PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
Phenom Game Report: Chambers at North Meck
It was a conference battle between two of the top teams in the state, as Chambers hit the road to take on North Meck. Round 1 was off the charts, and Game 2 brought a packed house. Early on, it was more of a defensive battle for each team, as Chambers was able to get out to a narrow 11-9 lead at the end of the first. 2024 Jordan Patton was the one leading the charge with seven early points,...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom New Year’s Bash
2023 Tim Hall (Westminster Catawba): Not sure what to say how dominant of a game he had on the court for his team; he carried them throughout as he was nearly unstoppable on the court. Hall was a force down around the paint, displaying tremendous athleticism at the rim, being explosive on the boards and in blocking shots, and carrying his team in all that he could do. Very impressive...
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Recruitment should continue to rise: Phenom Holiday Classic
2025 Isaiah Henry (Cannon): Think it is only going to be a matter of time for this young sophomore, but Isaiah Henry has been showing us A LOT early on this season; his game has matured, and he is understanding and adding more to his game, and is really stepping up as an overall leader and go-to player. Henry continues to mix up his offensive game, showing that he can be productive from outside...
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Austin Swartz TAKES OVER: JL Chambers vs Cannon School
Cannon and JL Chambers, two premier schools in the Charlotte area, went to battle at the Phenom Holiday Classic. 2024 Austin Swartz put on an absolute show, while 2023 Nick Dorn and 2024 Maurio Hanson both put up over 20+ points. Check out all the highlights.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Holiday Classic (Day 1)
2023 Dallas Gardner (Charlotte Country Day): Gardner really set the tone in this game to start the weekend, as he was able to fill up the stat sheet and make his presence felt on both sides of the court. Gardner did an excellent job in pushing in transition and attacking the defense, penetrating and getting in the lane, finishing well through contact, and showing his athleticism. His defense...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Week 1, Day 1 at #HoopStateLeague (Cox Mill)
2025 Miles Leaks (Panthers): Leaks was tremendous to start the day, as I was incredibly impressed with how the young guard operated on the floor. He looked like a strong floor general on the floor, playing with a great pace and vision, finding his teammates and setting them up well, but also taking quality shots also. Really enjoyed watching how he was able to operate on the court. Leaks is a...
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Phenom Open Gym: JL Chambers High School
Phenom Open Gym: Chambers High School Last season, JL Chambers went 22-7 before losing 58-56 to eventual NCHSAA 4A state champion, Weddington High School. From the outside looking in, many basketball pundits may not have high expectations for Coach Brian Frasier’s team. 6’2 Jaylen Curry transferred after averaging almost a “double-double” of 16.6 PPG and 9.1 APG. 6’8 All-Conference Player of the...
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Recruits enjoy visit to Appalachian State
What a weekend it was in Boone, North Carolina as the Mountaineers opened up the football season against an in-state foe in the Tar Heels of North Carolina. It was one of the biggest events in the state and Boone was rocking with excitement, as the program also brought in some big-time basketball recruits as well. 2023 Jakel Powell, 2024 Maurio Hanson, and 2024 Austin Swartz are all North...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from LaMelo Ball Invitational (Day 2, Part 2)
2024 Quay Watson (Elite 1): Watson continues to be a guard that should be looked at in the class of 2024, especially with his leadership, his playmaking, and his ability to create. Not only did he hit the game-winning three (a big-time shot), but he also showed his ability to create off the dribble, find his teammates well, and step up in big moments for his team. 2024 Maurio Hanson (CP3):...
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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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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive
5’6 ’27 Corey Kinard (Strong Center) Though he was among the youngest players on display, it was easy to be impressed with Kinard throughout this viewing. His production is predictably appealing, but the intangibles are arguably what make him such an enticing long-term prospect. Kinard is very smart and patient with the ability to consistently create for himself and others. He displays a...
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INTERVIEW: 2024 Maurio Hanson Talks Chambers Season Recap + What He’s Added to HIS Game for AAU SZN!
Phenom Hoops caught up with 2024 Maurio Hanson this past weekend at the Phenom Opening to discuss his season, recruiting update, and expectations for the AAU season. Hanson is a 6'7" forward who played for JL Chambers this past season. After a deep playoff run in states, Hanson is now looking forward to travel ball season and adding to his bag of tricks.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Spring Tip-Off (Day 2)
2027 Braxten Dubose (Garner Road Gipson): Getting an early start looking at the young guys, Dubose is a familiar name that we have seen quite a few times pop over the weekend as he continues to produce on the court. The young man carves out space in the paint, is active on the boards, and continues to make his mark in the paint offensively, scoring efficiently. 2025 Hayes Oxendine (Go Hard):...
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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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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Opening
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for a three-day stretch of very entertaining competition. We had a trio of different events taking place from the Hoopstate Championship to the Post Grad Nationals to the Phenom Opening, and each offered its own collection of standouts. Although we still plan to highlight...
