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Reece's Standouts: Coach Rick's TOC (Day 5)

by: Ethan Reece 2026 Michael Jones (Elite 1)Michael created an emphatic presence with his persistent quick and crafty ball handling. He showed he can break down and get by defenders in 1v1 scenarios but was also great in the open floor with his dynamic explosiveness. He's more than comfortable in a high speed game getting up and down the court making the calls, and to think that he's only a...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 1)

2023 Ryan Steger (GATA): Steger came out red hot to start his day, really lighting it up from deep.' He dropped eight 3-pointers to lead his team to an early victory, really showing his confidence and smooth shot-making with range.' A confident shooter that made several tough shots in rhythm.' An impressive showing, as he finished with 26 points to start the day. 2025 Nikayle Hodge (Team EAT):...

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Phenom Grassroots TOC Team Preview: GATA Academy 17u

The Phenom Grassroots TOC is this weekend in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, as it is the first LIVE Period with Phenom Hoops this season. The talent pool runs deep throughout and we want to give college coaches a leg up on who to watch and who will be in action. Here are a few players to check out for each team, presented by the head coach. GATA Academy 17u Name: Jackson CrawfordClass: 2023Position:...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 3)

Paul McNeil 2023 Cam Oates (Garner Road): Now part of the 2023 class, Oates is an intriguing guard to keep tabs on with how he plays and how his game is maturing offensively.  He still brings a toughness to the floor and is scrappy on both ends.  But Oates is showing that he can really step up and be a consistent offensive threat from all areas. On Day 3, his perimeter game was...

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Queen City Showcase Team Preview: VA Havoc ROA White

The Queen City Showcase in Rock Hill this weekend is going to be off the charts.  With talent all on the floor, livestreams streaming the games, and a ton of coverage from Phenom Hoops, this is going to be one of the best events to start the travel ball season. That is why we wanted to get a leg up on it, as we spoke to several coaches that will be bringing their teams to South Carolina...

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