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Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 3 — The Storylines You Don’t Want to Miss
We are incredibly excited about the programs and the teams we have coming to Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 3. This Saturday (June 23) at Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro, NC there will be some high level talent in the gym with some great programs, some of which are coming off state titles. Here are some storylines we will be watching for. Winston Salem Prep Defends its State Title Winston...
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NBA Draft by Position
With the 2018 NBA Draft tonight, Phenom Hoops’ Jeff Bendel and Jamie Shaw go position by position to give their Top 3 and why. Phenom Hoops’ Director of Player Analysis Jeff Bendel PG: Collin Sexton Trae Young Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Collin Sexton narrowly edges out Trae Young for the top spot on my list, simply because I’m betting on defense. Sexton will always be a better defender...
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Phenom Hoops Celebrates the NBA Draft
The NBA Draft is a day of celebration. A culmination of all the hard work put in as the prospect came up. They are now, finally, realizing their dream of being a professional basketball player at the highest level. It is an exciting night for everyone involved. Here are the players who came through Phenom Hoops events during their time. Congratulations!! Jaren Jackson Jr. Michigan State NBA...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam – Session 2 — The Young Guns You Got to See
Anytime you fill the gym with great programs, there are sure to be young prospects who pop up. This camp was no different. There was so much talent in the gym, it was great to see the young talent step up to the challenge. Some of these guys are players coaches across the country will need to keep a close eye on, a few of these guys are national level recruit types. 6’6” 2022 Julian Phillips...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam, Session 2 — The Event’s Top 10 Performers
There was so much talent in the gym at Ridge View High School for Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 2. Defending State Champions along with high major basketball recruits and everything in between met to compete and the standing room only crowd got a show. With 10-15 college coaches in the stands and countless coaches viewing via the Baller TV live stream, players showed out. In fact, some of...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam, Session 2 — Immediate Eye Catchers
It was a chance for high school teams to get back on the court with their teammates, as Phenom Hoops brought some fantastic teams to Ridge View High School for the Summer Jam Fest 2. Teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia all made their way, with a few names continuing to prove themselves as an elite talent while others were able to make a name for themselves. Here are the five...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam – Session 1 … Davis Guyton With June’s Top Performance
Coming off a 26 point output in his first game of three at Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 2, 6’6” forward Davis Guyton was feeling good about himself. The 2019 prospect is a noted shooter, but there was something special about today, there was something special about how the ball was coming out of his hand. Guyton came out in his game against St Andrews School (Savannah, Ga) on a mission. A rising...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 1 Standouts — The Young Guns to Watch For (2021 & Below)
6’5” 2021 Jadun Michael Burlington School (Burlington, NC) Michael is a two way stud, who is able to both defend the point of attack and create plays. He has a great frame and is very strong. Burlington School does a great job of setting him up all over the floor to utilize mismatches and give different looks. Michael picked up a Hofstra offer here, his first off, expect many more to come his...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam — Top 10 Performers
What an event it was. There was so much talent in the gym, with a sold out event of some of the top teams from around the region. We had two defending NCHSAA state champions with Independence (4A) and Forest Hills (2A) competing (neither seemed to have lost a beat). It was a great collection of prospects and teams and it was awesome to have 15-20 college coaches in the gym, throughout the day....
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NBPA Top 100 Camp — Day 1 5 to Know
6’5” 2020 Jaden Springer Rocky River HS (NC) Springer was the best player of Day 1 of the camp in our eyes. He made everything look effortless as he was explosive but had great pace. He got to every spot he wanted and played incredibly efficiently, not letting smaller guys affect his handle or longer guys prevent him from attacking. Only 15 years old, Springer should be considered among the Top...
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NBPA Top 100 Camp — Session 1 Recap (Boston Celtics Vs. Miami Heat)
Boston Celtics – 66 Miami Heat – 71 Keyshaun Langley (Boston Celtics) 8 Points, 3-11 FG, 4 Boards, 3 Assists, 5 Steals There is not a better point of attack defender that we have seen, in the country. Anticipation, hands and quick twitch ability is tough for anyone. Langley showed aggression with the ball and once he fell into his comfort zone made plays all over the floor. WINNER!...
