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NC 2021s Poised To Break Out (Part Two)
Last week I started a pre-season series of articles about some of the guys within the HoopState that have a major chance to breakout that can be read here. Here is part two of the series and the final featuring 2021s that should have huge sophomore seasons. Lets take a look at the young stars! 6’0 2021 Khalil Marshall: Pender High School Marshall is a supremely talented young guard that...
read more#AmateurHour EP 23: Chris Sause joins to talk D3, NBA Takeaways, and The Start of the College Season
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Brandon Lee’s Breakout Watch
With an abundance of talent throughout the state of North Carolina it’s hard sometimes to keep track of all the prospects. Teams lose players to graduation and transfers, in retrospect other players find themselves in different situations. Young guys will be expected to grow up a year older now, and some role players will be counted on to step into leadership positions. With the stage set...
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Diving in: With Myles Tate
Myles Tate has won a championship every year of his high school career, he’s made game winners, he’s sacrificed on and off the court, and Tate has been ranked the top point guard in South Carolina’s 2020 class since day one. Roebuck, South Carolina- None of the hype has gotten to Tate he sits back and appreciates all the work it took to reach this point, most guys would be content with...
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#PhenomOpenGymTour: West Charlotte High School
2017-18 Record: 17-11 ( 8-6 in conference), Lost in 2nd round of NCHSAA 4A Playoffs West Charlotte looks to be one of the top public school teams in the HoopState and after attending one practice it was easy to see why. Despite missing a handful of contributors that are still playing football it was clear that West Charlotte with Florida State Commit and consensus top 40 player Patrick...
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Wake Forest is officially in the running for Brice Williams
Two weeks ago it was announced Wake Forest had extended an offer to 2019 6’7 wing Brice Williams of(Hopewell HS) NC. Williams is a prospect whose stock has been on the rise over the last year, his combination of size and scoring ability are ideal for the next level. Winston- Salem, North Carolina- At 6’7 Williams can play the two or the three; Williams can seriously fill it up, he’s got a...
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Clemson has local top young guard on their radar
2021 6’1 Jacobi Wright (Fort Mill Hs) has been making serious noise over the last year, first as a freshman averaging 15 ppg with York Prep, and on the EYBL circuit with Team CP3. Rock Hill, South Carolina- Wright is widely considered the top point guard in the class of 2021 for the state of South Carolina, he is both a playmaker and capable scorer. Wright is at his best with the ball in...
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#AmateurHour Episode 23: NCAA/FBI Corruption, Session III Standouts, and much more!
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UNC Pembroke Strikes again with Jace McKinney
It’s no secret UNC- Pembroke has become player on the national level of Division II hoops, and a big reason for their emergence is landing diamonds in the rough. Pembroke, North Carolina- The latest jewel to the collection is 2019 6’6 Jace McKinney of (South Brunswick HS), McKinney had some serious division one interest, after a big summer of travel ball, and some solid performances in...
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Live With Brandon Blakney Extra ft Four Star Jalen Cone
On the latest segment of Live With Brandon Blakney Extra four star guard Jalen Cone hops on to speak about; a recent Tennessee visit, potentially remaining a hometown kid in college, the pursuit of becoming the top PG in the nation, and his hidden talents! Jalen Cone has been labeled one of the most electrifying guards in high school basketball, this kid has little ole Walkertown down as...
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North Carolina 2021s Poised to Breakout (Part One)
Every year in the #HoopState there’s a crop of fresh faces making names for themselves on the court. Although camps and AAU give these kids an opportunity to create exposure for themselves, but there’s absolutely nothing like the High School season. Students, fans, and sometimes the entire city will fill the gym in hopes of seeing basketball in its purest form and the...
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Live with Brandon Blakney ft Greensboro Day
On the latest episode Live With Brandon Blakney Extra we pull up to Greensboro day school for an early morning practice session. The Bengals feature a nice combination of talented youth and experienced veterans. Greensboro, North Carolina, The two- time defending state champs have seemingly reloaded after losing a couple program pillars. There may be some bumps early but coaches feel this group...
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#PhenomOpenGymTour: Lincoln Charter School
2017-18 Record: 26-5 (10-0 in Conference) NCHSAA 1A Semi-Finalist Head Coach Bradley Gabriel is back with his Lincoln Charter squad that will be contending for their 2nd NCHSAA 1A title in the last three years. Right as I walked into the gym, I sensed a level of expectation and intensity from Coach Gabriel onto his team featuring a bevy of unique prospects that will be playing in a fast paced,...
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North Carolina Phenom 150 Session 3: Miles’s Standouts
#6 6’0 2023 London Johnson: Comenius School Johnson is a super intriguing prospect due to the fact that he’s super young with an incredible combination of physical gifts and skillset. He’s already a high level ball handler with a knack for finding his teammates for easy buckets on the break along with being super comfortable creating his own jump shot off the bounce. At 6’0 it’s...
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#AmateurHour Episode 21: NCAA/FBI Corruption, Phenom 150, Dominant Public School Programs
Another Episode of Amateur Hour is now available, on this episode Rick, Jamie, and Myself discuss the varying elements of the College Basketball corruption scandal, standouts from the Phenom 150, breakout players for the High School Season, The NC 2019 class and where it stands among the rest, and much much more so be sure to listen/subscribe/rate on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts!...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Mount Pleasant High School (Mount Pleasant, NC)
Mount Pleasant High School (Mount Pleasant, NC), NCHSAA 2A, 2017-18 record: 17-10 (7-3 In Conference) (P.S. 3rd most wins in school history) I made my way over to Mount Pleasant High School on Wednesday night to watch them at their open gym and walked away thoroughly impressed with the direction of their young program. They feature a unique blend of size and skill that should have them...
