PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
PHENOM FOCUS: AJ Smith to COMBINE ACADEMY! 6’5″ Guard Tells Us WHY The MOVE + RECLASSIFICATION!
AJ Smith is regarded as one of the top prospects in the state of North Carolina and made headlines when he announced that he would be transferring to Combine Academy and reclassing to the 2022 class. He discusses more about his decision, his time at Hickory Grove Christian, and his relationship with the Coach McInnis. Smith also breaks down the latest in his recruitment; which schools are coming strong and which high-major schools are showing interest his way
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Coaches impressed with 2022 Jacob Newman’s speed, quickness, and IQ
2022 6’0 Jacob Newman from Myers Park has been a name many are familiar with and the dual-sport prospect is starting to see an uptick in his interest levels from schools around the country on multiple levels.
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2022 Isaiah Tate (Kings Mountain) discusses first offer from USC-Upstate
Out in Kings Mountain high school, 2022 Isaiah Tate has been attracting the eyes of many and he hopes that the success continues to come his way. This summer could be a big one for the North Carolina guard playing for PSB Elite 16u this season.
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2022 6’10 Corneilous Williams continues to rack in the offers
Though many may have not seen 2022 6’10 Corneilous Williams on the court yet in North Carolina, that doesn’t mean he isn’t making his mark with college programs.
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Alabama lands another big-time recruit in Alex Tchikou
Alabama landed another big-time recruit for 2020, as Alex Tchikou announced his future home this weekend.
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NC’s underrated PG, Camian Shell, lands first Division I offer
The day finally came, that first Division 1 program finally delivered an offer to 5’9 2021 guard Camian Shell of Parkland HS (NC). Winthrop University of the Big South Conference is the first to offer Shell a hoops scholarship.
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Interests picking up for 2022 Nolan Hodge (Northern Guilford)
Helping lead the Nighthawks this past season to a 16-win season, 2022 Nolan Hodge has quickly been earning interests from schools around the region.
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A strong relationship key for Tyler Gill’s commitment to Towson
"They think that I can come in and inject that type of winning mentality and keep doing what I’ve always been doing offensively and defensively."
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2022 6’6 Alphonzo Billups racking in the offers
2022 Alphonzo Billups has been a hot target in the state of Virginia lately, as he has quickly been attracting the attention of college coaches around the country. His sophomore campaign at Varina high school went really well, as he averaged 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists this past season, helping the Blue Devils to a 19-5 overall record.
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PHENOM FOCUS: SC Native Josh Beadle STAYS IN STATE & Commits to CLEMSON! Full Interview
Joshua Beadle from Cardinal Newman announced his commitment to Clemson over the weekend. Patrick O'Brien with Phenom Hoops reached out and spoke to the 2021 guard on his decision. What made Clemson the place for him and what kind of relationship did he have with the staff? How do they want to use him in the coming years and how would he best describe his game? That and much more, as Beadle will be heading to the ACC.
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2021 Tyler Rice looking to write his own story at William & Mary
"I could definitely see myself being a student on campus. New renovations are being done to the facility and I just thought it would be a perfect place to accomplish many great things with the team as well as write my own story."
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Richmond a perfect fit for 2021 Jason Nelson
" I really like how they use their guards and they love small guards like myself. I feel like I fit in their system perfectly and playing in front of my family is big."
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Commitment Alert: It was a dream for El Ellis to play in the ACC
"It has always been a dream of mine to play in the ACC. I built a great relationship with Coach Mack and Coach Dino, and being able to compete for a national championship at a blue-blood school on the highest stage in college basketball is something I couldn’t turn down."
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Commitment Alert: 2020 Emmanuel Okpomo breaks down decision to Wake Forest
"First, I wanted a place close to my home here in Mississippi and Wake Forest happens to be the closest one for me. And I like Wake Forest, as they were the most interested after talking to some other couple of schools."
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Recruitment Update: 2022 Perry Smith Jr. (Legacy Early)
Already regarded as one of the top players in South Carolina for his class and ranked by several outlets as one of the best players in the country, 2022 Perry Smith Jr. has the attention of college coaches all around the country.
