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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6'7 Collin Wilson

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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Burlington Christian Academy Open Gym Notes

Last Week Ryan Bernardi (Head Coach at BCA) invited me to attend an open gym as his team was preparing for the June Live Period.' He has invited numerous local former/current college basketball players into the gym to help his team adapt to playing against tough competition and it did not disappoint.' Here are some notes on the six BCA players present for the workout. 6’0 2021 Brock...

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Player Standouts (Day 2) from Dudley (Court 1) at the David Rose MDC

5'4 2022 Zane Caudle (Carolina Wolves 16u) Zane Caudle quickly became one of my favorite players to watch this weekend. A rising sophomore playing up with rising juniors, Caudle performed exceedingly well and fit right in with his older peers. His game is extremely advanced, playing with patience and controlling the floor as his team's starting point guard. His court vision cannot be...

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David Rose MDC Team Preview: Team Stacked 17u

Memorial Day Weekend is a special weekend to share with family and friends.' But it also provides a chance for teams to compete in one of the best events around at the David Rose MDC with Phenom Hoops. We have over 80 teams competing at a high-level, showcasing their talents and earning exposure! Come out and show your support, as well as support a great cause in the Wounded Warrior Project....

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North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 11

Team 11 Coach: Scott Tyson   #77: 5'8 '22 Tyler Gary (Upper Marlboro, Maryland) Starting things off, we look at a player that offered his team a lot of energy and an unselfish two-way presence, Tyler Gary. He's a young guard prospect with strength and well-rounded athleticism. Gary is a solid ball-handler with vision and quality penetration skills, which allow him to enter the paint and...

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Miles Magical Five: #NCPhenom150 Late Morning/Early Afternoon Standouts

#152 6’4 2019 Colin Radcliffe: Richlands High School (NC) Radlciffe was absolutely unconscious in the first half, ringing in 23 points on 5/7 from deep, and he kept it up in the 2nd half, doing more work getting downhill and creating contact at the cup.' He’s a no brainer scholarship level talent that should be a major priority for D2s looking for a high level wing to add to their...

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North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Session 3: Evaluation Team 6

North Carolina Phenom 150 Session 3: Evaluation Team 6   Team 6 Coach Antonio Threadgill   #7: 5'7 '22 Sam Hepler (Hickory, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that was able to contribute nicely throughout camp, Sam Hepler. He's a young guard prospect that showed the ability to knock down shots and work well within the team concept. Hepler knows how to defer to others and when...

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Jamie’s list of Five — 15th Annual Fall NC Phenom 150 Session 3

#60 6’1″ 2021 Lawrence Thomas North Gaston HS (Gastonia, NC) Welcome to the conversation Lawrence. The lefty lead guard has great feel for the game, showcasing the ability to seamlessly play both on or off the ball. He has a jet-quick first step, routinely playing in the paint, and once there he made great decisions between a kick-out, rim attack or pull-up. 2021 is a loaded up class...

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North Carolina Phenom 150 Session 3: Morning Standouts

#20-Malcolm Knight- Quick, scrappy point guard prospect that locks down defensively and takes genuine pride in his play on that end of the floor. Knight attacks the basket regularly and does a nice job of finishing through contact.   #23-Adam Omar- Polished point guard prospect with a sturdy frame and solid quickness; he does a great job of creating and consistently getting everyone...

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Phenom Hoops’ Open Gym Tour: Burlington Christian School

We traveled out to Burlington on Monday evening to get our first extended look at the Burlington Christian Royals basketball squad. Their head coach, Ryan Bernardi, is entering his first season in the new role and has high hopes for this new-look program. He's hoping to bring a modernized philosophy to a school that hasn't necessarily been known for their abundance of basketball talent. Bernardi...

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