PHENOM CHALLENGE EVENT RECAPS
Because of his Motor, He Stood out at Phenom’s Challenge LIVE
Montrezl Harrell quoted over one of our tweets yesterday stating that Keishon Porter was a “DAWG”, and I am not sure there is a better way of stating this. Whenever Jimmy Butler was traded to Philadelphia, Stephen A. Smith stated, emphatically, that “The Sixers are getting a straight up dog!”
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Team B.O.N.D. 16u earns title at Phenom Challenge
In a bit of a one-sided affair Team B.O.N.D. proved to be too much on Championship Sunday at the Upward Star Center in Spartanburg, DC.
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Jets Elite 16u takes home championship at Phenom Challenge
TMP 16 had the championship within their grasp with 30 seconds to go in the contest in this game of runs. But Deonte Birdine-Randolph (26 points) also had plans of taking a championship back home to Charlotte.
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Challenge Live (Guards)
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 guard...
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Coach Mill’s MVP’s from Phenom Challenge
Take a look at a few names from the Phenom Challenge that caught the eyes of Coach Mills.
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Phenom Challenge: 16U Bracket-6 Championship
LMR got off to a great start. 8 quick points by Grayson Renner gave LMR the early lead. Down eight at the break, Team Elite Heat stormed back early in the 2nd half to tie the game.
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Phenom Challenge: 15U Bracket-5 Championship
It took five minutes for both teams to score a total of 5 points (3-2 with 11:00 left in 1st half) when suddenly within 20 seconds Team Winston scored five quick points capped off by a finish by Winston Salem native JR Reese.
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Carolina Warriors Claim 16U Championship at Phenom Challenge Live
The championship Sunday intensity was in full swing throughout the Carolina Warriors v. Chattanooga Elite title game. This showing was arguably the most exciting battle of the day, seeing as how these teams matched up incredibly well and ultimately ended up in a double-overtime scenario. The Warriors were somewhat up and down during this contest but must give credit to Calen Riehl for knocking...
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Upward Stars Upstate Blue Claim 16U Championship at Phenom Challenge Live
There were a lot of entertaining title games today, but no team showed displayed a better scoring balance than this Upward Stars Upstate Blue group. Nearly everyone on their team finished with a number in the points column, yet no one notched double-digit scoring, which truly speaks to their unselfishness and team-first approach. Omar Daniels, Elijah Ormiston, D’Yon Bartley, Samuel Wheeler, JP...
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Charlotte Hoyas Claim 15U Title at Phenom Challenge Live
The Charlotte Hoyas absolutely battled their way to get to the championship game and then opened up their final contest in a pretty sluggish manner. Fortunately, they displayed resilience and relentlessness on both sides of the ball, which led to the start of their comeback. Christopher Wilson and Karon Boyd carried the offensive burden for this group, combing for 27 of their 53 total points....
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TNT Fury Claim 15U Title at Phenom Challenge Live
The TNT Fury found themselves in another Phenom Hoops’ title game on Sunday and simply refused to leave the Upward Star Center without securing the final victory of the weekend. They established a quality lead early-on and only continued to pile on the points with their extremely balanced scoring approach. Their guard duo of Dillon Atwell and Colby Raymer were exceptional from start to finish....
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Afternoon Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Challenge Live
Team Trezz 6’5 ’20 Linwood Grandy- The strong, athletic guard prospect was very effective throughout this contest. He scored the ball decently well, but it was everything else that made him stand out on both sides of the ball. Grandy is a pretty versatile defender that can overwhelm opponents with his size and quality positioning. He attacks the rim hard and looks to finish through contact...
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Coach Threadgill’s Saturday Standouts at Phenom Challenge Live
LMR 16U 2021 Miles Jenkins 6’3 Mikes had 18 points in the first half. He’s very patient on offense doesn’t force a lot of shots. Scores the ball very efficiently on all three levels. Because of his size he can play multiple positions on the floor. Did a good a job of setting and running the team. 2021 Chase Powell 6’2 Chase does a good job of playing inside out. When the opposing team was in a...
