PHENOM’S MLK SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS

Leaving it all out on the court: 2021 Jamarien Dalton (North Davidson)

One of the more impressive seasons this year in North Carolina has to be coming from North Davidson's Jamarien Dalton, who is actually an Elon football commit.  But he is showing that he can absolutely get it done on the court as well.  But it shouldn't come as any surprise because he has been doing it for quite some time now.' He started out strong as a freshman, averaging eight...

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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3

Team 3 Coach: Patrick King A foreword from Coach King: 'This team was absolutely STACKED. I was blown away with how coachable, cohesive, and team-centric these guys played. Every single one of them bought into the unselfish brand we wanted to play, and our bench was live the entire day. It seemed repetitive to mention their coachability in every blurb, so I'll say it about all of them right off...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 2 from Summer Finale (Part 1)

Korey Richardson 2021 Jamarien Dalton (Team B.O.N.D.): Dalton showed that he can be a very good two-way player on the court.' Defensively, he moved his feet well and didn't get opponents much room while also creating several turnovers.' Offensively, he showed a smooth feel without forcing himself into tough plays; made the right play. 2022 TJ Mills (Team B.O.N.D.): He really set the tone for...

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Previewing the Triad High School Basketball Landscape: North Davidson

It's been stated before, but the high school basketball scene has transformed into something comparable to NBA free agency. On one hand, the kneejerk reaction is to pose an argument for why/how transferring or reclassifying could have a positive effect on said player. The other side of the token typically points to the lack of loyalty, structure, or overall negative effects that could...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 12

Team 12 Coach: Gerroid Doughty   #18:'5'9 '21 Khristopher Franklin (Henderson Collegiate) Starting things off, we look at a player that offered a nice two-way presence despite his lack of true size, Khristopher Franklin. He's a long guard prospect with excellent defensive instincts, able to really cause problems with his motor and overall activity level. Franklin shoots it pretty well but...

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Brandon's Big Time Ballers Pt 1 #PhenomSummerFinale

Time flies when you're having fun, another season of AAU is almost in the books!Greensboro, North Carolina- The Phenom Hoops crew is going out with a bang here at the Summer Finale! The stars came out for one last go around, coaches at multiple levels flooded the sidelines in search of a late boost to 2019, and others got the jump on some classes of the future. 6'3 2021 Elijah Jamison (Team...

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Triad First 48 Recap & Standouts

The annual Triad 48 hosted by the BlueChip Triad Academy lived up to the billing once again as some of the elite Triad talent battled it out at Forsyth Country Day School. Lewisville, North Carolina- It was quite a spectacle watching this group of athletes compete at their highest levels. The camp provided a stage for established stars to prove their value and other sleepers are looking to make...

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Tommy’s Top Ten from the Phenom G3 Showcase

This weekend at Phenom's G3 Showcase in Greensboro, NC there was a large talent pool. All age groups were stacked as the event had 50+ teams with each having a variety of guys with different skillsets and intrigue. Enough talking, let’s get right into it! Chase Mebane 6'7 2020 F (Mid-State Magic Sports 17U) Mebane is exactly what you look for from the forward position. Explosive athlete...

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Bendel's Best: Phenom G3 Showcase

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina for our second annual G3 Showcase. The event is representative of way more than just basketball, as there is a powerful message beyond the surface. That being said, there was a ton of basketball talent in the gym this weekend and we were fortunate enough to see an abundance of high-level play. Numerous guys stood out over the...

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