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Jaden Bradley x Jalen Hood-Schifino NEXT UP for Chris Paul! Team CP3 vs. Reggie Bass & Team Teague
CP3 and Team Teague went to battle in a thriller at the Phenom Grassroots TOC. Check out all the highlights.
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Stars of Tomorrow come out at the Phenom Grassroots TOC (Part 1)
The amount of talent on the court this weekend at the Phenom Grassroots TOC was outstanding but the stars of tomorrow really stole the show. High-major talent could be found all around, especially watching the big-time matchups that happened on the arena court. We want to review some of the top guys that grabbed our attention and should be earning the national spotlight from this event. Check out a few names below.
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Special K’s Superstars from Phenom Grassroots TOC
This weekend, Phenom Hoops took it to the great city of Rock Hill to host the Phenom Grassroots Tournament of Champions. Teams from all over the country came to participate and college coaches were in attendance. The talent level was through the roof, and these are the top players that I saw: 6’2 Jaden Bradley of Team CP3 17U was perhaps the most impressive player in the gym. Sometimes when...
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GEICO Nationals Standouts (Quarterfinals) (Part 1)
Phenom Hoops tuned in Thursday to check out the Quarterfinals of the GEICO Nationals, bringing some of the best talent from around the country all under one building. We bring you our standouts for each game.
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#2 IMG TO THE WIRE: Top 10 Jaden Bradley BACK TO THE CAROLINAS vs. Po’Boigh King’s 32 & Quante Berry!
Check out all the highlights from IMG Academy vs. Word of God, provided by Hoop State Network.
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Phenom Game Report: IMG Academy vs. Booker HS
Patrick O’Brien tuned in Tuesday night as IMG Academy welcomed in Booker high school for a very intriguing matchup that would be live-streamed. It gave us a chance to watch some of the premier talent that IMG Academy brings in once again.
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Noteworthy Storylines for Phenom Summer Havoc: Team CP3 Makes Their Debut
Obviously, there’s been a lot of discussion surrounding the “best travel ball team/program in North Carolina” since the summer season began. Due to so many differing opinions, it’s become a legitimate talking point for all folks within grassroots basketball—and there’s still no clear answer. Team Curry has made a strong push for the top spot thus far, but other high-profile squads like Garner...
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Jaden Bradley to IMG Academy
North Carolina’s Class of 2022 was starting to feel too good to be true, given the multiple national-level superstars in MJ Rice, Jaden Bradley, and Jalen Hood-Schifino. With Rice heading up to Oak Hill Academy, it’s only fitting that Bradley would go to another major powerhouse in IMG Academy. He’s complied a long list of accomplishments within North Carolina and appears ready to take the next...
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Appreciating Greatness: Jaden Bradley
Over the years, North Carolina has been host to a lot of impressive basketball prospects and has gradually built a reputation as one of the more talented areas for athletics. There have been 132 NBA/ABA players who were born in North Carolina, which firmly places the Hoopstate in the top fifth of all states. Upon looking deeper and only highlighting active players, we are right amongst the top...
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Phenom Hoops Blog: Jaden Bradley looks back on big sophomore season; continuing to listen to colleges around the country
Coming off a state championship run and earning NC Player of the Year accolades, the sophomore is riding high and is continuing to rack up offers from around the country. Grabbing the attention of blue-bloods along with several other high-major programs, Bradley is continuing to soak it all in and is staying focused on his game.
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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State Team (Class of 2022)
It was a spectacular year no matter how you look at it. Players really made a name for themselves and had an impressive season on the court, producing on so many levels. Phenom Hoops brings you their All-State teams for the 2022 class. A huge congrats to all players and teams this season.
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Dropping Dimes “Coach Rick’s Playmakers”
Dropping Dimes “Coach Rick’s Playmakers” No matter the level, successful teams are dependent on their point guard play. Point guards or “floor generals” often set the tone and control tempo, not to mention getting their team in half court sets or leading them in transition. Below is a list of play makers that we have seen in various settings and were the top assist players listed on Max...
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NCISAA Final Four: Player Standouts
In this article, we will take a look at the standouts, on the boy's side, from the 4A Semifinals, 1A Semifinals, 1A Finals, and 2A Finals.
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Cannon Wins NCISAA 4A State Championship
Cannon Wins NCISAA 4A State Championship Cannon 71 Charlotte Latin 69 Cannon’s head coach Che Roth challenged his youthful team by playing a tough, grind it out type schedule. Entering the NCSIAA 4A state championship, Cannon brought a 26-6 record with loses to state, regional and national powers on their schedule. They lost two heartbreaking games by one point each to Greensboro Day and...
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Cannon “Earns” Trip to NCISAA State Championship
Cannon “Earns” Trip to NCISAA State Championship Cannon 75 Greensboro Day 64 For head coach Che Roth, his motto at Cannon is “earn it,” and their play in the semifinals against three-time defending state champions Greensboro Day was simply just that. Cannon came out red-hot and led 19-13 in the first quarter. 6’6 sophomore DJ Nix hit four 3-pointers and offensively Cannon was a well-oiled...
