STAY POSITIVE CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive (Part Two)
6’5 ’26 Cameron Thompson (Team Charlotte) After a strong showing throughout the weekend, it should come as no surprise to see Thompson’s name listed here. He’s always made a lasting impression through his defense, rebounding, and general athleticism. However, it’s clear that Thompson is making strides as an offensive cog. He highlighted improvements as a ball-handler, passer, and all-around...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive (Part One)
6’0 ’27 Brayden Gatling (SW15H Elite) It doesn’t take long to recognize Gatling as a leader for SW15H Elite’s 2027 group. Although they’ve clearly grown as a collective, he’s simply the guy that makes them go. Gatling is a natural leader whose combination of IQ, toughness, and competitiveness allows him to set the tone in a variety of different ways. He possesses the necessary quickness and...
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Bendel’s Best: Stay Positive
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Sports Indoor Facility for our annual Stay Positive Classic. The two-day event featured a variety of entertaining teams and players, and allowed for numerous takeaways. Rosters are starting to get more solidified, players are finding their individual comfort zone, and teams appear to be (generally) improving each week. The month of May...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Stay Positive
6’3 ’24 Keveon Rodgers (Big Business Ballerz) Although there are a ton of quality contributors on this Big Business Ballerz squad, Rodgers seemed to stand out as the primary leader on countless occasions. He’s a strong, physically overwhelming wing/forward prospect with the necessary IQ and versatility to dominate a game. Rodgers is an excellent passer who looks to set up others at every...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive
5’6 ’27 Corey Kinard (Strong Center) Though he was among the youngest players on display, it was easy to be impressed with Kinard throughout this viewing. His production is predictably appealing, but the intangibles are arguably what make him such an enticing long-term prospect. Kinard is very smart and patient with the ability to consistently create for himself and others. He displays a...
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Making Noise Across State Lines: B.Maze Elite BJ
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops held our annual Stay Positive Classic in the Rise Indoor Facility in Advance, North Carolina. There was a ton of buzz surrounding the event, as excitement swirled for spectators and college coaches alike. While many of the top performing teams and players were expected, B.Maze Elite BJ surprised plenty of folks with their tough, competitive makeup throughout the...
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More Than Deserving: 6’6 2022 Josh Scovens
Each year, the high school basketball scene doubles as somewhat of a revolving door for incoming and outgoing prospects. Whether staying put, transferring to other programs, or advancing their game to the collegiate level, the overall movement within the landscape actively allows for guys to maximize changes by establishing themselves in an entirely different light. That being said, Josh Scovens...
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Team Rogue: Disciplined, Skilled, and Unselfish
Although the grassroots landscape feels substantially different than in years past, programs have still found ways to adapt and prepare for the upcoming LIVE periods. The popularity of North Carolina-based teams is widely known and acknowledged throughout the region. Fortunately, our events allow us to see new faces and get updated viewings for prospects outside of the Carolinas. Take Team Rogue...
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Bendel’s Best: Unsigned Seniors from Phenom Stay Positive Classic
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned to the travel ball scene with another exciting grassroots event. We were stationed at the new Rise Indoor Facility in Advance, North Carolina, which already seems more than likely to become a major basketball hub over the foreseeable future. The combination of atmosphere and overall talent led to a ton of standouts, competitive battles, and general buzz...
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The Returning Core of Garner Road 2023
Each year, many players filter in and out of travel ball programs on a pretty regular basis. It’s widely become the new norm to see key pieces depart from their respective teams for the next best situation. However, Garner Road has always taken pride on being a program with the ability to keep most of their main pieces. While there will always be exceptions to the rule, the core within their...
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Bendel’s Best: Stay Positive Classic
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned to North Carolina for our first debut at the newly built Rise Indoor Facility in Advance for our Stay Positive Classic. In lieu of everything opening back up, that area is going to see a massive increase in basketball traffic heading into the upcoming LIVE periods. There was an abundance of talented teams and individuals on display between the two-day...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Stay Positive
6’5 ’24 Paul McNeil (Garner Road) There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding McNeil over the last calendar year, and rightfully so, as he has the chance to be a special prospect. He’s extremely advanced for his age, both physically and in terms of skill, and already understands how to overwhelm opponents on both ends of the floor. McNeil possesses phenomenal length and fluidity, which allows him to...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive
6’5 ’23 Trey Barbee (Strong Center) Despite Strong Center’s extremely balanced two-way approach, Barbee consistently found ways to emerge as a leader for this group. He possesses nice size and displays a fairly versatile offensive game with the ability to make plays with or without the ball in his hands. Barbee applies constant pressure in the midrange, but also attacks the basket and positions...
