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HIGHLIGHTS: TOP NC Teams FACE OFF! Carmel Christian vs Myers Park Went Down to the WIRE!!!
Carmel Christian and Myers Park, two of the top programs in the state of North Carolina, squared up against each other at the Carmel MLK Showcase. Check out all the highlights from this intense showdown.
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Takeaways from Carmel MLK Showcase
Asheville School Full of Intriguing Pieces Given their success over the years, it should come as no surprise to see the Blues rolling out another incredibly exciting squad full of notable college prospects. Although he’s up to a dozen offers, it still feels like Derin Saran is still somewhat underrated by the masses. He continues to make his case as the best true point guard within the current...
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Start Noticing More: Carmel MLK Showcase
We at Phenom Hoops aren’t done with highlighting players that college coaches and others need to start looking at, so here are few juniors and sophomores that we believe should be on lists to watch more this season and into the summer. 2024 Ryan Soulis (Asheville School): I got a feeling that Soulis is going to be a name you start hearing a lot more about and will be catching on with college...
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Seniors rising to the Occasion: Carmel MLK Showcase
There are plenty of unsigned seniors around the region in North and South Carolina, and a few of them were on display at the Carmel MLK Showcase. If schools are looking for players in the Class of 2023, here are a few you may want to check out and rewind the tape with what they showed at the event. 2023 Zion McDuffie (Butler): McDuffie finally catching on with a few programs, which is...
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Stars of Stars Show Out: Carmel MLK Showcase
What an incredible one-day event it was in Matthews, North Carolina for the Carmel MLK Showcase. Terrific matchups and competition, and the electricity throughout the crowd were off the charts. On the biggest of stages and the brightest of lights, these were the stars that showed out in impressive fashion. 2023 Jaydon Young (Greensboro Day): One of the best performances from the day was from...
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CCSMLK23 Game Report: Myers Park vs. Carmel Christian
The final game of the night and coming in, it was looking like the game of the year between two of the top teams in the state. Myers Park hit the road to travel just a few miles down to take on Carmel Christian in its home gym, and to say hat this place was packed may be an understatement. Carmel Christian got things going behind ’24 Jaeden Mustaf and ’23 Khamani Wertz, but Myers...
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CCSMLK23 Game Report: Greensboro Day vs. Chambers
oro With an absolutely packed house already, Greensboro Day headed down I-85 to take on Chambers in what looked to be an absolute show. Both teams started to look strong early and wanting to play their game, as GDS hit a few early shots but then Chambers started to get going. Chambers was able to get a late bucket to go up two points at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, it...
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CCSMLK23 Game Report: East Meck vs. Cannon
We continued the evening, as Cannon and East Meck were up next. Cannon was able to come out strong behind its three leaders on the court, helping jump out to a 17-9 first-quarter lead. They were able to only build upon that lead before halftime, as ’24 Sean Birmingham led the charge with 10 points, while Isaiah Henry and Austin Swartz combined for 15 points. ’23 Jordon Nevill was showing why...
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CCSMLK23 Game Report: Indian Land vs. Concord Academy
Third game on the day, we had two very good teams coming together between Concord Academy and Indian Land. Concord was able to come out strong but Indian Land was able to punch right back, as the guard play was strong for both and ’23 Petar Asceric was able to do some work early on for Concord. Both teams made some strong plays early on, helping their teams to tie it up at 18 after...
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CCSMLK23 Game Report: Asheville vs. Rocky River
Second game of the afternoon, as Asheville School and Rocky River hit the road to Matthews to square off against each other. Asheville started out strong to jump out to an early double-digit lead, being up 15-5 after the first quarter. But Rocky River started to pick up its energy on both ends and playing with a bit more pace, as they were able to chip into the lead before halftime,...
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CCSMLK23 Game Report: Butler vs. Covenant Day
We got the event underway with an enticing matchup between Butler and Covenant Day. Butler came out strong with its outside shooting, as 2024 Tyler Showalter was firing from behind the arc. It is what helped Butler get out to a quick double-digit lead, but Covenant Day was able to settle down and cut into the lead before the end of the first quarter, as Butler led 19-12. The lead was able to...
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Carmel MLK Showcase Previews: Carmel Christian vs. Myers Park
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops is hosting our annual Carmel Christian MLK Showcase in Matthews, North Carolina. The schedule is set to feature six games of competitive battles, as public-school teams will face private-school opponents. Given all the open discussion surrounding the “who’s who” of North Carolina basketball, this event should be a strong indicator of what teams are beginning to hit...
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Carmel MLK Showcase Previews: Chambers vs. Greensboro Day
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops is hosting our annual Carmel Christian MLK Showcase in Matthews, North Carolina. The schedule is set to feature six games of competitive battles, as public-school teams will face private-school opponents. Given all the open discussion surrounding the “who’s who” of North Carolina basketball, this event should be a strong indicator of what teams are beginning to hit...
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Carmel MLK Showcase Previews: Cannon vs. East Mecklenburg
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops is hosting our annual Carmel Christian MLK Showcase in Matthews, North Carolina. The schedule is set to feature six games of competitive battles, as public-school teams will face private-school opponents. Given all the open discussion surrounding the “who’s who” of North Carolina basketball, this event should be a strong indicator of what teams are beginning to hit...
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Carmel MLK Showcase Previews: Indian Land vs. Concord Academy
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops is hosting our annual Carmel Christian MLK Showcase in Matthews, North Carolina. The schedule is set to feature six games of competitive battles, as public-school teams will face private-school opponents. Given all the open discussion surrounding the “who’s who” of North Carolina basketball, this event should be a strong indicator of what teams are beginning to hit...
