PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
John Wall Holiday Invitational Day 1 Top Performers (Part 2)
By: Cooper Hart 6’10†’24 Jayden Quaintance (Word of God/Kentucky) Quaintance used a strong second half to finish with the stat line of 21p, 8r, & 3a while shooting 7/14 from the field. The Kentucky commit was an offensive hub throughout the contest, with the Holy Rams constantly running actions through him. While his size, strength, and athleticism stick out immediately, his unselfishness,...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: Tennessee earns commitment from Top-100 Guard Bishop Boswell
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Phenom Open Gym: Myers Park, “The Team to Beat”
Phenom Hoops travelled to Charlotte, North Carolina to cover Myers Park open gym. Last year, Myers Park went 28-4 and won the prestigious NCHSAA 4A state championship. Coach Scott Taylor will lose the services of 6'8 Elijah Strong (Boston College) who averaged 15.4 PPG and collected 5.4 RPG. This presence in the middle will be sorely missed, but not many teams in the country can boast about...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Summer Finale
2025 Larenz Stevenson (CBG): I liked what I saw out of the 2025 6'5 prospect from AL Brown, as he is a name that one could start tracking more as he develops.' He fits what you are looking for in a prospect, as he is long and athletic, shows flashes of his potential, and is one that is still just scratching the surface of what he could ultimately be. Stevenson would be someone to watch out for...
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Consistent Leadership: Bishop Boswell
The travel ball season is a pivotal time for high school prospects. For most younger players, it serves as a litmus test to compare an individual's game to their peers. On the other hand, upperclassmen are expected to utilize this time to showcase their capabilities and earn college opportunities for themselves. There's a constant battle for scholarships and very few are being extended. However,...
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Team CP3 Making Early Noise on the EYBL
The nearly two-month transition from high school to travel basketball has been quite informative, especially after concluding the first live period of the season. While there have been countless subplots and takeaways, few have been more attention-worthy than Team CP3 being the only group among the (six) North Carolina-based shoe circuit (EYBL, UAA, 3SSB) squads to be undefeated after the first...
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HIGHLIGHTS: CP3 2024 EYBL Full of HIGH MAJORS! 2 Event Team Highlights with Phenom Hoops
CP3 2024 EYBL opened up their AAU season competing at the #PhenomMarchMadness & #PhenomRiseShowcase. Check out some of their team highlights including Bishop Boswell, Juke Harris, Jaye Nash, Clash Peters, Gabriel Mabor and Drake...
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Bendel's Best: Phenom Rise Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Indoor Facility in Bermuda Run, North Carolina for another entertaining three-day stretch of basketball. There was a slew of highly anticipated matchups on display with teams looking to work out the kinks and hit their stride going into the summer season. Though various standouts emerged, we will take a closer look at five personal...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: “Myers Park, A National Level Team”
Phenom Open Gym Tour: 'Myers Park, A National Level Team' Phenom Hoops travelled to Charlotte to cover Myers Park open gym. Charlotte, Old Dominion, and Wofford were in attendance for the Friday afternoon workout and scrimmage. Last season, Myers Park finished 17-9 playing one of the most difficult and challenging schedules for a NCHSAA public school team, but coach Scott Taylor has plenty to be...
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Players in New Places: North Carolina (Part 1)
The school year is quickly approaching and that just means that high school basketball isn’t far off either. So it got us thinking about teams and players, and there were plenty of intriguing moves from players that will be suiting up in a different jersey this upcoming season. That is why we are taking an early look at a few new faces in a few new places. 2024 Bishop Boswell (Myers Park)...
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Prospects Trending Upward in North Carolina's Class of 2024
The travel ball season is always full of surprises. Given the shaky nature of the recruiting landscape, there's truly no telling which programs are even looking to extend offers to high school players. Majority of programs (for whatever reason) find it more advantageous to pursue kids who already claim a slew of scholarships, as opposed to someone who could actually be a viable, realistic...
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Player Standouts at Day Three of Lamelo Ball Invitational
5'10 '26 Max Van Weerdihuzen (Team United) Although there were a ton of standouts for this loaded squad, Weerdihuzen consistently found ways to stand out within the flow of the action. He's a very intelligent point guard prospect with an extremely low-maintenance identity. Weerdihuzen typically works with the ball in his hands, setting up others and constantly looking to make the right play, but...
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2024 Bishop Boswell sees recruitment take off and hit another level
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Is Myers Park the Top Public-School Team in North Carolina'
Each year, the high school basketball landscape tends to reset, reshuffle, and ultimately redistribute the 'who's who' of NCHSAA and NCISAA. This practice is much more evident within the public-school ranks, as kids can freely opt to transfer to a private or independent program (weakening public schools and bolstering the new destination). Last season, the top public-school program was probably...
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Prospects to Pursue in North Carolina's Class of 2024
This upcoming weekend, the NCHSAA/NCISAA Live Period finally commences. Majority of high school programs, both public and private, will play showcase games at their respective sites. These specific events do not include independent teams, which gives spectators and college coaches a stronger sample size from these specific groupings. Today actually marks the 'call date' where coaches can start...
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INTERVIEW: 2 SPORT STAR 2024 Bishop Boswell Goes 1 on 1 with Phenom Hoops!
