SC PHENOM 150 EVENT RECAPS
Phenom PG Nationals Standouts (Day One, Part One)
6’7” 2024 Jalik Nicholls (NC GBB): Long and athletic wing prospect that plays the game with the kind of disruptive energy you need at the defensive end. Flourishes in transition offensively, very capable pushing the ball on the move after a rebound. A capable catch-and-shoot guy that you have to account for in those situations. More than comfortable switching onto smaller/shiftier guards and...
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Players to Watch at Phenom Post Grad Nationals
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will make the journey down to Rock Hill Sports and Events Center for another exciting three-day stretch of hoops. In addition to our Phenom Opening, we will also have our annual Post Grad Nationals taking place. While the Opening will feature a variety of teams and age groups, the Post Grad Nationals should be a must-attend event for college coaches looking to finalize...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’1 Armani Henderson
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Blan Hodges #7: 6'0 '24 Armani Henderson (Bull City Prep) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased a dynamic identity at camp, Armani Henderson. He's an incredibly quick, heady guard prospect who thrives as a penetrator and overall transition threat. Henderson possesses a tight handle and sharp first step, which he utilizes to effortlessly break down opponents, touch...
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Watch out for Bull City Prep National this year
At the Phenom Hoops Fall League, I had my first chance to check out Bull City Prep and I walked away incredibly impressed as they look like a team that could make some noise this season. They have talent, multiple weapons, and they are looking to lock in as a team that will certainly bring the fight. When you look at the roster, there are multiple players that you should start hearing more...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile:'Armani Henderson
Height: 6'1 Class: 2024 School: Hickory Grove Travel Team: Team Eat/Bigger Than Basketball What Was Recently Said: After having'multiple extremely impressive weekends in a row, it's impossible to overlook everything Armani Henderson is doing. He's been so impressive as a tough, heady, quick-twitch lefty guard with feel, instincts, and undeniable ability in the open floor....
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Five Prospects Worthy of Attention from Phenom MDC
6'2 '24 Stephen Quinn (Team Charlotte) Shooting will always have value, which means Quinn will always have value'given the fact that he's easily among the best shooters in the Carolinas. He's a knockdown threat off the catch from literally anywhere within thirty feet. Quinn heats up quickly, moves extremely well without the ball, and can extend his range beyond the volleyball line. He possesses...
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Putting on a Show: 2024 Armani Henderson (Bigger Than Basketball/ Team EAT)
We continue allowing our platform to shed light on players around the region, and we now look at 2024 Armani Henderson who played with Bigger Than Basketball this past weekend but has been a hot topic all throughout this summer with Team EAT as well. Henderson has simply been a bucket this summer, and he did so once again with Bigger Than Basketball at the Phenom G3 Showcase. With the ball...
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POB’s Eye Catchers at Phenom G3 (Day 2, Part 1)
2024 Armani Henderson (BTB 2024): Henderson has had a strong month or so on the Phenom Hoops platform, as he has been putting up some impressive numbers each time he steps on the court. Henderson has such a quick burst, being a tremendous player in getting by defenders off the bounce, finding ways in the paint, scoring over defenders, showing touch, and also hitting shots from multiple...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Queen City Showcase
2023 Isaiah Sy (Combine): Sy is an intriguing prospect with his 6'7 frame and ability to make plays from a variety of levels. He showed consistently his ability to pull-up from a variety of levels, stretching the defense and showing his confidence in his release, but also was able to use his mobility and size to attack the basket and make plays as well. 2027 Donyeh Baird (Team Loyal): It was...
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Bendel's Best: Phenom Rise Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Indoor Facility in Bermuda Run, North Carolina for another entertaining three-day stretch of basketball. There was a slew of highly anticipated matchups on display with teams looking to work out the kinks and hit their stride going into the summer season. Though various standouts emerged, we will take a closer look at five personal...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Rise Showcase
6'2 '23 Trevor Barrett (Team Loaded 828) There's a slew of intriguing unsigned prospects on this Team Loaded 828 squad, which certainly includes Barrett. He's a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with excellent vision and playmaking ability. Barrett is a reliable scorer who can apply pressure from all levels and make plays with or without the ball in his hands. He's great in the open floor...
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Carolina Stars v. DCT Elite (Recap/Standouts)
The fifth game for day three of Phenom's Holiday Classic took place between two very intriguing teams in Carolina Stars v. DCT Elite. Despite being short-handed and giving up a ton of size, Carolina Stars did a phenomenal job of competing with an extremely talented opponent. DCT Elite secured the lead and never looked back, going into halftime with a 41-28 advantage behind a balanced offensive...
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