SUMMER FINALE EVENT RECAPS
16u Big East Consolation: Catawba Splash finishes weekend with win
Final:Catawba Splash 62 – PSB Charlotte 16u Larkin 50 Both teams had to feel eachother out early in the first half, with PSB eventually holding a 1-point halftime lead 28-27. It was a balanced attack for PSB in the first half, while Jeremiah Jones kept Catawba in it early with an impressive performance. In the second half though, there was just too much firepower for Catawba, and Dru...
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16u Big East Championship: TeamPUSH secures championship
Final:TeamPUSH 53 – NC Runnin Rebels 49 Final game of the day for these two, for all the marbles in the 16u Big East tournament. TeamPUSH and NC Runnin Rebels battled it out on the hardwood. For the Runnin Rebels, Po’Boigh King continued his terrific play throughout the weekend, scoring 16 points to lead the charge, while Abraheim Driver and Adam Omar chipped in as well. But the play...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Day 3 Late Standouts
Maurio Hanson 6’7 Isiah Sutherland of Charlotte Supreme 14U is ridiculously long and active for his age. Runs the floor very well and really rebounds the ball. Has a great feel for the game and is super athletic. Has a great touch around the rim, can and will dunk it on defenders. Protects the rim well and uses his length to block shots outside of his area. As he continues to develop, he will be...
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17u Big East Championship: Raleigh’s Finest heads back home with championship
Final: Raleigh’s Finest 66 – PSB Winston 17u Robinson 60 The action continued into the afternoon and you can see that neither of these team’s wanted to head back home with a loss; they came out to compete. Raleigh’s Finest 2022 and PSB Winston was a slugfest, as Raleigh’s Finest held a small lead for much of the game but never could shake PSB. Four players finished...
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Player Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Summer Finale
6’2 ’23 Jaylen Curry (Anthony Morrow Elite) One would be hard-pressed to find many players with a more lethal scoring arsenal than Curry, who is a pure bucket-getter with polish and efficiency. He can reliable create his own shot or setup others, displaying craftiness in both areas. Curry has the necessary quickness and ball-handling to get by a vast majority of opposing guards. He utilizes his...
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16u ACC Championship: Balanced attack gives Charlotte Hoyas title
Final:Charlotte Hoyas 64 – Renegades 55 Coming off a championship at the Summer Havoc, the Charlotte Hoyas were back at it again looking for another title. They were able to accomplish their goal on Sunday, securing a 64-55 victory over the Renegades. The Hoyas used a balanced attack led by Isaiah Williams, Marcus Morgan, and Karon Boyd, all of which finished in double figures. Renegades...
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15u Big East Championship: NC Team Disciples finds its offense on a way to a title
Final:NC Team Disciples 80 – PSB Padgett 15u 65 Coming to a close on Championship Sunday at the Summer Finale, NC Team Disciples and PSB Padgett 15u matched up for the Big East championship. The storyline in this one was the duo from Team Disciples, as Chase Dawson and Isaiah Short were off the charts. Dawson continued this stellar play all weekend long, scoring in a variety of ways on his...
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15u SEC Championship: CC Elite UA 2024 claims another title
Final:CC Elite UA 2024 64 – Nitro 43 CC Elite UA 2024 has been a dominant team in multiple events with Phenom Hoops and they continued their stellar play to cap off a title run at the Summer Finale. DJ BOyce was feeling it from behind the arc, hitting 5 3-pointers in the first half, helping CC Elite run out to a 37-20 halftime lead. Nitro competed but couldn’t make too much headway,...
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17u SEC Championship: LMR Basketball completes comeback
Final: LMR Basketball 58 – Durham Hurricanes 2021 56 OT The Durham Hurricanes came out poised and on fire in the first half, led by Cole Sinclair’s fire 3-pointers. But LMR never gave up and kept on chipping away at their lead, eventually being down by 10 at half, 39-29. LMR contuined to chip away at the lead led by 2021 Myles Jenkins, who was off the charts to end a stellar weekend....