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Turning the Corner: 6’7 Maurio Hanson
It should go without saying, but every high school prospect has their own individual journey. Some peak early while others flourish over time. Plenty of players are designed to be quality pieces at the high school level, and nothing more. However, opportunity is a massive part of finding success. It’s much easier for someone who receives a ton of minutes/touches to improve and learn the nuances...
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Grimsley v. JL Chambers
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of Greensboro for a high-level playoff matchup between the Whirlies of Grimsley and the Cougars of JL Chambers. There was a ton of excitement in the air. On one side, Chambers probably entered this contest slightly underrated based on their seeding (considering they arguably played the most challenging schedule of any public-school team in the...
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Game of the Year: Chambers vs. North Meck, Part 2
Rivalry. Both schools less than 10 miles apart. Packed crowd. Standing room only. Playing for your community. These are the type of environments that athletes dream about. The last time these two teams met, there was an overtime thriller in which Chambers came out on top. Did anyone expect this game to be any different? North Meck entered the matchup with an 18-3 record (8-1 in conference),...
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North Carolina’s Class of 2024 forwards to keep an eye on
Phenom Hoops recently released their rankings for the class of 2024 in North Carolina and it certainly is loaded. There are several names that you may recognize, as you can find the full rankings and watch list here (Click Here). There are quite a few forwards/bigs that jump off the list but we wanted to dive into a few more prospects that should be interesting to watch as they continue to...
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Battle at the Rock Recaps/ Standouts (Day 1, Thursday)
Phenom Hoops tuned into the Battle at the Rock, one of the premier events in December in South Carolina, as they brought some terrific talent for both girls and boys down to Rock Hill. We checked out all the action on Thursday, bringing you the scores and standouts from each game.
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Game Report: Chambers vs Myers Park
On Tuesday night, we had the pleasure of watching one of the top public school matchups in the state as Julius L. Chambers hosted Myers Park. In the first half, Chambers jumped out to a double-digit lead. Their defensive pressure was key in this run as they were able to force turnovers that led to easy baskets on the offensive end. At one point the lead got up to 18 points, as Chambers’...
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Dawkins’ Standouts: HoopState League/ Fall Finale
By: DeAjai Dawkins 6’3 2022 Toby Nnadozie (Believe Prep National) Few players have impressed me these past few weeks like Toby Nnadozie, as few players have been as consistently productive on the offensive end. Physical with explosive athleticism, Nnadozie offers a competitive presence about him that could be acknowledged by any onlooker. He’s comfortable scoring from beyond the arc as well. I...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: JL Chambers
Phenom Hoops continues their road trip around the region, this time checking in on a very talented group in Charlotte and certainly one that has big aspirations coming into the season. We traveled out to check out the talent JL Chambers had and there was plenty to go around. 2022 Daniel Sanford looks to be the leader once again for this squad, as the senior is a known prospect around the state...
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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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Looking to take the next step: 2024 Maurio Hanson (JL Chambers)
2024 Maurio Hanson was a new name that quickly captured eyes with his size and ability last year and watching this young big operate on the court, one can see that he is taking the necessary steps with his game. This summer has been a big one to learn and show those exact improvements, as he is was able to take away some valuable experience and understand where he needs to continue to work on....
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Dawkins’ Standouts from Phenom Summer Grind (Day 2)
By: DeAjai Dawkins 2022 5’11 Cedrek Mangum (Charlotte Guards) Cedrek has proven his toughness to me time and time again this weekend, establishing himself as a reliable scoring guard at his height. Magnum was effective from beyond the arc, knocking down the three-ball consistently and forcing the defense to focus on him. 6’0 2023 Derek Bradley Jr. (Gamechangers/Westminster Catawba) Coming to...
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Phenom Summer Havoc Team Preview: CP3 2024
July is going to be fun, especially with Phenom Hoops. That is why we are getting just a small head-start on the teams and players that will be in attendance for the Summer Havoc. Here, we look to preview just a few names to watch for throughout the weekend in Rock Hill, with many others stepping up their game in front of college coaches. CP3 2024 The future looks extremely bright in...
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Could it be a season to remember for JL Chambers?
As mentioned before in other articles, Phenom Hoops was posted up at the Myers Park Summer League, a 4-day event that brought several schools around the Charlotte area all under one roof and was live-streamed by The Hoop State Network. Giving us an early glimpse into what some of the teams may look like next season, one team, in particular, could be in for a big year. JL Chambers, formerly...
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Dawkins’ Day Two Standouts: Queen City Showcase
DeAjai Dawkins’ Day Two standouts 6’2 2024 Zion Walker (CP3 2024) In my opinion, every selfless high school athlete should have a default aspiration for their high school career; winning a state championship. For 2024 Zion Walker, he was able to cross that goal off his list early-on, as The Burlington School completed their marvelous journey toward hardware during the 2020-2021...
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Overflowing with Talent: Team CP3 15U (2024)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for a variety of high-level basketball. Our Phenom Post-Grad Nationals began on Friday while the Hoopstate Championship and Spring Tip-Off Classic kicked-off on Saturday—making for an extremely entertaining weekend. There were countless notable teams and players from all three...
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