SC PHENOM 150 EVENT RECAPS

Five More South Carolina Seniors Worthy of Offers

Although North Carolina is regularly advertised as the 'Hoopstate', South Carolina is notorious for putting some of the best athletes (across all sports) into the professional ranks on a yearly basis. The state doesn't generally receive as much attention as it probably should, and players often soar below the radar as a direct result. Even prior to all the covid restrictions, college coaches...

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Queen City Showcase Team Preview: Big Shots SC Premier 2022/Unsigned Seniors

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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Special K's Superstars: Phenom Summer Finale

6'3 Marcus Farley Jr. of Team Together 16U had a great weekend this weekend. He is an effortless scorer that can really heat up and score big numbers. Doesn't force bad shots and really scores within the flow of the offense which allows him to be very productive and efficient. Shoots the ball well of both the catch and dribble. Where he really makes his mark is in the paint. Attacks the rim...

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Special K's Hoops Take: Day 1 Standouts

5'10 Kobe Parker of Carolina Stars Elite 2022 had a great first game today. Really got to his spots with ease and really put the ball in the hole. Scored from all three levels and showed the ability to run and finish in transition. Showed the ability to hit open shots as well. Finished with a game high 30 pts. 6'3 Marcus Farley Jr. of Team Together 16U can flat out play. I love his game and how...

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A Closer Look: Point Guards in South Carolina's Class of 2022

At this point, it should be no secret that our neighbors to the south have some of the most underrated basketball talent of any state in the country. Sure, South Carolina might not necessarily have the depth of prospects like North Carolina but their top grouping could consistently go toe-to-toe against the best players from almost any other state (including North Carolina). Even looking back at...

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South Carolina Phenom 150 Spring Camp Evaluations: Team 8

Team 8 Coach: Johnny Moses #17: 5'6 '23 Michael Forte II (Summerville) Starting things off, we look at a player that impacted the game pretty well despite being the smallest prospect on this team, Micahel Forte II. He's a young, wiry guard prospect with a team-first mentality and willingness to make hustle plays on both ends of the floor. Forte looks to create for others whenever possible but...

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South Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: Walker   #8:5'4 '23 Keenan Wilkins (Hendersonville, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that has the chance to become a really high-level floor general, Keenan Wilkins. He's a somewhat undersized point guard with great two-way instincts and an exceptional feel for the game. Wilkins is a smart, unselfish ball-handler that can get by basically any opponent and enter the...

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SC Phenom 150 Morning Standouts

#61 6'2' 2024 Cameron Scott Lexington, SC Scott has a chance to be very good. Already he has the length that makes him look as if he still has considerable growth physically. Playing in this one, against high school-aged kids, the 7th grader battled. He was good in the mid-range and finished at the rim. He is one to watch moving forward, the upside is considerable. #26' 5'9' 2022 Savion Brown...

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#SCPhenom150: Early Day Standouts (Court Two)

#39 5'10 2020 Jordan Coleman: Chester High School (SC) Coleman is a strong explosive athlete that plays the game with a chip on his shoulder.' He fully understands that playing with a high level of effort is a great way to get noticed and that's exactly what he did in this one.' He did a great job at getting downhill, finishing at the cup, either through contact or straight-line above the rim!...

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