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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers Pt 2: NC Top 80
The prestigious NC Top 80 has hosted the top talent in all of the Hoop State the last several years, this years edition didn’t disappoint. Greensboro, North Carolina- Phenom Hoops NC Top 80 camp is unique in it’s own right, due mostly in part to the amass of talent assembled together under one roof for competition. This camp provides coaches, media and, spectators alike an...
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers: NCTop80
The prestigious NC Top 80 has hosted the top talent in all of the Hoop State the last several years, this years edition didn’t disappoint. Greensboro, North Carolina- Phenom Hoops NC Top 80 camp is unique in it’s own right, due mostly in part to the amass of talent assembled together under one roof for competition. This camp provides coaches, media and, spectators alike an...
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#NCTop80: Miles Magical Five Possible Summer Breakouts
Every year in the HoopState there are always a handful of players that breakout on the summer ball circuit. Last year guys like Caleb Mills (Houston/Asheville Christian) and Kadin Shedrick (Virginia/Holly Springs) saw their recruiting profile grow in an almost unimaginable way. Here are some potential guys that can see a similar breakout summer with their respective AAU Teams. #94...
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#SCPhenom150: Afternoon Standouts (Court Two)
#77 6’2 2020 Robert Nastase: Clover High School (SC) Nastase is a smooth, fundamentally sound, wing guard, that uses his strong fundamentals to have a positive impact on the outcome of the game. He has a strong frame that he uses to fight over larger defenders for positioning and rebounds to go with his superb touch from the outside. He’s a quiet killer, never making the loud flashy...
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#SCPhenom150: Early Day Standouts (Court Two)
#39 5’10 2020 Jordan Coleman: Chester High School (SC) Coleman is a strong explosive athlete that plays the game with a chip on his shoulder. He fully understands that playing with a high level of effort is a great way to get noticed and that’s exactly what he did in this one. He did a great job at getting downhill, finishing at the cup, either through contact or straight-line above the rim! #45...
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Brandon’s big time Ballers: NC JR Phenom
The Jr Phenom Camp didn't disappoint, the next generation of high school stars are in training, several prospects caught my eye throughout the day for multiple reasons. These guys are in the early stages and most are still learning the game this is an introductory into their hoops resume.
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Miles Magical Five: #NCPhenom150 Late Morning/Early Afternoon Standouts
#152 6’4 2019 Colin Radcliffe: Richlands High School (NC) Radlciffe was absolutely unconscious in the first half, ringing in 23 points on 5/7 from deep, and he kept it up in the 2nd half, doing more work getting downhill and creating contact at the cup. He’s a no brainer scholarship level talent that should be a major priority for D2s looking for a high level wing to add to their...
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Miles Magical Five: #NCJrPhenom Late Afternoon Standouts
#75 6’4 2023 William “Dice Royster (Greensboro, NC) Royster is a super fluid young post player that will be attending Wesleyan Christian Academy to start his high school career and they have a lot to be excited about. He’s a super mobile, athletic, young post player that uses his length to impact the game on the defensive end. He had some highlight plays today, I’d be...
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Miles Magical Five: #NCJrPhenom Mid-Afternoon Slate
#62 6’1 2024 Brandon Ihle (Apex, NC) Ihle is a high quality young post player that has range that extends out to the 3 point line and beyond. He has a firm understanding of the game, utilizing his talent to his advantage and maintaining a high level of productivity in both of his games thus far. If he continues to grow he can be a really versatile forward at the high school level, and if...
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Miles Magical Five: Late Morning #NCJrPhenom
#67 6’2 2024 Dylan Deluca (Indian Trail, NC) Deluca is a high IQ young big man that does an excellent job working hard on the glass and scoring with his back to the basket. He faced multiple double teams and rarely made a mistake in regards to his decision making when it came to finding the open man out of the post. His footwork on the block is very advanced, and as he grows he should...
