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AC Elite 2026 leaves a big mark at the Phenom Fall Finale
This past weekend in Rock Hill for the Fall Finale was off the charts and talent could be found of all ages. We crowned multiple champions but one of the most impressive team performances this weekend came in the 13u and 14u divisions, as AC Elite 2026 were crowned champions in both divisions. Yes, playing seven games in two days, this is a team that came in hungry and proved themselves in a big...
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Player Standouts from Phenom Fall Finale/ Hoop State League (Oct 3)
by: Ethan Reece 2024 Camden Edmonds (Winston 76ers)Camden seems poised for a break out year at West Stokes. After a quality freshman year on varsity, he looks ready to take the charge and lead as a sophomore. Well equipped with an offensive skillset to make shots from anywhere on the court, but he
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Dawkins’ Standouts: HoopState League/ Fall Finale
By: DeAjai Dawkins 6
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Fall Finale/ HoopState League
2024 Paul McNeil (Richmond Jammers): McNeil is already regarded as one of the top prospects not only in the state but in the country and it is easy to see why at his age. We are talking about a 6
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Fall Finale/ Hoop State League (Day 1, Part 2)
2023 Donovan Raymond (United We Stand): Raymond had a really strong showing in Week 3 of the Hoop State League, one of his best and most consistent performances. He showed you a glimpse of why so many schools should be looking his way and he continues to develop and show what the end product could be. You just don
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Dawkins’ Standouts: Fall Finale/ Hoop State League
By; DeAjai Dawkins 5
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Fall Finale/ Hoop State League (Day 1)
2022 Takai Simpkins (Liberty Heights): Both Simpkins twins are strong and play hard but Takai was especially strong and continuing to show why more schools are starting to look their way. Takai does a tremendous job is using his length at a guard, covering a ton of ground, and finishing over defenders and at the rim, while also being able to step out. 2022 Syncere Lynch (Bull City Prep):...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Jai Smith, Trey Byrd, Dre Watson, & LJ Thomas LEAD Bull City Prep at #PhenomFallFinale
Check out highlights from Bull City Prep who won the ACC Varsity Bracket at this weekends Phenom Fall Finale. BCP combined their BEST talent on to one team led by Jai Smith, Treyvon Byrd, Dondre Watson, and LJ Thomas.
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Top Performances from #PhenomFallFinale Day 2
Check out some of the top scoring performances from Day 2 in Rock Hill.
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Coming on the scene: Names to Watch in NC after #PhenomFallFinale
Another event in the books and many of the names we have seen countless times but it also provided us some guys that we haven't seen before, or it has been a while since we last watched them. These players impressed us on the court this last weekend in Rock Hill and we are looking for them to make a bigger name in the state this upcoming season.
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10th Grade ACC Bracket: Team EAT caps off weekend with title
Final: Team EAT 77 – Watch Us Work Premier 74 Championship Sunday was upon us at the Fall Finale and the competition was off the charts. Teams came to compete and looking to take home some hardware from the event. Let’s take a look at how the game went down. Two very talented and young teams, they both came out with something on their mind. Team EAT was able to secure the halftime...
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10th Grade ACC Bracket: NC Nets takes down Triangle Heat in championship
Final: NC Nets 76 – Triangle Heat 68 Championship Sunday was upon us at the Fall Finale and the competition was off the charts. Teams came to compete and looking to take home some hardware from the event. Let’s take a look at how the game went down. It was one of tthe last games but the competition continued til the final seconds. These two teams were tied at 36 at the end of the...
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7th Grade Bracket: Team Loaded NC 2027 takes home the title
Final: Team Loaded NC 2027 62 – NC Gaters 30 Championship Sunday was upon us at the Fall Finale and the competition was off the charts. Teams came to compete and looking to take home some hardware from the event. Let’s take a look at how the game went down. Team Loaded NC 2027 came in and were ready to show what they could do and that they did, rolling over the NC Gaters and taking...
