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Battle at the Rock: Combine Academy vs. Dorman

The start of two highlight intriguing matchups, Combine Academy and Dorman looked to give the fans and viewers a show.  In what looked to be a fast-pace game, Combine Academy was able to make their mark early on, pushing the pace, finding success from the perimeter, and making it extremely difficult for Dorman on the defensive end. Combine really took control of the game early with a 25-4...

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Phenom Game Report: LEC at Dorman

Phenom Hoops was in for a treat on Wednesday night, as Rick Lewis, Tyler Lewis, and Patrick O’Brien traveled down to South Carolina for a big-time matchup. Legacy Early College, one of the most talented teams around the region, took on powerhouse Dorman at their place; a highly-anticipated matchup that many were wanting to see.

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Dorman’s strong second half propels them to win vs. Northwestern

Final:Dorman 82 – Northwestern 63 Both teams were going back and forth in the first quarter, as Jalen Burnett was able to be aggressive and get to the free throw line to help Northwestern secure an early 2-point lead after one quarter. Dorman was able to create a small lead in the second half behind the play of Jalen Breazeale and company, eventually taking a 6-point lead with 2:30 to go...

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Phenom Game Report: Dorman starts the season off with a win

Dorman kicked off their season against JL Mann at home at the Dorman Tip-Off, as both teams were hoping to look strong early on.  Dorman settled for outside shots early but started to use their big's and find more of their offense in the second quarter, while making it tough on the defensive end for JL Mann.  It helped them earn a 29-20 halftime lead, as Breazeale hit a big three at...

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Battle at the Rock “Final Thoughts”

Battle at the Rock “Final Thoughts”'   To say the inaugural Battle at the Rock was a success would be a huge understatement. The partnership between Visit York County and Phenom Hoop Report pulled off one of the country’s best early season tournament. With a mixture of high profile teams like Oak Hill and IMG Academy and local and state high school powerhouses provided the...

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Battle at the Rock: Day 2; K-Rob’s Second Half Standouts

The gym has filled up for the afternoon/evening session of the day. Here’s my ‘second half’ recap.     Final Scores   Game 5: Northside Christian Academy – 71 Rock Hill High School – 65   Game 6: Nation Ford – 82 Porter Gaud – 51   Game 7: Oak Hill Academy – 75 Dorman High School – 59   Game 8: Oak Hill Academy...

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Diving in: With Myles Tate

Myles Tate has won a championship every year of his high school career, he's made game winners, he's sacrificed on and off the court, and Tate has been ranked the top point guard in South Carolina's 2020 class since day one.   Roebuck, South Carolina-'None of the hype has gotten to Tate he sits back and appreciates all the work it took to reach this point, most guys would be content with...

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Jamie’s List of 5 — South Carolina’s 2020 July Breakouts

6'10' PJ Hall AAU: Upward Stars SE High School: Dorman We have been saying it for over a year, but the blow up is starting to happen. Hall picked up his first high major from South Carolina offer in June, followed by Florida a month later. Today he can add, Clemson, Pittsburgh and Georgia all to that Power 5 mix. As we have been saying Hall is a Top 100 guy, with the upside to slide into the Top...

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Jamie’s List of 5 — South Carolina’s Major July Breakouts (2019 Class)

6'2' Tre Jackson AAU: Team SC High School: Blythewood Jackson blew up in July, there is no simpler way to say it. He now is carrying upwards of 20 offers and is being tracked and talked about by Power 5 programs. This was quite the leap for Jackson who was a solid low major prospect heading into July with 4 or so offers. He was spectacular at Phenom's Summer Jam Team Camp this Summer where he...

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Player Profile – 6’3″ 2019 Ta’Lon Cooper (Dorman HS (SC) / Upward Stars Upstate)

Every July someone pops out and earns numerous offers. This July, that player may just be 6'3' 2019 Ta'Lon Cooper. As Cooper runs with the Upward Stars Upstate team, he is certain to show his ability to flat out score the basketball, and that shows well with lines of coaches watching. Cooper is a long-armed shooting guard who has easy, 3-level scoring ability. He has a quick release with...

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