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“Quote-ables” from Day 3 at The John Wall
By: Evan Rogers The third day of the John Wall Holiday Invitational featured a number of high-stakes contests. Here’s a look at some of the noteworthy players and some insight on their performances. 2024 Zion Walker (The Burlington School) In The Burlington School’s win over Raleigh Christian Academy, the Spartans’ grit was on full display. Behind the physical play of their lead guard,...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Good Guys vs. Cancer
2026 Isaac Ellis (Moravian Prep): The youngest prospect on the court stepped up in a big way for his team, leading the charge with 22 points on Day 2 and showcasing a nice blend of playmaking and scoring ability. Ellis continues to showcase his ability to make plays and create off the dribble, finding his spots, finding small openings for his shot, and his quick release from three. Really liked...
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The Rise of 2023 Freddie Dilione
How time flies when you’re in this industry… it seems not long ago when you are watching young prospects start their journey in high school and before you know it, we are watching them on television playing either college basketball or even in the NBA. It certainly does go by fast… That got us thinking and looking back at one player in the Class of 2023, Freddie Dilione, who has had a...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Hoop State Championship
2022 Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights): Jamison, who is still one of the top unsigned seniors in the state of North Carolina, really showcased his ability to lead the charge for his team. He played at a great pace, got out in transition, knocked down shots from multiple levels, and really controlled the game as a point guard should. He finished the game with 16 points, hitting a few threes,...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Word of God vs Combine Goes DOWN TO THE WIRE at 2021 John Wall Holiday Invitational!
Combine Academy and Word of God faced off in a semi-final matchup at the John Wall Holiday Invitational. With a back and forth game between the two teams, Word of God eventually came away victorious narrowly edging the Goats to advance to the championship game of the TJ Warren bracket.
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Walking Away Impressed: John Wall Invitational
The John Wall Invitational was off the charts once again, as it brought excitement and high-level talent to the court in Raleigh. There were several players and teams that really caught our eyes, but there were a few players that left a memorable impression on us. Here are just a few players that had an outstanding event, as we walked away very impressed.
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Phenom Recruiting Roundup: January 3
We hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and we know many would be busy over the last few days so you may have missed some of the latest recruiting news involving some Phenom Hoops prospects. So, check out what you may have missed over the last few days or so.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: John Wall Invitational (Monday, Part 2)
Archbishop Spalding vs. North Meck It was an intense battle between these two teams and a fun one to watch. It was a pretty close battle all throughout but Archbishop was able to hold the lead for nearly the entire game. 2022 Cam Whitmore was the real deal. Yes, he has incredible athleticism and he put that on display but his ability to score in a variety of ways, use his body well, put on...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Good Guys vs. Cancer
The Albemarle Landscapes Good Guys. vs. Cancer was off the charts and we want to thank everyone who came out to make this an incredible atmosphere. There were some big-time performances all throughout the event but these are a few players that really stood out among the rest.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Good Guys vs. Cancer
2022 Jackson Holt (Moravian Prep): When you talk about one of the top shooters in the class and in all of North Carolina, you have to include Jackson Holt on that list and he may be No. 1. He showed why to start the event off, as he stepped in, showed extreme confidence, and has such a fluid and smooth shot, as he knocked down nine 3-pointers in the game. 2024 Hampton Evans (Greenfield):...
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Phenom 1-on-1: 2023 Freddie Dilione (Word of God)
Phenom Hoops continues to get in touch with players around the state, this time talking to 2023 Freddie Dilione who is helping lead the charge at Word of God. They have gotten out to a strong start and this is a program to certainly watch this season, as they had incredible talent and added some key pieces. We dive into the latest with Dilione to learn his thoughts about this season and what is the latest with his recruitment.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Hoop State League (Championship Weekend)
2025 Miles Leaks (Panthers): When you watch a freshman prospect like Leaks, you have to look for the flashes in his potential. Leaks showed that on several occasions, showing that he understands the game, plays under control and at a terrific pace, and that he possesses the IQ. He plays his game, gets to his spots to score, and doesn’t force anything, playing well within the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Hoop State Fall League (Week 1, East Division)
2024 6’1 Gabriel Marquis (Team Raleigh): The young guard really captured some eyes with his play early on. Plays with a calming and fluid feel on the floor, making plays for himself and for others. He led the charge offensively, viewed the court, and made multiple plays for himself off the dribble or found open teammates. Strong start for this young man. 2023 6’3 Nicholas...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Word of God
The tour around the state of North Carolina continues, as Phenom Hoops is checking out all the talent across the state. One program that we were eager to learn more about was Word of God and it looks like the Holy Rams are going to be a must-see for many. Talent on top of talent was on the floor during their first practice and they will for sure will be the talk around the area. When you look...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Freddie Dilione vs Jazian Gortman; Loaded NC vs PCH Nightrydas at #PhenomGrassrootsTOC
North Carolina vs. South Carolina.. Team Loaded NC and PCH Nightrydas squared off at the GrassrootsTOC and it was an absolute show
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HIGHLIGHTS: Top 40 Jonas Aidoo vs Top 150 Jai Smith; Liberty Heights vs Word of God!
