SC PHENOM 150 EVENT RECAPS

Commitment Alert: 2023 Aaron Hall commits to Wingate

Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day.  It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Aaron HallClass: 2023Committed to: Wingate What Was Said by Phenom Hoops: 'He's a...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 from Phenom PG Nationals

2023 Corey Gibbs (Kingsmen Academy): Gibbs impressed with his strong play today when watching him on the Arena court, as he went for 23 points in the game and scored in a variety of ways. He was aggressive in getting downhill, creating off the dribble and getting into the paint, but also knocked down shots from a variety of levels with confidence. 2023 Marcus Overstreet (Feltrim Academy...

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Player Standouts at Lamelo Ball Invitational

6'9 '25 Trent Steinour (Carolina Heights) Although this roster is loaded, it's easy to see the value that Steinour brought to the table. His presence as a long, fluid, skilled post prospect allows him to reliably rebound, alter shots, and run the floor properly in transition. Steinour doesn't require the ball or many touches to make a quality two-way impact. He understands how to produce within...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Queen City (Part 1)

2024 Jacob Brandly (Combine Academy): Brandly continues to play at a high level for his team, as he showed his ability to score in a variety of ways.  He filled it up all throughout the event, knocking down shots, showing his pull-up game, a little of his inside feel, and helping on the boards.  His blend of IQ and ability to knock down shots was strong all day long. 2024 Zyan Hager...

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Phenom 150 Session I Camp Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: Kelvin Mills  #104: 5'5 '25 Dean Ruthstrom (Lake Norman Charter) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply knows how to make his presence felt despite his lack of size, Dean Ruthstrom. He's a young, wiry guard prospect with an excellent off-ball presence and the ability to pose problems as a shooter from midrange and beyond the arc. Ruthstrom plays with an...

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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3

Team 3 Coach: Blake Walker #102: 5'7 '23 Darren Lloyd (West Florence) Starting things off, we look at a player that always seems to outwork and outperform opponents in every matchup, Darren Lloyd. He's a tough, heady, slightly undersized lead guard prospect with a strong balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Lloyd is at his best when breaking down opponents, getting downhill,...

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Player Standouts at SC Top 80

#100- My'kel Croker- While very few players tend to stand out during the drills/stations, Croker definitely stood out amongst the crowd. He's slightly undersized but plays with incredible energy and constantly communicates on both ends of the floor. Croker approaches every single drill and possession with a visibly unselfish approach. In the games, he stood out as a pesky defender and forced...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from SC Top 80 (Part 1)

2023 Jordan Miller (Dorman): Miller was strong throughout the camp and one can really see that he has taken his game to another level.  The hard work is paying off as Miller showcased terrific IQ and feel for the game. Plays with such a smooth feel and under control, as he doesn't force much offensively, finds his spots, and displays a confident release from multiple levels. 2025 Robert...

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Northside Christian Open Gym Report

On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops got the chance to check out Northside Christian. Coach Erasto Hatchett is coming off of a 19-8 record last season where they finished 2nd in the NCISAA Metrolina Conference. They will once again be one of the top teams in the NCISAA 2A division as they look to make a run at the state championship. In watching them workout, one thing is for sure, this team will get...

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2023 Aaron Hall turns heads at Summer Havoc; earns first offer and interests

During the LIVE Period, players had the opportunity to play in front of college coaches and there certainly isn’t anything better than playing well, earning interest from schools, and ultimately securing an offer. That is what happened recently for 2023 Aaron Hall with Team United, as he racked in an offer from Radford and opened many other programs’ eyes with his play. Phenom spoke...

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Phenom Summer Havoc Team Preview: Team United 2023

July is going to be fun, especially with Phenom Hoops.  That is why we are getting just a small head-start on the teams and players that will be in attendance for the Summer Havoc.  Here, we look to preview just a few names to watch for throughout the weekend in Rock Hill, with many others stepping up their game in front of college coaches. Team United 2023 Size, on top of size, on top...

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Five Prospects Trending Upward in North Carolina's Class of 2023

Unlike the Classes of 2021 and 2022, who will undoubtedly suffer from the aftermath of Covid, the Class of 2023 could be the first group of prospects able to restore normalcy to college athletics. The recruiting attention of scholarship-level coaches has been primarily centered on pursuing players who already have collegiate experience'rather than hunting for uncovered high school gems. As the...

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College Coaches, Team United 2023 has the talent you are looking for

The Phenom Queen City Showcase was simply off the charts. The amount of talent of all levels was exceptional, along with the competition.' There was one team that, personally, I couldn't wait to watch and they certainly proved themselves.' Team United 2023 EYBL is one that college coaches, of ALL levels including high-majors everywhere, should be watching all summer long. First off, if you are...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Battle at the Rock (Day 1)

2021 Glynn Hubbard (Northside Christian): Hubbard played well in leading the charge on offense for Northside. Showing his leadership, his court vision, and his ability to create off the dribble.' Hubbard worked well in pushing the ball downhill and displaying a nice blend of playmaking and scoring ability. 2023 Aaron Hall (Northside Christian): The young man had a strong showing, giving fans a...

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Phenom Open Gym: Northside Christian

Northside Christian was fun to watch last year and came up just short in their hopes of a state championship.  Now, Coach Hatchett has lost a few key seniors and players from last year's team but is excited about what the future holds with this year's group.  A blend of scoring, quickness, versatility, and experience, Northside Christian is going to certainly be a team to watch once...

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Bendel's Best: Summer Finale (Young Prospects Worth Noting)

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for another quality event. There was plenty of talent in the gym, featuring an abundance of new faces and guys we've seen numerous times throughout the years. The competition level was high, which made for some excitement, and various standouts emerged. This article will take a...

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Early Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Queen City Showcase

6'2 '21 Collin Mills (Team Vision) There's a lot to like about Team Vision, especially when Mills is effectively leading the charge on both ends of the floor. He's a great defender with quickness and positioning, which allows him to frequently force turnovers and get out in transition. Mills typically works more as a penetrator but knocked down numerous difficult jumpers throughout this showing....

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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: Charlotte NETS 2021 – Gainey

The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. So let's preview each teams players heading into the event.

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