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Cox Mill vs AL Brown
On Wednesday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to Concord to watch Cox Mill take on AL Brown. Cox Mill won the previous meeting just four days earlier at AL Brown 64-62, so one would expect this game to be close as well. The 1st quarter started with AL Brown’s Kheni Briggs knocking down a jab step three-pointer on the very first play. AL Brown took control of the game from the start with their...
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INTERVIEW: 1-on-1 with 2022 Kheni Briggs on Leading A Team This Season + Playing for Coach Poplin!
2022 Kheni Briggs discusses with Patrick O'Brien the win vs. Mooresville, what this season has been like for him, surpassing the 1,000-point mark, playing under head coach Andy Poplin, and what the latest is around his recruitment. See what he had to say.
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HIGHLIGHTS: 2022 Kheni Briggs Leads AL Brown Over Mooresville with Balanced Attack!
Phenom Hoops went out to Kannapolis to check in on AL Brown, as 2022 Kheni Briggs and company welcomed in Mooresville. AL Brown was able to take control early, using a balanced attack to help secure the win. Check out all the highlights from the game.
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Phenom Game Report: Mooresville vs. AL Brown
Phenom Hoops went out Wednesday night out to Kannapolis to check-in at AL Brown high school, as they came into the night with a 2-2 record and looking to get on the winning side of things. They welcomed in Mooresville, a program that was searching for their first win on the season. Early on, AL Brown played strong and used a balanced attack offensively, while Mooresville just couldn’t seem to...
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Phenom Recruiting Rewind (Jan. 18-24)
Check out some of the latest recruiting news and commitments that has happened in the last week.
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Kheni Briggs on Season Goals, Summer Recap + Who’s Game Does He WATCH in the NBA!
Phenom Hoops' Tyler Lewis sits down for another interview, this time talking to 2022 Kheni Briggs to learn more about his game, an update on his recruitment, what he likes to do outside of basketball, his upcoming season at AL Brown, and a few more tidbits. Get to know more about him.
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Marcus Dilligard #0: 6’0 ’22 Isaiah Tate (Kings Mountain) Starting things off, we look at a player that is quietly one of the craftier, most skilled prospects in the state, Isaiah Tate. He’s a smart, smooth, well-rounded guard prospect with an exceptional balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Tate is an efficient perimeter shooter with the ability to...
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DeAjai’s #PhenomJamboreeBash Saturday Standouts
Julian Williams By: DeAjai Dawkins 2025 Nick Hailey (Team Charlotte 2025/PDS) I have been keeping a close eye on Team Charlotte 2025’s squad for the past couple of months. This team boasts an array of talent across the board that allows them to compete a year or sometimes even two above their respective age-level. Amongst this star-studded roster lies a player that I personally believe could...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Day 1 Early Standouts
Chase Lowe 6’4 Kheni Briggs 2022 of The Wonders Varsity was very impressive in his first game today. His unique ability to balance creating for his teammates and scoring was something to be intrigued by. Offensively, his overwhelming ability to attack the rim and covert through contact was on full display. The part of his game that really stood out to me was his ability to really pass the ball...
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Phenom Open Run: AL Brown
Phenom Hoops traveled to Fort Mill recently to check in on the Absolute Basketball Fall League, giving fans an early look at players and teams around the Charlotte area. Teams came out and looked to compete, which they did, leaving it all on the court. It also gave us and fans a chance to view players more with their high school teammates, as we break down what we saw at the event. Getting a...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 2 of #PhenomSummerHavoc (Part 1)
2021 6’4 Nygell Verdier (Anthony Morrow Elite): Verdier is a versatile prospect on the court. Playing the stretch forward at Independence, gives him a nice understanding of playing inside and out, attacking at multiple positions, and also showing off his athleticism at the rim. Whether it was finishing at the rim or pulling up, Verdier brings an array of ways to score the basketball. 2021 6’1...
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Noteworthy Storylines for Phenom Summer Havoc: Team CP3 Makes Their Debut
Obviously, there’s been a lot of discussion surrounding the “best travel ball team/program in North Carolina” since the summer season began. Due to so many differing opinions, it’s become a legitimate talking point for all folks within grassroots basketball—and there’s still no clear answer. Team Curry has made a strong push for the top spot thus far, but other high-profile squads like Garner...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Phenom Challenge Day 3 Late Standouts
7’0 Patrick Wessler of CC Elite 2022-2021 17U continues to be a handful in the paint. Tenacious rebounder on both sides of the ball. Good rim protector that can block shots. Very skilled on the offensive end; showed the ability to play with his back to the basket and face up. Can really shoot the ball with range. 6’4 Kheni Briggs of Tea Marie 16U absolutely eats in the paint, makes a...
