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Commitment Alert: NC State snags big target in 2022 LJ Thomas

Commitment Alert: NC State snags big target in 2022 LJ Thomas

by | Oct 6, 2021 | Categories: Featured, News, and Recruiting News. Tags: LJ Thomas.

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: LJ ThomasClass: 2022Committed to: NC State What is NC State getting: I have...

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2022 LJ Thomas breaks down Top 6

2022 LJ Thomas breaks down Top 6

by | Aug 26, 2021 | Categories: Featured, News, and Recruiting News. Tags: LJ Thomas.

One of the premier guards in the country in the Class of 2022, LJ Thomas from Bull City Prep, recently announced his Top 6 programs that he will be focusing on. His recruitment has taken off in the last year and Thomas announced his Top 6 programs, as Memphis, NC State, Ole Miss, Georgia, Houston, and Overtime League are all on the table.

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Top Players in North Carolina

Top Players in North Carolina

by | Jun 9, 2021 | Categories: Featured, News, and Player Reports. Tags: Christ Essandoko, Deante Green, Freddie Dilione, LJ Thomas, and MJ Collins.

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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Gillespie’s Thoughts: Day 1 at the Spring Tip-Off Classic

Gillespie’s Thoughts: Day 1 at the Spring Tip-Off Classic

by | Mar 23, 2021 | Categories: Featured, News, and Spring Tip Off. Tags: Brandon Murray, Eli Ellis, Jonas Aidoo, LJ Thomas, Lynn Greer, and Robert Dillingham.

‘ By: Chick Gillespie With the High School season coming to a close I was able to finally make it down to the Rock Hill Sports & Events Center for a Phenom Hoops Event and with several different divisions being played I was awash in talent to evaluate and I took advantage over the three days to check out the Hoop State Championships featuring some of the best prep programs in the...

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Phenom HoopState Championship: Bull City National vs. Combine Academy

Phenom HoopState Championship: Bull City National vs. Combine Academy

by | Mar 13, 2021 | Categories: Featured, Game Reports, News, and Phenom HoopState Championship. Tags: AJ Smith, Derrick Butler, Kris Robinson, and LJ Thomas.

Last game of the night, as Combine Academy and Bull City National brought us a rematch for a chance to compete for a championship. In the first matchup, it was an absolute slugfest, with Combine grabbing the narrow win. Now these two met again and it brought the same energy level. Combine was able to gain the edge after the first quarter, as they looked focused and ready to compete. 2022 AJ...

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POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 1, HoopState Championship) Part 3

POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 1, HoopState Championship) Part 3

by | Mar 12, 2021 | Categories: Featured, News, and Phenom HoopState Championship. Tags: AJ Allenspach, AJ Smith, Camian Shell, Derrick Butler, Elijah Jamison, Isaac Farah, Javon Floyd, Jonas Aidoo, Jordan Wildy, Kris Robiinson, LJ Thomas, Quante Berry, and Trey Green.

2022 Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights): The growth that Jamison has made in showing that he can be a complete point guard.  He continues to do an impressive job in staying aggressive and getting into the paint but also scoring the ball with good, high quality shots.  Plays incredibly strong with the ball and finishes well with his body. 2021 Isaac Farah (Liberty Heights): Really do...

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Game Recap: Oak Hill Academy wins over Bull City National

Game Recap: Oak Hill Academy wins over Bull City National

by | Feb 21, 2021 | Categories: Featured, Game Reports, and News. Tags: AJ Williams, Caleb Foster, Camryn Carter, LJ Thomas, Luc Therrien, MJ Rice, and Treyvon Byrd.

Oak Hill Academy 90 Bull City National 67 Phenom Hoops traveled to Mouth of Wilson, Virginia for a Saturday afternoon contest between Bull City National and Oak Hill Academy. Playing in its first home game in over three months, Oak Hill was eager to play on the court named after their Hall of Fame coach, Steve Smith. It’s always tough to beat Oak Hill at Turner Gymnasium. Matter of fact,...

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Phenom MLK Showcase: What to Watch (Part 1)

Phenom MLK Showcase: What to Watch (Part 1)

by | Jan 14, 2021 | Categories: Featured, News, and Phenom's MLK Showcase. Tags: BJ Freeman, Jahseem Felton, Jonas Aidoo, Lewis Duarte, LJ Thomas, and MLK Showcase.

Phenom Hoops is bringing fans from around the region one of the top high school basketball events over the MLK weekend, as some of the top talent will be under one building. The storylines for some of these games are easy to see and don't need much introduction, but we are going to dive into a few things you will want to watch to get you excited about the event in Rock Hill.

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Holiday Classic: Combine Academy National vs. Bull City Prep National

Holiday Classic: Combine Academy National vs. Bull City Prep National

by | Dec 23, 2020 | Categories: Featured, Game Reports, Holiday Classic, and News. Tags: AJ Smith, Derrick Butler, LJ Thomas, and Robert Dillingham.

Last game of the event and fans were in for a treat, as there were over 15 D1 players on the court between Combine Academy National and Bull City Prep National. Bull City brought the energy early and played with something to prove and that they did, getting out to a double-digit lead early, eventually leading 26-16 at the end of the first. But Combine started to pick up the energy in the second,...

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T-Lew’s Takeaways

T-Lew’s Takeaways

by | Nov 18, 2020 | Categories: Featured, News, and Phenom Tip-Off Classic. Tags: Ben Burnham, Blane St. Clair, Brandon White, Bryce Cash, Cade Tyson, Christian Reeves, Corneilous Williams, Eli Ellis, Elijah Jamison, jacori owens, Jamarii Thomas, Jarvis Moss, Jeremy Gregory, Jonas Aidoo, Jordan Wildy, Justin Taylor, Kris Robinson, Kuluel Mading, LJ Thomas, Omarion Bodrick, PJ Edwards, Robert Dillingham, Trae Benham, Treyvon Byrd, and Wesley Tubbs.

Top Leaders  Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights) – Strong / physical guard. He has done a tremendous job leading the way for Coach Wright and Liberty Heights. He has shown the ability to really lead a team. The guard is extremely explosive and I have yet to see anyone keep him out the lane.   Jamarii Thomas (The Burlington School) – It is amazing to me that no Division 1...

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