SOUTHERN JAM FEST I + II EVENT RECAPS

Jr. RJ Felton elevating his play at East Carolina

The Pirates of East Carolina certainly have familiar names for Phenom Hoops, and though we have discussed already one of their stars in Ezra Ausar, junior RJ Felton is starting off the season really strong for the Pirates and giving this team another strong weapon. The 6'3 guard from South Carolina was able to get some good experience as a freshman at ECU and elevated his play as a sophomore...

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Battle at the Rock – Saturday Session 1 Standouts

Game 1:Winston-Salem Christian 60Aiken High School 58 Quante Berry 6'4       2022    (Winston-Salem Christian) Berry finished with 20 points and 6 assists in a 60-58 win over Aiken High School. The 6'4 combo guard continues to improve and improve his game as the primary ball handler and facilitator for this Winston-Salem Christian team....

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Special K's Hoops Take: NC/SC Top80 Standouts

Christ Essandoko 6'11 Christ Essandoko 2022 was unbelievable today as he showcased his dominance on the offensive end scoring in a wide variety of ways. His presence in the paint is so overwhelming as he scores at will around the basket and overpowers his defender. He rebounds the ball at a very high level and runs the floor pretty well. He showcased a unique ability to attack from the high post...

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East Carolina making noise with 2021 recruiting class

You don't always get a chance to see East Carolina in the news but with their latest two grabs and now three commitments on board for 2021, the Pirates coaching staff and fans should be excited about the future of the basketball program. ECU hasn't been a basketball factory over the past several years but it seems that head coach Joe Dooley has this program headed in the right direction quickly!...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 2 at Summer Finale (Part 2)

RJ Felton 2021 Omari Bolden (Team B.O.N.D.): Bolden just continues to be an impressive scorer on the court.  He can shoot well from beyond the arc but also create opportunities for himself off the dribble and attacking the rack.  He has a strong build and offers a nice balance on the court offensively.  Really enjoyed how he got downhill consistently. 2022 6'10 Corneilous Williams...

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Phenom Low Country Recap: Concord First Assembly vs. Aiken

First Half It was a highly-anticipated matchup between one of the top teams in the state of North Carolina and another in South Carolina, as the players left it all out on the floor.  Concord First Assembly jumped out early to an early 14-6 lead but Aiken came back tough. From then on, it was a back-and-forth type game, with each team trading blows, as we ended in a 34-34 tie after one...

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POB's Eye Catchers from South Carolina Top 80 (Part IV)

The Phenom Hoop Report Top 80 camps bring all the top talent from around the state all under one roof and there is just a different feel when these players step on the court.' Phenom Hoops headed back to Lexington high school once again for the South Carolina Top 80 and man, it did not disappoint. One could sit down and talk about each player from the event, which we will in our evaluations but...

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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Team Camp Session II

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Rock Hill, South Carolina for Session II of our Phenom Team Camp. Both sessions were absolutely overflowing with talent, even with other noteworthy events taking place within the Carolinas. This article will take a closer look at some of the most impressive standouts across the three days'.   6'4 '20 Zavian McLean (Village Christian) There should...

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Early Standouts at Phenom Team Camp Session II

6'3 '21 RJ Felton (Aiken) Through the first half of day one at Phenom Team Camp, no player has even been close to as impressive as Felton. He's active, electric, and has a very strong two-way presence about him. Felton pursues every possible rebound and loose ball to push transition play, but also looks very comfortable slowing things down and running the show on offense. He created effortlessly...

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Phenom’s David Rose Memorial Day Classic Breakouts

This is the 6th year we have hosted Phenom's David Rose Memorial Day Classic, and each year we have had the event benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project. Having proceeds from the event go to this cause if very near and dear to our hearts at Phenom Hoop Report because once they get home, their journey is just beginning. It's great to help this cause. That said, this event has also been a...

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A Closer Look: Team United 2021

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops had our annual David Rose Memorial Day Classic, an event that honors wounded veterans and supports the Wounded Warrior Project. Each year, some of the toughest teams from around region come together for this loaded event. This year's field lived up to the event's reputation and delivered some high-level competition. That being said, Team United was undoubtedly the...

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