PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 3 at Phenom MDC
2025 Elijah Melton (Sandhills): Melton simply continues to be a name that pops up with his play. You can’t help but want to go to battle with this young man, because he is going to be that physical force that you love to have on the floor. A bruising forward that plays hard, battles constantly on the boards, embraces contact, and knows how to be extremely productive. Underrated prospect here in...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Finale (Day 1, Part 2)
2022 Spencer Hairston (Gate City Grizzlies): This young man simply continues to produce and be an offensive scoring machine. Which is why he should be one to really watch coming into North Carolina and playing at Dudley this season. He has the quickness and ability to create for himself but he can be deadly from the perimeter. Scored 29 points to lead the charge again, something he has...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 1, Part 1)
2026 6’4 Kendre Harrison (CSB 2026): Harrison is a young big that captures your eye with his frame and body early on. You also have to like his solid hands at an early age, Harrison can really make a presence known down in the paint and it will be interesting to watch him develop down the road. A new name to put on the watch list. 2025 Trevor Best (NLPB): Best is going to be a name that you...
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Holiday Classic: Elevation Prep vs. Beckley Prep (Recap/Standouts)
Elevation Prep and Beckley Prep got the action underway on Court 4 and it looked to be a tight battle between these two groups. Neither team was able to really create themselves any cushion, but Elevation Prep had some opportunities slip away from the free throw line early. It allowed Beckley Prep to secure a first-half lead at 39-28. BJ Mitchell led the charge in the first half for...
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Holiday Classic: Victory Christian vs. Elevation Prep
Victory Christian and Elevation Prep was the second game to headline Thursday night. But it was Victory Christian that came out and made a statement early on both ends of the floor. Their defense led to their offense, creating turnovers and pushing in transition, using their size and multiple weapons to create an early double-digit lead. It was eventually as 21-0 lead before...
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Player Spotlight: 2024 6’3 Brandon Smith (Elevation Prep Academy)
There are several players that are already getting their names on the radar in the state of North Carolina for the class of 2024. One player though that could be entering the picture is 2024 6’3 Brandon Smith from Elevation Prep Academy.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Early Standouts at Hoop State League
2024 6’3 Brandon Smith and 2023 6’6 Nicholas Davis (Elevation Prep): Both young prospects that are newer names to Phenom Hoops but they impressed with their length and versatility, scoring on multiple levels and finishing at the rim. Two guys to keep an eye on. 2022 6’1 Robert Seymour (Elevation Prep): Seymour did a tremendous job in attacking and scoring the ball, hitting tough shots, getting...
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Porter’s Standouts: Game Recaps from #PhenomQCShowcase (Day 1)
Seems like it’s been forever since we were hooping, but the wait is over! Phenom took over the Rock Hill Sportsplex for 3 days of high-level hoops. We will be bringing you the ballers to know from each game throughout the event. Players to know from Court 5&6 are as follows.
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