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My challenge to you coach
We will be releasing the Phenom 3G schedule on Wednesday. It’s a sold out event and wanted to mention a few things to you. First of all, please take the time to read about the Stay Positive (Give God Glory) Stay Positive Story – Eric Day Proceeds and donations from this event will be made to the Stay Positive Foundation. However, it goes much deeper than that. A coach will impact more...
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Jalen Cone Vs. Shakeel Moore Head 2 Head!! … The AAU Season is OFFICIALLY Here!!
Jalen Cone and Shakeel Moore are two of the most electric players in North Carolina. It just so happens they are from the same area, play the same position and are in the same class.
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Is Team Winston the Best Non-Circuit Team in North Carolina'! College Guys EVERYWHERE!
Team Winston has a long-standing tradition of success, not only on the floor but also in putting kids in college. This 2019 version of the team may be their best yet.
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Jake Ledbetter Makes EVERYONE Better!! Cason Pierce SHOWED OUT!! NC Spartans RAW Highlights
Both juniors are coming straight off a state championship winning runs with their high schools, Jake Ledbetter with Bishop McGuiness and Cason Pierce with Greensboro Day.
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Jaden Seymour is ELITE Defender!!! Team Charlotte Forward About BREAK OUT This Summer!!
6'8" Jaden Seymour already carries NC State and Virginia Tech offers... However, that is about to change.
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Team Felton Got ALL the JUICE at #PhenomStayPositive!! Jalen Cone Silas Mason Ricky Council & MORE!!
Team Felton is one of the premier programs in North Carolina ... Raymond Felton's program is a prominent team on the Under Armour Circuit putting numerous players D1 every year.
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“BODIED!” Jajuan Carr Catches Defender Sleeping … Takes Over Phenom Stay Positive!!
It is no secret by now, Jajuan Carr is a big-time point guard. People are talking he is North Carolina's Top PG in the 2020 class.
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Smoke Hodges, Jacob Morgan & Michael Dulin lead Carolina Riptide to ANOTHER TITLE!!
Some mom and pop teams just got it. They got chemistry, they're well coached, they play for one another. Carolina Riptide exudes just this.
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Saiquone Harris & AJ Thompson Put ALL D1s on Notice!! Deadly Duo TAKE OVER #PhenomStayPositive
The April Pre-Live Period is set for Breakouts ... With Phenom Hoops, there is no better stage to perform on. 6'4" 2020 point guard AJ Thompson and 6'7" 2020 wing Saiquone Harris took advantage of this stage and made sure these D1 coaches new their names.
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The Team CP3 SHOW … Featuring Cam Hayes, Shakeel Moore, Dontrez Styles & MORE!
Chris Paul's AAU program Team CP3 has been a staple in North Carolina. Not only in North Carolina, but they have been a mainstay in Peach Jam on the EYBL. Regularly churning out talent, this team is no different.
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Juice All-Stars should have college coaches lining the baseline to watch
Each and every weekend at Phenom Hoops, it provides our scouts, coaches, and fans to look at some of the next upcoming talents but it also provides a platform for players who haven’t received the attention they deserve to shine. At the Phenom Stay Positive, players took advantage of the platform but it is rare that a whole team has talent that should be tracking on so many levels for college...
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Brandon’s Don’t Sleep On Me Team
After much thought and preparation I have created a list of prospects I personally felt flew under the radar somewhat this weekend. It’s easy to get lost in the headlines and star power, but all these prospects came in wit something to prove. Greensboro, North Carolina- Every guy on this list came in under the radar for one reason or another, all came in ready as well to bring their...
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North Carolina’s BEST Shot Blocker IS Kharye Cayne!
Rim protection one of the most translatable skills from level to level, it is because of this (and its rarity among prospects) it is one of the most highly coveted skill traits for high school prospects today.
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Eye Catchers from the Phenom Stay Positive (Part III)
It has been a great event this weekend in Greensboro, as players have shown up and competed all throughout the event. Some players have caught the eyes of our scouts, but here are a few quick notes from some of the players we have seen. 2023 5’8 Trey Green (Team Charlotte 15u) Being such a young prospect, he brings poise and understanding at a high level early on in his career, which is one...
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Phenom Stay Positive Round Table (Recap)
Jamie Shaw and Miles Masercola sits down to discuss their thoughts from the Phenom Stay Positive.
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Phenom Stay Positive 16u/17u Bronze Championship (Full Court vs NC Go Hard)
Check out the recap from Phenom Stay Positive in Greensboro, as Full Court took on NC Go Hard on Sunday.
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Phenom Stay Positive 17U Sec Silver Championship (Carolina Crossovers Elite vs Pro Skills Winston Salem)
Check out the championship recap as Carolina Crossovers and Pro Skills Winston Salem met up at the Phenom Stay Positive..
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