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Flomo’s Fab Five: Day II of #PhenomChallengeLive Afternoon Standouts
The morning action of Court 2 at Chapman High School consisted of high scoring efforts, transition play, and flashy passes. Here are some of the top performers so far today: 15U NC Gaters Richardson 2022 6’6 Foward Jackson Noble Noble finished with 17 points in his squad 75-48 victory over WCBA 9th Grade. Noble always seems to be in the right place at the right time. He has high energy on the...
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Flomo’s Fab Five: Day I of #PhenomChallengeLive
Day 1 of the #PhenomChallenge here in Spartansburg, SC was full of competition, several players made great first impressions in attempts to leading their respective squads to victory. Here are my top 5 performers from tonight’s action: 15U CC Elite 6’2 2022 Wing Kyle Frazier Frazier came out aggressive for his CC Elite in their 60-39 victory over Upward Stars Lakeland. He consistently got into...
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Prospects at Phenom’s Challenge LIVE who Would Look Good in the Patriot League
It is that time of year. Regional schools are mapping out their April Live periods. With only 3 days of LIVE period (well 2 really if you consider you cannot start until 6 on Friday and have to be done by 4 on Sunday) this year it is imperative that college coaches see the right players. In this series, we are taking a look at various leagues around this region and the players these coaching...
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Prospects at Phenom’s Challenge LIVE who Would Look Good in the MEAC/SWAC Conferences
It is that time of year. Regional schools are mapping out their April Live periods. With only 3 days of LIVE period (well 2 really if you consider you cannot start until 6 on Friday and have to be done by 4 on Sunday) this year it is imperative that college coaches see the right players. In this series, we are taking a look at various leagues around this region and the players these coaching...
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Prospects at Phenom’s Challenge LIVE who Would Look Good in the CAA, ASUN, Horizon Leagues
It is that time of year. Regional schools are mapping out their April Live periods. With only 3 days of LIVE period (well 2 really if you consider you cannot start until 6 on Friday and have to be done by 4 on Sunday) this year it is imperative that college coaches see the right players. In this series, we are taking a look at various leagues around this region and the players these coaching...
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2020 6’5 Keishon Porter (Team Trezz) brings that “dog” mentality to Phenom Challenge
One player that could be of interest this weekend at the Phenom Challenge is 2020 6’5 Keishon Porter for Team Trezz, especially with what he brings to the court.
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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: Upward Stars Upstate White 16u
The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. So let's preview each teams players heading into the event.
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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: NC Spartans 16U
The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. We are expecting a HUGE turnout for this event in Spartanburg, SC on April 26-28. So, Phenom Hoop Report wants to do our part in starting the buzz for the event. Players and teams, of all ages, will have a chance to play in front of college coaches throughout...
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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: 7th Nation Warriors
The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. So let's preview each teams players heading into the event.
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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: NC Go Hard 16u and 17u
The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. So let's preview each teams players heading into the event.
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Prospects at Phenom’s Challenge LIVE who Would Look Good in the American Athletic Conference
It is that time of year. Regional schools are mapping out their April Live periods. With only 3 days of LIVE period (well 2 really if you consider you cannot start until 6 on Friday and have to be done by 4 on Sunday) this year it is imperative that college coaches see the right players. In this series, we are taking a look at various leagues around this region and the players these coaching...
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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: Team Carolina Asheville 14U
The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. We are expecting a HUGE turnout for this event in Spartanburg, SC on April 26-28. So, Phenom Hoop Report wants to do our part in starting the buzz for the event. Players and teams, of all ages, will have a chance to play in front of college coaches throughout...
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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: United Elite Spartans – 16U
The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. So let's preview each teams players heading into the event.
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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: Charlotte NETS 2021 – Gainey
The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. So let's preview each teams players heading into the event.
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Prospects at Phenom’s Challenge LIVE who Would Look Good in the Big South & SoCon (Part II)
It is that time of year. Regional schools are mapping out their April Live periods. With only 3 days of LIVE period (well 2 really if you consider you cannot start until 6 on Friday and have to be done by 4 on Sunday) this year it is imperative that college coaches see the right players. In this series, we are taking a look at various leagues around this region and the players these coaching...
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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: Anthony Atkinson Allstars
The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. So let's preview each teams players heading into the event.
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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: Team Knicks 17U
The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. So let's preview each teams players heading into the event.
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