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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Hardwood Classic (Part 2)
2023 Kaelan Marsh (Cap City): Second week on the Phenom Hoops platform that Marsh could be a late grab and does a great job in making and creating opportunities for himself. He can knock down shots from outside with a smooth effortless release, but also gave a glimpse of his ability to make plays off the bounce as well. 2024 Cooper Kowalski (Charleston Raptors): It has been the breakout...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Champion Showcase (Part 1)
2023 Demarion Reynolds (EA Prep): Reynolds had a solid showing to start his weekend, as the strong-bodied prospect was able to really excel in getting downhill.' Whether it was creating and taking his man off the dribble, attacking in transition, finishing strong at the rim, or making a variety of other plays, Reynolds was consistent all throughout his showing early on. 2027 Tristan Gaddy...
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Having a Strong Summer: Class of 2024 (NC) (Part 2)
2024 Jullien Cole (Richmond): Cole has only continued to improve and it seems that more people are taking notice. From when we first wrote about him over a year ago (Click Here) to where he is today, Cole has continued to showcase how effective he can be on the court. He looks bigger and stronger, showing more of his ability to knock down shots from outside, his ability to create and make strong...
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Phenom Hoops LIVE Recap: Breaking Down more of Team Wall
Just because the LIVE period is over in April, doesn't mean that Phenom Hoops is stopping their coverage, as we are bringing you a ton of post-event coverage as well throughout the coming weeks. Let's dive into a few players and teams that we saw at the event, as we shed light on players that performed well throughout. Team Wall It was great to see our friends again with Team Wall, a...
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Player Spotlight: 2024 Jullien Cole (Richmond)
Player: Jullien ColeClass: 2024Height: 6'4School: Richmond HS What Was Said: 'There was a ton of buzz surrounding the Raiders and the return of their star, but Cole was arguably the most notable performer in this showing. He set the tone early on offense, largely carrying the load as a scorer through his ability to get downhill, finish, and convert at the line. Cole rebounded the ball at a...
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Phenom Game Report: Pinecrest at Richmond
Final: Richmond 82 ' Pinecrest 55 Pinecrest: 7 ' 10 ' 16 ' 22 : 55Richmond: 17 ' 21 ' 28 ' 16 : 82 Phenom Hoops was on deck for what looked like an intriguing matchup between Pinecrest and Richmond, getting a chance to watch 2024 Paul McNeil and company in action going up against a scrappy Pinecrest team. McNeil came out strong early in the first half, imposing his will against Pinecrest...
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Takeaways from Hoops and Dreams Showcase: Richmond Ready to Dominate
Anyone plugged into the grassroots basketball scene should already be well aware of Paul McNeil's sudden return to North Carolina and Richmond High School. The news sent shockwaves throughout the state, as last year's Gatorade Player of the Year had been enjoying a pretty strong start to his season at Prolific Prep. Regardless, McNeil comes back to join a Raiders squad that is even better than...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Hoops and Dreams Showcase
6'4 '24 Jullien Cole (Richmond) There was a ton of buzz surrounding the Raiders and the return of their star, but Cole was arguably the most notable performer in this showing. He set the tone early on offense, largely carrying the load as a scorer through his ability to get downhill, finish, and convert at the line. Cole rebounded the ball at a consistent rate, forced a ton of turnovers, and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Summer Finale (Day 2)
2024 Jullien Cole (NC Jayhawks): Cole has really opened some eyes this summer with his play, showing what the 6'4 prospect can do and his impact on the court. He did so one more time on Day 2, using his body to get downhill and create, but also making sure his impact was felt in an array of other areas including on the boards, finding teammates, and on the defensive side. 2024 Isaiah...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom MDC (Day 1, Part 1)
2024 Jullien Cole (Richmond Jammers): I've been impressed with what I've seen from Cole to start the summer.' Cole brings great size to the position, along with the ability to create for himself, using his frame to go through defenders and get to the basket, but also showcases his ability to score in a variety of other ways.' Make sure to watch for him more this high school season, as he could...
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Reece's Standouts: Underrated Showcase (Day 1)
Collin Kuhl by: Ethan Reece 2023 Collin Kuhl (Strong Center)Personally my first viewing of Collin, and I can't remember another guy his size that looks so comfortable operating out on the perimeter. His coordination and fluid mobility is off the charts and has the ability to make instinctual reads and passes as he gets downhill. Not to ignore his post-game, which he also excels in, but this is a...
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New Names to start looking at with Sandhills Machine
Just a few weeks while roaming the courts at one of our events, we sat down to watch the Sandhills Machine 2024 team and after watching for some time, we quickly realized that this is a program that should be earning more attention with the talent they have. So let's dive into a few names that we saw that could be players for college programs to check out. First off, we take a look at 2024...
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