PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS

Grimsley v. JL Chambers

On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of Greensboro for a high-level playoff matchup between the Whirlies of Grimsley and the Cougars of JL Chambers. There was a ton of excitement in the air. On one side, Chambers probably entered this contest slightly underrated based on their seeding (considering they arguably played the most challenging schedule of any public-school team in the...

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Grimsley v. Northwest Guilford

On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Oak Ridge, North Carolina for an inner-city battle between Grimsley and Northwest Guilford. Both teams have found quality success to start their season. Coach Corbett and the Whirlies embrace their healthy mix of basketball players and multi-sport athletes, which translates seamlessly onto the court. Meanwhile, Coach Reavis and the Vikings have...

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Smith v. Grimsley

On Monday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the 'Big Four' at Ben L. Smith High School, as the Golden Eagles prepared to host Grimsley High School as both squads kick off the start to their respective seasons. There's an obvious amount of excitement surrounding each team. Smith has a healthy mix of talented veterans and young, up-and-coming talent, in addition to their notable coaching staff led by...

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Open Gym Report: Grimsley High School

On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of Greensboro for an exciting open gym session at Grimsley High School. Being the oldest and longest-standing school in the city, everyone should already know about the historic program and the nonstop success they've enjoyed over the last century (and beyond). Regardless, Coach Darren Corbett is entering his third season since returning to the...

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Grimsley v. Ragsdale

On Friday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Grimsley High School in the heart of Greensboro, North Carolina, as the Whirlies prepared to host the Tigers of Ragsdale. Both schools have been well-known for producing extensive lists of notable athletes over the past century or so. Ragsdale has only enjoyed a single winning season in the last five years for basketball while Grimsley is coming off their...

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Grimsley v. Northwest Guilford

On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina for an exciting inner-conference matchup between Grimsley and Northwest Guilford. This contest carried considerable weight, seeing as the victor would ultimately secure the top spot in the Metro 4A Conference. Northwest Guilford has remained among Greensboro's best teams behind their undeniable talent and quality coaching staff....

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North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7 Coach: Kris Monroe   #40: 5'8 '19 Jarick Yon (Fuquay-Varina, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that offered his team leadership and an intelligent two-way presence throughout camp, Jarick Yon. He's a somewhat undersized point guard prospect that truly understands how to play the right way and approaches the game with an excellent attitude. Yon defends his position nicely...

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