SUMMER GRIND EVENT RECAPS

A Closer Look: Speights Academy

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops concluded the high school season in Rock Hill, South Carolina with our Hoopstate Championship and Post Grad Nationals. While plenty of attention was directed at the bracket play among independent programs, the Post Grad Nationals also gave us a ton of exciting basketball. The competition was intense throughout the three-day period, but Speights Academy had little...

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3-and-D type of player: 2022 Calik Thomas (TMS Academy)

Player: Calik ThomasHeight: 6'4Class: 2022School: TMS Academy Many North Carolina high school basketball fans may remember the name Calik Thomas, as he was a consistent player at Rocky River over the years.  Now, he is part of the 2022 class and playing at Speights Academy and he brings a nice feel to the court that a program could use at the next level. We got a chance to watch Thomas...

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Phenom Summer Havoc Team Preview: Anthony Morrow Elite

July is going to be fun, especially with Phenom Hoops.  That is why we are getting just a small head-start on the teams and players that will be in attendance for the Summer Havoc.  Here, we look to preview just a few names to watch for throughout the weekend in Rock Hill, with many others stepping up their game in front of college coaches. Anthony Morrow Elite Anthony Morrow Elite has...

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Top Unsigned Prospects in North Carolina (Part Four)

6'9 Luc Therrien (Bull City Prep) While most of the attention of Bull City Prep's roster goes to guys like LJ Thomas and Dre Watson, Therrien is arguably as vital as anyone to their overall game plan. He possesses size, toughness, and a high motor on both ends of the floor. Therrien is a great rebounder with quality hands and the ability to finish around the basket or space the floor from the...

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Phenom Open Gym: Northside Christian

Northside Christian was fun to watch last year and came up just short in their hopes of a state championship.  Now, Coach Hatchett has lost a few key seniors and players from last year's team but is excited about what the future holds with this year's group.  A blend of scoring, quickness, versatility, and experience, Northside Christian is going to certainly be a team to watch once...

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Anthony Morrow Elite: Clear Appeal for College Coaches

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Rock Hill, South Carolina for our annual Queen City Showcase. There were dozens of quality teams from each age group and countless prospects worth noting for college coaches. The Anthony Morrow Elite squad was among the most intriguing groups for next-level programs to track. They've done a great job of piecing this roster together from all parts...

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Evening Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Queen City Showcase

6'6 '20 Garreth Edgecome (Defenders Elite)  The unsigned senior was easily one of the more impressive performers throughout this contest. Edgecome caught heat early on and was able to consistently assert himself as a spot-up threat. He has great size and length, but also understands how to embrace his role without forcing the action on offense.  6'4 '21 Camren Little (Charlotte Nets...

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