PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
Former UNC Standout Joins Phenom Hoops
Shammond Williams will be joining Phenom Hoops as a scout analysis for the South Carolina Upstate area. Williams played for legendary and Hall of Fame Coach Dean Smith. While at UNC, Williams played in three Final Fours, his freshman, junior and senior season. In addition, he was named team captain both his junior and senior season. After graduating from UNC, Williams was drafted no. 34 by the...
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Savage Academy Recap, July 1st
Phenom Hoops travels to Columbia, SC to cover the Savage Academy Open Run featuring some of the top players in the state. Special thanks to Christian Savage for the hospitality and putting together this terrific event.
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#SavageAcademy Player Notes: Part II
Phenom Hoops went down to Columbia to check out some of the top talent in the state of South Carolina, as they all came to compete and showcase their skills under one building at the Savage Academy.
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Thoughts and Takeaways from Upward Stars
Phenom Hoops had a chance to hit the road and enjoy getting back on the court, as we headed down to Spartanburg to check in on the Upward Stars practice. There were a few players that caught our eyes but here are some of our thoughts and takeaways from our day in South Carolina.
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Pangos Best of Arizona League (June 11) (Part 2)
Phenom Hoops sat down to watch some of the action from the Pangos Best of Arizona League. Here were a few names that impressed in the second half of the event.
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Coach Rick’s Fab Five (Phenom Hoop State Day Two)
Coach Rick’s Phenom Hoop State Fab Five Day Two Playing for a state championship and trophy means something! If you don’t believe me, all one had to do is see the passion, effort and determination that was on full display on the second day of the Phenom Hoop State Championship. Now, let’s take a closer look at our Fab Five for Day Two. 6’6 2020 Jalen Hood-Schifino (Combine Academy) ...
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Coach Rick’s Opening Day Stock Boosters
Phenom’s Hoop State Opening Stock Boosters The inaugural Phenom Hoop State Championship opening round is in the books. While there were no surprises on the outcome of any of the games, many players solidified their stance as being among the state’s elite players while others increased their stock. 6’7 2020 Josh Rubio (Combine Academy) With a star-studded roster with young talent, being the...
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Phenom’s Hoop State Opening Day Fab Five
Phenom’s Hoop State Opening Day Fab Five The inaugural Phenom Hoop State Championship opening round is in the books. While there were no surprises on the outcome of any of the games, many players solidified their stance as being among the state’s elite players. Now, let’s take a closer look at the players that made the biggest impacts. 6’6 2022 Jalen Hood-Schifino (Combine Academy)...
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Player Standouts at NC Phenom 150 Camp
#59- Jakwon Moore- There are a ton of enticing prospects in attendance, but Moore is arguably the most appealing. He has all the necessary tools to be a game-changing prospect at the next level, especially considering he’s only going to continue to improve. Moore utilized his athleticism around the basket for rebounds and finishes but also created very well off the bounce for pull-up jumpers. ...
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Player Standouts at North Carolina Jr. Phenom Camp
#9- Zicareian McNeil- The young, scrappy point guard prospect displayed IQ, poise, and patience throughout the day. He can knock down open jumpers but prefers to get downhill and make plays for himself or others around the basket. McNeil also proved to be a pesky defender with quickness and solid decision-making in the open floor. #11- Drew Johnson- There are few point guards in attendance that...
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Previewing NCISAA 4A Playoff Final Four
Jamie Shaw brings you the full breakdown, our picks, and who to watch in the 4A playoffs this coming week.
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Hickory Ridge is for real
Hickory Ridge is for real Hickory Ridge 63 Myers Park 56 Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Harrisburg, North Carolina to cover the marque NCHSAA Southwestern 4A matchup between Myers Park and Hickory Ridge. Myers Park entered the contest with a 15-5record (8-2 conference) while Hickory Ridge sported a 16-4 record (8-2 conference). Coming into the contest, traditional power Independence,...
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7’2″ Kai Sotto is a UNICORN! Filipino Big DID IT ALL at Hargrave Military Challenge! Raw Highlights
Check out highlights from 7'2" Kai Sotto from The Skills Factory. Sotto is a transplant from the Philippines and regarded as one of the top prospects from Asia. He made the move to the US this past season and is playing with The Skills Factory. Here are his 2 game highlights from the weekend.
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PHR Podcast (2.3.20): Hargrave Challenge Recap/ MVP’s/ Kai Sotto phenom
The Phenom Hoops group sit down after their travels to Virginia over the weekend to discuss all the talent that they saw at the Hargrave Military Challenge. Who were there MVP's of the 2-day event, what are our thoughts on 2020 7'2 Kai Sotto, and who were some breakout players, storylines from the event?
