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Game Report: Southeast Guilford vs Grimsley

On Tuesday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to undefeated Southeast Guilford as they hosted conference opponent Grimsley. The first half was back and forth as Grimsley held onto a 15-12 lead at the end of the first, but Southeast Guilford was able to regain the lead at 25-22 heading into halftime. Freshman guard, Jerry Sims, was terrific in the first half for Southeast Guilford, scoring 13 of his 15...

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Phenom Hoops Player Profile:'Nick Elliott

Height: 6'4 Class: 2023 School: Grimsley Travel Team: New Light Disciples Freshman Season: N/A Sophomore Season: N/A Junior Season: 5.4 PPG, 1.8 RPG What Was Recently Said: Possibly the most underrated piece within this roster, Elliott is a knockdown perimeter threat who should be more commonly mentioned amongst the top three-point shooters across the...

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Next-Level Prospects Soaring Under the Radar'

6'4 Nick Elliott (Grimsley) Despite playing (and producing) on an entire roster of college players, Elliott still doesn't have the appropriate recruitment. We will say it again: Elliott is firmly in the discussion with the top shooters in the state'and is arguably as accurate as anyone in catch-and-shoot situations. He's also long, active defensively, and understands how to make proper decisions...

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College-Worthy Rosters at Summer Havoc: New Light Disciples

Last week, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Fort Mill, South Carolina to host our annual Summer Havoc Live. The event featured a slew of noteworthy teams and players, which naturally led to a ton of college coaches attending to find their next program-changing piece. While a lot of attention was centered around a handful of teams, college coaches were able to find worthy prospects at seemingly...

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Bendel's Best: Lamelo Ball Invitational

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center to host our partnered event with 1 of 1 Elite'the Lamelo Ball Invitational. The event was loaded with talent and noteworthy matchups, which subsequently generated a lot of buzz throughout the Carolinas. Between the three days, there were a healthy variety of standout prospects. This article will take a closer look...

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Player Standouts at Day Three of Lamelo Ball Invitational

5'10 '26 Max Van Weerdihuzen (Team United) Although there were a ton of standouts for this loaded squad, Weerdihuzen consistently found ways to stand out within the flow of the action. He's a very intelligent point guard prospect with an extremely low-maintenance identity. Weerdihuzen typically works with the ball in his hands, setting up others and constantly looking to make the right play, but...

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Prospects in the Class of 2023 to Watch at Phenom Team Camp

This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will host our annual June Team Camp at the Rise Indoor Facility in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. The event is slated to feature a talented mix of players and teams preparing for the month of July (in addition to the somewhat distant high school season), and this article will take a brief look at some of the prospects on display. We will first delve into'some'of...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Challenge

6'4 '23 Nick Elliott (New Light Disciples) The New Light Disciples had a variety of standouts in this contest, and Elliott was as impressive as anyone. He's a lethal shooter with size, vision, and some ability off the bounce. Elliott can comfortably hit shots off the catch or bounce, both at a high percentage, and forces the opposition to stay attached along the perimeter. Elliott also displays...

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A Closer Look: New Light Disciples

Over the last calendar year, normalcy has started to return to the grassroots landscape. The reinstated Live Periods have given these young prospects some semblance of hope in making it to the next level. However, coaches are still aggressively leaning into the transfer portal and opting to recruit guys who have already played (using the term loosely) in college. From the contrasting viewpoint,...

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Reece’s Player Standouts from Phenom Jamboree

by: Ethan Reece 2022 Davis Wagner (Lake Norman) There's several guys that always stand out for Lake Norman but it's very clear that Davis is the leader of this group and it really shouldn't be any other way. With a lot of talented underclassmen, it's very fitting and crucial to have a senior lead the way in setting the standard in terms of tone and taking care of intangibles. Nothing flashy...

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Phenom 150 Camp Session I Evaluations: Team 8

Team 8 Coach: Sam Layman #132: 5'9 '23 Andre Myrie (Village Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased the ability to play much bigger than his size would imply, Andre Myrie. He's a tough, fairly well-rounded guard with a nice feel for the game and reliable presence on either end of the floor. Myrie is a heady defender with the ability to force turnovers, push...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom 150 (Session I) (Part 2)

2023 Necorian Clark (Cedar Ridge): Though listed at 6'2 he plays a lot bigger with his impressive length on the court. Like his potential on the court and showed that he uses his length well in trying to finish strong at the rim. 2023 Lamonte Cousar (Scotland HS): Cousar has the size that allows him to compete down low and get on the boards, handling contact but also feels comfortable in...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: James Wilhelmi   #7:'5'6 '23 Thomas Stafford (Page) Starting things off, we look at a player that already possesses a quality array of two-way skills, Thomas Stafford. He's a young point guard prospect that can pass, handle, and shoot, all at a reliable rate. Stafford offers a steady presence on both ends of the floor and understands how to operate within the flow of the...

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