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Could it be a breakout type of season for 2022 6’3 Jeremiah Scales'
2022 6’3 Jeremiah Scales averaged 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals this past season at Glenn. With Reese now transferring to Greensboro Day, Scales could immediately see his production increase even more and he may be giving us a glimpse of his production level this summer.
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BMaze 2022 duo makes their mark in Rock Hill at #PhenomQCShowcase
2022 6’1 Jakobi Gillespie and 2022 6’0 Micah Simpson were two that put on a show for their program in Rock Hill.
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Player Profile from #PhenomQCShowcase: 2023 6’6 Ashton Troutman (Carolina Stars Elite 2023)
Troutman had himself a weekend in Rock Hill, capturing a few eyes and really giving us a glimpse of his game. In four games at the event, Troutman posted scoring outputs of 22 points, 24 points, 11 points, and 9 points, averaging 16.5 points per game in the 3-day event. He has tremendous early size and did much of his damage around the rim and from the free throw line.
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Keep an eye on 2022 6’5 Damien Robinson (Fayetteville Flash/ Overhills)
Phenom Hoops wants to continue our coverage of a fantastic two weeks in Rock Hill, highlighting some players that caught our attention. A player that we got our first look at back in January in Fayetteville, 2022 6’5 Damien Robinson may be a prospect to start really keeping an eye on.
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Quickly rising up the rankings: 2023 6’9 Jaydin Spillman-Martin
A prospect that is going to quickly rise up the rankings in the 2023 class will be 2023 6’9 Jaydin Spillman-Martin, who was an absolute monster at the Queen City Showcase and backed it up ag the Phenom Challenge.
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WBC Elite 15u has a few intriguing young prospects to watch in the coming years
We have spotlighted and written a lot about the young talent throughout the region as of late, especially from the Queen City Showcase. We have two more names for you though...
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HIGHLIGHTS: BJ Freeman LAST SECOND SHOT Lifts Team Eat over Team CLT at Phenom Queen City Showcase!
Check out highlights between Team Charlotte 17U and Team Eat 17U at the Phenon Queen City Showcase held in Rock Hill, SC. This was a back and forth battle between the two teams which featured well over a dozen scholarship level players. 2021 BJ Freeman had the last second and 1 layup to force OT and ultimately win the game in sudden death over Team CLT 17s 68-67. Freeman led Eat with 18 points while Jacobi Wright scored 24 for Team CLT.
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HIGHLIGHTS: TEAM CLT vs GARNER RD 3SSB! Circuit Teams COLLIDE at Phenom Queen City Showcase!
Check out highlights between Team CLT 17U and Garner Rd 3SSB 17U at the Phenom Queen City Showcase! This match-up featured over a dozen scholarship prospects including DMarco Dunn, Lucas Taylor, AJ Smith, Will Felton, Ben Burnham, and Jacobi Wright just to name a few. Team CLT pulled away with the win 81-71. Will Feton finished the game with 21 points while Lucas Taylor chipped in 15. Team CLT was led by Ben Burnham (15) and Trae Benham (18).
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Mint Hill Lakers: The Surprise of Phenom Queen City Showcase'
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Rock Hill, South Carolina for our annual Queen City Showcase. The event was loaded with varying levels of talent across all age groups. While many of the “headline” teams were located in the arena, there were still plenty impressive college-level prospects throughout the entire gym. By the end of night one, the Mint Hill Lakers had already made...
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Nighthawk Foursome Continues Trending Upward
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops kicked off our travel ball season in Rock Hill, South Carolina. There were over 120 teams in attendance, which naturally led to some high-level competition between noteworthy prospects of all ages. While most of the subplots and storylines have been centered around these specific summer programs, this article will offer something different. We will take a closer...
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2023 5’7 Keenan Wilkins (NLPB 828 2k23) continuing to show his scoring ability
2023 Keenan Wilkins is certainly fun to watch on the court. People got their first glimpse this past season at Hendersonville, where he finished second on the team in scoring as a freshman averaging 17.9 points per game, hitting 86 3-pointers and shooting 43 percent from the floor.
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Strong Center Elite 15u duo (Micah Jones and Xavier DeBerry) shine in Rock Hill
It seemed every time a box score came into us at the Queen City Showcase, the names Micah Jones and Xavier DeBerry came up when they played for the Strong Center Elite 15u.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Team EAT Jalen McDonald VIRAL DUNK vs Tea Marie 17U! Matchup with over 10+ HM Prospects!