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9th Grade Bracket: East Carolina Elite 2024 squeezes out win
Final: East Carolina Elite 2024 63 – NC Rim Runners 62 Championship Sunday was upon us at the Fall Finale and the competition was off the charts. Teams came to compete and looking to take home some hardware from the event. Let’s take a look at how the game went down. This may have been the closes battle we had in the championship game as we went back and forth until the final...
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11th Grade Big East Bracket: Carolina Riptide 2022 showcases offensive power
Final: Carolina Riptide 2022 81 – Twin Hoops 56 Championship Sunday was upon us at the Fall Finale and the competition was off the charts. Teams came to compete and looking to take home some hardware from the event. Let’s take a look at how the game went down. These were one of two Carolina Riptide teams in the championship game and the 2022 squad made it known they were coming for...
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Varsity Big East Bracket: Carolina Riptide holds on for title
Final: Carolina Riptide 55 – VA Havoc Roa 50 Championship Sunday was upon us at the Fall Finale and the competition was off the charts. Teams came to compete and looking to take home some hardware from the event. Let’s take a look at how the game went down. Playing on the arena court, these two teams traded blows back and forth, with much of this game being a single-digit...
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10th Grade SEC Championship: Nitro 2023 earns the hardware
Final: Nitro 2023 51 – Team Thrill 45 Championship Sunday was upon us at the Fall Finale and the competition was off the charts. Teams came to compete and looking to take home some hardware from the event. Let’s take a look at how the game went down. Both teams came to compete and that they did. They left it alll out there on the court but only one could take home the hardware. It...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Fall Finale
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8th Grade Bracket: Team Heat 2025 pulls out the win
Final: Team Heat Elite 61 – Bull City Nets 2025 56 Championship Sunday was upon us at the Fall Finale and the competition was off the charts. Teams came to compete and looking to take home some hardware from the event. Let’s take a look at how the game went down. It was a classic battle between two young programs looking for a little recognition and bragging rights. Neither team was...
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ACC 11th Grade Bracket: Charlotte Guards secure championship
Final: Charlotte Guards 78 – Upward Stars 704 63 Championship Sunday was upon us at the Fall Finale and the competition was off the charts. Teams came to compete and looking to take home some hardware from the event. Let’s take a look at how the game went down. The Charlotte Guards and Upward Stars 704 matched up, with the Guards coming out strong with a balanced offensive attack,...
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Dawkins
Lewis Walker By: DeAjai Dawkins 2025 Jamier Rice (Durham Hurricanes) I love when I get the opportunity to watch point guards that operate years ahead of their respective age group. It
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Varsity ACC Bracket: Bull City Prep caps off weekend with championship
FinalBull City Charlotte 87 – Team Dawgs 77 It was an offensive game in the first half, as Bull City Prep flexed their muscles and were able to get out to a double-digit lead. Leading 46-34, Bull City was led by Treyvon Byrd who simply went off in the first half scoring all over the court, while LJ Thomas helped chipped in on the scoring. Sam Perez played a strong first half as...
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Traditional Throwbacks
Recently our news feeds are full of high clip shot takers, dunk makers, and human highlight films. Big names are fun to watch and follow, they
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POB’s Eye Catchers: #PhenomFallFinale (Day 2)
Check the list of names that grabbed the attention of Patrick O'Brien in Rock Hill.
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Top Performances from Day 1 at #PhenomFallFinale
Check out all the top scoring performances from Day 1 in Rock Hill.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: #PhenomFallFinale (Day 1, Part 3)
2022 Gabe Proctor (Papa Pete
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Dawkins
By: DeAjai Dawkins 2024 Brayden Crump (NC Rim Runners) Brayden Crump is a tough interior threat with budding confidence and scoring prowess around the rim. Crump was virtually unstoppable on the boards, securing rebounds on both ends of the floor and showcasing an ability to get second chance points at a consistent rate. At 6
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Evening Standouts at Phenom Fall Finale
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