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NBPA Top 100 Camp — Session 1 Recap (Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Chicago Bulls)
Los Angeles Lakers – 61 Chicago Bulls – 95 6’8” 2019 Patrick Williams (Los Angeles Lakers) 10 Points, 4-9 FG, 2-6 3P, 1 Assists, 1 Block Williams oozes upside. He possesses every skill in the game, with length, ball skills, explosion and 3-point range. Williams found his comfort zone in the second half and was impressive. 6’5” 2020 Jaden Springer (Chicago...
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NBPA Top 100 Player Camp — Session 1 Recap (San Antonio Vs. Milwaukee Bucks)
San Antonio Spurs – 102 Milwaukee Bucks – 94 Mark Williams (San Antonio Spurs) 8 Points, 4-8 FG, 4 Boards Williams has all the skills, all the tools. He blocks shots, he moves his feet on defense, he can rim run and he knocks down shots with 3-point range. Sister was a lottery pick and he has that type of upside. Jae’Lyn Withers (San Antonio Spurs) 10 Points, 4-8 FG,...
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Today’s 5 to Know: Charleston Southern Team Camp
It’s team camp/elite camp season and this is one of our favorite times of the year. Almost like an AAU event, you have teams playing across college campuses, 2, 3 and 4 games in a day. It’s a grind, a lot of back gyms, no AC, etc…but the amount of basketball seen is like no other. Today we visited with our friends at Charleston Southern for their team camp. They brought in 32 teams, across...
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ANNOUNCING: Phenom’s 2nd Annual Capital City Jam
Media Contacts: Rick Lewis (rick@www.phenomhoopreport.com), Jamie Shaw (jamie@www.phenomhoopreport.com) For Immediate Release Columbia, SC (December 15) – Phenom Hoop Report and Ben Lippen School are partnering for the 2nd Annual Phenom’s Capital City Showcase. This event’s showcases some of the top talent, and best teams, from around the region as they compete in four games on December 15...
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ANNOUNCING: Phenom’s 5th Annual National High School Showcase presented by Chatlee Boats
Media Contacts: Rick Lewis (rick@www.phenomhoopreport.com) or Jamie Shaw (jamie@www.phenomhoopreport.com) For Immediate Release Greensboro, NC (November 16-17) – The 5th Annual Phenom’s National High School Showcase presented by Chatlee Boats will be coming to Greensboro Day School on November 16-17. This event is one of the nation’s best year after year, with incredible talent, sold out...
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USA U18 FIBA Americas Team Announced … We Look at Our First Articles About 3 of the Members
What great news to receive, you were selected to represent your country as one of the very best in your field. USA Basketball brought together 32 of the nation’s top prospects and have them battle it out for the final 12-man roster, which was announced on Tuesday. Be sure you watch Team USA U18s next week as they play in the 2018 FIBA FIBA Americas Championships in Canada. The team will be...
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4-Star DJ Burns Calls it For Tennessee
DJ Burns wrapped up his recruitment yesterday evening at his graduation party. Burns graduated from York Prep a year early and signed his papers to attend the University of Tennessee. Burns was a consensus Top 75 prospect in the 2019 class with offers from all over the country. The high academic Burns wanted to go ahead and wrap things up and chose Tennessee over hometown school the University...
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Phenom’s 5th Annual David Rose Memorial Day Classic Champions Page
17u ACC Champions Team Loaded NC 17u 17u Big East Champions NC Top Flight 17u 16u ACC Champions Team Loaded NC 15u 16u Big East Champions Carolina Knights 16u 15u Champions Carolina Rip Tide 14u Champions Charlotte Royals 14s
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Phenom’s David Rose Memorial Day Classic || Event’s 6 to Know
What a great weekend. Not only did we have numerous high level talents in the gym that many people already know but there were some great performances from players who may be off the grid a little. A big storyline from this event was the amount of Division 1 level unsigned seniors participating. We would suggest college coaches, both high level D2 and D1 coaches to watch the archived games on...
