PHENOM’S MLK SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS
POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Holiday Classic (Part 2)
2023 Lance Gill (United Faith): Gill led the charge for his team in a win on Day 2, showing a more assertive nature offensively and using his athleticism to his advantage. First off, Gill did a great job defensively, pressuring the ball and making plays in the passing lanes; that doesn’t mention his impact on the boards. Offensively, he uses his athleticism well to attack and get to the...
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Commitment Alert: Winston Salem State strikes again with commitment from 2023 Lance Gill
Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Lance GillClass: 2023Committed to: Winston Salem State What Was Said by Phenom...
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Phenom Open Gym: United Faith
United Faith has been a traditional basketball program at the NCISAA 1A level. Last season, they once again won another state championship and this year's team looks poised for a repeat. First year head coach Darion Holloway, known as 'Coach D,' has plenty to be excited about. Coach D has been with the program for four years and served as the associate head coach for the past three years. Upon...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: Lance Gill
Height: 6'4 Class: 2023 School: United Faith Travel Team: Team United Freshman Season: N/A Sophomore Season: 6.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.0 SPG, 50% FG Junior Season: 9.4 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 2.2 SPG, 1.2 BPG What Was Previously Said: Although the Royals have generated a ton of buzz throughout the last calendar year, it still feels like Lance Gill is somewhat underrated in the...
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NCISAA Championship Previews
After a season full of anticipation, the wait is finally over. We've reached playoff time after the first (somewhat) normal season since everything crashed due to covid. Between teams playing full schedules and the decreasing amount of general hysteria throughout the country, folks clearly wanted basketball to return. While some restrictions (masks, testing, etc.) still remain in place, this...
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Phenom Game Report: United Faith at Wesleyan Christian
Phenom Hoops checked in for an intriguing matchup on Thursday night, as United Faith traveled to Wesleyan Christian for a big-time battle and ultimately a thriller. Wesleyan came out strong to ultimately lead by double-digits in the first quarter but UFCA chipped away to be only down 18-14 at the end of the first quarter. Wesleyan was able to hold that same narrow lead at halftime, 30-26, behind...
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Three Juniors Slated for Major Breakouts
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Summer Havoc at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in downtown Rock Hill, South Carolina. There was a ton of basketball between the two sessions and four total days of action, which presented college coaches of all levels to get out and evaluate prospective talent. While most of the attention was directed to rising seniors (and rightfully...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom G3 Showcase
6'1 '23 Derek Bradley (PSB Bethel) Although there were various standouts for PSB Bethel, Bradley was easily among their most consistent and reliable performers. He's a smart, strong, sturdy guard prospect with the ability to make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. Bradley's perimeter shooting and three-level scoring allow him to pose a quality off-ball threat, but he also shows...
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Queen City Showcase Team Preview: CLT Royals 17u
The Queen City Showcase in Rock Hill this weekend is going to be off the charts. With talent all on the floor, livestreams streaming the games, and a ton of coverage from Phenom Hoops, this is going to be one of the best events to start the travel ball season. That is why we wanted to get a leg up on it, as we spoke to several coaches that will be bringing their teams to South Carolina...
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AAU SPOTLIGHT: Charlotte Royals 2022 Media Day Preview + Scrimmage
Phenom Hoops went out to check in on the Charlotte Royals 2022 for Media Day. A program that will certainly have the attention of many coaches, check out a few highlights from what we saw on the court.
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Phenom Media Day: Charlotte Royals 2022
Wednesday afternoon, Phenom Hoops went out in the Charlotte area to check out a program that is going to a popular team to watch this summer. The Charlotte Royals 2022 has a nice group coming in and players that can impact the floor. Check out the roster that we saw on the court. 2022 6'0 Jack Turnbow Turnbow is going to be one that can help in areas such as being another capable ball-handler...
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United Faith Christian Academy: Loaded with Talent
While everyone is talking about high-profile teams like Liberty Heights, Winston-Salem Christian, Lake Norman Christian, Moravian Prep, Bull City Prep, Word of God, The Burlington School, and others, folks should be reminded about the surplus of talent at United Faith Christian Academy. This is nothing out of the ordinary, as this program has seen dozens of noteworthy players come through their...
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Providence Day v. United Faith (Recap/Standouts)
The second day of Phenom's November Classic carried onward between Providence Day and United Faith Christian. Things kicked off with United Faith seizing the lead and controlling the action for majority of the first half with their balanced approach. 6'2 '21 LJ Johnson, 6'2 '22 Xavier Mckelvy, 6'3 '23 Lance Gill, and 5'10 '22 Marcus Willis helped mount their 12-20 first quarter lead, which...
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Open Gym Report: United Faith Christian Academy
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled to Charlotte, NC to watch practice at United Faith Christian Academy. Head Coach Josh Coley is excited about this year’s group. The practice was very efficient. The players were constantly active and competing. There was no down time in between drills, and the players maintained their level of effort and focus throughout. Coach Coley said something to his...
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Phenom Open Run/Gym: United Faith
Phenom Hoops went out on a late Friday night to check in on another fall league, getting a chance to watch the talent that will once again be on display during the high school season. We take a look at the players we saw, making notes of what each team could potentially look like once the season starts.
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North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Kelvin Reid #62: 6'2 '21 Donovan Vinson (Neuse Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player that showed flashes of scoring prowess throughout camp, Donovan Vinson. He's a smart, strong-bodied guard with an excellent scoring arsenal and the ability to make plays with or without the ball in his hands. Vinson can score the ball effectively from all three levels or take...
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