Check out all the highlights from two of the top teams, that matched up in Rock HIll, SC.
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Freddie Dilione 1 on 1 About HIS Player Development + 2021 Team/Season Outlook!
Phenom Hoops sits down with 2022 Freddie Dilione from Trinity Christian to talk about his development as a player and his team's outlook this season
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Day 2 Late Standouts at Hoop State League
6’6 Daniel Sanfoed ‘22 of Cougars 704 is an absolute beast in the paint. He has a rugged combination of strength, size, and athleticism that allows him to affect the game in an abundance of ways. His ability to operate around the rim and score easy buckets is impressive. He is a tenacious rebounder on both ends of the ball; really carves out space and rebounds out of his area. He also showcases...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Jamboree Bash/ Hoop State League (Part 2)
2022 6’6 Daniel Sanford (Cougars 704): Sanford continues to make his game known and he continues to expand with how he can operate on the court. First off, he looks and plays like a grown man on the court, physically outmatching everyone for the most part. But it is his work ethic on both sides that should have big-time schools calling his way. 2022 6’4 Silas Demary (Chris Clemons...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: #PhenomFallFinale (Day 2)
Check the list of names that grabbed the attention of Patrick O'Brien in Rock Hill.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: #PhenomFallFinale (Day 1, Part 3)
2022 Gabe Proctor (Papa Pete’s): You have to love how this kid plays on the court with, especially the confidence that oozes out of him when he is knocking down shots and feeling it. He did that once again, showing his range and floater consistently all game long. 2022 6’6 Noah Ross (Tion Burton): Ross is a long, high IQ, smooth type prospect that is showing more than his range and aggressively...
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2022 Freddie Dilione showed it all at the Phenom Summer Havoc
This weekend at the Summer Havoc, Dilione brought his entire game and more and should be fully on the radar of college coaches around the country.
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2022 6’5 Freddie Dilione (Trinity Christian) knows it is all just a process
A team loaded with talent on multiple levels and by multiple seniors, some of which will be playing at the next level, 2022 6’5 Freddie Dilione is one to really start tracking for this program as he looks to lead the charge at Trinity Christian.
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Standouts and Storylines from 3rd Annual Hoops and Dreams Showcase
Jayden Doyle is One of NCs Premier 2021 Prospects Not many have heard about Jayden Doyle, a 6’5” junior wing at Freedom Christian in Fayetteville, North Carolina. However, we were fortunate enough to see him this summer on the AAU circuit and in his first week practicing with Freedom, after transferring this year from South Doyle High School near Knoxville, Tennessee. We immediately ranked Doyle...
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Early Standouts at Day Two of Phenom National Showcase
6’8 ’20 Tay Williams (Liberty Heights) Few teams in the region have as much talent as Liberty Heights, and Williams is arguably their most impressive prospect. He’s long, athletic, and possesses great size but moves and plays like a guard, making him a walking mismatch against any type of opponent. Williams scores regularly from all three levels, displays quality passing vision, and has strong...
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North Carolina Phenom Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Che Roth #3:5’10 ’20 Camian Shell (Parkland) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a pretty well-defined skillset at camp, Camian Shell. He’s a strong, quick point guard prospect that knows how to effectively run a team on both sides of the ball. Shell has a formidable jumper, but is at his best when getting downhill and attacking the basket, especially on...
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The Carolinas’ Top Rising Freshmen Shine at CP3 Rising Stars Camp
Over two hundred of the top eighth graders were on display in Greensboro, North Carolina this weekend for the prestigious CP3 Rising Stars Camp. There were many intriguing subplots throughout the event, including the basis of this article, which will highlight five prospects from the Carolinas that made the Top 24 All-American contest. Perry Smith Jr. was the lone Palmetto-state representative...
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#PhenomSummerGrind Morning Standout’s
It’s kind of a weird, yet awesome event we have going on in Greensboro today, a mix of High School and AAU teams came to compete to either close out their team camp schedule or get themselves back in that groove before the live period. Let’s take a look at some of the top performers from the morning games. 5’10 2022 Cam Oates: CP3 14U Oates is one of the up and comers in the...
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