthing Team Loaded NC 16s Farthing makes no mistakes about who Farthing is, he is a dead-eye shooter and scorer. Max has picture perfect form with great footwork and shot prep. Standing 6’6”, the shooting guard is getting the 1 & 2 dribble pull up down. He finished this game with 34 points, an impressive...

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Eye Catchers: Champion Showcase (P.2)

Jamie Shaw had some names that caught his eye at the Champion Showcase. 6’3” 2018 Jaylen Alston Carolina Wolves NC / Eastern Guilford HS Every time he steps on the floor Alston produces. He has an all-around skill set that mixes toughness, explosion/strength, and IQ to pad a stat book. In this one he finished with 14 points, 12 boards, 4 assists and 4 steals. Offers should start flowing in July....

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Eye Catchers: Champion Showcase (P.3)

Jamie Shaw had some names that caught his eye at the Champion Showcase. 6’4” 2019 Demarcus Johnson Moorseville Magic 16s / Lake Norman HS Johnson is a high level point guard. He has all of the tools and makings with the ability to handle the ball, shoot the ball and distribute the ball. He has excellent vision and works hard on the defensive end of the floor. He finished this one with 10 points,...

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Eye Catchers: Champion Showcase (P.4)

Jamie Shaw had some names that caught his eye at the Champion Showcase. 6’4” 2020 Sean Sims Boo Williams NC 15s / Word of God Same kid, but what has changed is his confidence. Sims is playing at an incredibly high level right now. His game is reminiscent of Coby White in the way he is constantly playing in attack mode with a 3-level scoring arsenal. Look for Sims to track among the top 2020...

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Today’s 5 To Know – Champion Showcase

Jamie Shaw has his five names that stole the show for him at the Champion Showcase 6’4” 2020 Sean Sims Boo Williams NC 15s Sims has taken his game to a new level. Playing aggressively and confident with the ball in his hand, looking to get downhill at every opportunity. It really is a beautiful thing, he is scoring on all 3 levels and using his size and length to finish at the basket. Sims is...

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You Can Just See This July Breakout Coming: 6’3” 2019 Caleb Mills Asheville Christian (NC) / Team Vision 17s

The breakout has steadily been coming over the last couple of years. Now, over the next two years that will come to fruition as the coaches gather to watch and the offers start to come. Caleb Mills is sure to gain a lot of notoriety this July as that offer list starts to grow. The coaching staff at Asheville Christian earned their credibility a couple of years ago, with Jordan Shepherd. They...

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Champion Showcase Team Preview: Flight 22 Parker

Phenom Hoops wants to bring awareness to some of the teams and names on display this weekend, as we preview players to keep an eye on. The Champion Showcase will be in full effect this weekend in Greensboro, with a field loaded with talent. There is no doubt that there will be a ton of Division I talent on display, kids making a name for themselves, and players just starting their recruiting...

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Champion Showcase Team Preview: NC Gaters East 17u

The Champion Showcase will be in full effect this weekend in Greensboro, with a field loaded with talent. There is no doubt that there will be a ton of Division I talent on display, kids making a name for themselves, and players just starting their recruiting process. It may be one of the best events we have this year, so you don’t want to miss out. Phenom Hoops wants to bring awareness to some...

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Champion Showcase Team Preview: CEBA 2020

Phenom Hoops wants to bring awareness to some of the teams and names on display this weekend, as we preview players to keep an eye on. The Champion Showcase will be in full effect this weekend in Greensboro, with a field loaded with talent. There is no doubt that there will be a ton of Division I talent on display, kids making a name for themselves, and players just starting their recruiting...

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Champion Showcase Team Preview: NC Gaters East 15u

Phenom Hoops wants to bring awareness to some of the teams and names on display this weekend, as we preview players to keep an eye on. The Champion Showcase will be in full effect this weekend in Greensboro, with a field loaded with talent. There is no doubt that there will be a ton of Division I talent on display, kids making a name for themselves, and players just starting their recruiting...

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Phenom Hoops Rankings: A Look at the 2018 Class

The updated 2018 rankings were released and we saw lots of changes. Some players moved up the top 100, while others saw their positions slip after subpar spring performances. This class has many prospects who will go on to be extremely productive at the next level. To give a little retrospect, majority of players in the top 50 are receiving strong interest from D1 programs across the nation....

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