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Heart over Height: Keenan Wilkins and Dwight Canady
Last night, Phenom Hoops had the opportunity to catch a glimpse of Hendersonville in the NCHSAA 2A semifinal against North Lincoln. After going 26-3 last year, the Bearcats have enjoyed an undefeated season and continue to push for their first state championship since 1992. That 1992 season was also their last appearance in the big game, arguably making this Hendersonville squad their most...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’5 Ray Bellamy
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 5’11 Tyreik Leach
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’4 Daniel Cooper
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 Cooper Jones (Walsingham Academy, VA)
Cooper’s mechanics are solid and repeatable, disciplined, textbook. He is fundamentally sound from his outstanding footwork and shot preparation, the way he squares to the rim, the lift he gets on the jumper, his quick release, and high follow-through.
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’0 Owen Griffith
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 Kenny Page (Kecoughtan HS, VA)
Kenny is a freakishly athletic, high IQ floor general who impacts both ends of the floor with his elite-level quickness and relentless energy.
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Making a mark in NC: 2022 Keyon Webb (Riverside-Durham HS)
It seems like every year, there are new names that come about throughout the state of North Carolina. Yes, you may know the top names in each class but players continue to elevate their play and start becoming more of a name throughout the area. One of those players that would fall into that category this year is 2022 Keyon Webb from Riverside-Durham. The junior guard led the conference in...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2021 Lovell Smith (WS Christian PG)
Lovell is having an absolute terrific season at Winston-Salem Christian, averaging more than 20 points per game, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, as the combo guard brings a unique game to the floor.
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Start Tracking: 2024 Zion Collins (Hillside HS)
It has been an exciting year to finally get a chance to see some of these very intriguing freshmen on the courts at their high schools. It has given them a chance to start their story with the program but also finally get a chance to watch them in a high school setting. 2024 6’4 Zion Collins from Hillside high school in North Carolina is going to be one of the big-time talents to watch for...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’4 Graham Calton
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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“Get to Know” 6’4 ‘22 Graham Worland
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 5’10 Kabe Ellis
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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“Get to Know” Finley Simmons
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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Phenom Spotlight: ’21 Kenny Hodges (WS Christian)
Hodges is one that could be a nice piece at the next level for a program, as he brings great size at 6’6 and moves really well on the floor.
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Nighthawks Soar to New Heights
The 2020-21 high school basketball season has been very unusual compared to the normalcy that we’ve grown accustomed to know. There’s been more player movement, less offers being distributed, and no real light at the end of the tunnel. However, we can focus on some positives instead of emphasizing the grim, negative effects of the one-year shutdown. Take Northern Guilford, for example. The...
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Phenom Spotlight: ’22 Will Vetter (Westfield HS VA)
Checking in on another VA Elite prospect and part of the 2022 class, William Vetter from Westfield high school in Virginia is one that could be in for an interesting offseason.
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On the radar: 2023 Bennett Bowers (Buffalo Gap HS, VA)
The sophomore point guard from Buffalo Gap High School brings early intrigue with what he has shown on the court. In his sophomore season along, he has posted averages of 16.5 points per game, 4.8 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game, helping him earn All-District and All-Region honors. He is also shooting the ball incredibly well; 40 percent from three and 84 percent from the line.
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’4 Caden Davis
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Phenom Spotlight: CJ McPherson (Norfolk Collegiate, VA)
CJ is a versatile, high motor, and competitive athlete who can impact games at the high school level from anywhere on the floor.
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’7 Solomon Butler
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’7 Josiah Dow
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Phenom Spotlight: ’24 Zekhi Darden (Kings Fork HS, VA)
Zekhi is a long and freakishly athletic player with ridiculous bounce and exciting upside. He has impressive versatility with the ability to drop step and dunk on you in the post, make a dribble move and get to the rim and dunk on you or spare you the bad side of a highlight reel and just bury a three-pointer.
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Freshman Watch: Isaac Celiscar (Winter Haven, FL)
There are several freshmen around the country that are making an immediate impact on their teams this season. You can scroll around on media outlets or look into the stats and see the impact that these young men are having.
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’0 BJ Keith
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’0 Cedric Patterson
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Leaving it all out on the court: 2021 Jamarien Dalton (North Davidson)
One of the more impressive seasons this year in North Carolina has to be coming from North Davidson’s Jamarien Dalton, who is actually an Elon football commit. But he is showing that he can absolutely get it done on the court as well. But it shouldn’t come as any surprise because he has been doing it for quite some time now. He started out strong as a freshman, averaging eight...
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Noteworthy Bigs in North Carolina’s Class of 2023
Anyone within the grassroots scene already knows about the undeniable excitement surrounding North Carolina’s Class of 2023. However, it’s an extremely guard-heavy class—especially towards the top. Guys like Robert Dillingham, Mikey Williams, and Trey Green have received nonstop attention since entering high school whereas other highly talented players (Aden Holloway and Treymane Parker, for...
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Phenom Spotlight: ’22 Stephen Barber Jr. (Glenvar HS)
Stephen is an athletically gifted, do-it-all floor general who combines a unique mix of physicality and creativity attacking the rim.
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’0 Jack Carter
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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