Tyler Lewis and Phenom Hoops sit down with a rising star in North Carolina, 2024 Bishop Boswell. He talks about multiple things, including his game, his past season, being a two-sport star, and much more. Take a listen to the latest interview!
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A Closer Look: Team CP3 16U
6'6 Drake Powell There are so many appealing prospects in the state, but Powell should be as well-liked and highly regarded as anyone. He's already a clear leader with this group, despite being the newest addition to the roster. Powell continues to stand out as a premier defender against all levels of competition, and is able to legitimately shut down any opponent in his crosshairs. He's a...
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Bendel's Best: Phenom March Madness
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned to the Rise Indoor Facility in Bermuda Run, North Carolina for our March Madness event. There were a slew of notable teams and prospects on display throughout the two-day stretch, making for great competition and overall entertainment. While plenty of the attention was centered around the showcase games and various notable programs, takeaways were evident...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom March Madness (Part 2)
2024 Braylhan Thomas (Team Charlotte): The 6'5 prospect continues to make strides with is game, showing more of a complete game, using his size well and only getting stronger on the court. Thomas continues to show his ability to knock down shots from the perimeter but also create more for himself. He has really progressed and is showing he can be more of a consistent offensive threat...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Spring Tip-Off (Day 1)
2025 Jerquarius Stanback (NLPB): One to certainly monitor in the class of 2025 here in North Carolina, as the young forward brings tremendous length to the court. Still young and developing, really liked his presence around the basket, finishing strong but also being a presence defensively around the basket, walling up and making it difficult for his opponents. 2027 Brennan Jefferson (Garner...
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Early Look: Team CP3 2024
It is that time of the year, as players from all around start getting together with their travel ball team and prepare for an exciting spring and summer. Phenom Hoops started the season off with the Phenom Opening, giving us a glimpse of several of those teams which also included a very talented young group with CP3 2024. Watching this team in action, you can see there is no shortage of...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Opening/Post Grad Nationals
6'0 '22 Cole Sinclair (Winston-Salem Christian) Given the healthy mix of talent in the gym, Sinclair was easily among the most impressive post-grad performers on display. He's a lethal shooting threat with deep range and an effortless release, but can also attack the basket and create for others. Sinclair does a great job of dictating the offense, yet also consistently finds success without the...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Bishop Boswell vs Evan Smith as Ardrey Kell Defeats South Meck HS in 704 Showdown!
Phenom Hoops headed out on a Tuesday night to check on two of the premier programs making noise in the Charlotte area as South Meck welcomed in Ardrey Kell. Great battle with great talent on the court. Bishop Boswell and Peter Moye led the charge for South Meck but was it enough to overcome Brock Rose and Evan Smith? Check it all out!
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Phenom Game Report: Ardrey Kell vs. South Meck (Boys)
We are back after the holidays, as Phenom Hoops hit the road to check in on the talent around the state. We headed down to South Meck high school Tuesday night, as they were welcoming in Ardrey Kell. Two premier programs in the area dueled it out, as it was a fun battle to watch. Early in the first half, both teams struggled to put the ball in the basket; neither team was able...
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Keep your eyes on the guard play at South Meck this season
South Meck has been a staple here in the Charlotte area but has had trouble in putting together consistent winning seasons on the court over the last few years.' That is when head coach Gary Hall entered the picture last year.' One of the top coaches around the region and a resume to back it up, Coach Hall has been looking to instill his wisdom into the program and has made a lot of noise...
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POB's Eye Catchers from #CHC12 (Day 1, Part 1)
2022 Joseph Serra (West Cabarrus): When his team was down, the senior stepped up in a big way to help his team get right back in the game and eventually take the lead. Serra impacted the game on both ends, knocking down big shots from deep but also picking his spots to attack and score. Also really liked his presence on the defensive end, playing scrappy defense and getting after his...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Ryan Bernardi #7: 6'0 '23 Jaiden Thompson (Central Cabarrus) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased a scrappy, high-motor presence throughout camp, Jaiden Thompson. He's a tough, heady guard prospect with a nice feel and the ability to make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. Thompson is a quality three-point shooter, but also attacks the basket...
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North Carolina's Top 2024 Prospects Make Waves at CP3 Rising Stars Camp (Part Two)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Sportsplex in Greensboro, North Carolina for the annual CP3 Rising Stars Camp. Typically, this event is exclusively for rising freshmen but the unforeseen circumstances over the last year prevented the Class of 2024 from the occasion. Instead of excising the class completely, they opted to combine the two classes into one enormous event. The amount...
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2024 Bishop Boswell looking to capitalize off summer ball; gearing up for upcoming season
It was almost two years ago now when we got our first glimpse of 2024 Bishop Boswell, then playing with Team Hope.' Our very own Rick Lewis stood on the sidelines and mentioned his name to several of our other scouts, getting an early glimpse of the talent guard leading the charge.' Fast-forward two years to where we are today, Boswell is coming off playing with CP3, playing in the Peach Jam,...
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Dawkins’ Standouts from Phenom Summer Finale (Day 1)
By; DeAjai Dawkins 2024 6'4 Bishop Boswell (CLT Nation)' Bishop has given on-lookers so much to be excited about in this stage of his development. His college-ready physique that he presents as a rising sophomore puts him in a tier of his own as it pertains to 2024 lead guards. Boswell plays with a level of maturity far beyond his years, and that's shown in his vocal leadership. I believe he can...
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