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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2021 6’3 Calik Thomas (Rocky River HS)
One of the more underrated players in the state of North Carolina, 2021 6’3 Calik Thomas from Rocky River high school. Here is a 6’3 combo guard that averaged 18.7 points per game, 7.8 rebounds, shot 54 percent from the floor, and 48 percent from three (54 made 3-pointers).
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2022 Saxby Sunderland adds VCU offer, several schools starting to express interest
A name that has just really started to burst onto the scene, 2022 6’3 Saxby Sunderland is one to start getting familiar with quickly. Playing at Flint Hill in Virginia, the rising junior is cashing in on an impressive season in which he averaged 15 points, four assists, and five rebounds.
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Commitment Alert: 2021 Keeyan Itejere heading to Texas
2021 Keeyan Itejere made a big splash on Monday morning, announcing his commitment to Texas. See what he hopes to bring to the program and more.
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2021 6’3 Umar Lawson earns first offer
South Carolina has been getting a lot of attention lately in multiple classes. Several prospects are securing offers from schools around the country and you can add another prospect to that list, as 2021 6’3 Umar Lawson earned his first offer.
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Commitment Alert: 2021 Jacobi Wright staying in South Carolina, commits to Gamecocks
South Carolina landed one of the top players in the state of South Carolina for 2021, as Jacobi Wright announced his commitment on Sunday.
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Could be a breakout candidate: 2022 6’2 Jordan Crawford (North Meck)
One of those names that is a candidate to be a “breakout” type player is 2022 6’2 Jordan Crawford. Averaging 7.0 points per game last year, Crawford is an electrifying player that can get it done at the rim or showcase his range.
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Racking in offers and blue-bloods coming around: 2022 Gradey Dick
2022 6’6 Gradey Dick has been a hot target over the last year by several programs and since the first day that coaches could contact 2022 prospects, he has added a few more offers.
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A scorer and a shooter: 2022 6’4 Jordan Simpson (Orangeburg-Wilkinson)
Phenom Hoops have been taking a glance around the state of South Carolina at a few intriguing prospects that also have the attention of college coaches. 2022 6’4 Jordan Simpson is one of those players.
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NC State latest to offer 2021 AJ Neal; style of play intriguing
The list of offers for 2021 6’0 AJ Neal from West Oaks Academy is long and it just got a little longer with his latest offer from Kevin Keatts and NC State.
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2023 6’7 Brandon Gardner becoming a hot target early for college programs
Versatility, size, and athleticism… all words that can describe a very intriguing, young talent down in South Carolina. 2023 6’7 Brandon Gardner from Gray Collegiate Academy is already being pegged as a big-time talent coming from the state and college programs aren’t wasting any time in showing that.
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It is just the start for 2022 Jordyn Surratt (Dorman)
South Carolina has a ton of talent that continues to go under the radar and 2022 6’6 Jordyn Surratt could have fallen into that label. Now, one could credit that to the talent in front of him at Dorman with PJ Hall, Myles Tate, and Justin Amadi, who all were starters for the national program.
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PHENOM FOCUS: Reidsville’s Breon Pass Gives Update Since Decision to Pursue High Major Hoops!
Check out our latest episode of Phenom Focus as we caught up with Reidsville dual sport star, Breon Pass. Pass recently decided to go with basketball at the next level though he will compete with the football season this fall. He gives us a look into his recruitment and whats to come this season on both the field and court.
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Phenom Hoops Blog: 2021 Lucas Taylor (Heritage)
2021 Lucas Taylor has seen his recruitment hit another level over the last few months. From holding one or two to now holding around 20 offers, Taylor has the attention of college programs all around the country.
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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2022 Jakobe Strozier (Drew Charter)
Down in Georgia, 6’2 Jakobe Strozier has quietly been making a name for himself at Drew Charter School Senior Academy, as the program is coming off an 18-9 season (7-0 in conference) and making it into the second round of the GHSA State Playoffs.
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ACC, Big Ten schools showing interest towards 2022 Will Lovings-Watts
Will Lovings-Watts from Jeffersonville had a solid sophomore season in which he averaged 13 points and 7.3 rebounds per game and is now earning the attention of school on multiple levels.
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