Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
Phenom Spotlight: 2022 6’3 Orlando Lovejoy
The Phenom Holiday Classic was off the charts, having some terrific games and players really showed out. One of the more memorable players that really opened up a ton of eyes was 2022 6’3 Orlando Lovejoy from 1-of-1 Prep.
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2023 James Scott making an impressive jump to start the season
Seventy-First was an intriguing team to keep an eye on last year, as this was a program that was making strides and heading in the right direction all with young players leading the charge. Now, you have to expect with another year under their belt, the Falcons would take that next step and they seem to be doing so early on this season. But the junior leading the charge and putting up...
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Bigger and Stronger: 2022 6’3 Lebron Thomas (Trinity Collegiate)
It has been a few months since seeing 2022 Lebron Thomas in action but we got an up-close viewing once again at the Phenom Challenge of his game and he did not disappoint. Thomas has been regarded as one of the better guards in his class for South Carolina and he gave us multiple reasons why that shouldn’t be changing any time soon.
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A rising name in NC: 2023 Dallas Gardner
One player that continues to have impressive performance after impressive performance is 2023 6’2 Dallas Gardner. Gardner was a key piece at Myers Park this past season as a sophomore, averaging 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.6 steals per game and he has only continued to progress with his game this summer playing with Team HOPE.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 Antione Piper (Vance HS)
Piper is back on the court and is hoping to have a big summer ahead, giving everyone a chance to view more of his developing game.
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Stock Riser: 2022 6’8 Leon Nahar (Asheville School)
Every year, there is a player that can be considered a late-bloomer. We have our eye on one in the western part of the state of North Carolina, as 2022 6’8 Leon Nahar is one to start tracking if you haven’t already. Nahar is a name that came across to us earlier in the season in Rock Hill at the Phenom MLK Showcase, capturing our intrigue with his skillset, potential, and size. He...
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Rising Superstar Secures First Division I Offer
The grassroots basketball scene is such a unique landscape, especially given the uncommon circumstances we’ve been thrust into over the last twelve months. On one side, there are dozens of senior prospects that Division I schools should be prioritizing but prefer to hold onto offers and operate under the blind assumption that someone else is hopefully going to emerge. On the other hand, we have...
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Unsigned Senior: 2021 6’1 AJ Pruitt (Bearden HS, TN)
Senior AJ Pruitt is an intriguing prospect to watch for, as he is a key part of the winning program this year and a stat-stuffer. Pruitt is averaging 14 points, five rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.5 steals per game, showing how much of an impact he can have on the court. He is also a leader on and off the court, as he is a team captain for a second year.
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Get familiar with 2024 Blanca Thomas (Charlotte Catholic)
We haven’t had a chance to watch Thomas in action yet this season but hopefully, we will be able to do so soon. But that doesn’t mean this young freshman is catching the attention already from coaches and fans around the state already.
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2022 6’7 Randi Ovalle looking to make his mark in NC
Coming from John Bosco in California, Ovalle is going to be a name to really watch this year and could quickly become a favorite with college coaches on multiple levels.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2021 Troy Fulton (Lincoln Charter)
Fulton was off the charts last season for Lincoln Charter. He doesn't always get the praise but should be capturing eyes with his play. Last season, he averaged 14.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game to help Lincoln Charter to a 27-3 overall record. But what should have the attention of many is his ability to make shots from the perimeter. Fulton knocked down an astonishing 129 3-pointers last season on 58 percent shooting. That includes 13 games in which he hit 5 or more 3-pointers.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2021 Omarion Blount
Blount had a tremendous junior campaign, one that certainly deserves more attention. Playing in 26 games and helping his team to an 18-9 overall record, Blount averaged 17.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game at Washington High School. That includes nine games in which he finished with 20+ points. He also knocked down 45 3-pointers on 38 percent shooting from behind the arc and 52 percent shooting overall.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2021 Daylan Askew (Hertford Co)
Askew had a terrific junior season last year at Herford County high school, as he played in 26 games and averaged 19.5 points per game, 3.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.0 steals per game, helping his team rack up the wins.
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A ton of upside to his game: 2022 6’10 Ifeanyi Ufochukwu
A 2022 6’10 prospect from Covenant Day, Ifeanyi Ufochukwu is a name to start remembering. The coaches call him Iffy to help but he is going to be a prospect that many colleges will be looking at and offers could be coming in fast down the road.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2022 6’7 Darren Buchanan
Darren is a physically imposing floor general at 6’7 228 pounds with a powerfully built frame, quick acceleration, and explosive leaping ability. The DCIAA Player of the Year can punish defenders with physicality and get to the rim in bullying fashion or blow by defenders with a quick crossover and an impressive burst.
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