SC PHENOM 150 EVENT RECAPS
POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Havoc Session 2 (Day 2, Part 2)
2022 Jajuan Nicholls (Sheed Wallace Select): There is a lot of length on this Wallace Select team but Nicholls is one that has continued to earn praise with what he provides on both ends. The 6'8 prospect showed flashes both on the defensive side of the ball, blocking shots, creating a wall on the court, and moving well against different opponents. He also has a nice feel and mobility...
read moreChecks all the Boxes: 2024 Rakease Passmore
Sometimes, you just simply know' As a scout, there are times when you come across a young prospect and you simply know that this is going to be a player colleges of all levels will be after in a big way. 2024 6'6 Rakease Passmore is one of those players for Phenom Hoops. Passmore quickly checks a lot of the boxes with his game, which is why schools like Murray State and Western...
read morePlayer Highlight: Phenom Summer Showcase
By: Sean Halloran 6'6 2024 Rakease Passmore (NLPB 828 15u) Passmore was voted as one of the top players during this weekend's event and I couldn't agree more! This young man is a stud. Versatile forward with great size and length. Uber athlete and plays above the rim consistently. An area of Passmore's game that has shown much improvement in his perimeter shooting. He really displayed a great...
read moreBendel's Best: Phenom Summer Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Indoor Facility in Advance, North Carolina for another exciting two-day stretch of basketball. There were over one hundred teams on display, including a few high school groups preparing for the upcoming LIVE periods, which ultimately led to quality competition. We saw various new faces, but also got updated viewings of countless prospects....
read morePlayer Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Summer Showcase
6'2 '23 Grady Whitt (Go Hard) Few teams in attendance can match the balanced approach of Go Hard, and Whitt is a massive part of their overall game. The lefty is skilled and fairly crafty, able to consistently create for himself and other off the bounce. Whitt shoots the ball at an efficient rate from midrange and beyond the arc, and finishes with finesse around the basket. He's a quality passer...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 1, Part 1)
2026 6'4 Kendre Harrison (CSB 2026): Harrison is a young big that captures your eye with his frame and body early on.' You also have to like his solid hands at an early age, Harrison can really make a presence known down in the paint and it will be interesting to watch him develop down the road. A new name to put on the watch list. 2025 Trevor Best (NLPB): Best is going to be a name that you...
read moreDawkins’ Day 1 Standout from Phenom G3 Showcase
By; DeAjai Dawkins 6'1 2026 Bradley Floyd (Team Loaded NC 13U)' Bradley is a 13U prospect that caught my attention at the end of Saturday night. Playing for Team Loaded, Floyd has exceptional positional size for his age operating as a 6'1 lead guard. Due to his size advantage, his easiest baskets come from driving to the rim, as most defenders do not possess the length to compete. A Kings...
read morePOB’s Rising Stars of Tomorrow: Phenom Stay Positive
At the Phenom Stay Positive, it was a great opportunity to view some of the younger prospects in the Class of 2024 and 2025 in the region and there were certainly plenty of standouts. So, we look back at a few names that really impressed us over the weekend and ones that you should start monitoring NOW, as they could be the next rising stars around the area.
read morePOB’s Best of the Best from the Phenom Stay Positive
The Phenom Stay Positive brought a ton of talent to the courts in Bermuda Run. It was an exciting and thrilling event, as players really stepped up their game all throughout. But, while roaming the courts throughout, there were a few players that really seemed to grab my attention and standout from the rest, as these are POB’s Best of the Best from the event. Check out who made the list....
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Stay Positive (Day 1, Part 1)
Rakease Passmore 2024 6'6 Rakease Passmore (NLPB 828): Talk about a star in the making. Watching him on multiple occasions, you can see that this young man has the 'it' factors in his game that is going to make him a big-time target in North Carolina and one of the top prospects in his class. He has the athleticism that will get you out of your seat and he excels at getting downhill.' But he...
read moreWestern North Carolina All Star Games
Phenom Hoops traveled to Asheville, North Carolina to cover the Western North Carolina All Star game hosted by Jake Senyo of the Ranking Report. 60 of the top players were divided into three groups, freshmen/sophomore, juniors and seniors. It was a great opportunity to see some of the young and promising players in the western part of the state. Now, let's take a closer look at some of the...
read moreBendel's Best: Phenom's Spring Tip-Off Classic
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina to host our Hoopstate Championship, Post-Grad Nationals, and Spring Tip-Off Classic. There was an incredible variety of talent on display, from grown men battling for scholarships to young prospects just scratching the surface, which made for an exciting three-day stretch of...
read morePhenom Game Report: Erwin vs. AC Reynolds
We went back and looked at the film between Erwin and AC Reynolds, giving us a few more names to jot down and remember.
read moreFive Standout Frosh, “Stock On The Rise.” Part 2
Five Standout Frosh Part 2 'On the Rise' While it's way too early for Phenom Hoops to calculate our North Carolina 2024 rankings, we decided to take a closer look at some of the state's top freshmen. In our first segment, we featured 6'8 Jarin Stevenson (Northwood HS), 6'5 Drake Powell (Northwood HS), 6'2 Zion Walker (The Burlington School), 6'5 Bishop Boswell (South Mecklenburg) and...
read morePhenom Open Gym: AC Reynolds
AC Reynolds could surprise a lot of teams this season in the Western Mountain Athletic Conference. They went 18-10 last season and won the Conference regular season and tournament titles. They lost 7 seniors from last years team. But it looks like they reloaded & have a young explosive roster filled with speed, length and athleticism. Coach Stevens is excited about his teams work ethic and camaraderie. The Rockets are looking forward to battling for another conference title this year.
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