SUMMER GRIND EVENT RECAPS

Unsigned Senior Spotlight:'6'0 Khalil Marshall

At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...

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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Lake Norman Christian

Head coach Pat McCarthy is back with Lake Norman Christian and looking to put this program back on the map. After playing a national schedule last year, Lake Norman Christian went through some changes and added some key pieces to this year's team.  We were able to get a great glimpse of this team during Phenom Hoops' Open Gym Tour, so let's dive into what we saw. The VeteransLake Norman...

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Player Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 2)

By; Heath Gulledge 2022 6'0 Dwight Canady Jr. (NLPB Senyo)' Canady Jr. has great athleticism and the ability to use it to his advantage when being guarded by slower defenders. He's aggressive around the rim and finishes in unique ways. He's always running the floor and it pays off as he finds himself in a lot of two on one scenarios in which he thrives. He's one of the primary ball handlers for...

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Summer Havoc Team Previews: Team Eat

After a lot of stressors throughout the last twelve to fourteen months, the grassroots basketball landscape has finally returned to normalcy. The shoe-circuits and high school LIVE periods were restored for the betterment of these young prospects who are simply fighting for an equal opportunity to advance to the collegiate ranks. Although this presents'Division'I programs with the chance to...

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Dawkins’ Day One Standouts: Phenom MDC

By; DeAjai Dawkins 6'3 2022 Sean Sucarichi (Rock United 17U) Sean assumed a primary play-making role for this team from the wing. He also served as their most reliable rebounder. He seems to be tracking toward a potentially elite-level of play. I personally believe Sean is another example of a player that could benefit heavily from greater assertion on the offensive end, he has the talent for...

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2022 NC point guards that could see an uptick in their recruitment this summer (Part 1)

North Carolina's class of 2022 brings a lot of intrigue and depth for college coaches, which is why there are a few players to really watch this summer and their recruitment, as they could see an uptick with their play. The point guard position is one area that has several players that could help a program down the road, which is why we are going to take a look at a few players that have slid under the radar or have been a little quiet coming into this summer but could really see more attention with the summer they put together.

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POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 2, HoopState Championship/PG Nationals) Part 2

2021 Jordan Wildy (WS Christian): Wildy has been incredibly consistent so far throughout the HoopState Championship, as he brings such a unique versatility to the court with his outside threat from three, his length and size to be able to battle and get on the boards, and his feel around the basket to finish over defenders. Very strong performance so far. 2022 Gerasim Bordin (WS Christian): A...

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Phenom Game Report: Word of God vs. Liberty Heights (Recap/ Standouts)

It was for sure the game of the night with North Carolina teams and it could all be seen on the Hoop State Network.  Word of God and Liberty Heights, the top two teams by Phenom Hoops, matched up in Rock Hill and these teams brought it!  Back and forth we went throughout the first quarter, with Elijah Jamison leading the charge for Liberty Heights, scoring and facilitating. Word of God...

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Word of God Takes Down Combine Academy

In a matchup of two of the top teams in the state, Combine Academy travelled to Raleigh to take on Word of God. The anticipation and hype surrounding this game was real. Combine won the first meeting by four points on November 20th at Combine. You knew both teams would be ready. Each have played a national schedule and have notable wins on their resume. The ball was tipped and from then on out,...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Halloween Havoc/ HoopState League (Part 3)

2021 Micah Handlogten (Upward Stars 704): The long big man just continues to work and is really starting to show what he is able to do on the court.  Each time, he shows a little more in his game, something we know he has been working on. Long, plays hard and can be effective on both ends of the court. 2021 Saiquone Harris (Word of God): Harris is going to make some coach look smart down...

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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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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-Defense teams

There were several players could make a case for the Phenom Hoops' All-Defensive Team, but here are the players that made our list. Check out the first, second, and third-team all-defense teams below.

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Coach Rick’s Fab Five (Phenom Hoop State Day Two)

Coach Rick's Phenom Hoop State Fab Five Day Two  Playing for a state championship and trophy means something! If you don't believe me, all one had to do is see the passion, effort and determination that was on full display on the second day of the Phenom Hoop State Championship. Now, let's take a closer look at our Fab Five for Day Two. 6'6 2020 Jalen Hood-Schifino (Combine Academy) ...

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#PhenomGoodGuys: Miles Magical Five (Night One)

6'6 2020 De'Andre Downing: Washington County Downing is a really interesting unsigned senior that's undoubtedly deserving of attention from scholarship coaches. He's a unique player considering his size and skillset. He can shoot the ball from way beyond the arc, handle the ball, and defend 3-4 positions on the court at the high school level. If the outside shot is falling with consistency he's...

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Phenom’s Open Gym Tour — What is All the Buzz Surrounding Word of God'!

Over the past 10 years, Word of God Christian Academy (the Holy Rams) has built itself into a national entity. With putting top-level talent on its roster, year in and year out, like John Wall, Dez Wells, CJ Leslie, TJ Warren, Torian Graham, Zach Newkirk, etc..etc..etc…every gym the Holy Rams walked into, they garnered your attention. Well, the start of the 2019-20 season has them right...

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Tommy's Ten from JMAC Showcase (Part 1)

By: Tommy Michaels This weekend at the JMAC Showcase in Fort Mill, SC there was an immense talent pool ranging from 12U to 17U. I was stationed at Nation Ford High School and took in over 15 games throughout the weekend. Here are some of the standouts, in no particular order, that made an impression on me. Let's get into it! Yaturi Bolton (6'4 2021 G ' Lowcountry Bulldogs) Bolton's length and...

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Team CP3 2022 Claims 16U Championship at Phenom's JMAC Showcase

In the 16U Blue Division Silver Championship game two talented teams faced off as Team Winston 2021 squared up against Team CP3 2022. Team Winston got off to a blistering start thanks in part to 5'10 G Tyriek Leach who finished the game with a team-high 17 points and was doing so in a number of ways. After a slow start, Team CP3 began to get their footing. 5'11 PG Khalil Marshall seemingly took...

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North Carolina’s Sophomore Breakouts to Watch For

6′ Jaquante Harris Hoke County HS (Raeford, NC) Harris is a tough player who you cannot put into an archetype bubble. Just know he steps on the floor and makes plays on both ends. The guard has a tough handle and is a lock up point of attack defender. He is a very good rebounder and has the ability to both attack the paint or shoot from range. Without question he should be seeing offers...

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NC 2021s Poised To Break Out (Part Two)

Last week I started a pre-season series of articles about some of the guys within the HoopState that have a major chance to breakout that can be read'here.' Here is part two of the series and the final featuring 2021s that should have huge sophomore seasons.' Lets take a look at the young stars! 6’0 2021 Khalil Marshall: Pender High School Marshall is a supremely talented young guard that...

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Phenom Summer Jam (Session Two) Day 3 Early Day Standouts

5'11 2021 Khalil Marshall: WCBA 16U Marshall is a bonafide problem playing up an age group with a really talented WCBA 16U group and he can kill you from either guard spot.' he knows how to run a team as a score first player without settling for bad shots, yet still finding a way to get buckets at will, and he can play off the ball doing a great job moving without it in his hands at all times...

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