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14u ACC Championship: East Carolina Elite 2024 wins impressively in Rock Hill
Final:East Carolina Elite 2024 58 – Carolina Gaters 2024 46 These two teams had a tremendous weekend in Rock Hill but East Carolina Elite 2024 really looked impressive in their showing in the 14u championship game. A nice blend of athleticism and young talent, East Carolina flexed their muscles behind a balanced attack. Even a few highlights that will surely be on social media, seven...
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Bethel’s Standouts and Thoughts from Day 3 from Summer Finale
2024 6’1 Michael Downing (Team Thrill) quick guard with a quick trigger. If you leave him open he will knock down the mid range or the three ball. He has the potential to be a really good player. He finishes very well at the basket with contact. Michael brings high energy to the game and tenacity. Class of 2024 have some great talent, Michael Downing will be a name to remember. He finished with...
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12u Championship: Carolina Heat 2026 squeaks out a win to claim title
Final:Carolina Heat 2026 56 – Grind Academy 2026 54 Let’s put it this way, Court 8 held a ton of action on it on Sunday and it continued into this game as we had another nail-bitter on our hands. Both teams went back and forth, as Carolina Heat was able to claim an early halftime lead. But Grind Academy, much like their name, grinded their way back in behind the play of Malik...
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17u ACC Consolation Bracket: BWSL Team Marsh finishes off strong
FinalBWSL Team Marsh 17u 66 – Team Vision NC 63 Both teams wanted to finish off a great weekend with a win and these two teams competed, as neither really could break away from each other. Team Vision jumped out to the halftime lead behind the three ball from Kavan Horton and Collin Mills, while Tre’lin Harper operated down low. But BWSL stepped up in the second half, as Mikhail...
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17u SEC Consolation Bracket: Rock Hillers defeats Head Hunter Elite
Final:Rock Hill Ballers 68 – Head Hunter Elite 52 The duo of Avery Armstrong and Luke Bracey came out strong for the Rock Hill Ballers, really setting the tone for the game. Armstrong scored 25 of his 27 points in the first half, as the Head Hunter Elite had no answer for him early on. But 2021 Jamarri Pericey and Tyreek Singleton did everything they could to get their team in it, but...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 3 at Summer Finale (Part 1)
2022 6’7 Mikhail Pocknett (BWSL Team Marsh 17u): Pocknett was nearly a double-double machine last year for Ashley HS and showed that same production on Day 3. He shows tremendous hands and strength down low in the post, moves well and is always active, and finishes well against defenders. 2022 7’0 Patrick Wessler (CC Elite 2022-2021): Wessler continues to show why he is regarded as one of...
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14u Big East Championship: Flight 9 holds on vs. Team Slay
Final: Flight 9 54 – Team Slay 50 Everyone wants to top off the event with a championship and these young guys fought hard on both ends to secure one on Sunday in Rock Hill. Team Slay found some success behind JD Bowden and Christian Petty but it was a balanced attack by Flight 9, led by Maurio Hanson. Hanson stepped up his game in the second half even more, scoring 16 of his 22 points,...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Day 3 Early Standouts #PhenomSummerFinale
6’5 Po King of NC Runnin Rebels 2022 had a fantastic game to start the day. Really attacks the basket and thrived in the paint. Gets out in transition and really looks to finish. Has a quick first step that allows him to keep defenders on their heels. Rebounded the ball well on both sides of the ball. Plays really hard and does everything he can for his team to be successful. 6’5 Alex Olander of...
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15u ACC Championship: Team Charlotte, NLPB battle it out
Final:Team Charlotte 15u 73 – Next Level Prospects 70 You know once you saw this matchup that it was going to be a battle with some of the top players around the area for that class… and that it was. Darius Abraham led the charge in the first half for Team Charlotte with 10 points in the first half, while Kyre Bishop and Jaydin Spillman got in on the action for NLPB. In the second...
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13u Championship: Kings Elite 2025 wins it all
Final:Kings Elite 2025 58 – Team Official 13u 55 This was the first championship of the day and boy was it a good one. Two young teams going at it and leaving it all out there. Team Official came away with the halftime lead 27-22 behind 15 first-half points by Darnerian Gibson but Amari Phillips played lights out in the second half, while Quan Pittman and others stepped up for Kings Elite....