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Carmel MLK Showcase Previews: Asheville School vs. Rocky River
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops is hosting our annual Carmel Christian MLK Showcase in Matthews, North Carolina. The schedule is set to feature six games of competitive battles, as public-school teams will face private-school opponents. Given all the open discussion surrounding the “who’s who” of North Carolina basketball, this event should be a strong indicator of what teams are beginning to hit...
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Carmel MLK Showcase Previews: Butler vs. Covenant Day
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops is hosting our annual Carmel Christian MLK Showcase in Matthews, North Carolina. The schedule is set to feature six games of competitive battles, as public-school teams will face private-school opponents. Given all the open discussion surrounding the “who’s who” of North Carolina basketball, this event should be a strong indicator of what teams are beginning to hit...
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Matchups to Watch at Carmel MLK Showcase (Jan. 14)
Butler vs. Covenant Day – 12:00pm An interesting battle to start the day off, as Butler and Covenant Day kick off the event. Butler has quietly had some strong wins today and would like nothing more to add to that on Saturday. When you talk about Butler, the guard matchup between Bryson Heath going up again Elijah Green/ Chris Rivens should be fun to watch but it will also be a chance for 2023...
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Phenom Schedule Announcement: Carmel Christian MLK Showcase brings incredible must-see matchups
The schedules keep on rolling out with Phenom Hoops and we may be saving the best 1-day schedule for last, as the Carmel Christian MLK Showcase will be an absolute show and THE event you will want to see in person. We head back to Carmel Christian School on January 14th, 2023 with a loaded schedule that will involve state title contenders, nationally-ranked teams, and possibly the GAME OF THE...
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Legitimate Contenders: Asheville School
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Matthews, North Carolina for our annual Carmel Christian MLK Showcase. The event featured a six-game slate of intense, highly talented competition from throughout the state. Although each of the twelve teams in attendance have their own respective subplots and storylines, the Asheville School Blues were too impressive to ignore. We’d previously...
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New year, new team? Gaston Christian starting the year off well
Sometimes, it just takes time for teams to get going. It isn’t how you start but it is how you finish and right now, Gaston Christian is playing extremely well to start the new year. But you can say it all started back at the Phenom Holiday Classic, when they pulled up one of the biggest upsets to date in North Carolina, defeating Word of God 64-63 in Rock Hill. Yes, they also...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Recap: JL Chambers vs. Carmel Christian
It was a battle of the titans in this one, as two state title contenders looked to end a great day of basketball. Carmel Christian hit the home court and welcomed in JL Chambers and there certainly wasn’t a lack of talent on the court. Both teams came out looking to make a statement; early on it was 2023 Jaylen Curry was taking over early, getting to the line and using his speed to help...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Recap: Weddington vs. Cannon
We went into the second session of the night, as fans were treated to a fantastic game between Weddington and Cannon, two premier programs in the state of North Carolina. Weddington got out to a strong start led by one of their leaders in Chase Lowe as he scored eight first-quarter points. But Cannon was right there behind 2024 Austin Swartz and company, as they found themselves down 18-17 after...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Report: Gaston Christian vs. Cardinal Newman
The day continued down in Matthews, NC as Gaston Christian took on Cardinal Newman, a team from South Carolina looking to make a mark. Two intriguing teams that certainly came to play in this one. 2024 Jahseem Felton had been playing well and came out strong in this one to help lead his team to an early 19-16 first-quarter lead but 2022 Gerald Gary also had a strong start for Cardinal Newman. It...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Report: Asheville Christian vs. Rocky River
We continued a great day of basketball, as Rocky River and Asheville Christian battled it out on the court and it was a battle throughout. Neither team was able to create space between each other, as we were tied at 10 at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter was much of the same, as 2022 James Wilkins led the charge for Asheville Christian and 2023 Jaden Lyles led the way for Rocky...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Report: Concord Academy vs. Asheville School
We continued on throughout the early part of the evening, as Concord Academy and Asheville School took the court for a terrific showdown. Concord Academy was missing a key player in Noah Van Bibber, but Concord had veterans that could step up to the challenge. The size and playmaking of Asheville School came out strong early to gain the early 16-12 lead. They were able to get attack the boards...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Report: Covenant Day vs. Lake Norman
We got things underway to start a great day of basketball, as Covenant Day and Lake Norman went to battle to kick off the day. Both teams started out a little slow, getting a feel for themselves early on a Saturday but it was a late run 8-0 run at the end of the first quarter for Covenant Day to get the early 16-8 lead. Second quarter, Covenant Day was able to expand their lead, as the bigs of...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Preview: Carmel Christian vs. JL Chambers
The Carmel Christian MLK Showcase is going to be an absolute show, as private schools and public schools square up on the hardwood Saturday afternoon and Phenom Hoops will be helping lead the charge. Another fantastic and must-see event from Phenom, come out and enjoy a day of basketball. Event Page: https://phenomhoopreport.com/events/phenoms-mlk-showcase-details-page/...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Preview: Weddington vs. Cannon
The Carmel Christian MLK Showcase is going to be an absolute show, as private schools and public schools square up on the hardwood Saturday afternoon and Phenom Hoops will be helping lead the charge. Another fantastic and must-see event from Phenom, come out and enjoy a day of basketball. Event Page: https://phenomhoopreport.com/events/phenoms-mlk-showcase-details-page/...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Preview: Cardinal Newman (SC) vs. Gaston Christian
The Carmel Christian MLK Showcase is going to be an absolute show, as private schools and public schools square up on the hardwood Saturday afternoon and Phenom Hoops will be helping lead the charge. Another fantastic and must-see event from Phenom, come out and enjoy a day of basketball. Event Page: https://phenomhoopreport.com/events/phenoms-mlk-showcase-details-page/...
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