PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
Queen City Showcase Team Preview: Anthony Morrow Elite
The Queen City Showcase in Rock Hill this weekend is going to be off the charts. With talent all on the floor, livestreams streaming the games, and a ton of coverage from Phenom Hoops, this is going to be one of the best events to start the travel ball season. That is why we wanted to get a leg up on it, as we spoke to several coaches that will be bringing their teams to South Carolina...
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TLEW’S Takeaways “November Classic”
TLEW’s Takeaways “November Classic” Dangerous Duos Northside Christian – (Glynn Hubbard & Wesley Tubbs III) These two guys are really dangerous. When the lights are on these two show up and play the game with a lot of energy and passion. Over the past two weekends they have played a lot of great competition. These two have fit right in. Glynn Hubbard – He is a smooth guard who...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Robert Dillingham Leads Combine to Opening Season WIN vs Carolina Basketball Academy!
Combine Academy and Carolina Basketball Academy squared off at the Phenom Tip-Off Classic, both looking to make their mark early in the season. Combine Academy used a balanced attack, led by their young guards and talented squad. Check out all the highlights from the game.
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Phenom Tip-Off Classic: Combine Academy vs. Carolina Basketball Academy-GA (Recap/ Standouts)
Check out the recap, stats, and standouts from the Combine vs. CBA-GA matchup at the Phenom Tip-Off Classic.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Jaylen Curry ANOTHER HIGH MAJOR PG from the 704! AAU Highlights
Check out highlights from Jaylen Curry, a 6' PG from Charlotte, NC that recently transferred to Combine Academy. Curry is another highly touted guard from the 704 area code. He already holds offers from FSU and Texas A&M. These are his highlights at past Phenom Hoops AAU events this fall.
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Phenom Open Gym: Combine Academy
It is getting close to that time of the year, where Phenom Hoops hits the road to check out teams and get an early glimpse of the talent around the area. We first started out heading to Lincolnton, to check in on Jeff McInnis and Combine Academy who is loaded once again.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 1 at Summer Finale (Part 1)
2021 6’1 Collin Mills (Team Vision NC 17u): Mills was the main scoring threat for Team Vision, showing his ability to score on multiple levels. Whether it was spotting up from the perimeter with a smooth outside shot, attacking and pulling up with a mid-range shot, or attacking the rim, Mills was able to do it multiple ways. He doesn’t try to force anything on the court and plays...
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Evening Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Challenge
6’4 ’22 Julian “Juice” Keitt (Upward Stars) The Upward Stars program possesses talent within each of their teams, and Keitt is arguably one of the more intriguing long-term prospects from this roster. He plays with a consistently high motor on both ends of the floor and tends to naturally create havoc with his overall activity level. Keitt is a great defender, finisher, and rebounder, which...
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Senyo’s Spotlight: Teammates Nationals
A lot of players had a good weekend but these players put on a show at Teammates Nationals.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Teammates Nationals (Part I)
Phenom Hoops went down to Rock Hill to attend the Teammates Nationals events, which was held in the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center. It was an event loaded with talent of all levels and there were a few names that caught our eyes.
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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State team (Class of 2023)
It was a spectacular year no matter how you look at it. Players really made a name for themselves and had an impressive season on the court, producing on so many levels. Phenom Hoops brings you their All-State teams for the 2023 class. A huge congrats to all players and teams this season.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #CCSMLK20 (Part III)
Patrick O'Brien brings you his standouts from an exciting day of basketball. See who made the list from Charlotte.
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Freshmen who didn’t play like freshmen
Freshmen who didn’t play like freshmen The Phenom High School Jamboree provided teams and players to give us hoop junkies just a nice glimpse of the upcoming season. Naturally, it’s the upperclassmen that have the opportunity to shine early on, especially in pre-season scrimmages. That being said, we’re going to look into a handful of freshmen that played beyond their years and grade. 6’4...
