PHENOM’S MLK SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS

2019 Phenom Hoops High School Open Gym Tour: Henrico HS

Henrico High School (Henrico, VA) Classification: Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 5, Region B 2018-19 overall record: 18-5 Whenever a new season emerges for any sport, there's always a case of predictions that happen from any and everywhere. Honestly, it's become such a natural act nowadays that we, as fans and/or athletes, wouldn't even know how to react if those same lines of...

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2019 'ASSIST East Coast High School Team Camp' (8/24/19)

  Looking to find wherever a ball is bouncing as usual, this past Saturday (8/24) involved me covering my third consecutive 'Assist Student Athletes' high school showcase event now, led by Coach William Carter. After back-to-back prospect camps the other weekend (8/17 ' 8/18), the 'ASSIST 804 Top 48' and 'ASSIST DMV Top 100', Carter and his crew decided to again gather up players/teams in...

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2019 Hoop Group 'DC Jam Fest'; Day 1 Standouts (7/20/19)

  Man, July sure has flown by this summer. Frankly, I feel like I find myself reiterating that each year. The increased amount of exposure events taking place within the travel basketball scene serves as one of the main reasons, typically, and this past weekend in Northern Virginia proved as anything but different. The 'Hoop Group' organization arrived to town to host their 'DC Jam Fest'...

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2019 ‘Hoop Group Pitt Jam Fest’ Tournament Standouts

  Well, I guess I can cross Pittsburgh, PA off of my list of cities to visit. It felt like EVERYBODY in the basketball community had made the trip up to the Northern city this past weekend, and for a good reason too. The annual 'Pitt Jam Fest,' hosted by 'The Hoop Group' tipped off once again, featuring teams of different age divisions from all across the East Coast. Held at the grand David...

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Henrico HS @ Glen Allen HS; (1/9/19)

  Last night, I found myself in Glen Allen, VA, ready to get a first-look at two 804 varsity programs: Henrico and Glen Allen High School. Henrico has started the season off in exceptional fashion, having been 11-1 prior to Wednesday night's matchup. The Warriors kept their winning streak alive, now bumping it to six games, after maintaining a focus for all 32 minutes in going against the...

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