PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
Word of God Takes Down Combine Academy
In a matchup of two of the top teams in the state, Combine Academy travelled to Raleigh to take on Word of God. The anticipation and hype surrounding this game was real. Combine won the first meeting by four points on November 20th at Combine. You knew both teams would be ready. Each have played a national schedule and have notable wins on their resume. The ball was tipped and from then on out,...
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Holiday Classic: Moravian Prep vs. Combine Academy (Recap/Standouts)
It was the final game on Monday night, with two familiar opponents battling each other out once again in Combine Academy and Moravian Prep. We knew the energy was going to be high in this one and it certainly was, led by their coaches. Moravian Prep came out a little heat and a chip on their shoulders, as they really played hard and looked to be physical on both sides of the floor, which...
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What else do you need to see: 2021 Omarion Bodrick (Combine Academy)
2021 Omarion Bodrick was outstanding at the Battle at the Rock and showed why schools are looking his way.
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Battle at the Rock – Saturday Session 2 Standouts
Game 1 Combine Academy 76 Blythewood 45 Robert Dillingham 6’2 2023 (Combine Academy) Every single time Dillingham steps on the floor, he is nothing short of electric. The quick, shifty guard is a big-time shot maker who can get going at any moment. He has a unique ability to create off the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Battle at the Rock (Day 2)
2021 Bryce McGowens (LEC): McGowens looked strong once again, showing his full arsenal from the perimeter like he has shown countless times but also getting to the rack. His blend of length, skillset, and versatility on the floor is highly impressive. 2021 Tay Burton (Byrnes): Though he was undersized, Burton played extremely hard on both ends of the floor. He had to go up against bigger...
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T-Lew’s Takeaways
Top Leaders Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights) – Strong / physical guard. He has done a tremendous job leading the way for Coach Wright and Liberty Heights. He has shown the ability to really lead a team. The guard is extremely explosive and I have yet to see anyone keep him out the lane. Jamarii Thomas (The Burlington School) – It is amazing to me that no Division 1 school has...
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Phenom Open Gym: Combine Academy (Part II)
It is getting close to that time of the year, where Phenom Hoops hits the road to check out teams and get an early glimpse of the talent around the area. We first started out heading to Lincolnton, to check in on Jeff McInnis and Combine Academy who is loaded once again.
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Defensive Difference Makers
Defensive Difference Makers There’s an old saying, “Offense sells the tickets, defense wins the game.” No matter the level, defense is the name of the game. When speaking to college coaches, one of the biggest questions we get as basketball scouts concerning a prospect is, ” Who can they defend?” In addition, we often hear players will play at the level they can defend. That being...
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North Mecklenburg Advances to NCHSAA 4A Regional Final
North Mecklenburg Advances to NCHSAA 4A Regional Final It was a repeat performance for North Mecklenburg in the NCHSAA 4A Sectional Final. The season started with a 79-55 win over Independence, and North Mecklenburg once again posted an almost identical 77-54 win to advance to the NCHSAA 4A Regional Final against Olympic. North Mecklenburg jumped out to a 20-15 first quarter lead and never...
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If you Can Defend, You Can Play: HS Jamboree Session I
If you have come to a Phenom Exposure Camp this Fall, you have heard Rick Lewis talk about, "you can play at the level you can defend". At Saturday's 7th Annual Phenom's High School Jamboree there were a few defenders who would be classified as "special".
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Afternoon Standouts at Phenom HS Jamboree
6’5 ’21 Mike Dudley (United Faith) United Faith always possesses a ton of talent, but Dudley might be the most enticing of their current group. He checks so many boxes, from size to shooting to athleticism, and should only continue to get better. Dudley is so smooth that he’s able to actively toggle between being a primary offensive option and scoring as needed. He could really take off this...
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POB’s Player Standouts from Phenom HS Jamboree Session I (Part III)
The standout list continues today from a loaded event at the Phenom High School Jamboree.
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Independence HS
Phenom Hoops continues their open gym tour, as Patrick O’Brien stopped at Independence high school to see what head coach Preston Davis and the Patriots were working with this season.
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Elon Elite Camp’s Super Six and More
Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Elon University to cover the inaugural Elite Camp under first year head coach Mike Schrage. Elon’s staff of Jonathan Holmes, Mark Adams, Allen Payne, Tyler Lewis and Josh Pierre did a remarkable job of putting together an excellent roster of talent. In addition, the camp was well organized and scout friendly as the players participated in stations, skill...
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Summer Havoc Live Superlatives: Best Rim Protector
These players are ones that certainly can play a huge part down low in protecting the rim.
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What to Watch For… Phenom’s Summer Havoc LIVE — Mid-Major Watch
Every year July allows players to break out … Players who have all the tools, who have the size, the touch, the explosion, the skill set to play at a high level, but for whatever reason have been late bloomers or fallen under the proverbial radar. Phenom’s Summer Havoc LIVE is notorious for these Summer Blow Ups as it has been the stage where the likes of Aaron Nesmith picked up 20 offers and...
