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Coach Jones’ Standouts: Summer Havoc (Session 1) (Day 2)

2025 6'8 Dylan Clark (Team MVL) – This young man is a stud! Very long and extremely athletic. Has a strong post-up game and will put it on the defenders head. He has great hands, anything he gets his hands, on is his. He is the anchor on defense for this MVL team. He's constantly changing shots and getting multiple blocks a game. If I'm a college coach, I would be in the gym to watch this...

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Reece’s Rundown: Post LIVE Periods (Part 2)

By: Ethan Reece Now that we're through March, April, and two Live Periods, there's a lot to unpack and look back on. Who's made an impression and who are important names to start tracking as we head into the summer' There's so much to note after the first two months of the travel season, so here are some of my takeaways from Phenom's spring events. Team Hope Gripper's Depth and Balance You can...

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Reece's Standouts: Coach Rick's TOC (Day 4)

By: Ethan Reece 2024 Will Fowler (Upward Stars Upstate)The sooner teams figure who fulfills this role on their team like Will does, they will immediately see a boost in their offense and a level of balance across the scoresheet. He's a tough minded, pass first point guard who consistently looks to share the wealth and get everyone involved. He makes quick quality reads off the bounce, and even...

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Noah’s Hoopers from Phenom G3 Showcase (Day 3)

By: Noah Hooper 5'10 2025 Kamari Cooke (Team Charlotte 15U)After watching Cooke this weekend I have come to the conclusion that this kid is a certified bucket getter. Throughout his games and especially this morning, Cooke was phenomenal at using his quickness to get to his spots and hit shots. He also has a lot of wiggle to his game which allows him to catch defenders off guard and wonder what...

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Queen City Showcase Team Preview: Team HOPE 2025 Gripper

The Queen City Showcase in Rock Hill this weekend is going to be off the charts.  With talent all on the floor, livestreams streaming the games, and a ton of coverage from Phenom Hoops, this is going to be one of the best events to start the travel ball season. That is why we wanted to get a leg up on it, as we spoke to several coaches that will be bringing their teams to South Carolina...

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