PHENOM CHALLENGE EVENT RECAPS
Phenom Spotlight: 2023 Khalil Genwright (New Hanover)
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Five Players to Watch at Phenom Challenge LIVE
6'1 '23 Will Gray (NC Spartans) While college coaches should be prepared to recruit this entire roster, Will Gray is clearly the tone-setter of this group. He's an intelligent floor general who loves to get downhill, where he's proven to be a reliable finisher, playmaker, and pull-up shooter from midrange. Gray is a great athlete, leader, and overall decision-maker who understands how to offer a...
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Unsigned Seniors to Watch at Phenom Challenge LIVE
Though it seems like the last LIVE period just occurred, another one is already upon us. Our Phenom Challenge will be a useful opportunity for various levels of college coaches to get out and see deserving high school prospects'whether juniors or unsigned seniors. While a ton of folks have noted the insane number of players in the portal, few seem to realize how much this is truly...
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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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ABOVE THE RIM … Treyvon Byrd BALLS OUT at Phenom’s Challenge LIVE
Treyvon Byrd has been one of North Carolina's most talked about players this April. Rightfully so, he is a human highlight film! Byrd has all the dimensions, all the tools and all the highlight reel plays to garner this type of attention.
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Tyler Young is the BEST REBOUNDER in North Carolina … OFFICIAL RAW Highlights
Tyler Young is a double-double machine. He has everything you want in a big, with his ability to score on the block, rebound or set jaw opening screens.
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Unsigned Senior Nasir Johnson GOES CRAZY All April!!
Nasir Johnson carried his high school team all the way to a state championship where he did everything he could against a Top 25 nationally ranked Southwest Guilford.
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Bailey Wiseman in Full SNIPER MODE for Phenom’s Challenge LIVE!! SCs Next PG!!
South Carolina is recently getting recognized for its immense basketball talent. It seems the talent just keeps coming for every level.
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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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Linwood Grandy is GONE GET BUCKETS!!! We All Know This About the Team Trezz Star!!
Linwood Grandy is the x-factor. Well even more so, Grandy is bursting on to the scene at just the right time. Everyone talks about if you can play, they'll find you.
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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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Rapid Reaction Phenom’s Challenge LIVE
The guys give and instant reaction to all the outstanding play that took place at Phenom's Challenge LIVE ... Listen for all the standouts, the breakouts and the top performers!!
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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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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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Keishon Porter Caught TWO NASTY Bodies!! Baseline Filled with Coaches Watching
Keishon Porter is a winning basketball player, there is no doubting that. The tenacity with which he plays is off the charts, unparalleled from others.
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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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Jaden Scriven GOES CRAZY!! Averages Double/Doubles & Picks Up Offers!!
Within 2 possessions of watching Jaden Scriven you realize he is simply built differently. So tough, Scriven is built like an NFL Safety. He is strong and explosive, and plays with a HUGE chip on his shoulder.
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NO ONE Could Guard Jajuan Carr!! He Makes the Game Look TOO EASY!!
Jajuan Carr is a beast. Game in and game out, he goes out and performs. He lives in the paint, he always makes great reads, he knocks down shots with range and he can dunk it on your head.
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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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Byrnes Freshman Academy stand-outs (Phenom Challenge)
Here are 10 stands-outs from Byrnes freshman Academy at the Phenom Challenge.
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It Was Because of His Production The Coaches Were Talking
Luc Richard Rameau is one of the most consistent players you’ll find. However, his consistency isn’t boring, it isn’t mundane, his consistency is very loud, it is very productive.
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College Coaches LINE UP to Watch Ahmil Flowers as he TAKES OVER Phenom’s Challenge LIVE
Ahmil Flowers stock is soaring right now, and rightfully so, he was dominant during Phenom's Challenge LIVE in front of baselines filled with college coaches.
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers PT.1 #PhenomChallengeLive
The lone Spring live period is upon us and we wouldn't want to spend it anywhere other than the great city of Spartanburg, hundreds of players from rising freshmen to unsigned seniors are coming in with something to prove! Spartanburg, South Carolina- The Phenom Hoops crew is back at it again for another action-packed live period, two things you can count on players will be tested competition...
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Phenom Challenge Live Gold Champions
The Phenom Challenge had coaches, players, and fans talking all throughout the weekend in Spartanburg. Overall, the competition was fantastic and players were discovered at all levels and teams took home some hardware. Check out which teams took home the honors of winning their division.
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Challenge Live (Wings/Forwards)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Spartanburg, South Carolina for the first live period of the early summer season. There were over 150 teams in attendance from all over the region, college-level talent was on display, and college coaches of all levels were sitting baseline throughout the weekend. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of my personal standouts from the...
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