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On the Rise: North Carolina’s Class of 2021 (Part Two)
Yesterday, we took a closer look at some of the most underrated scholarship-worthy players within North Carolina’s Class of 2020. Now, we will highlight a variety of different guys in North Carolina’s Class of 2021 that have made a strong impression over these last two months… (Read Part One) 6’7 ’21 Omarion Bodrick (Independence) Everyone across the entire state should already be all-in...
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Final Thoughts from the #NCHSAALivePeriod
The new NCAA Live Period blew past all expectations and, most importantly provided a platform for a vast amount of talent to be displayed in front of dozens of college programs, but there are always improvements to be made in the future. Charlotte, North Carolina- What Year one did was brought in a lot of exposure, and offered the states best a legitimate chance to hoop in front of college...
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High Flying, Explosive Omarion Bodrick Invites EVERYONE to the BLOCK PARTY!!
Bodrick is an explosive and lengthy 2021 lefty who seems to block everything in site. It doesn't matter your size or athleticism, he's throwing it back.
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Team Camp (Part Three)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Queens University for our annual June team camp, which featured an incredible amount of talent from various different pockets of the region. College coaches were in the building and kids got seen by a variety of different programs at the D2, D3, and JUCO levels. This article will take a closer look at some of the most impressive performers from over...
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Phenom Team Camp: Day 3 Standouts
By: Julia Funderburk Kheni Briggs (6’4, c/o 2022)—Briggs dominated at the Phenom Hoops JMAC Showcase at the beginning of the month and hasn’t stopped rolling since. A force to be reckoned with in the paint, the rising sophomore for the A.L. Brown Wonders scored 16 in his first game of the day against Independence High. His second half sparked a solid run to put the Wonders back on top after...
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#PhenomTeamCamp: Miles Late Night/Early Day Standouts
6’8 2020 Josh Hall: Moravian Prep (NC) Hall has established himself as one of the best prospects in the entire country. He possesses an unbelievable set of tools with his three point range, overall fluidity, size, length, and athleticism that allow him to be a dominant player at the high school level. He’s an incredibly dangerous spot up shooter, doing a great job moving without the ball,...
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Omarion Bodrick GOES INSANE as he Has Own Personal Dunk Contest at #PhenomDavidRoseMDC
Omarion Bodrick is must see tv. Only a sophomore, he is a high flyer who effects the game on both ends of the floor. Haters are going to say, "all he can do is dunk" but that couldn't be further from the truth.
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2021 6’7 Omarion Bodrick only scratching the surface of his potential
2021 Omarion Bodrick solidified himself as a must-see type prospect with his length, athleticism, and ability to be a difference maker on both ends of the floor.
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‘Phenom Hoops David Rose Memorial Day Classic, Day 1 (5/25/19); K-Rob’s First Half Standouts
Ah, it feels refreshing to be back down here in North Carolina with our Phenom Hoops scouting team! As the Virginia guy, I’ve spent the last several months occupied with covering events in my home state. Still, I knew I had to capitalize when the opportunity presented itself to cover our annual ‘David Rose Memorial Day Classic’ (honoring the late staff sergeant, David Rose) in the city of...
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Tommy’s Saturday Morning Standouts at Proehlific Park
Check out some more standouts from the David Rose MDC in Greensboro, these coming from Proehlific Park.
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DTA Elite is looking to be a must-see team this summer
When sitting on the sidelines at any event, as a scout, you sometimes have one player that shines and attracts your eyes. But when you sit on the baseline and can pick out 4, 5, or even 6 players that all bring some type of intrigue and skillset to the table, that is when eyes start to light up. That is what DTA Elite brings to the table and they showed it early at the Phenom Hoops David Rose...
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Poised to Breakout: 6’7 ’21 Omarion Bodrick (Independence/DTA Elite)
The Independence men’s basketball program is easily among the best around; they develop talent, keep their players, earn scholarships, and always seem to have a competitive roster to take into battle. As players like Matt Smith and AJ McKee depart, guys like Omarion Bodrick and Anthony Allen are ready and willing to rise to the occasion. These next two seasons should be particularly exciting to...
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Phenom’s 6th Annual David Rose Memorial Day Classic: Players We are Watching For (Part 1 High School Edition)
While Under Armour, Nike and Adidas all have events this weekend, It seems the star-studded non-shoe teams in the region decided to spend their Memorial Day weekends with us. Phenom’s 6th Annual David Rose Memorial Day Classic is as loaded as it has been in years past, with a roster full of Division 1 talent. Here are some of the players we are excited about watching all weekend. Remember, this...
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David Rose MDC Team Preview: DTA Elite
Memorial Day Weekend is a special weekend to share with family and friends. But it also provides a chance for teams to compete in one of the best events around at the David Rose MDC with Phenom Hoops.
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