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Second Slate Stars: #NCPhenom150 Session Two
#166 6’7 2019 Nate Dunlop: Augusta Christian School This is Dunlop’s 3rd camp of the fall and each time he’s shown a different part of his offensive arsenal. It’s well known that he can shoot the ball with deep range and finish above the rim, but what he showed myself and many others today is his ability to create offense off the bounce while still keeping his eyes...
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First Slate Stars: #NCPhenom150 Session Two
#5 5’7 2021 Kadyn Dawkins: Eastern Guilford Dawkins is an incredibly crafty lead guard that simply plays the game the right way. As soon as he gets the ball he’s looking where it should go next and almost always delivers a well timed, accurate pass leading to an easy transition bucket. Will definitely be one to watch for years to come in the triad and beyond. #133 6’4 2021 Elijah...
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Brandon Lee’s four to watch: NC Jr Phenom
The second session of NC Jr Phenom showcased a diverse collection of talent, 63 junior high prospects from both Carolina’s and Virginia gathered in Greensboro to battle it out. Greensboro, North Carolina- Campers warmed up in competitive heart racing drills conducted by Phenom’s prestigious counselor staff, before breaking up into live play. Many of these youngsters are still learning the...
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Miles Magical Five: First Slate of Games @ #NCJrPhenom Session Two
#37 5’7 2023 Elijah Calhoun: Paisley IB Magnet School Calhoun is as pure as it comes when shooting the ball from the perimeter, he’s super comfortable coming off screens or just squaring up and letting it fly. It’s easy to tell when watching him that he oozes confidence when shooting the ball, but the other aspects of his game give reason to get excited about his potential. He...
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#AmateurHour Episode 21: This Weekend’s Camps, Pat and Wendell Committing, and the NCAA/FBI Trials
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Live With Brandon Blakney extra ft Southwest Guilford open gym
On this latest episode of Live With Brandon Blakney Extra, we visited 3A state champion hopeful Southwest Guilford during open gym workouts! The Cowboys are coming into the season with as much hype as any team in the state, and there is a lot of excitement amongst the coaching staff and fan base surrounding this group. The team is led by a catalyst of seniors that have been together for a long...
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Four to Watch: NC Phenom 150
The NC 150 camp has always served as a platform specifically for underclassmen looking to break onto the scene, and unsigned seniors looking to prove their worth for last minute offers. Greensboro, North Carolina- This years camp was no different it was chalk full of youngsters in what seems to be talented 2021 and 2022 classes, the game continues to evolve at great speeds, and these young...
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Four to Watch: NC JR Phenom Camp
The annual NC junior Phenom Camp has become one of the most prestigious junior high camps in the south, the alumni list is filled with some of the top prospects currently in the prep ranks, and even extends throughout college hoops. This year featured a crop of talented youngsters with an advanced understanding of the game. There was excellent fundamentals and passing on display, it was good...
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Live With Brandon Extra ft Coach Bishop
Current director of Triad Blue Chip and former West Forsyth Assistant coach Kishon Bishop dropped by to speak some knowledge with host Brandon Blakney, on the inaugural behind the scenes filming of Live With Brandon Blakney Extra! On this inaugural look behind the scenes of Live With Brandon Blakney Extra the guys breakdown the purpose of fall league basketball, also get some insight on...
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Brandon Lee’s Transfer Watch: Pt 2
Transfers have become a big part of off season chatter in recent years with prep hoops news adapting the year round model. Every season we see a host of prospects swap jerseys for various reasons in search of new opportunities, or sometimes to rekindle old success of the past. This year is no different so I have taken on the responsibility of catching you up on some of the latest changes and...
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Brandon Lee’s SC Top 80 Stock Risers
Our annual South Carolina Top 80 camp featured the cream of the crop in the Palmetto State sharpening their crafts with skills and drills, and competing in live play in front of dozens of college coaches from around the region. Lexington, South Carolina- We saw nationally ranked talent dual it out, some names that are breaking onto the scene as we speak, and eager youngsters looking to make a...
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Storylines to Take Away from the SC Top 80
South Carolina’s finest made their way to Lexington for the annual SC Top 80 to showcase their abilities in front of College Coaches, Media, Scouts, and many others, and there was a ton of excitement. There was talent of all levels in the gym, leading to tons of memorable moments, highlights, and kids making a name for themselves in front of a lot of eyes. Let’s take a...
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#PhenomOpenGymTour: Liberty Heights Athletic Institute
Huge S/O to Coach Wright and his staff for allowing me to come thru and check out a super talented group featuring scholarship level talent from top to bottom. The demand for excellence, energy, communication, and mental awareness from this staff is something to behold. Yesterday, it was announced that 6’7 Alabama Commit Juwan Gary will be playing his senior season with this...
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South Carolina Phenom 150: Evaluation Team 9
South Carolina Phenom 150 Evaluations Team 9 Coach: Charles Blue #63: 5’8 ’22 Miles Haight (Charleston, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that displayed a lot of translatable skills throughout camp, Miles Haight. He’s a young point guard prospect with a strong IQ and overall feel for the game on both sides of the ball. Offensively, Haight has the ability to score the ball...
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