Check out highlights between Tea Marie 17s and Team Eat 17s at the Phenom Queen City Showcase this past weekend. This matchup featured multiple high major prospects including Bobby Pettiford, Terquavion Smith, Deante Green, Elijah Jamison, Brandon White, BJ Freeman AND MORE
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Carolina Flyers: Full of Next-Level Talent
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Rock Hill, South Carolina for our annual Queen City Showcase. There were dozens of quality teams from each age group and countless prospects worth noting for college coaches. Though they’ve been somewhat underrated as a program throughout the years, the Carolina Flyers possess the necessary mentality and prospects to consistently attract colleges....
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Anthony Morrow Elite: Clear Appeal for College Coaches
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Rock Hill, South Carolina for our annual Queen City Showcase. There were dozens of quality teams from each age group and countless prospects worth noting for college coaches. The Anthony Morrow Elite squad was among the most intriguing groups for next-level programs to track. They’ve done a great job of piecing this roster together from all parts...
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Brandon’s Big-Time Ballers 2.0
The competition was intense, some kids came in boasting big reputations and lived up to the hype, others came in unknown and got the exposure needed to potentially elevate their recruiting stocks.
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2023 Marcus and Jahmir Brown (Team Charlotte 15u) continuing to elevate their game
Last season, Marcus Brown and Jahmir Brown really started to capture the eyes of many with their play and role at Northside Christian Academy. Both played a pivotal role in the program on their way to making a deep run into the playoffs but it is just the start for these two brothers.
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Colby’s Queen City Recap
The Phenom Hoops Queen City Showcase was a loaded event with talent and competitiveness throughout all of the divisions. This was my first opportunity to see a lot of these players in live action. Here are just a few players who stuck out to me, regardless of class and projection level. This does not include players who have already committed. Will...
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Cobras 2021: A Priority for College Coaches
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Rock Hill, South Carolina for our annual Queen City Showcase. There were dozens of quality teams from each age group and countless prospects worth noting for college coaches. Quietly, the Cobras 2021 squad was among the most intriguing groups for next-level programs to track. They’ve done a great job of collecting and keeping talented kids across...
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2023 Robert Dillingham puts on a show at Queen City Showcase
One thing is for sure, you were given a show if you had a chance to watch 2023 guard Robert Dillingham in action in Rock Hill at the Queen City Showcase.
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Stars of the future: Class of 2024 players that made their mark at #PhenomQCShowcase
Several young players really made their mark on our scouts throughout the event. But here are a few players that will be names to jump on quickly that are part of the 2024 class.
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Queen City Showcase (Part Three)
The Phenom Hoops’ travel schedule is officially back in full swing, as we traveled down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for our Queen City Showcase this past weekend. There was an abundance of talent in the gym, which led to numerous standout performers across the weekend. This article will take a closer, more detailed look at some of those personal...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Queen City Showcase (Part Two)
The Phenom Hoops’ travel schedule is officially back in full swing, as we traveled down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for our Queen City Showcase this past weekend. There was an abundance of talent in the gym, which led to numerous standout performers across the weekend. This article will take a closer, more detailed look at some of those personal...
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Top Performances from Day 3 at #PhenomQCShowcase
Here are the top performers from Day 3 of the Queen City Showcase.
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Special K’s Superstars (Top 10 from #PhenomQCShowcase)
Shakir sat baseline all throughout the weekend, covering a ton of talent. There were several names that stood out to him, which can be found in our previous articles. But here are his Top-10 guys from the weekend in Rock Hill. Check out the impressive list.
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Queen City Showcase
The Phenom Hoops’ travel schedule is officially back in full swing, as we traveled down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for our Queen City Showcase this past weekend. There was an abundance of talent in the gym, which led to numerous standout performers across the weekend. This article will take a closer, more detailed look at some of those personal...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Phenom QC Showcase Player Standouts Day 3 Part 2
Khalil Shakir is back on the court, checking out the talent as he brings us Part II of his Special K's Hoops Takes from the Queen City Showcase.
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Evening Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Queen City Showcase
5’10 ’21 Immanuel Stanback (Charlotte Nets McClary) Though somewhat undersized, Stanback is a steady ball-handler with a quick first step and the ability to attack the basket. He knocked down multiple jumpers and made his presence felt in transition. Not only did he complement others well, but also showed the ability to take over as needed. 5’9 ’21 Kadyn Dawkins (Cobras 2021) There is an...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 3 at the Queen City Showcase (Part I)
Patrick O'Brien checked out talent around the building on Day 3, with these guys grabbing his attention from the Queen City Showcase.
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Porter’s Standouts: Day 3 of #PhenomQCShowcase (Part II)
Seems like it’s been forever since we were hooping, but the wait is over! Phenom took over the Rock Hill Sportsplex for 3 days of high-level hoops. We will be bringing you the ballers to know from each game throughout the event. Players to know from Court 5&6 are as follows.
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