SUMMER GRIND EVENT RECAPS

NC Spartans Duo Continues to Warrant Increased Attention

The Travel Ball Season of 2022 has featured more teams of unsigned seniors than ever before, and it's not close. Due to the portal reaching record-breaking numbers and nearly everyone getting recruited lower than their 'expected' level, these kids have limited options. Majority of players don't have much feel for their actual level anyway, so pushing them down yet another peg is a...

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POB’s Best of the Best from Grassroots TOC: Unsigned Seniors

2022 Ahmari Samuel (Next Level SC): Samuel came out strong to start the event and left an impression on us. The 6'3 guard scored the ball extremely well, going for 29 and 30 in back-to-back games, showing his feel, his patience, and his ability to score in an array of ways. 2022 Marcus Wills (Mint Hill Lakers): The speedy point guard leaves it out on the court. Whether you want a strong...

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POB’s Eye Catchers on Day 2 from Phenom March Madness

2022 Will Rhodes (NC Spartans Unsigned Seniors): Rhodes came out to show a little something on Day 2.' Rhodes did a tremendous job in putting the pressure on the defense, attacking in transition, finishing well around the basket and defenders, pulling up and knocking down shots, and playing with an aggressive, downhill mentality.' Really couldn't be stopped to start his day. 2023 Chase Harris...

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Player Standouts at Phenom March Madness

6'2 '24 CJ Vaughn (NC Rise) The emergence of this NC Rise program has already benefitted various players, and Vaughn is certainly included in that group. Between their structure and ability to get up and down, the athletic combo-guard has no issue asserting himself within the action. Vaughn scores the ball from all levels, attacks the basket at a nice rate, and contains his assignment well...

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Reidsville v. Shining Light Academy

On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Shining Light Academy in Greensboro, North Carolina as the Knights prepared to host the Reidsville Rams. The Knights entered this game with a 2-7 record, but have played extremely talented and competitive opponents. Despite their lack of wins, Shining Light has generated a ton of buzz behind the duo of Will Rhodes and Nasir Gibbs (averaging 28.7 and 23.0...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 9

Team 9 Coach: Brian Allen   #12: 5'8 '22 Messiah Robinson (Statesville) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a pretty strong impact with his motor and two-way presence, Messiah Robinson. He's a strong-bodied guard prospect that plays bigger than his size would imply on both ends of the floor. Robinson is an excellent penetrator with a nice handle and the ability to create for...

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