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Brandon’s Big-Time Ballers #PhenomQCShowcase
The competition was intense, some kids came in boasting big reputations and lived up to the hype, others came in unknown and got the exposure needed to potentially elevate their recruiting stocks.
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POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 1) (Part 1) #PhenomQCShowcase
Check out some of the standouts from Day 1 at the Phenom Queen City Showcase.
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“Books and Basketball” with 2022 Kheni Briggs (AL Brown)
2022 6’4 Kheni Briggs from AL Brown has been a known name around the state, especially with what he brings to the court. Getting his chance to shine this year for his school, Briggs showed that he can dominate the floor with his build, strength, and skillset.
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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State Team (Class of 2022)
It was a spectacular year no matter how you look at it. Players really made a name for themselves and had an impressive season on the court, producing on so many levels. Phenom Hoops brings you their All-State teams for the 2022 class. A huge congrats to all players and teams this season.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #CCSMLK20 (Part II)
Patrick O'Brien brings you his standouts from an exciting day of basketball. See who made the list from Charlotte.
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Battle at the Rock “Coach Rick’s Top 15 Performers”
Battle at the Rock Top 15 Performers 6’9 2020 Josh Hall (Moravian Prep) The NC State commit came into the Battle at the Rock on a mission. They were playing four games in three days and Hall had determined he wasn’t leaving the Palmetto State with a loss. On Thurday, Moravian Prep scored an upset win over nationally ranked Dream City. The next day, Moraian Prep travelled to Columbia to...
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Day 3 Standouts at the Battle at the Rock (Part I)
Day 3 at the Battle at the Rock had some IMPRESSIVE performances to start the day off. Check out who made the list.
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Another Double-Double for Kheni Briggs … AL Brown vs. Mooresville Full Highlights
Kheni Briggs is a tough customer, has succeeded at every level and continues to do so with AL Brown. He finished with another double/double in this one, on the road.
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Briggs, AL Brown takes down Mooresville on the road (Standouts)
Phenom Hoops was on deck in Mooresville, NC as AL Brown traveled to take on Mooresville HS in a Monday night showdown.
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The Rise of North Carolina’s Class of 2022 (Part Two)
With the high-school season back in full swing, there’s simply no better time to take an extended look at our rankings and some of the players who have already separated themselves from the pack. This is the time where potential starts to directly translate into ability. All of the players on this list have taken massive strides over the last calendar year and have definitely earned their place...
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North Carolina Phenom 150 Session III Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Dre Simmons #23: 5’10 ’21 Isaiah Escobar (The Burlington School) Starting things off, we look at a player that continually stands out with his motor and scoring ability, Isaiah Escobar. He’s a smart, scrappy, high-motor guard prospect with quickness and nice perimeter shooting. Escobar defends quite well, especially for his size, and forces turnovers at a quality rate. Next in his...
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Bendel’s Best: Upward Stars Combine
On Sunday, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Upward Stars Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina for another absolutely loaded day of basketball.
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#NCPhenom150 Session Three: Miles Magical Five (Early Slate)
#100 6’4 2022 Kheni Briggs: AL Brown (NC) Briggs is a really high level young player that has continued to make strides since our last viewing. He’s a strong bodied 2-guard that is always in attack mode on the offensive end, consistently going around or through his man to the basket. His outside shot is consistent and his above the rim capabilities allow him to create an abundance of...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: A.L. Brown
Continuing to hit the road for Phenom Hoop Report, Patrick O’Brien headed to Kannapolis, NC to check out A.K. Brown, a team that finished 21-8 last season under head coach Shelwyn Klutz. Now, the Wonders look to build off that season and look to make noise in the state of North Carolina once again. When watching this team, one can see that they have a nice blend of talent but they will also be...
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Elon Elite Camp’s Super Six and More
Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Elon University to cover the inaugural Elite Camp under first year head coach Mike Schrage. Elon’s staff of Jonathan Holmes, Mark Adams, Allen Payne, Tyler Lewis and Josh Pierre did a remarkable job of putting together an excellent roster of talent. In addition, the camp was well organized and scout friendly as the players participated in stations, skill...
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PHR Prospect Talk: 2022 6’3 Kheni Briggs (Team CP3/AL Brown)
2022 6'3 Kheni Briggs goes 1-on-1 with Phenom Hoop to break down his summer but also who has been keeping early tabs on him. See what he had to say.
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Kheni Briggs is a 15 Year Old GROWN MAN!!!
Kheni Briggs has had a name since middle school. Big, strong and explosive, Briggs is showing off as a point guard now.
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