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Amateur Hour EP 37: QCMSS, NC Top 80, NCISAA/NCHSAA Playoff Talk
Jamie Shaw, Miles Masercola, Jeff Bendel, and Rick Lewis break down some of the top performers from this weekends Queen City Middle School Showcase, Talked about some of their favorite memories from the Prestigious NC Top 80, Recapped the NCISAA State title results, and gave their predictions for the NCHSAA Playoffs. Be sure to subscribe and leave a rating!!...
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#PhenomQCMSS Morning/Early Afternoon Standouts: NW School of The Arts
Game One: Carolina Bad Boyz 12U (51) Vs LKN1 2025 (50) Carolina Bad Boyz: 5’7 2025 Kielin Thomas: 10 Points Thomas was a consistent presence in this one, and made some big time shots and FT’s down the stretch for his team in a tightly contested game to start the day. He’s a talented young prospect that has a legitimate future in basketball if he continues to play and work on his craft. LKN1: 5’0...
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#PhenomQCMSS Late Afternoon/Evening Standouts: NW School of the Arts
Game Eight: Team Loaded 704 14U (71) Vs Queen City Thunder 14U (61) Team Loaded 704: 5’11 2023 Darius Abraham: 18 Points Abraham is an incredibly advanced scorer for his age, cold blooded in his approach, he makes a killing off the opposition’s defensive lapses, capitalizing on just about every opportunity possible. He’s a knockdown shooter with excellent mechanics and he should continue to hone...
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#PhenomQCMSS Standouts: Late Morning/Early Afternoon @ NW School of The Arts
Game Four: Team Loaded 704 14U (67) Vs Charlotte Dragons 14U (37) Charlotte Dragons: 5’10 2023 Brock Rose: 14 Points Rose is a hard nosed young off-ball guard that can shoot it from deep, finish through contact at the rim, and always play the game with a ton of heart and purpose. He was one of the more reliable offensive options for a Charlotte Dragons team with some interesting pieces. 5’9 2023...
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#PhenomQCMSS Early Morning Standouts: NW School of The Arts
Game One: 1Carolina 14U (56) Vs Team Ascend 14U (47) Team Ascend 14U 5’8 2023 Cameron Alston: 13 Points Alston is a smooth young combo guard that can go for quick scoring bursts, giving his team a dynamic offensive threat in the backcourt. He communicates well on the defensive end which is always a big bonus for a young player. He’s a versatile guard that can initiate offense running the point...
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Porter Ridge Vs Myers Park Game Recap
On Tuesday Night I had the opportunity to check out Porter Ridge Vs Myers Park, there were tons of high level prospects on the court and Myers Park ended up getting the win by the score of 65-57. Porter Ridge was playing without star 6’8 2019 Cam Stitt, but they were still able to put up a serious fight against a really talented Myers Park squad. Let’s take a look at some...
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All-Star Weekend Part Two in CLT''
This past weekend the basketball world was centered around the 704 with the NBA All-Star weekend coming to town. The streets were filled with influencers, celebrities, NBA Stars, and representatives from some of the biggest brands in the country. The atmosphere in the city was undeniable, there was so much going on in an already busy place, and it felt great to feel like a part of something...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’5 Brandon Murray
The state of North Carolina is blessed with an overabundance of talent. In the North Carolina 2018 class, 60 plus players signed with D1 schools and another 40 plus signed to play at the D2, D3, NAIA or Juco level. Quite impressive numbers! This year, the 2019 class is on the same course to have 100 plus players continue to play at the collegiate level. In this edition of our Unsigned Senior...
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Early Adversity Helps Christ School in the Long Run
The Christ School Greenies have made their way into the NCISAA 4A semifinals against Charlotte Latin for a chance to play the winner of Durham Academy and Greensboro Day for the state title. Using simply the record book, this Christ School team has had its share of ups and downs, finishing the regular season and conference tournament with a record of 13-13, but a closer look at the context...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’0 Thomas Miles
The state of North Carolina is blessed with an overabundance of talent. In the North Carolina 2018 class, 60 plus players signed with D1 schools and another 40 plus signed to play at the D2, D3, NAIA or Juco level. Quite impressive numbers! This year, the 2019 class is on the same course to have 100 plus players continue to play at the collegiate level. In this edition we’re going to...
