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Gyms Gems: Blake Walker’s Rising Stars Open Run
By: Patrick Paul Passion Driven Sports has been a pillar in the Pee Dee/Grand Strand area for the past two years. Gyms Gems heavily focus on small-town kids with big talent. Got a chance to slide in and see Blake Walker’s Rising Stars Open Run. Blake Walker is establishing himself as another pillar in the Pee Dee area by putting together one of the best middle school teams in the state of SC....
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #PhenomOpenRun (Friday) (P.2)
2022 6’0 Kendall Smith (Charlotte Express): Smith was incredibly productive on both ends of the floor. Loved his intensity and how he got after it on the defensive end, creating multiple steals and pushed the tempo on offense. His defense helped lead to scoring opportunities on the offensive end for himself and his teammates. 2022 6’0 Camian Shell (Moravian Prep): Shell is one that simply...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #PhenomOpenRun (Friday) (P.1)
2024 Joshua Clark (Mavs Elite): Clark was extremely active on the court, as the guard was constantly moving around the court, finding those openings to help him score easy baskets, and working hard on both ends. 2023 6’7 Nate Self (Team HUSL 2023): Self is a young big that has some early intangibles that you may like. He not only showed that he can get on the glass, but he is a big that...
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Highlights from Triad Blue Chips East Fall League: A New Leader Shines for East Forsyth
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops took the opportunity to maximize our downtime and continue providing coverage throughout the region. While the event in Rock Hill drew a ton of attention, prospects could be found playing in numerous locations—including at the Triad Blue Chips East Fall League in Greensboro. We traveled out to Shining Light Academy and caught most of the action, and this article...
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Highlights from Triad Blue Chips East Fall League: Northwest Guilford Changing Directions
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops took the opportunity to maximize our downtime and continue providing coverage throughout the region. While the event in Rock Hill drew a ton of attention, prospects could be found playing in numerous locations—including at the Triad Blue Chips East Fall League in Greensboro. We traveled out to Shining Light Academy and caught most of the action, and this article...
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Highlights from Triad Blue Chips East Fall League: Thomasville Still Trending Upward
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops took the opportunity to maximize our downtime and continue providing coverage throughout the region. While the event in Rock Hill drew a ton of attention, prospects could be found playing in numerous locations—including at the Triad Blue Chips East Fall League in Greensboro. We traveled out to Shining Light Academy and caught most of the action, and this article...
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#OTRSummerJam: Unsung Heroes
Despite a great weekend for many being cut short due to the ignorance of a group of people losing control, there was a ton of talent in the building for Summer Jam presented by On The Radar Hoops. A lot of headline-grabbing prospects were in attendance but let’s take a look at a few guys that played major roles for their teams and are sometimes forgotten about in the grand scheme of things. 5’11...
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Highlights from Triad Blue Chips East Fall League: Shining Light Academy Starting from Ground Zero
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops took the opportunity to maximize our downtime and continue providing coverage throughout the region. While the event in Rock Hill drew a ton of attention, prospects could be found playing in numerous locations—including at the Triad Blue Chips East Fall League in Greensboro. We traveled out to Shining Light Academy and caught most of the action, and this article...
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Highlights from Triad Blue Chips East Fall League: Northern Guilford Forming Their Best Squad in Recent History
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops took the opportunity to maximize our downtime and continue providing coverage throughout the region. While the event in Rock Hill drew a ton of attention, prospects could be found playing in numerous locations—including at the Triad Blue Chips East Fall League in Greensboro. We traveled out to Shining Light Academy and caught most of the action, and this article...
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Highlights from Triad Blue Chips East Fall League: Eastern Guilford Will Retain Their Status as a Championship Contender
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops took the opportunity to maximize our downtime and continue providing coverage throughout the region. While the event in Rock Hill drew a ton of attention, prospects could be found playing in numerous locations—including at the Triad Blue Chips East Fall League in Greensboro. We traveled out to Shining Light Academy and caught most of the action, and this article...
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Takeaways and Thoughts from #OTRSummerJam (Part 1)
Phenom Hoops had the weekend off as far as events but that doesn’t mean we weren’t out in the gym, looking at the premier talent around the country. We headed out to Rock Hill once again for a fantastic and loaded event presented by On The Radar. Mr. Williams did a tremendous job with the event and our own, Patrick O’Brien, was on deck Friday night to watch the action. Here are...
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#OTRSummerJam: Day One Standouts
On The Radar Hoops is hosting Summer Jam at The Rock Hill Sports and Events Center and the showcase features some of the top talent in the South East. I was on hand to catch some of the action, here are the standouts from day one! 6’5 2021 Bryce McGowens: Reform Sports Training 17uMcGowens is poised to become one of the top freshman wings in the ACC next season as he moves on to Tallahassee and...
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Nine Storylines from Phenom Summer Havoc
There’s a whole lot to break down from arguably the best single day of basketball of the summer, too much for one person to do in a single article so go look at the rest of the website for all of the Phenom Summer Havoc coverage. I was on the call for a lot of games for The HoopState Network’s streaming coverage of the event https://phenomhoopreport.com/events/summer-havoc-details-page/ so I...
