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Storylines to Watch for Day 1 of George Lynch Invitational
Christ School looking to make noise Though it is still early in the season, Christ School has been able to come out strong overall. With a good start to the season with big wins, Christ School has plenty of talent, has terrific depth on the roster, and has firepower wherever you look. They will have two big tests at the George Lynch Invitational, and if they come away with strong showings, they...
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The Deepest Field of Talent on Display at the George Lynch Invitational
The George Lynch Invitational is finally here, and this may be the DEEPEST field of talent we have ever had with Phenom Hoops, and this is an event you will NOT want to miss! We will be bringing you a ton of coverage and previews, but we wanted to start with the list of players that you will want to check out at the event. The list is quite long! Sponsored by Sport Mode One and HPT Committed...
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MUST-SEE Games in the month of November with Phenom Hoops (Part 2)
The month of November with Phenom Hoops will certainly be one to remember, as we have a loaded month of matchups that will be very intriguing to watch for all fans around the region. This was a tough list, but one that could certainly be a lot longer. However, here are some of the MUST-SEE games coming up with Phenom Hoops in the month of November. 1of1 Academy vs. Winston Salem Christian...
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MUST-SEE Games in the month of November with Phenom Hoops (Part 1)
The month of November with Phenom Hoops will certainly be one to remember, as we have a loaded month of matchups that will be very intriguing to watch for all fans around the region. This was a tough list, but one that could certainly be a lot longer. However, here are some of the MUST-SEE games coming up with Phenom Hoops in the month of November. The Burlington School vs. Moravian Prep –...
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Phenom Schedule Announcement: George Lynch Invitational
Talk about a loaded event, the 2nd Annual George Lynch Invitational may go down as one of the best events in the country, as this year’s rundown has everything you want. National teams, elite prospects, incredible storylines, Top-25 matchups, and much more, the George Lynch Invitational will be a MUST-SEE event and should sell out quickly. Check out the entire schedule below, in both the...
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2nd Annual George Lynch Invitational absolutely LOADED with premier talent
If there is a weekend you will want to block off, November 17-18 will be that weekend for high school basketball here in North Carolina because Phenom Hoops will be bringing you an absolutely loaded event. The 2nd Annual George Lynch Invitational will be taking place this year at Myers Park, as Sport Mode One and Phenom Hoops team up to bring you what will be one of the best events to start the...
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POB’s Best of the Best: George Lynch Invitational
The stars were out at the George Lynch Invitational presented by Phenom Hoops, and the list could have been bigger than this with how many players impressed at the event. But I’m looking to highlight the best of the best from the event in Charlotte, as these guys really made a statement. 2024 Austin Swartz (Cannon): Swartz continues to play at a high level and be the leader for Cannon this...
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Stockrisers from George Lynch Invitational
Phenom Hops continues its coverage from the George Lynch Invitational, as several players captured our eyes throughout the event. We took a look at a few new names but we also got an updated viewing of players we have watched countless times, and they continued to impress. Here are players that left their mark on the event and should only continue to see their stock rise. 2023 Sean Rose...
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New Names to Learn: George Lynch Invitational
What a weekend of basketball it was at the George Lynch Invitational presented by Phenom Hoops, as basketball fans were treated to some terrific basketball from teams around the region. Several players really elevated their play and we were able to learn a few more names that should be on the radar for so many. Below are a few players that really impressed and made a name for themselves. Sean...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Charlotte Country Day secures win vs. West Cabarrus
Last game of the event, as the host school Charlotte Country Day was back in action on Day 2 and going up against West Cabarrus. CCDS really came out strong behind their leaders in 2023 Dallas Gardner and 2024 Amare Bethel helped get out to an early lead but West Cabarrus started to get things going and cut the lead down to two points by the end of the first quarter. But West...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Oak Hill knocks off West Charlotte
Heading into one of the premier games of the entire event, Oak Hill drove down to North Carolina to take on West Charlotte in a battle of two very talented programs. Oak Hill came out strong and were clicking on offense behind the play of Zion Pipkin, AJ Swinton, and Micah Robinson. They were able to showcase their athleticism and size at times, but also playmaking ability and shot-making...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Carmel Christian gets it done vs. HP Christian
We head into the afternoon here at the George Lynch Invitational, as Carmel Christian was back in action and looking to make another statement while High Point Christian wanted to make a statement of their own on the big stage. Both teams came out strong in hitting shots, but Carmel started to flex its muscle early on with their firepower, earning the 21-12 lead after the first quarter....
