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Hoop State League Player Spotlight: 2023 Truman Claytor (Word of God)
What a month it was at the Hoop State League… not only did it give us an early viewing of how teams may look but also an updated look at players and see how they have continued to develop. That is why we are now going to look more at 2023 Truman Claytor from Word of God. First off, when you look at this Word of God roster this season, they are absolutely loaded with talent. But with the...
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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2023 Truman Claytor (Word of God)
Phenom Hoops continues to check in on players around the state in the Class of 2023, this time talking to 2023 Truman Claytor. Claytor has really seen his game and recruitment rise over the last year with Word of God and is now excited about the opportunity to show what he can provide on the court with Team Loaded. We go 1-on-1 with Claytor to find out all the latest, how his game has...
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A Closer Look: Phenom Hoops’ Rankings for North Carolina
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2023 Truman Claytor’s recruitment really picking up
2023 Truman Claytor has been quickly rising up the ranks here in North Carolina for the Class of 2023 and if you have watched him this season for Word of God, it is easy to see. Claytor has been that x-factor for the Holy Rams, playing a huge role in the team’s success and showing that he can be a big threat from outside. He has been catching the eyes of many programs and interest levels...
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Friday Standouts from Relentless Hoops Military Circuit
6’9 2022 David Dixon (Speights Academy)Dixon was arguably the top 2022 prospect in attendance at the event. In my humble and honest opinion, Dixon is a player who is being vastly under-recruited. He’s a player that could without question play in leagues like the A-10 or the American. At 6’9, he has a great mix of size, skill and athleticism. He has the ability to beat you from...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 4 at Phenom Holiday Classic (Part 2)
2023 Josh Bullock (Lake Norman Christian): Bullock may have had the performance of the day on Day 4, as he went off for 31 points in the in today. His stock seems to be rising, as he has really elevated his play as a point guard. His poise, his strength, his mentality on the floor… all make him very intriguing and when you add his offensive scoring output that he showed, Bullock is really...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Dre Simmons #6: 6
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Opening some eyes: NC Top 80 (Class of 2023)
We recently spoke about guards that are looking to have a big season (Read: Guards looking to have a big high school season: NC Top 80 (Class of 2023) but there were others at the event that really captured a lot of eyes with their play and could see their recruitment take off in a big way. Check out a few more names that impressed at the loaded NC Top 80. 2023 Truman Claytor (Word of...
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POB’s Thoughts: Shooters with Range (NC Top 80)
Phenom Hoops had another terrific North Carolina Top 80 this past weekend, bringing in some of the best players around the state all under one building. We had a chance to check out a lot of players that you will be seeing at the next level, including players that can certainly help from outside. In this article, we discuss some of the top shooters from the event that we saw, as they really...
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North Carolina Top 80 All Star Team Class of 2023
Note: Players had to play in all three games ClassHeightNo.NameHigh SchoolCityState20236'2'17Jaylen CurryJ.L. ChambersCharlotteNC20236'5'43Truman ClaytorWord of GodErwinNC20236'5'37Isaiah WashingtonPine ForestFayettevilleNC20236'6'49Freddie DilioneWord of GodFayettevilleNC20236'0'6Chase DawsonCaryDurhamNC20236'0'8Jordan CooperWayne Country DayGoldsboroNC20236’6″48Dylan PurnellWord of...
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East Region Standouts – Hoop State League Week 2 Part 1
Game 1 Papa Pete
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An X-Factor: 2023 Truman Claytor (Word of God)
Player: Truman ClaytorSchool: Word of GodClass: 2023Height: 6
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Hoop State Fall League (Week 1, East Division)
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Word of God
The tour around the state of North Carolina continues, as Phenom Hoops is checking out all the talent across the state. One program that we were eager to learn more about was Word of God and it looks like the Holy Rams are going to be a must-see for many. Talent on top of talent was on the floor during their first practice and they will for sure will be the talk around the area. When you look at...
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Versatile and Productive: 6
With the recent start of travel ball, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding players who are beginning to finally receive the appropriate amount of recognition for their abilities. While most college programs have approached the Class of 2023 with caution, it
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Holiday Classic: Cape Fear Christian vs. Franklin Prep Regional (Recap/Standouts)
Second game of the day brought us Franklin Prep Regional and Cape Fear Christian. Both teams were coming off losses on Tuesday and they were looking to bounce back on the final day of the Holiday Classic. It took a few minutes for teams to adjust on the court but it was Cape Fear Christian that took the early lead midway through the first, as it was their pressure defense that created easy...
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