STAY POSITIVE CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
Phenom Open Gym: Christ School
Phenom Open Gym: Christ School Phenom Hoops travelled to the footsteps of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Arden, North Carolina to cover open gym. Head Coach Josh Coley has plenty to be excited about for the upcoming season. Last year, Christ School finished with a 16-11 record, but returns the top three scorers in 6’4 Emanuel Richards (19.3 PPG; 5.2 RPG), 6’5 Bryson Cokley (9.3 PPG; 4.5...
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Commitment Alert: 2023 Emanuel Richards heading off to Longwood
Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Emanuel RichardsClass: 2023Committed to: Longwood What Was Said by Phenom...
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A Closer Look: Phenom Hoops’ Rankings for North Carolina’s Class of 2023
It’s that time of year again. The high school season has nearly concluded and postseason play is set to begin very soon. As exciting as it is to chase and potentially win a state championship, the subsequent six months of travel ball will be the time for prospects to really shine. Whether positive or not, college coaches simply have more time and resources to properly evaluate (and offer) kids...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at November Classic (Part 1)
2022 Hudson Rixham (Charlotte Country Day): Rixham really had a complete game to start Day 2 at the Phenom November Classic. She comes in with good size but brings a lot of versatility to the court, making impact plays and playing multiple positions on the court. She showed she can be the main ball-handler, used her size on the boards, created for herself off the dribble, and knocked down...
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Matchups to Watch at Phenom November Classic (Friday)
After coming off a tremendous event at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, it is only right to get excited about this weekend's event in the Phenom November Classic, presented by Ivester Jackson Christie. The talent on the court is going to be fun to watch, as we have some tremendous matchups coming your way. That is why we are looking at a few player showdowns for each game, ones you will not want to miss.
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North Carolina’s New Names Worth Noting
The North Carolina high school basketball scene is certainly unique, given the combination of history, noteworthy programs, and enticing talent across all classes. Some folks have placed a ton of emphasis on the fact that players have opted to leave a talent-laden area for a challenge at national powerhouses like Oak Hill, IMG Academy, Montverde, and various others, but there are also plenty of...
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New faces looking to make their presence felt in NC this upcoming high school season
The summer has come to a close and now that just means we are one step closer to high school basketball. That also means there will be several new names that burst onto the scene in North Carolina, as these fresh faces will certainly be players you will want to know heading in. Here are just five players that are new to the NC scene but should really make their impact felt this upcoming high school season.
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Stars of NCISAA (Session 2) LIVE Period – Class of 2023
Phenom Hoops was on deck throughout the weekend at Forsyth Country Day for the NCISAA Live Period (Session 2), where teams throughout the state of North Carolina came to compete in front of college coaches. It was great to see all the teams and players in action over the weekend, as we are looking to bring you the stars and stock risers for each class from the weekend. We will continue with the stars that showed out from the class of 2023.
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NCISAA Session 2 Standouts (Day 1)
Comeh Emuobor Phenom Hoops was on deck at Forsyth Country Day for the NCISAA Session 2 LIVE Period and it was great to see so many players in action playing in front of college coaches. Day 1 kicked off in what looked to be a terrific event, as these were just a few names that really captured my eyes on Friday night. Top Performer: 2023 Comeh Emuobor (Ravenscroft) Emuobor is a special talent and...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Phenom MDC
The Phenom Memorial Day Classic was off the charts and gave us all a treat throughout the weekend with the talent that came through the doors. There was a ton of talent but we had a few players that really captured our attention from the event. So here are the best of the best from the players I personally viewed from the event in Rock HIll.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom MDC (Day 1)
2023 Emanuel Richards (Upward Stars 3SSB 2023): Richards continues to show his production on the floor, as I believe he is one of the more underrated prospects in the state of South Carolina for his class. Every time he comes out, he makes an impact on the floor. Before, he did an incredible job in getting downhill and finishing through contact and he continues to do so, but you can...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: SC Hidden Talents (Part III)
South Carolina is loaded with hidden gems around the state and one of our new knowledgable scouts brings you Part 3 of players that have gone under the radar but should be attracting some eyes from the state. Check out a few names below.
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#SavageAcademy Player Notes: Part II
Phenom Hoops went down to Columbia to check out some of the top talent in the state of South Carolina, as they all came to compete and showcase their skills under one building at the Savage Academy.
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Phenom Hoops’ Player Watch: 2022 6’3 Emanuel Richards (Blythewood)
Richards gave Phenom Hoops a taste of his capabilities at the South Carolina Top 80, where he averaged 17.5 points and competing against the best. Against Ridge View recently, Richards continued to show that it is an absolute force on the court, despite being a 6’3 prospect.
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South Carolina Phenom 150: Evaluation Team 4
South Carolina Phenom 150 Evaluations Team 4 Coach: Major #57: 5’6 ’21 Robert Reed (Columbia, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that provided his team with great energy on both sides of the ball, Robert Reed. He’s a guard prospect with nice quickness and the ability to make plays on defense. Reed is usually slotted on-ball, but he moves extremely well as an off-ball...
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