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Ledbetter and Caroway Shine as Bishop McGuinness Throttles Mount Airy 70-39
Last night I had the opportunity to take the drive up I-85 North to Kernersville to check out Bishop McGuinness High School on their Senior Night as they hosted rival Mount Airy and it was everything was going the Villains way in this one! Let’s take a look at some of the standouts from last nights game. 6’2 2020 Jake Ledbetter: Bishop McGuinness (27 Points, 10/13 From the...
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Live With Brandon Blakney EP. 1
On the latest release of the remastered podcast Live With Brandon Blakney, Brandon discussed an array of topics happening throughout the hoops world. Is Southwest Guilford the best in 3A? The Piedmont Triad 3A conference has been FULL of talent since its formation several years ago, this season is no different as Southwest Guilford looks like the best public school in the state. They’re blowing...
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Burlington Christian Vs Trinity Academy: Players to Watch
On Thursday Night I had the opportunity to watch round three of NC’s newest Rivalry between Burlington Christian and Trinity Academy of Raleigh. The two schools split the first two meetings, BCA winning @ Trinity in the last of the meetings and both of the games were exciting down to the last buzzer and last night wasn’t any different with Trinity of Raleigh coming away with...
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6’9 2020 CJ Huntley: Poised to Break Out
Last Night, Phenom Hoops had the opportunity to check out Carmel Christian Vs Davidson Day. The Head Honcho (Rick Lewis) and myself were in the gym to see a massive win for Davidson Day as they handled a nationally ranked Carmel Christian team with relative ease in a 63-47 win on senior night. 6’9 2020 CJ Huntley of Davidson Day had an incredible performance, in front of the...
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Concord Vs Cox Mill: Players To Watch
On Friday Night I had the opportunity to check out Cox Mill High School play host to crosstown rival Concord High School. Cox Mill won the game with relative ease by the score of 86-60. Let’s take a look at some of the standout performers! 6’6 2019 Wendell Moore: Cox Mill (Duke Signee) 27 Points Wendell Moore is greatest winner North Carolina has seen since Brandon Ingram and...
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Metrolina Christian Vs Northside Christian: Players To Watch
Metrolina Christian traveled to Northside Christian for a conference matchup and the home team came away with a 66-53 win, led by Glen Hubbard, Jaden Seymour, and Jalen-Hood Schifino. Let’s take a look at these guys and a few others from their performance in this one! 6’8 2020 Jaden Seymour: Northside Christian (13 Points, 8 Rebounds, 4 Steals, 3 Blocks, 2 Assists) Jaden Seymour...
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GDS hands HPCA first home loss 70-59
Greensboro Day claimed an impressive road win in front of a rowdy rival crowd. High Point, North Carolina- Last night Greensboro Day went on the road in a hostile environment, at conference rival High Point Christian and came away with a crucial win. It was back and forth for four quarters, each squad exchanging blows, Greensboro Day was pushed but never gave up the lead. Standouts –...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 5’10 Bryson Childress
The state of North Carolina is blessed with an overabundance of talent. In the North Carolina 2018 class, 60 plus players signed with D1 schools and another 40 plus signed to play at the D2, D3, NAIA or Juco level. Quite impressive numbers! This year, the 2019 class is on the same course to have 100 plus players continue to play at the collegiate level. In this edition of the unsigned...
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Amateur Hour Episode 35: NC’s 2021 Class, April Live Periods, and So Much More!
https://soundcloud.com/amateurhourphr/2021-rankings-april-live-period-queen-city-showcase-and-much-more-ep-36
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Hickory Grove Christian Vs Metrolina Christian: Players to Watch
6’8 2019 Stephen Clark: Metrolina Christian (22 Points, 11 Rebounds, 8 Blocks) *CITADEL SIGNEE Clark is one of the most fundamentally sound bigs that I’ve covered this season, with his high level of court awareness, and ability to eliminate any mistakes from his game, The Citadel coaching staff has to be grinning ear to ear with the fact that he’s signed to play there the next...
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