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16u ACC Consolation Bracket: Raising Young Men earns tough win
FinalRaising Young Men 56 – VA Havoc ROA 2022 55 Led by Quinton Mitchell with 12 first half points, Raising Young Men was able to get out to a 28-21 halftime lead over VA Havoc ROA. Ayrion Journiette led the charge for VA Havoc with 7 first-half points. Havoc continued to find their offense but so did Neek Tayler for Raising Young Men, scoring 16 of his 18 points in the second half. It...
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Top Performances from Day 2 at Summer Finale
Check out the top scoring performances from Day 2 of the Summer Finale.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 2 at Summer Finale (Part 2)
RJ Felton 2021 Omari Bolden (Team B.O.N.D.): Bolden just continues to be an impressive scorer on the court. He can shoot well from beyond the arc but also create opportunities for himself off the dribble and attacking the rack. He has a strong build and offers a nice balance on the court offensively. Really enjoyed how he got downhill consistently. 2022 6’10 Corneilous Williams...
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Evening Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Summer Finale
6’2 ’22 Russell Branch (Carolina Pressure) Carolina Pressure has quickly become one of the better travel ball programs in South Carolina, and Branch is easily among the most intriguing prospects within their organization. This setting allowed him to continue highlighting his smooth, intelligent game as the leader and floor general. Branch is such an excellent passer with the necessary timing to...
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Bethels’ Standouts from #PhenomSummerFinale Day 2
Jordan Vick 2024 6’2 Peter Moye (CC Elite Cook) is a flat out scorer. This kid can score the basketball from all three levels. He has a high IQ and plays with so much confidence. He understands angles, how to move and cut without the ball in his hands and how to get to the basket and use his body to score. Finish the first half with 21 points. Peter Moye is a crafty guard who can shoot, also is...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Day 2 Late Standouts
6’9 Alexander Letino of NLPB 803 16U is a load in the paint. Really thrives in the paint and has a nice touch around the rim. Has great footwork in the post to go alongside an array of moves. Rebounds the ball very well and positions himself well to score. Stays vertical on defense and makes it hard to score over the top of him. Runs the floor well and has a good touch from mid range. 5’10...
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Early Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Finale
6’5 ’22 Collin Tanner (ELE) There are a lot of quality prospects on ELE, but very few more enticing than Tanner. He’s long, wiry, and displays an inside-out skillset as the offensive focal point of this team. Tanner is an exceptional three-point shooter but also actively works off the dribble and finishes around the basket. He’s a quality rebounder that can push the break in transition and...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Day 2 Early Standouts #PhenomSummerFinale
6’6 Robert Dockery of Team AKT 16U is a monster in the paint. Great touch around the rim and great body that allowed him to dominate. Rebounds very well on both sides of the ball. Really positions himself well to score. Soft touch around the rim and has the ability to face up and attack. Draws contact and gets to the free throw line. Exploded for 36 points to go along with 15 rebounds. Has the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 2 from Summer Finale (Part 1)
Korey Richardson 2021 Jamarien Dalton (Team B.O.N.D.): Dalton showed that he can be a very good two-way player on the court. Defensively, he moved his feet well and didn’t get opponents much room while also creating several turnovers. Offensively, he showed a smooth feel without forcing himself into tough plays; made the right play. 2022 TJ Mills (Team B.O.N.D.): He really set the tone for this...
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#PhenomSummerFinale Top Performances from Day 1
Check out some of the top scoring performances from Day 1 at the Summer Finale.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 1 at Summer Finale (Part 2)
2022 6’4 Bryce Alfino (Team Charlotte 17u): Alfino played one of his better games on Day 1, really showing to be a two-way player on the court. He not only defended well but also was aggressive on getting on the boards. Offensively, Alfino does a nice job in finding the open spot and knocking down it down from the perimeter. 2021 6’4 Will Reynolds (CPB BLM): Reynolds had a...
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