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Cannon advances to NCISAA 4A semi-finals
Cannon advances to NCISAA 4A semi-finals Cannon 88 Wesleyan Christian 70 Phenom Hoops travelled to Concord, North Carolina to cover the NCISAA 4A quarterfinal game between Wesleyan Christian and Cannon School. Wesleyan School came into the contest with an 16-9 record and has been one of the surprise teams under the leadership of second year head coach CJ Lee. Cannon has quietly built a...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #CCSMLK20 (Part II)
Patrick O'Brien brings you his standouts from an exciting day of basketball. See who made the list from Charlotte.
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5-STARS! Jaden Bradley v Marjon Beauchamp; Cannon School vs Dream City Christian Raw Game Highlights
Cannon School, out of Concord, North Carolina features a handful of players getting recruited at the D1 level, including the #1 point guard in the 2022 class Jaden Bradley. Dream City Christian does the same, with 5-Star Marjon Beauchamp, 5-Star Alex Tchikou, Jhaylon Martinez (UNLV) and others Here are the full game RAW Highlights
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North Carolina… 2022 or 2023?!
North Carolina is in good hands with the national level prospects across the state with the classes of 2022 and 2023.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at the #PhenomGateCity
Check out just a few standouts from a THRILLING Day 1 of basketball in Greensboro for the Phenom Gate City.
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Player Standouts at Phenom Gate City Classic
6’2 ’20 Dylan Blake (First Flight) Arguably no team in North Carolina brings as much intrigue as First Flight, and Blake is a major part of what they do. He’s the lynchpin in an absolutely new-age style of infinite three-point shooting. Blake is a knockdown shooter in virtually every way but also showcases the mentality of a point guard and consistently works to get others involved. He’s tougher...
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The Rise of North Carolina’s Class of 2022
With the high-school season back in full swing, there’s simply no better time to take an extended look at our rankings and some of the players who have already separated themselves from the pack. This is the time where potential starts to directly translate into ability. All of the players on this list have taken massive strides over the last calendar year and have definitely earned their place...
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Phenom’s National Showcase Day 1 Storylines
With all the hype coming in, Night 1 of Phenom’s National High School Showcase lived up to the expectations. The elite players played in an elite manner, the crowd was excellent and there were numerous get off your feet type plays.
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Phenom National Showcase “Day One Thoughts and Takeaways”
Phenom National High School Showcase Day One Thoughts and Take A Ways Oak Hill Academy bounces back in a big way Legendary coach Steve Smith has an unbelievable 94. % winning percentage at Oak Hill. Oak Hill losing is like a celestial “blue moon” event that happens just once in a while. After being upset by Combine Academy at the Carmel Classic Tip Off Classic, Coach Steve Smith stated the team...
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#PhenomNationalShowcase: Miles Magical Five (Night One)
6’1 2020 Creighton Lebo: Greenfield School Lebo was an incredibly consistent producer and shot maker at Greenfield last year as a junior. He and his teammates came away with the NCISAA 1A state title largely due to the performances he put up in their playoff run and he continued his excellence at the start of his senior year. He has some of the purest shooting mechanics in the state with...
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Miles Magical Five: #CCSTOC19 Day Two Late Slate
6’3 2021 Nick Green: Henderson Collegiate (5-8 From the Field, 5-7 From Deep, 15 Points, 6 Rebounds, 2 Steals) Green is a vital piece to a Henderson Collegiate squad that features an abundance of backcourt talent. His ability to impact the game as a 3 & D guy is a perfect compliment to the playmaking of Javonte Waverly, the dynamic offensive force of Kalib Matthews, and the steadying...
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MJ Rice, Jaden Bradley among standouts at #PBCampCLT
This past weekend, Patrick O’Brien was invited to come check out ESPN’s Paul Biancardi elite camp at Cannon high school, where several young prospects stood out with their play.
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Why Jaden Bradley is Must Watch This Season …
The basketball purists would be smart to look ahead, who is the next one in line as a top PG from NC…well, 6’3” 2022 Jaden Bradley at Cannon School in Concord, North Carolina is that name.
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Phenom Thoughts: Breaking down the Top 5 players in NC’s class of 2022
Phenom Hoops released their updated rankings for the Class of 2022 in the state of North Carolina. Our scouts now provide their thoughts on each player in the top five.
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Bendel’s Best: CP3 Elite Guard Camp
On Friday, Phenom Hoops traveled to the CP3 Academy in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for the most prestigious guard camp across the country. Each year, this camp sets out to feature an overwhelming majority of the top guards from high school and the collegiate ranks. With one day behind us, we will look at some of the standouts… 6’4 ’21 Devin Askew (Mater Dei) It would be difficult to...
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