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Hoops’ Hargrave Military Challenge
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia for our Hargrave Military Challenge. This event wraps up our high school showcases for the season, and we certainly went out with a bang. There was a ton of talent/high-level programs from all around the East Coast and they each came with something to prove, arguably making this the most talent-rich event...
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Markus Ilver is on the Verge of a Breakout
Ilver just came over to the states this year, from Estonia, so people are still somewhat unaware of the 6’8 junior wing forward.
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The Top Individual Performances of the Hargrave’s Military Challenge
What a two day event this inaugural event was. There were college coaches from every level strewn across the crowd and baseline, even on Super Bowl Sunday, Head Coaches came to watch.
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#PhenomHargrave Final Stats/ Recaps (Day 2)
Day 2 kicked off and the action continued to impress after Day 1. Check out the recaps and stats from each game at the Hargrave Military Challenge.
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POB Eye Catchers at #PhenomHargrave (Day 1, Part 1)
Check out some of the top performances of Day 1 at the Hargrave's Military Challenge (Part i).
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NO. 1 JUNIOR Jonathan Kuminga Got John Wall OUT OF HIS SEAT! Holiday Invitational Raw Highlights
Check out highlights from 6'8" Jonathan Kuminga, widely regarded as the no. 1 player in the class of 2021. He's currently being recruited by the likes of Kentucky, Duke, Michigan, and Auburn just to name a few. Kuminga is a guard/wing prospect who's athletic, can shoot it from deep, and create off the dribble. He's projected as a one and done prospect and a potential lottery pick.
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#PhenomHargrave Game Recaps (Day 1)
Check out each game recap and stats from Day 1 at the Phenom Hargrave Military Challenge.
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MadeHoops Session II Standouts
Phenom Hoop Report was on hand at the recent Session II of the MadeHoops Winter Circuit at Boo Williams Sportsplex. Let’s take a look at some of the players who caught our attention at that event and other up and comers from the Winter Circuit.
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VaPreps Session II Top Performers (Part II)
Phenom Hoop Report provided opening tap to final buzzer coverage of Session II of the 12th Annual VaPreps Classic last Saturday at Churchland High School in Portsmouth, VA. Let’s take a look at some of the events most impactful players and performances:
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VaPreps Session II Top Performers (Part I)
Phenom Hoop Report provided opening tap to final buzzer coverage of Session II of the 12th Annual VaPreps Classic last Saturday at Churchland High School in Portsmouth, VA. Let’s take a look at some of the events most impactful players and performances.
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PHR Podcast (1.27.20): Memories of Kobe Bryant/ #PhenomHartsville standouts
Rick, Jamie, and Patrick sit down to discuss multiple topics, including their thoughts on the passing of Kobe Bryant and what he did for the world of sports, recapping the best performances and standouts from the Hartsville High School Classic, and how Phenom Hoops is dipping their foot into girls basketball this season.
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VAPreps Classic Session II Game Recaps
Phenom Hoop Report was on hand to provide coverage throughout the day at Session II of the 12th Annual VaPreps Classic. The event featured two of the best big men in the country in Steward School 7’0 five star junior Efton Reid and John Marshall’s 6’11 junior center Roosevelt Wheeler.
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TJ Sanders is Uniquely Good
You first look at TJ Sanders and you think nose tackle, it’s inevitable, with how he is built and where he is from. However, watch him play one possession on the basketball court and you immediately notice the 6’6” junior at Marion High School should be getting looked at by division 1 basketball coaches.
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#MLKDreamJam Thoughts: Young talent shine in Fayetteville
Phenom Hoops headed to Fayetteville this past Monday to check-in at the #MLKDreamJam at Terry Sanford, bringing some intriguing talent and matchups to fans around the region. With Phenom on the sidelines for the action, there were a few takeaways from the event that caught out eyes. These are just a few of them.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #PhenomHartsville (Part I)
Check out some of the early standouts from our own Patrick O'Brien at the Hartsville HS Classic.
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The Rematch: Combine Academy versus The Burlington School
The high school basketball scene in North Carolina has maintained its usual amount of excitement this season but few teams came into the season with more buzz than Combine Academy or The Burlington School. On one side, Jeff McInnis has burst onto the high school scene and has been as riveting as any past or present coach in recent memory. His message has always been clear: you will defend, you...
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