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North Carolina Commitment Steals: Class of 2023
The 2023 recruiting class is starting to wrap up here in North Carolina, and there are plenty of steals that programs are getting in the coming future. We have a few players that recently announced that could have a big impact at the next level, so let
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Walking Away Impressed: John Wall Invitational
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John Wall Day 1 Standouts
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POB’s Eye Catchers from John Wall Invitational (Day 1) (Part 1)
2024 Lewis Walker (Winston Salem Christian): It seems that every time I watch Walker, he is producing and helping lead his team. He did so once again on Day 1, continuing to display his ability to make plays for himself, put the ball on the deck and be physical, and finding ways to score around the basket but also showing more of how he has expanded his game. Not sure what else this young man...
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Commitment Alert: New Orleans grabs another NC prospect in 2023 Jah Short
Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report 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: Jah ShortClass: 2023Committed to: New Orleans What Was Said by Phenom...
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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2023 Jah Short (Farmville Central)
Farmville Central has certainly been producing some tremendous talent over the years and 2023 Jah Short has been a name many are familiar with already. Short is coming off another special season with the program and is now hitting the court once again with Garner Road, looking to capture more eyes with his game. We caught up with Short not long ago to get an update on all the latest; what...
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Prospects in the Class of 2023 Worthy of Offers
In order to skip any unnecessary formalities, we are going to assume you
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Player Standouts at Phenom Spring Tip-Off
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Players to Watch for in the NCHSAA State Championships: Farmville Central v. Jay M. Robinson
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HIGHLIGHTS: Hansel Emmanuel 5 BLOCKS vs Farmville Central as Life Christian WINS in OVERTIME!
Farmville Central took on Hansel Emmanuel in the semi-finals of the Devonte Graham bracket of the 2021 John Wall Holiday Invitational held at Wake Tech North in Raleigh, NC. Hansel registered 5 blocks in the game despite not scoring much. Angel Montas led Life Christian in overtime past the Jaguars.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: John Wall Invitational (Monday, Part 1)
Trinity Academy of Raleigh vs. Garner 2022 Noah Ross really stepped up with his team short-handed, as he continues to show his ability to effectively score from multiple levels and in a variety of ways. He has such a smooth pull-up game, plays strong on the boards, and made his opponent pay from outside. 2022 Zach Sloan also stepped up for his team, playing with terrific energy and scoring...
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Phenom Game Report: Farmville Central & Broughton HS
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Poised to Breakout: Five Players Slated for an Uptick in Production
One of the most exciting parts about watching notable players graduate is getting to see how their teammates respond to said departure. Naturally, the show must go on, but there are usually structural kinks to work out within the bigger scheme of things. This article concept has appeared twice before, and largely represented guys who were somewhat under the radar. Now, after the entire summer...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 1)
Maki Johnson 2022 Kusamae Draper (SPO Sports): A new name to the scene for Phenom Hoops, the 6
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Sean’s Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 1)
By: Sean Halloran 2022 Nygie Stroman (RDC Lakers 17U) Stroman was a player that caught my eye this morning. The 6
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NCHSAA LIVE Period Team Previews: Farmville Central
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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Top Players in North Carolina
Ranking prospects is an interesting method to try and encapsulate the fluidity of overall player movement. Unfortunately, the vast majority of those who tend to form these ranking lists typically opt to make updates on a periodic basis rather than monthly or bi-weekly. Two important points need to be made. First (for those who oppose the aforementioned fluidity of rankings), all major
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East Carolina jumps on 2023 Jah Short early with an offer
Farmville Central has produced some incredible talent as of late and certainly will be names you will be hearing more at the collegiate level. With the likes of Terquavion Smith, Justin Wright, and others, Farmville Central has had the talent that has helped them secure multiple state championships and it doesn
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The Returning Core of Garner Road 2023
Each year, many players filter in and out of travel ball programs on a pretty regular basis. It
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Five Prospects Trending Upward in North Carolina
Unlike the Classes of 2021 and 2022, who will undoubtedly suffer from the aftermath of Covid, the Class of 2023 could be the first group of prospects able to restore normalcy to college athletics. The recruiting attention of scholarship-level coaches has been primarily centered on pursuing players who already have collegiate experience
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Farmville Central rolls to third straight 2A state championship
Farmville Central rolls to third straight 2A state championship By Johnathan Kirkland Farmville Central came into the NCHSAA 2A tournament as the nine seed despite their undefeated record. They blew through their four opponents heading into the state championship game, with their closest game being an 18-point win in the opening round over Hertford County. Saturday afternoon was no...
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Game Report: Farmville Central vs. Hertford County
Phenom game report: Farmville Central vs. Hertford County By Johnathan Kirkland The NCHSAA high school basketball tournament kicked off on Tuesday night, and the 2A reigning state champions Farmville Central were in action against Hertford County. Farmville is the nine seed in the east bracket and Hertford County is the eight seed. Both teams entered Tuesday night with perfect regular season...
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Farmville Central vs South Granville: Game Recap
On Saturday night, South Granville travelled to Farmville Central for a rematch of last year’s NCHSAA 2A Regional Finals. The hype surrounding the game was real. Both teams feature ACC signees in Terquavion Smith (NC State) and Bobby Pettiford (Louisville). Farmville Central threw the first punch, starting the game on a 6-0 run. From that point on, both teams were trading baskets....
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Since the travel ball season concluded, folks have been constantly buzzing about the excitement surrounding all the programs who have begun their seasons. Unfortunately, that statement only holds true for independent and private schools
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Prospects Worth Noting in North Carolina
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Bendel
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops continued what has been an unusual, yet exciting summer season at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In terms of talent, this event was as loaded as any within our schedule over the last month. Some programs made their debut while others continued to separate themselves from the pack. This article will take a closer look at some...
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Early Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Summer Havoc
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Evening Standouts at Day One of Phenom Summer Havoc
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Jah Short: The Next Star Out of Farmville Central
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Who is North Carolina
Nothing seems to excite folks more than the weekly debate surrounding which teams fall into the upper echelon of rankings. Whether public, private, or both, everyone has a case to represent their cause. That being said, public school basketball in North Carolina has been as impressive as ever through the first month of the season. Three programs, Farmville Central, Millbrook, and North...
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