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Phenom Commitment Alert: Mercer comes to NC, earns commitment from 2024 Mason Smith
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Mason SmithClass: 2024Committed to: Mercer What He Brings: We remember when Mercer...
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Phenom Open Gym: Davidson Day
2024 Mason Smith Smith is one that has blown up over the last year, but also one can say that he is finally getting the attention he deserves. There is a lot to like about this young man, but he can be a big weapon with 6’7 frame and the ability to knock down shots with range. Quick release, is always ready to go, and shoots the ball with a ton of confidence. He had a big summer and should only...
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Programs taking notice of 2024 6’7 Mason Smith’s potential
Players all throughout the state continue to shine and develop as a player, and it is great to hear that college programs are taking notice. One player that should be rising up the ranks and earning more attention is 2024 6’7 Mason Smith. Phenom Hoops spoke about Smith’s intrigue and play recently at the NCISAA LIVE Period, where we had this to say: “Smith had people talking about his play...
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An Elite Shooting Threat: Mason Smith
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to various different locations for the June Live Period. Between the talent in Advance and Greensboro, there was plenty of buzz about the NCHSAA and NCISAA competition throughout the weekend. Although the public-school event was at capacity for most of the weekend, Greensboro Day School (as expected) hosted an extremely entertaining three-day slate of...
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NCISAA LIVE Sideline Report: Stockrisers
Mason Smith Phenom Hoops was on deck this past weekend at Greensboro Day for the NCISAA LIVE Period Session 1, where we have a great chance to view teams and players of all ages and levels. So we are wanting to dive into more of what we saw, bring you names that impressed us, and put names on college coaches’ radars. Here are players that have flown under the radar, but made an impression on...
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Watch out for Davidson Day this upcoming season with new additions
Though we are right in the middle of the travel ball season, it seems that Davidson Day has been making some noise this offseason as well. Several players this month have been announcing that they will be heading to the program this upcoming high school season, as the Patriots will be looking a bit different. After coming off a season in which they finished 5-17 overall, Davidson Day will...
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Cooper’s Notes: Phenom Memorial Day Classic (Part 2)
By: Cooper Hart 6’7” ’24 Mason Smith (Team Charlotte/Davidson Day) Smith impressed as a knockdown shooter with good size and length. He has a quick release, able to get his shot off without a dip if needed. His ability to get to his spots and shoot out of different actions was impressive, even more so when you consider that he gets his shots within the flow of the offense. Defensively, he is a...
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Storylines from Phenom Memorial Day Classic: Team Charlotte’s Lethal Shooting Trio
Given the restructuring of rosters throughout travel basketball, it has allowed Team Charlotte to quietly assemble one of the top shooting teams in the state. Between guys like Stephen Quinn, Joe Rhyne, and Mason Smith, it’s easy to see why. Starting with Quinn, who might be the top spot-up threat in the state. His combination of volume and consistency basically puts him in elite territory....
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Taking Notice of More: Phenom Rise Showcase (Part 2)
2024 Mason Smith (TCF Wildcats): Smith is a player that continues to attract my eyes with his play. We have watched him on countless occasions, and with his game and size, there is a lot of intrigue. Smith is a 6’6 prospect that can be effective from so many levels; whether it is stepping out and being a threat from three (hit multiple threes throughout the event), or using his 6’6 frame to...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Rise Showcase (Part 3)
2024 Mason Smith (TCF Wildcats): Smith has been a name that has popped up quite a bit over the last year and still believe that he should be getting more attention. He has tremendous size, can operate from multiple levels, and can be a terrific weapon in his ability to step out and knock down multiple threes. Can be a big-time weapon on the floor with his perimeter shooting at his size. 2023...
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HoopState League Player Profile: 2024 Mason Smith (Hough)
What a month it was at the Hoop State League… not only did it provide us an opportunity to check in on teams and players, but it gave us a chance to view players that could be new names to target and look at this upcoming season. There were several players that could fall under this category, as we will be bringing you several names down the road, but we first wanted to start off with 2024...
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Under-The-Radar Names for College Coaches
5’10 ’23 Corey Gaines (Team Relentless) Between his time at Chambers and Gaston Christian, folks should already know about Gaines and everything he brings to the table. He’s a tough, scrappy, high-motor guard prospect who hits jumpers at a high clip and understands how to effectively set the tone on both ends of the floor. Gaines clearly stood out as a leader for this group, dictating the...
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Dawkins’ Standouts: Phenom Team Camp (Day 2)
6’7 2024 Cal Barrett (Bishop McGuinness) A prospect I was able to catch at the tail-end of the day, Cal Barrett is a promising, wiry, shot-altering forward. Barrett has shown an ability to step out behind the three point line and knock down catch-and-shoot jumpers, along with his current niche on the defensive end. Barrett will anchor this team’s disciplined approach on defense, given his...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Team Camp (Day 2)
2023 Jordan Butler (Christ Church): Butler came in as one of the top players at the event and has shown why all throughout, as he may be the most difficult matchup on the floor. At his 6’11 frame, along with his ability to operate around the paint, finish strong at the rim, or step out and be a true threat from outside, Butler has a lot to offer on the floor. And no one was slowing his...
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