Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
POB’s Thoughts: Best of the Best from Phenom Hoop State League (SG)
The Phenom Hoop State Fall League has been tremendous, and we are heading into championship weekend. But there have been plenty of storylines and players that have grabbed my attention. Even though this list could go on a lot longer, here are the top players who have left their mark on me so far at the Fall League at the shooting guard position. 2024 Langston Boyd (Cox Mill): Boyd had a very...
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Hoop State Fall League (West) Standouts (Week 1) (Part 1)
2024 Jordan Patton (Cougars): Patton continues to flourish as a prospect for this team, and college coaches should be all over this young man. He does so much for a team, and it is easy to see. Patton brings size and versatility, can score from an array of levels and positions, defends multiple positions, finishes at the rim, and can be aggressive, but also does all the little things to help...
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2024 Langston Boyd knew he would fit into Georgia Southern’s system
Georgia Southern was able to snag a tremendous prospect in 2024 Langston Boyd from Cox Mill, as we recently highlighted more about his game and what he can provide. We also were able to catch up with Boyd to learn his thoughts, his focus, and much more. Phenom Hoops dove right into his focus this offseason, what he has been working on this offseason, why Georgia Southern was the right fit...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: Georgia Southern snags commitment from 2024 Langston Boyd
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Langston BoydClass: 2024Committed to: Georgia Southern Game Breakdown and What He...
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POB’s Best of the Best: George Lynch Invitational
The stars were out at the George Lynch Invitational presented by Phenom Hoops, and the list could have been bigger than this with how many players impressed at the event. But I’m looking to highlight the best of the best from the event in Charlotte, as these guys really made a statement. 2024 Austin Swartz (Cannon): Swartz continues to play at a high level and be the leader for Cannon this...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at the George Lynch Invitational
2023 Noah Van Bibber (Concord Academy): Bibber can really be a critical piece for his team because when he is clicking and stretching the defense with his shot-making ability, Concord Academy has plenty of weapons to be effective. He did that today, finding the open spots in the defense, rising up, and knocking key shots with his jumper. When he is on along with everyone else, this team is...
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Phenom Open Gym: Mallard Creek
Phenom Hoops continues to bring elite coverage before the season, as we are out and about covering teams, getting an early look at what programs will be bringing to the court this upcoming season. One team that we were able to view recently was Mallard Creek. Here is what we saw on the floor, as things still may continue to shake up before the season. When you talk about Mallard...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Summer Finale Day 1 (Part 1)
2025 Jayden Ross (Elite 1): It was fun to watch Ross operate early on Day 1. He continues to show his development as a player, while showing his ability to not only knock down shots but also be a playmaker on the floor. Really like his feel and pace that he plays with, picking his spots and displaying a soft touch on his shot. 2028 Eddie Cota (Carolina Heights): The son of Ed Cota, you can see...
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How dangerous could the guard play at Mallard Creek be this upcoming season?
The Phenom Team Camp has come and gone but here are so many storylines from the event, as we had a great opportunity to check out so many public schools and what they may be rolling in with this upcoming season. Mallard Creek was one team that caught my eyes, led by their very intriguing guard play that could make some noise so let’s dive into what we saw a little more. When you talk about...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Team Camp (Day 1, Part 1)
2024 Xavier Johnson (Fayetteville Academy): Johnson came out strong to start his weekend at the Phenom Team Camp, using his 6’5 frame well, being active on the floor, creating second-chance opportunities for his team, attacking the glass, and getting downhill to make plays. Loved the energy and motor that he set for his team. 2023 Will Gray (East Forsyth): Gray continues to be a staple here in...
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Matchups to Watch at Phenom November Classic (Friday)
After coming off a tremendous event at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, it is only right to get excited about this weekend's event in the Phenom November Classic, presented by Ivester Jackson Christie. The talent on the court is going to be fun to watch, as we have some tremendous matchups coming your way. That is why we are looking at a few player showdowns for each game, ones you will not want to miss.
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HIGHLIGHTS: 2024 Langston Boyd 15 Pts Leads Concord Academy over JJ Moore & Lincoln Charter
Lincoln Charter traveled over to Concord Academy, as both looked to kick off their season. It was a defensive battle at first but Concord started to find its rhythm. Eventually, they were able to create a little separation behind the play of Langston Boyd and company. In the end, Concord Academy took home the 57-44 victory at home over Lincoln Charter. Langston Boyd led the way with 15 points, while JJ Moore led Lincoln Charter with 13 points.
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Phenom Game Report: Lincoln Charter at Concord Academy (Boys)
In our second game of the night, it was time for the boys to get on the court as Lincoln Charter and Concord Academy squared off. A game that had a ton of intriguing talent, it looked to be a great game to start the season. In the first quarter, it was Lincoln Charter that came out strong but really looked to use the clock and slow the game down while making Concord Academy work on defense. ...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: George Marshall #8: 6’0 ’23 Jordan Cooper (Wayne Country Day) Starting things off, we look at a player who continues to steadily trend upward with his reliable two-way presence, Jordan Cooper. He’s a smart, wiry guard prospect with the necessary combination of IQ, vision, and scoring prowess to effectively operate from either backcourt position. Cooper is arguably at his best...
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Stepping up on the big stage: NC Top 80 (Class of 2024)
It was a special weekend in Charlotte, as Phenom Hoops had their annual North Carolina Top 80 event which brought some of the top players from the state all under one building. We had several top seniors, juniors, sophomores, and even freshmen attend the event, as we dive more into the players that impressed. It was great to see several sophomores on the floor and they put themselves on the map...
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