summer havoc showcase RECAPS

Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 5'10 Kabe Ellis

At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred 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 Spotlight: 2021 Kabe Ellis (Andrews)

Ellis has had a productive three years so far at Andrews, averaging double-figures each season. As a freshman, he averaged 11.5 points per game, shooting 39 percent from the floor. He was able to increase that to 18.7ppg his sophomore year and is coming off a junior campaign in which he averaged 20.8ppt, 4.6rpg, 4.1apg, 3.7spg, and shooting 43 percent from the field. Now, he is looking to go out in his final season with a bang.

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 5

Team 5Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist'list=PLJSuI1FGChQbI1n1RbMtyIC58916Lunx4 Coach: Grant Hodges #0: 5'6 '25 Brendan Miles (Charlotte) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest and youngest camper on this team, Brendan Miles. He's a wiry, unselfish guard prospect with quality vision, ball-handling, and three-point shooting....

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Team Swish: A Well-Oiled Machine

The grassroots basketball scene continues to be one of the most exciting settings to see prospects perform, as everything, good and bad, is on full display. However, there are numerous teams that don't necessarily check all the boxes but still consistently outplay one opponent after another. Team Swish is an excellent representative for this notion, as they don't really need a seven-footer or...

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Player Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Summer Havoc

6'2 '21 Micah Braswell (UC27 Dreamchasers) Though somewhat subtle, Braswell proved to be a very reliable contributor for this UC27 Dreamchasers squad. He plays hard, makes smart decisions, and offers a nice balance between scoring and playmaking. Braswell is a nice spot-up threat and can play either backcourt position due to his shooting ability.  5'11 '21 Isaiah Escobar (Durham Hurricanes)...

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Tennessee Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: Joe Cassell   #23:5'7 '21 Kabe Ellis (Andrews, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that continues to stand out with his leadership and sharp instincts, Kabe Ellis. He's a smart, well-rounded point guard that offers an excellent blend of playmaking and three-level scoring. Ellis possesses great quickness and knows how to utilize it to enter the paint at a strong rate....

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Early Standouts at Tennessee Phenom 150 Camp

#11- 5'8 '25 Eli Ellis- The strong-bodied guard was among the youngest players from the first set of games, but more than held his own. He's a leader with a tight handle and strong two-way feel for the game. Ellis effortlessly creates scoring opportunities and has the three-level ability to apply constant pressure as a penetrator or shooting threat from the perimeter. He sees the floor well and...

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North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: Dre Simmons   #33: 5'7 '21 Kabe Ellis (Andrews, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that was among the most impressive playmakers on display, Kabe Ellis. He's a somewhat small point guard prospect with incredible IQ and craftiness, which allows him to simply carve the opposition whenever he desires. Ellis takes care of the ball very well and sees the entire floor at...

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Next 5 Up from the NC Phenom 150

The awards were given out for the top players at the camp. MVP, Mr. Playmaker, Mr. Hustle, Mr. Station and Mr. Defense were the awards given out. However, there were more than 5 players who really showed out. We want to shed light on all those who played well, provided our platform and their effort. Here are the next 5 up, the ones who just missed out on awards … 5'7' 2021 Kabe Ellis...

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Miles Magical Five: #NCPhenom150 Late Morning/Early Afternoon Standouts

#152 6’4 2019 Colin Radcliffe: Richlands High School (NC) Radlciffe was absolutely unconscious in the first half, ringing in 23 points on 5/7 from deep, and he kept it up in the 2nd half, doing more work getting downhill and creating contact at the cup.' He’s a no brainer scholarship level talent that should be a major priority for D2s looking for a high level wing to add to their...

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