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Early Morning Standouts
Every year it seems the David Rose Memorial Day Classic brings out the best in competitors. Good players step up to provide GREAT performances. This year, the event’s 5th year is no different. Even in their first games played, there have been some unbelievable performances. Numerous coaches are already in the gym, kids are making their name onto the recruiting rosters. Let’s take a look at some...
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Phenom’s David Rose Memorial Day Classic Player Profile: 6’3″ 2019 Deuce Dean
6’3” 2019 Deuce Dean has long been a player on Phenom Hoops’ radar. He has been coming to our events since the 7th grade, and he has made his presence known from the first event to the last. Dean has always been a standout player, not only because of his size as a point guard, but also because of his ability to see the floor and distribute. As a freshman, Dean participated in our inaugural South...
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Phenom’s David Rose Memorial Day Classic Player Preview: 6’4″ 2019 Demarcus Johson
Player Profile: 6’4 ’19 Demarcus Johnson (Lake Norman/Mooresville Magic) The Mooresville Magic’s 2019 squad has been a Phenom favorite over the last few years, given their exciting roster that includes DeAngelo Elliot, Zane Haglan, and the guy we’ll be focusing on: Demarcus Johnson. This group always finds a way to compete, and they typically win games down the stretch, when most teams are...
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David Rose Memorial Day Classic 2019 Prospects to Watch
Every year some of the top players from around the region show up at Phenom’s David Rose Memorial Day Classic and put on a show. In the events 6th year, we have seen numerous videos go viral with a few Youtube clips obtaining over a million views. The players show out! This year should be no different, the line up is thick and there are some cant miss talents who will be taking the court. Here...
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Phenom’s 3G Showcase Event Most Valuable Player and Most Outstanding Player
Phenom’s 3G Showcase had a great turnout, both on the floor and in the stands. Every court, throughout the event had stands that seemed 75% full or more. Theses fans stayed because of the production on the floor. Even though not many carried offers, they are players who set themselves up to have huge July periods. There were national level recruits all the way to D3 and NAIA guys. However, the...
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Phenom’s 3G Showcase — Breakout Performers
Over the weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Fayetteville to host our Give God Glory Showcase, which was full of talent and intriguing long-term prospects. Here, we will look at some of the biggest breakout performers from the event, across all age groups. 5’10 ’20 Wesley Case (Flight 22 Robinson) There were many guard prospects that raised their stock over the weekend, but none more than Wesley...
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Phenom’s 3G Showcase — All Tournament Honorable Mention
5’10” 2023 Malik Brunson (Carolina Warriors 13s) A do everything player on the floor. Rebounded, defended and finished on everyone. 6’1” 2019 Jay Williams (Team Wall SE (SC) 17s) Lefty has a great frame and great feel. Shot the ball well and played with an unbelievable pace. 6’7” 2019 BJ McLaurin (Flight 22 Fayetteville 17s) Big man had length and explosion that helped him finish everything....
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Phenom’s 3G Showcase — All Tournament 2nd Team
6’4” 2019 Joseph Cherry-Blue Team Premier 17s Cherry-Blue consistently put out huge performances throughout the event, including an event high 37 in his final game of the event. Cherry-Blue is a long armed, wide shouldered guard who easily found the bucket, in every game. He played very hard and he showed the ability to defend as well as the toughness to rebound. Watch closely here, he has the...
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Phenom’s 3G Showcase — All Tournament 1st Team
6’9” 2020 Myles Evans NC Empire Go Hard 16s Evans was the top performer on the 16u Gold Championship winning time. He stepped up big in the championship game, seemingly getting better, more comfortable, each time he stepped on the floor. Evans has great size and length, he carries a high IQ off the ball but what separates him is his touch and his range. Evans finished everything around the...
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Phenom’s 3G Showcase — Today’s 6 to Know (Day 1)
Today’s 6 to Know Day 1 Phenom’s 3G Showcase 6’4” 2020 Lemario Wilkerson NC Empire Go Hard Wilkerson is a name that college coaches will soon get to know. The explosive lefty has a complete game from the guard position. He has great pace as a secondary ball handler, explosion at the rim (numerous dunks in traffic) and a smooth jump shot that was consistent from the mid-range. Mid level colleges...
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