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Phenom Challenge Team List

AGETEAM STATEU12CBCSCU12CHARLOTTE DRAGONS – SHANENCU12Team FLY 2026NCU12Team Fly Select 2026NCU12TEAM HOPE 2026 ELITENCU12Team Loaded NC 2026NCU13CHARLOTTE DRAGONSNCU13CLT1 2025 National – BruceNCU13CLT1-NationalNCU13Kings Elite 2025NCU13TEAM HOPE 2025 ELITENCU13TGB WildcatsNCU13Upward Stars Columbia 7th GradeSCU13WarriorsMillerNCU14Carolina gaters 2024NCU14Carolina Rising...

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Phenom Challenge Team Overview: Team Synergy 17u

When you think of Team Synergy 17U you think of them as a tough defensive and fast pace offensive team. They typically play 5 wing players avg in height 6’-6’5 but because their guards are so tough and strong they tend to rebound the ball well, even though they are undersized.

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Players walking away with offers from the PhenomChallengeLIVE

Staying true to the platform Phenom Hoops has built over the past 15 years, we get incredibly excited for players who have nothing, to leave with something. We were able to set the stage for some players to perform at high levels and kick start recruitments with their weekend, on this stage.

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Baseline Watch: Phenom Challenge LIVE

One of our scouts from Phenom Hoop Report checked out the action at the Phenom Challenge LIVE in Spartanburg and was able to give a game breakdown for each one that caught his eyes. Check out a few game recaps that he saw and who stood out. Game 1 – Next Level SC (62) v Charlotte Royals (58) 14U It was obvious early how dominant Next Level SC was going to be in this tournament. This group...

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Rudy Gay’s Nephew GOT GAME! Chris Nobles Takes on All Comers at Phenom’s Challenge LIVE!

Chris Nobles has made a name for himself, in his own right, as a high flying forward who will try and take the rim off in transition. It has only recently come out that the 6'6" junior is also Rudy Gay's nephew.

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#AmateurHour: Episode 40 (Phenom Challenge Recap, Sneaker Circuit Blow-Ups, Late Signing Period News)

Jamie Shaw, Jeff Bendel, and Miles Masercola break down the standout performers from the Phenom Challenge, take a look at the live period action from outside of the Phenom Universe and analyze some of the commitments from the late signing period. https://soundcloud.com/amateurhourphr/phenom-challenge-sneaker-circuit-update-april-blow-ups-ep-40

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Phenom Challenge Superlatives: Double-Double Machine

Our Phenom Hoop Report head scouts have been debating about several topics and players from the Phenom Challenge LIVE. Don’t worry, it has all been fun and games but everyone loves to hear the thoughts of others on who is the best-of-the-best from the event. So, we broke it down into several topics. Check out the thoughts of each scout on who they think is the best in each category. Who can be...

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Phenom Challenge Superlatives: Best 3-point shooters

Our Phenom Hoop Report head scouts have been debating about several topics and players from the Phenom Challenge LIVE. Don’t worry, it has all been fun and games but everyone loves to hear the thoughts of others on who is the best-of-the-best from the event. So, we broke it down into several topics. Check out the thoughts of each scout on who they think is the best in each category. Best 3-point...

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#PhenomChallenge: 14U Championship Recap (Next Level SC Vs Team USC)

In what was a really exciting championship game between two high level 14U squads Next Level SC prevailed over Team USC by the score of (62-35). Next Level SC came out of the gate swinging, jumping out to an early double digit lead and they never looked back. They did a great job defending as a team and closing out possessions with great rebounding, largely due to 6’4 2023 Cowboy Boyd. He led...

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Phenom Challenge Superlatives: Best Shot Blocker

Our Phenom Hoop Report head scouts have been debating about several topics and players from the Phenom Challenge LIVE. Don’t worry, it has all been fun and games but everyone loves to hear the thoughts of others on who is the best-of-the-best from the event. So, we broke it down into several topics. Check out the thoughts of each scout on who they think is the best in each category. Best Shot...

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Phenom Challenge Superlatives: Best Rebounder

Our Phenom Hoop Report head scouts have been debating about several topics and players from the Phenom Challenge LIVE. Don’t worry, it has all been fun and games but everyone loves to hear the thoughts of others on who is the best-of-the-best from the event. So, we broke it down into several topics. Check out the thoughts of each scout on who they think is the best in each category. Best...

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Phenom Challenge LIVE Champions: Team photos

14U Gold : Next Level 15U Bracket 1 Gold: Charlotte Hoyas 15U Bracket 2 Gold: TNT Fury 15U Bracket 3 Gold: Carolina Cavs 15U Bracket 4 Gold: Upward Stars Riverfront 15U Bracket 5 Gold: Team Winston 16U Bracket 1 Gold: B.O.N.D. 16U Bracket 2 Gold: Carolina Warriors 16U Bracket 3 Gold: Upward Stars Upstate-Blue 16U Bracket 4 Gold: Upward Stars Columbia 16U Bracket 5 Gold: Running Rebels 16U...

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Phenom Challenge Superlatives: Best Scorer/Three-Level Scorer

Our Phenom Hoop Report head scouts have been debating about several topics and players from the Phenom Challenge LIVE. Don’t worry, it has all been fun and games but everyone loves to hear the thoughts of others on who is the best-of-the-best from the event. So, we broke it down into several topics. Check out the thoughts of each scout on who they think is the best in each category. Best...

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Phenom Challenge Superlatives: Best Passer

Our Phenom Hoop Report head scouts have been debating about several topics and players from the Phenom Challenge LIVE. Don’t worry, it has all been fun and games but everyone loves to hear the thoughts of others on who is the best-of-the-best from the event. So, we broke it down into several topics. Check out the thoughts of each scout on who they think is the best in each category. BEST...

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2022 6’2 Lebron Thomas could be the next star guard from South Carolina

South Carolina has been a state that has gone under the radar as far as finding talent. But Lebron Thomas, a 6’2 2022 prospect from Lee Central HS, maybe the next in line for the state.

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