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POB’S PLAYER STANDOUTS FROM PHENOM HS JAMBOREE SESSION I (PART II)
The list of standouts today continues to pile up. Check out more names that caught our eyes in Greensboro.
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Will Vance be the Most HYPE Team in CLT?! Jaylen Curry, Daniel Ransom, Daniel Sanford & MORE!
Vance High School has a great accumulation of talent, at all ages. Led by freshman Jaylen Curry, sophomore Daniel Sanford and senior Daniel Ransom (WCU Commit), they are certain to be one of the most exciting teams in the 704.
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Vance HS
Patrick and Rick headed out to the gym to get a better understanding of what the Cougars have this season. Here is what we found.
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Were Jaylen Curry & Tyler Smith the Best 1-2 Punch at CP3 Rising Stars Camp?!
Jaylen Curry is a Team USA guy out of Charlotte, NC. At CP3 Rising Stars Camp he teamed up with Tyler Smith of Houston, Texas while at the camp.
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North Carolina 2023 Watch List (Part 1)
We take a look at some of the players that should make an immediate impact this coming season in the class of 2023.
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Previewing Top Guards in North Carolina’s Class of 2023
As the game has continued to evolve, folks have tended to get less enamored with size and exploiting mismatches through strength. For better or worse, he modern-day game is dominated by guards and looks likely to remain that way for the foreseeable future. These guys have always been the primary creators but it seems like teams are content with initiating offense from other positions, especially...
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Miles Magical Five: Myers Park Summer League Day Two (Part One)
We are very lucky in the state of North Carolina to have a bevy of Summer Leagues, Jamborees, and Team Camps for all of the High School talent in the month of June. The great people at Myers Park put together a one week Summer League featuring some of the 704s best. Here’s my magical five from Tuesday nights action! (Part One) 6’0 2023 Jaylen Curry: Vance High School Curry is a young...
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A Closer Look: Team CP3 14U
Last weekend, we had the privilege of watching Team CP3 en route to the championship game at our Queen City Middle School Showcase. They undoubtedly have one of the top programs in the Carolinas and that certainly includes their middle school group. This article will take a closer look at some of the cornerstone pieces for this team 5’10 Jaylen Curry The scoring guard is one of the most electric...
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Aden Holloway & Jaylen Curry LEAD THE BEST 14U Team in the COUNTRY!
Check out highlights from arguably one of the best 14U AAU teams in the country, CP3 All Stars 2023. They are led by sensational duo Aden Holloway and Jaylen Curry. They captured the GOLD Bracket Championship this past weekend at the Phenom Hoops Queen City Middle School Showcase. This coming just a week after capturing the Championship out in Portland, OR at a NIKE Tournament. See what this...
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Phenom Queen City Middle School Showcase Recap: Player Standouts 14U
Phenom Hoop Report was on deck all day to check out the next young, upcoming talent from around the area this weekend at the Queen City Middle School Showcase. The players didn’t disappoint at all, as players and teams displayed some intriguing talent that will be names national scouts are talking about in the upcoming years. Our scouts wanted to recap an amazing, loaded event with names...
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Afternoon Standouts at Phenom’s Queen City Middle School Showcase
WNC Warriors: 6’0 ’23 Zack Meyers- The wing prospect possesses an abundance of two-way tools and utilizes them regularly. He’s strong, active, and has quite a dynamic offensive skillset, able to reliably take over and burden the scoring load whenever needed. Meyers has an excellent feel for the game and understands how to get downhill and attack the rim, but is also capable of spotting-up along...
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#PhenomQCMSS Standouts: Late Morning/Early Afternoon @ NW School of The Arts
Game Four: Team Loaded 704 14U (67) Vs Charlotte Dragons 14U (37) Charlotte Dragons: 5’10 2023 Brock Rose: 14 Points Rose is a hard nosed young off-ball guard that can shoot it from deep, finish through contact at the rim, and always play the game with a ton of heart and purpose. He was one of the more reliable offensive options for a Charlotte Dragons team with some interesting pieces. 5’9...
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