PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS

Future NC State Wolfpack duo bringing a ton of firepower

Last year, coach Kevin Keatts was able to secure two impressive guards from North Carolina in Shakeel Moore and Cam Hayes, both of which are helping the Wolfpack this season early on. But it seems that NC State is going to continue to bring in firepower at the guard position, as Terquavion Smith and Breon Pass have been putting it all together in their senior season.

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Reidsville v. Shining Light Academy

On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Shining Light Academy in Greensboro, North Carolina as the Knights prepared to host the Reidsville Rams. The Knights entered this game with a 2-7 record, but have played extremely talented and competitive opponents. Despite their lack of wins, Shining Light has generated a ton of buzz behind the duo of Will Rhodes and Nasir Gibbs (averaging 28.7 and 23.0...

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INTERVIEW: 2 SPORT STAR Breon Pass on WHY NC State & Choosing Basketball over Football!

Check out our latest interview with Breon Pass, a combo guard in the class of 2021 committed to NC State University. Pass recently made the choice to go with basketball over football in college and tell us why. He also goes in depth on why he chose NC State and the special meaning behind the date of his commitment.

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Colby’s Queen City Recap

The Phenom Hoops Queen City Showcase was a loaded event with talent and competitiveness throughout all of the divisions. This was my first opportunity to see a lot of these players in live action. Here are just a few players who stuck out to me, regardless of class and projection level. This does not include players who have already committed. Will...

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Open Gym Tour: Team CP3 17U

On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Winston-Salem, North Carolina for another special open gym feature on Team CP3's 15s, 16s, and 17s. This organization is consistently one of the most talented programs in the state and home to numerous NBA players and overseas professionals. Since basically every player on the roster is a noteworthy name, we will be taking a closer look at some personal...

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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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Previewing the Triad High School Basketball Landscape: Reidsville

It's been stated before, but the high school basketball scene has transformed into something comparable to NBA free agency. On one hand, the kneejerk reaction is to pose an argument for why/how transferring or reclassifying could have a positive effect on said player. The other side of the token typically points to the lack of loyalty, structure, or overall negative effects that could...

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Phenom Player's Blog: Two-sport athlete, Breon Pass, proud of team's success and putting Reidsville HS on the map

In a new feature that we are looking to provide at Phenom Hoops, we are bringing our followers the new “Phenom Player’s Blog,” as we discuss some of the latest topics with players around the country. They provide their back story, their thoughts, and we get to know a little bit more about them overall. First up, we have 2021 guard Breon Pass who is a star football and basketball player at Reidsville high school.

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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State team (Class of 2021)

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 2021 class. A huge congrats to all players and teams this season.

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Dropping Dimes “Coach Rick’s Playmakers”

Dropping Dimes 'Coach Rick's Playmakers'  No matter the level, successful teams are dependent on their point guard play. Point guards or 'floor generals' often set the tone and control tempo, not to mention getting their team in half court sets or leading them in transition. Below is a list of play makers that we have seen in various settings and were the top assist players listed on Max...

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On the Rise: North Carolina's Class of 2021

Yesterday, we took a closer look at some of the most underrated scholarship-worthy players within North Carolina's Class of 2020. Now, we will highlight a variety of different guys in North Carolina's Class of 2021 that have made a strong impression over these last two months.   6'6 '21 Ja'Dun Michael (The Burlington School) This class of rising juniors is quite impressive from top to...

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Phenom Hoops' Carolina High School Showcase Evaluations: Team 8

Team 8 Coach: Antonio Threadgill   #66:'5'10 '19 Devin Resper (Grimsley High School) Starting things off, we look at a player that approaches the game with an unselfish, team-first mentality, Devin Resper. He's a smart, strong-bodied point guard prospect that possesses an incredibly well-rounded skillset. Resper does a great job of setting up the offense and creating for others, but also...

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Dawkins Phenom's Carolina High School Showcase Standouts

One of our scouts was sitting on the baseline this past weekend for the Carolina Showcase and a few players stood out. See who made the list.

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Carolina High School Showcase: Award Winners

The inaugural Carolina High School Showcase was an unbelievable success. The gym was packed with talent at all levels and the players bought into the “three dribble rule” as they played unselfishly and played with passion and purpose. The competition was intense and fierce as players were diving on the floor for loose balls and actually talked and played aggressive defense. Now,...

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Player Standouts at Phenom's Carolina High School Showcase

#89- 6’0 ’22 Dwight Canady- The young, incredibly well-rounded point guard continues to impress. He's been terrific with the WNC Warriors and looked equally as comfortable playing against bigger/older opponents. Canady displayed excellent craftiness when attacking the basket, both as a passer and finisher. He knocked down plenty of jumpers and contained his assignment well on...

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Top Point Guards in North Carolina's Class of 2021

We are officially in the thick of the travel ball season and things have begun to spice up within the Class of 2021 throughout the Hoopstate. The point guard position is particularly intriguing, as this group is quite diverse and each prospect's skillset varies heavily from one guy to the next. It should go without saying, but these are not rankings, simply names, and their order means...

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Phenom’s Stay Positive — What We’re Looking For (Part 1)

The schedule is out and the stage is set. There are 70+ teams coming to Greensboro, North Carolina this weekend to participate in the 2nd Annual Stay Positive Classic. Stay Positive is an organization that helps with the Give God Glory foundation, started by two-time brain cancer survivor Eric Day. It is great when the community comes together to buy in for a great cause, Cancer Research is a...

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SUPER SOPH Breon Pass Does Everything! Reidsville RAW Highlights in Win

Breon Pass won a state championship this year in football. However the sophomore also carries basketball offers from the likes of NC State and East Carolina. The kid is a winner. Pass’ feel for the game is natural, which makes sense as his father (also his coach) played basketball collegiality and then earned a pay check playing basketball. Without question, Pass is tracking at a high...

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Reidsville v. Morehead

On Thursday, Phenom Hoops traveled to Reidsville, North Carolina for another evening of quality high school basketball between the hometown Rams and the visiting Morehead Panthers. There was a fantastic atmosphere in the gym, as the city of Reidsville certainly seems to show out for their team. So far this season, the Rams (8-5) have been playing primarily through sophomore point guard Breon...

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PASSing the Torch

PASSing The Torch by Kevin Dawkins' Before Breon Pass went to Reidsville High School, there was another Pass leading the Reidsville Rams on the basketball court. Curtis Pass, Breon's 'dad , after having an amazing career at the high school, he attended Old Dominion 'before transferring to the University of West Georgia, where he would later be inducted into the Wolves Basketball Hall of Fame....

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