PHENOM HOOPS NATIONAL HS SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS

Phenom Prep and Post Grad Nationals Team Preview: IMG PG Nationals

The Phenom Prep and Post Grad Nationals should be one to remember, and we aren’t wasting any time in highlighting teams that will be in action that weekend down in Rock Hill, South Carolina. One of the top teams in the country will be on display at the event, as we bring you several prospects to check out throughout. EVENT INFO: Phenom Post Grad & Prep NationalsMarch 8-10, 2024Rock Hill...

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Phenom PG Nationals: IMG PG vs. The Skill Factory National

It was a battle of the titans in this one, as IMG post-grad and The Skill Factory National came to battle for a chance to compete for a championship.' It was probably one of the best games we had so far at the loaded event and the smack talk started early in this one.' TSF though came out incredibly strong, building an early double-digit lead led by Jalen DeLoach and Christian Wright, two that...

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Phenom Game Report: IMG vs. The Rock

Phenom Hoops tuned in on Saturday to watch on of the top teams in the country in action going up against a rising programs with a lot of intriguing talent. IMG Academy hit the road to The Rock.  IMG came out strong to build an early double-digit lead against The Rock but both teams played well.  It took some time for The Rock to get going but did start to find some success from the...

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Phenom Hoops Podcast: Phenom WNC 150 recap/ Discussing Rivals 150 rankings

Phenom Hoops Podcast is back again this week, this time breaking down several topics, including recapping the Phenom WNC 150, discussing the latest offers and commitments, breaking down the latest Rivals 150 rankings for the class of 2020, and dissecting the rosters of IMG Academy, Montverde Academy, and Oak Hill.

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ARS Rescue Rooter Washington DC HoopFest (12/8/18) Recap

  Finally' I can check it off the list that I attended the annual 'DC National Hoopfest.' I've heard SO much about this event for the last several years but never had the opportunity to go and watch due to my own college basketball career. This past Saturday, it felt pretty surreal to walk into the historic Wooten gymnasium on DeMatha Catholic High School's campus and prepare for media...

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High School Hot Takes — week of December 10

Rick Lewis North Mecklenburg better than expected Last season, North Mecklenburg finished 27-2 and was upset in the NCHSAA 4A Regional Sectionals. They lost three year starter point guard Vaud Worthy to graduation. Nationally ranked 6'8 Jaelyn Withers (Louisville commit) moved to Ohio and Myles Hunter transferred to Carmel Christian. The Vikings are much smaller than previous years, but after...

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You Want to Know Why IMG Academy IS the Best Team in America

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=qpQXhHyZ0AU] Last night Lavar Ball was caught on camera saying that “IMG knows they can’t compete with this…” The “this” in this sentence is his son Lamelo Ball’s Spire Academy team. Of course we all know Ball is known for his outlandish statements, falling back on “speak it into truth.” Well this one...

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Battle At The Rock: Night 1 Recap

I’ve been looking forward to this event all week… the ‘Battle at the Rock’ showcase, presented by our service. A handful of talented teams will swing by Nation Ford High School (Fort Mill, SC) for Friday night and Saturday games. To kick things off, three games took place on Friday night, featuring several next-level prospects.   Game 1: Gray Collegiate Academy...

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Battle at the Rock Friday Night Storylines We’re Watching For

Can Josh Nickelberry Continue at his Torrid Pace It has been no secret how great Josh Nickelberry has been to start this season. He is the second leading scorer in North Carolina high school right now, putting up close to 30 points per game. Nickelberry has been playing like a Top 50 player in the country should, a player who has signed with Louisville (who currently has the #1 class in the...

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Two National Top Five Teams in Battle at the Rock

FORT MILL, SC ' Visit York County and THE Phenom Hoop Report have partnered together to bring a national level high school basketball event to Nation Ford High School. The inaugural event will be called Battle at the Rock presented by Phenom Hoop Report and will be held November 30 and December 1. With this being the showcase's first year, the planning came out swinging putting together and...

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Five Released in USA Today's 2019 “Chosen 25” will Compete in Battle at the Rock

USA Today High School Sports came out with their high school Chosen 25 rankings and it carried a Battle at the Rock feel to it. Each year, Jason Jordan will put out his 'Chosen 25' of the senior class and this year five players who are competing in the Battle at the Rock made their way onto the list. In fact, all five of the players are in the Top 20 of the ranking. Topping the list, at number...

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