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Cannon earns hard-fought battle vs. Cox Mill
Game 4 was about to kick off here at the George Lynch Invitational, as Cox Mill was looking to make a statement going up against Cannon, who was coming off a Day 1 win. It looked to be an interesting battle between these two teams with firepower on the court. Cannon came out strong early but Cox Mill started to settle in and 2024 Langston Boyd started to get going in the first half,...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at the George Lynch Invitational
2023 Noah Van Bibber (Concord Academy): Bibber can really be a critical piece for his team because when he is clicking and stretching the defense with his shot-making ability, Concord Academy has plenty of weapons to be effective. He did that today, finding the open spots in the defense, rising up, and knocking key shots with his jumper. When he is on along with everyone else, this team is...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Concord Academy earns big win vs. Asheville School
Another game started the day here at the George Lynch Invitational, as Asheville School and Concord Academy were back in action and matching up. Two heavyweights went to battle in what we hoped to be a very competitive game and that is what we got in the first half. Concord Academy was able to use a balanced attack scoring-wise to get going, while Derin Saran and company continued to play...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Christ School versus Charlotte Latin
The second game of action at Phenom Hoops' George Lynch Invitational took place between Christ School and Charlotte Latin. The Greenies entered this game already being regarded as one of the most talented rosters in the state, and this contest only furthered that notion. Things kicked off in complete favor of Christ School, as guys like Emanuel Richards, Keenan Wilkins, Anthony Robinson, and...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: United Faith versus Lake Norman
The second day of action at Phenom Hoops' George Lynch Invitational kicked off between Lake Norman High School and United Faith Christian Academy. It began as a lopsided affair in favor of United Faith, featuring a quick double-digit lead behind the scoring of Alex Bates and playmaking from JD Bowden. However, it didn't take long for everyone else to make an impact. Guys like Lance Gill and Evan...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: United Faith completes comeback vs. Charlotte Country Day
The final game of the night, as the host school Charlotte Country Day got it going in front of their crowd against United Faith. Both teams struggled a little early to get it done but that doesn't mean the energy wasn't there, as both teams competed hard on both sides. United Faith took the narrow first-quarter lead 12-8 behind United Faith's Alex Bates, but the guard play was strong...
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Player Standouts at George Lynch Invitational
6'5 '24 Austin Swartz (Cannon) There were numerous impressive contributors for the Cougars in this contest, but Swartz stood out through his leadership and dominant offensive showing. Referring to him as anything other than an elite shot-creator with an incredible blend of vision, craftiness, and perimeter shooting would be unfair. Swartz still applied his usual amount of pressure off the bounce...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Moravian Prep battles past 1of1 Prep
The event continued as basketball fans got a thriller between two high-powered teams that can really fill it up. Moravian Prep and 1of1 Prep squared off in the second matchup of the night, and it was looking to be an entertaining game early on. Both teams started to get it going and play their style, with Moravian Prep continuing to show how prolific of a scoring offense they can...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from George Lynch Invitational (Day 1)
2024 Sean Birmingham (Cannon): Getting another chance to view the 6'8 forward and it has now been two games that he has impressed with his ability to be useful in stepping out and showcasing his fluid shot-making ability from the perimeter, but also making plays on the boards, creating and making good decisions/passes, and using his size to his advantage. He can really be a big matchup though...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Cannon notches win vs. Virginia Episcopal
GLWI-logo-ideas_R2 We got the weekend started here in Charlotte for the George Lynch Invitational presented by Phenom Hoops, as Cannon and Virginia Episcopal squared off to start the thrilling event. Cannon, who is coming off a tough loss last week at the Carmel, came out and made a statement with shots falling early from outside. They were able to jump out to an early double-digit lead after...
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Premier Talents highlight a loaded weekend at George Lynch Invitational
GLWI-logo-ideas_R2 What a weekend we have in store for basketball fans around the state of North Carolina and the region, as the George Lynch Invitational presented by Phenom Hoops looks to be absolutely loaded with great basketball, great teams, and great players. That is why we want to highlight JUST A FEW, certainly not all, that will be in attendance this weekend for the event. Event Page:...
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Storylines to Watch for on Day 2 at George Lynch Invitational
GLWI-logo-ideas_R2 The Carmel Tip-Off was absolutely off the charts but the weekend's event, the George Lynch Invitational, could match that same intensity or surpass it with the line-up Phenom Hoops has for basketball fans around the state. That is why we couldn't wait to bring you some storylines to look out for on Day 2 of the event, as this is an absolutely loaded weekend! Event Page:...
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Storylines of Day 1 at the George Lynch Invitational
The Carmel Tip-Off was absolutely off the charts but the weekend’s event, the George Lynch Invitational, could match that same intensity or surpass it with the line-up Phenom Hoops has for basketball fans around the state. That is why we couldn’t wait to bring you some storylines to look out for on Day 1 of the event, as this is an absolutely loaded weekend! Event Page:...
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Schedule Announcement: George Lynch Invitational (November 18-19) #PhenomHoops
Phenom Hoops continues to roll through and announce the upcoming schedules that you will not want to miss this upcoming high school season. Next up on our release tour, we take a look at the George Lynch Invitational, sponsored by HPT and Sport Mode One. This is an event that has everything for you… Nationally-ranked teams, national powerhouses, state champions, Top-100 talent,...
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Phenom Hoops Announcement: Teams announced for George Lynch Invitational
We continue our announcements for the upcoming school year, as we have a terrific event on November 18-19, 2023 with the George Lynch Invitational presented by Phenom Hoops. We head back to Charlotte Country Day once again this year for what should be another off-the-charts event loaded with talent and big-time programs. Nationally-recognized teams will be looking to lead the charge,...
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