PHENOM’S MLK SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS
Phenom Player Watch: 2023 6’2 Amari Odom (Jordan HS)
Amari impresses with nice length, well-honed mechanics and elite athleticism. He is a slippery playmaker with slick handles and the ability to effortlessly break defenders down and use a change of pace to get to the rim in a flash and with good regularity.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 6’3 Aaron Murphy (J.H. Rose HS)
The Rampants finished their season with a 23-4 overall record, starting the season 12-0, and finishing 10-2 in conference play. One of the biggest contributors for head coach James Rankins was 2022 6’3 guard Aaron Murphy.
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Phenom Hoops’ Player Watch: 2023 6’3 Jaybron Harvey (Southern Durham)
Jaybron is an exceptional athlete combining a strong, powerful frame with agility and explosiveness. He brings great versatility on both ends of the floor and has proven to be a productive player in every role he has been tasked to fill in both AAU and as a freshman starter at Southern Durham High School.
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What Jajuan Carr Means for UNC Wilmington
So with the groundwork laid for what Coach Siddle is walking into, why is Jajuan Carr such a splash commitment?
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2023 6’5 Ta’Korrie Faison (Goldsboro) made a name for himself this season
The list of 2023 prospects in the state of North Carolina is quite impressive. Players from around the state made a statement and a name for themselves as a freshman and you can continue to add another name to the list. Some may know his name already but 2023 6’5 Ta’Korrie Faison should and will be a name everyone will know down the road.
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With Jajuan Carr Committing to UNCW, Who are the Best Available Seniors in the Carolinas?
During this time of travel bans and social distancing, the recruitment process has never gone through a time like this. Lists of players are imperative for college coaches and their recruiting boards. With Carr off the board, who is next? Here are the next five unsigned seniors in line, per Phenom Hoops’ current Rankings.
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6’5 ’20 Trent McIntyre “More than a worthy prospect”
6’5 ’20 Trent McIntyre “More than a worthy prospect” There’s an old saying when it comes to evaluating a potential prospect and that is “Trust your eyes.” This statement can be custom made for 6’5 unsigned senior Trent McIntyre. We have seen McIntyre countless times with his travel ball team, New Light Disciples; and with his high school team Piedmont Classical. He led Piedmont Classical to its...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2021 6’9 Joseph Udoh (Sissonville HS, WV)
Phenom Hoops looks to bring attention to prospects around the country, which is why we bring our readers and followers the Phenom Spotlight. In this article, we highlight 2021 6’9 Joseph Udoh from Sissonville High School in West Virginia.
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6’10 Jadyn Parker (West Brunswick) displayed full-potential in impressive senior season
6’10 senior Jadyn Parker at West Brunswick, who is committed to North Florida, could fall in that “under-the-radar” category but it was one of the more impressive seasons in North Carolina. Parker put in the hard work and it certainly paid off in a big way.
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Phenom Hoops’ Player Watch: 2022 Miles Phillips (Thomas Dale HS, VA)
Miles is a confident and amazingly poised floor general who thrives in crunch time and is a big playmaker.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #SCPhenom150 (Part II)
The standouts continue to come in from an exciting South Carolina 150 camp in Hartsville. Check out a few more names.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #SCPhenom150 (Part I)
Down in Hartsville for the SC Phenom 150, several players grabbed our attention on the court and should be names to watch down the road.
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POB’s Eye Catchers on Day 2 of #PhenomHoopState (Part II)
The standouts from the Phenom HoopState Championship impressed on Day 2. Here are just a few names that grabbed the spotlight.
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POB’s Eye Catchers on Day 2 of #PhenomHoopState (Part I)
The standouts from the Phenom HoopState Championship impressed on Day 2. Here are just a few names that grabbed the spotlight.
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POB Eye Catchers from Day 1 at the #PhenomHoopState (Part II)
The standouts from the Phenom HoopState Championship impressed on Day 1. Here are just a few names that grabbed the spotlight.
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POB Eye Catchers from Day 1 at the #PhenomHoopState (Part I)
The standouts from the Phenom HoopState Championship impressed on Day 1. Here are just a few names that grabbed the spotlight.
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Phenom Hoops’ Player Watch: 2021 Kylon Lewis (Thomas Dale HS, VA)
The Thomas Dale High School basketball program has seen a complete reversal of fortunes from a year ago. At this time last year, their season was over after a 5-19 campaign but now they’re in the VHSL state semi-finals after a 20-5 season. A huge part of the turnaround has been the stellar and consistent play on both ends of the floor of 6’3 junior guard Kylon Lewis.
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Two Unsigned Senior Big’s that need to be seen
They’re not really late bloomers from a physical standpoint, but they are late bloomers from a notoriety standpoint. Looking back at the season, 6’7” Brandon Johnson of Rolesville High and 6’7” Devin Brown of Eastern Wayne High had two of the most productive seasons, for bigs in North Carolina, this year.
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POB Eye Catchers: NC Phenom 150 (Part II)
The action continued for Phenom Hoops with the NC Phenom 150. Here are just a few names that caught our eyes from the camp.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: NC Phenom 150 (Part I)
The action continued for Phenom Hoops with the NC Phenom 150. Here are just a few names that caught our eyes from the camp.
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NC Junior Phenom Standouts (Part II)
Some of the premier names in middle school as well as several few new names showcased their talent at the NC Jr Phenom
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VISAA Semi-Final Standouts (Part II)
Check out all the standouts from Virginia State, as the VISAA semi-finals took place in Virginia. Here are a few names that impressed.
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VISAA semi-final standouts
Check out all the standouts from Virginia State, as the VISAA semi-finals took place in Virginia. Here are a few names that impressed.
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The Last of a Dying Breed
From Magic Johnson to Jason Kidd to Steve Nash, the world has seen an incredible collection of point guards throughout the years. So much so, that we consider those types “true” point guards, even in the modern era—where there are little to none. The question needs to be asked, “What qualifies someone to be a true point guard?” The answer is pretty straightforward but everyone seems to have...
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Another strong season from 2021 6’2 Terence Harcum earning interest from college programs around
Granville Central High has been an interesting program to watch this season, sitting at 19-7 on the season and one of the key reasons for their success this year has been the continuing play of junior guard Terence Harcum.
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Toby Harris Ready for the Breakout
It is rare that a true 6’6” wing falls under the radar. Especially in today’s game, where players who can shoot, with size are what’s en vogue.
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Phenom Hoops’ Player Watch: 2023 Curtis Blair III (Steward School)
Curtis may be the most exciting prospect in Virginia’s 2023 class; he is certainly gifted with the physical tools, advanced skills, and a natural feel that adds to the intrigue.
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NCISAA Final Four: Player Standouts
In this article, we will take a look at the standouts, on the boy's side, from the 4A Semifinals, 1A Semifinals, 1A Finals, and 2A Finals.
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Is Trae Benham Making “The Leap?”
In all levels of basketball, there is an unspoken transition period where players go from “good” to “elite,” often referred to as “the leap.” This phrase is probably most commonly used at the professional level, where many young, highly-touted prospects tend to make drastic strides forward during the early stages of their respective careers. That being said, it’s also quite applicable to the...
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Concord First Assembly Wins NCISAA 3A State Championship
Concord First Assembly Wins NCISAA 3A State Championship Concord First Assembly 68 Village Christian 48 For coach Frank Cantadore, this has been a magical season. Concord First Assembly cruised through the NCISAA 3A playoffs and won the state championship on Saturday against a very talented Village Christian team. The margin of victory was much of the same. It was another 20 plus margin of...
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