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Top Performances from Day 3 at #PhenomChallenge
Check some of the top scoring outings on Day 3 of the Phenom Challenge.
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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: Day 3 at Phenom Challenge
What’s up all my hoops heads, it’s your guy Brandon Blakney and I’m live from Rock Hill, SC, for some travel ball action! The Phenom Challenge kicked off this weekend and the talent hasn’t disappointed! This group of standouts is a diverse group of five that college coaches at multiple levels will want to take a look at! 6’2 2023 Treymane Parker (Fayetteville Flash)- When you mention the top...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Phenom Challenge Day 3 Early Standouts
6’9 Jai Smith of Tea Marie 16U has been phenomenal this weekend. Shows that he is a HM Division 1 talent. Very long, athletic, and superfluid on the court. Tenacious rebounder who attacks the boards every possession. Uses his length to be a great rim protector for his team. Shows the ability to attack from the wings and get out in transition. Killer mindset, looks to dunk on you every single...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 3 at #PhenomChallenge
2021 6’5 Graham Calton (PSB Elite 17u Lowery): Calton continues to show that he can produce on multiple levels for his team. The strong, sturdy prospect can battle down low and always seems to get his hands on the ball. Usually defended by bigger opponents, Calton also shows a smooth perimeter feel to his game. 2021 6’6 Jalen McDonald (Team EAT 17u): He is simply a show and people...
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#PhenomChallenge Standouts (Court 7-8) (Day 3)
By: Kyree Bethel 2023 6’8 Samuel Martin (Strong Center) This kid have a very bright future. He has a long wing span and defends around the basket very well. His presence is known in the paint. Very fundamentally sound, he understands how to play the game. Samuel understand when to roll to the basket and when to pop in pick and roll situations. 19pts 10rebounds 2024 6’2 Alec Olander...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at #PhenomChallenge (Part III)
2023 Wesley Tubbs (Charlotte Supreme): You can already see that Tubbs has the length that will catch eyes but what really stands out first is his emotion, hustle, and willingness to leave it all out there. Such a competitor. As far as his game goes, he is a 6’5 long, wiry prospect that can create for himself or for his teammates. Just another big-time prospect in the 2023...
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Top Performances from Day 2 at #PhenomChallenge
Check out the top performances from Day 2 at the Phenom Challenge.
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers Phenom Challenge 1.0 (P.2)
What’s up to all my hoops heads, it’s your guy Brandon Blakney and I’m live from Rock Hill, SC, for some travel ball action! The Phenom Challenge kicked off this weekend and the talent hasn’t disappointed early! This group of standouts is a diverse group of five that college coaches at multiple levels will want to take a look at!
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Phenom Challenge Day 2 Late Standouts
6’6 Benjamin Burnham of Team Charlotte 17U is always in the right spot on the floor. Is a very active player with a high motor. Does all the little things and really plays hard. Scores from multiple levels on the court and is very efficient. Rebounds the ball well and has the ability to guard multiple positions; great shot blocker for his size. Very low maintenance player with a high IQ who is...
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DeAjai Dawkins’ Day 2 standouts (Part II)
Day 2 was full of action and we continue to have eyes on the talent. The list of standouts continue so check them out.
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POB’s Eye Catchers on Day 2 at #PhenomChallenge (Part II)
2021 6’2 Lashae Johnson (Charlotte Royals 2021): Johnson was extremely aggressive on the floor, running the floor, constantly getting out and pushing the pace, but also showed his ability to knock down jumpers, hitting four 3-pointers for the Charlotte Royals. 2021 6’0 Cole Sinclair (Durham Hurricanes): A point guard that simply competes. He is known very well for his outside shooting but you...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Phenom Challenge Day 2 Early Standouts
6’10 Corneilous Williams of TLBA 2022 17U is a workhorse. Extremely high motor and runs the floor hard. Very active on the boards on both sides of the ball. Long, active defender who blocks shots at a high level. Scores relentlessly around the basket and use his athleticism to play above the rim. Finished the first game with 25 points and 14 rebounds and 3 blocks. 5’9 Kadyn Dawkins of Cobras...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at #PhenomChallenge (Part I)
2022 7’0 Christian Reeves (Charlotte NETS-Jones 2020): The youngest player on the team but there is a lot of promise to Reeves’ game. Yes, he has the height at 7’0 but you have to also like his growing skillset in the post. He can square up to the basket but also show touch by going over his shoulder to score. Also, a big-time difference-maker down low in the paint. 2022 6’0 Walker Andrews...
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers Phenom Challenge 1.0
What’s up all my hoops heads, it’s your guy Brandon Blakney and I’m live from Rock Hill, SC, for some travel ball action! The Phenom Challenge kicked off this weekend and the talent hasn’t disappointed early! My first group of standouts is a diverse group of five that college coaches at multiple levels may want to get to know!
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DeAjai Dawkins’ Day 2 Standouts
Day 2 was full of action early on and we continue to have eyes on the talent. The list of standouts continue so check them out.
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#PhenomChallenge Standouts from Courts 7-8
All throughout the day, Kyree Bethel brings you names that attracted his eyes while sitting baseline on courts 7 and 8.
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