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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1

Team 1 Coach: Rod Bridgers #0: 6'2 '22 Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights) Starting things off, we look at a player that has proven himself as easily one of the toughest, most prolific scorers in the state, Elijah Jamison. He's a strong, rugged, downhill guard prospect with the ability to access and convert nearly any shot from inside the arc. Jamison is quick and crafty enough to get by...

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POB's Notes from NC Top 80

2022 Jai Smith (Bully City Prep): Smith continues to show why he is going to be regarded as one of the top players in the Class of 2022.' There aren't many out there that brings such energy and ability to run rim-to-rim, where he makes a living.' Smith was consistent in getting out in transition and finishing strong with several dunks.' Whoever gets him at the next level, he certainly is going...

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Early Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Summer Havoc

6'0 '22 Kory Davis (1Carolina) The 1Carolina program possesses a ton of intriguing prospects within their program, and Davis has performed well with both squads in attendance. Playing up an age group, he really stood out with his defensive prowess and ability to really harass opposing guards for 94 feet. Davis is also very quick and fast in the open floor, which allows him to consistently get by...

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Bendel's Best: Phenom Queen City Showcase (Part Three)

The Phenom Hoops' travel schedule is officially back in full swing, as we traveled down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for our Queen City Showcase this past weekend. There was an abundance of talent in the gym, which led to numerous standout performers across the weekend. This article will take a closer, more detailed look at some of those personal...

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Phenom G3 Showcase Superlatives: Player that can go for 30

After every event at Phenom Hoop Report, it is always fun to listen to what our scouts have to say when comparing players and their skillset.' Of course, we have scouts watching different teams, which only means they have different opinions. That is why we want to hear the thoughts of our scouts on different topics. Player that can go for 30'at the Phenom G3 Showcase: Jeff Bendel: 6'0 '22 Neeko...

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#PhenomG3Showcase: Miles Early Saturday Standouts

6'0 2019 David Murphy: NC Empire Perry Murphy is as pure of a scorer we've seen all spring, looking like an unstoppable force with the ball in his hands against every team he's played all summer.' He's explosive, crafty, and does a great job stepping into his pull-up jumper with a ton of confidence.' Will almost certainly end up a full scholarship kid when its all said and done. 6'3 2021 Glenn...

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Phenom Challenge Superlatives: Highest Ceiling

Our Phenom Hoop Report head scouts have been debating about several topics and players from the Phenom Challenge LIVE.' Don't worry, it has all been fun and games but everyone loves to hear the thoughts of others on who is the best-of-the-best from the event.' So, we broke it down into several topics. Check out the thoughts of each scout on who they think is the best in each category. Who has...

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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Challenge Live (Wings/Forwards)

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Spartanburg, South Carolina for the first live period of the early summer season. There were over 150 teams in attendance from all over the region, college-level talent was on display, and college coaches of all levels were sitting baseline throughout the weekend. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of my personal standouts from the...

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#PhenomChallenge: Miles Night One Standouts

6'7 2019 Revv Tholel: Team Loaded 704 Tholel did a really nice job impacting the games at both ends of the floor with his size, mobility, timing at the rim on the defensive end, and touch around the rim on the offensive end.' He's a kid that should garner attention from D1s and D2s alike in need of a smooth front court piece that plays a productive brand of basketball. 6'3 2020 Devante...

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Prospects at Phenom’s Challenge LIVE who Would Look Good in the American Athletic Conference

It is that time of year. Regional schools are mapping out their April Live periods. With only 3 days of LIVE period (well 2 really if you consider you cannot start until 6 on Friday and have to be done by 4 on Sunday) this year it is imperative that college coaches see the right players. In this series, we are taking a look at various leagues around this region and the players these coaching...

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#PhenomQCShowcase: Miles Saturday Afternoon/Evening Standouts

6'0 2020 Anthony Allen: DTA Elite 17U Allen enjoyed a really good junior season at Charlotte Powerhouse Independence High School, preparing him for the larger role he's going to have to take on for his senior season and if the early travel ball season is any indicator, Allen should enjoy some great success in his senior season.' He's an elite scorer, capable of playing either guard spot, and is...

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#PhenomStayPositive: 16U Gold Championship Game Recap (Carolina Riptide Vs NC Ice)

On Sunday The Carolina Riptide got the better of the NC Ice in the Phenom Stay Positive 16U Gold Championship game in an 80-67 victory that provided an opportunity for both teams to showcase their talents in a major way.' The game was really close for the majority of the first half with both teams neck and neck throughout the first half.' As the 2nd half got going 5’10 2021 Clay Hodges and...

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NC 2021s Poised To Break Out (Part Two)

Last week I started a pre-season series of articles about some of the guys within the HoopState that have a major chance to breakout that can be read'here.' Here is part two of the series and the final featuring 2021s that should have huge sophomore seasons.' Lets take a look at the young stars! 6’0 2021 Khalil Marshall: Pender High School Marshall is a supremely talented young guard that...

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Phenom’s Summer Grind Storylines We’re Watching

July is almost here, and the Live Period is right around the corner. Travel ball programs have been idol over the last month as many players have been traveling around to team camps with their high schools. Now they are back, trying to shake the rust off. We will host a sold-out field of teams with some top prospects in tow. This Saturday, June 30 at Proehlific Park in Greensboro, NC will be the...

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#PhenomDavidRose Morning Standout’s: Ben L Smith Court One

Back in Greensboro on the grind this weekend, another good event, for a good cause, with some serious talent.  I’ll be keeping up with the young guys over here at Ben L Smith, here are some prospects to watch from court one. 6’4 2022 William Woodward: Academy Prep (VA) Woodward is a really intriguing prospect due to his incredible mobility and versatility at his size. ...

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