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Commitment Alert: 2022 Jordan Simpson headed to SC State

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: Jordan SimpsonClass: 2022Committed to: South Carolina State What Was Said by...

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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:'6'5 Jordan Simpson

At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from the Carolinas went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked...

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Five More South Carolina Seniors Worthy of Offers

Although North Carolina is regularly advertised as the 'Hoopstate', South Carolina is notorious for putting some of the best athletes (across all sports) into the professional ranks on a yearly basis. The state doesn't generally receive as much attention as it probably should, and players often soar below the radar as a direct result. Even prior to all the covid restrictions, college coaches...

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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3

Team 3 Coach: Kelvin Mills #0: 5'11 '23 Arturo Overton (Lower Richland) Starting things off, we look at a player that has been a regular shining spot at camps over the last few years, Arturo Overton. He's a smart, skilled guard prospect that built his foundation as a scorer and has gradually transitioned into a floor general. Overton scores the ball at an efficient clip and can easily...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 1 at #PhenomStayPositive (Part 1)

2022 6'5 Christian Ferguson (Palmetto City 2022): Ferguson seemed to be all over the court today, as the wing prospect got to his spots offensively, knocked down shots, and was incredibly active on the boards on both ends. 2022 6'2 Jazian Gortman (Palmetto City 2022): Gortman is regarded as one of the top guards in the state for his class and one can see why.  He scores incredibly...

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Jordan Simpson, “A Team Player”

6'4 Jordan Simpson, 'A Team Player'  Jordan Simpson has already enjoyed tremendous success. As a rising junior, Simpson has collected offers from North Carolina A&T, South Carolina State, Claflin, Miles and Denmark Tech. He is also getting interest from the College of Charleston, Nicholls State, Wake Forest and Winthrop. He participated in the prestigious SC Top 80 last September and...

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South Carolina Phenom Top 80 Camp Evaluations

Team 3 Coach: Jimmy Duncan   #2:'5'8 '20 Maurice Bell (Heathwood Hall) Starting things off, we look at a player that simply knows how to properly run a team on both ends of the floor, Maurice Bell. He's a slightly undersized point guard prospect with a high IQ and the ability to carve up the opposition with his passing. Bell possesses a tight handle, team-first mentality, and touches the...

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POB's Eye Catchers from South Carolina Top 80 (Part I)

The Phenom Hoop Report Top 80 camps bring all the top talent from around the state all under one roof and there is just a different feel when these players step on the court.' Phenom Hoops headed back to Lexington high school once again for the South Carolina Top 80 and man, it did not disappoint. One could sit down and talk about each player from the event, which we will in our evaluations but...

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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 3

South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations   Team 3 Coach: Christian Savage   #8: 5'9 '20 Marquavious Allen (Blythewood, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player with a pretty intriguing skillset and approach to the game, Marquavious Allen. He's a point guard prospect with quickness and the ability to consistently involve his teammates. Offensively, Allen was able to effectively get by...

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