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Players to Keep an Eye on: Phenom Prep Showcase
Shane Batten (TPLS): If you are looking for an offensive scoring threat, Batten would be on the top of that list as he put on a show game after game after game. Batten is a 5’10 guard that put on a showing show, as he was able to get up plenty of shots and scored from all levels of the court. He was knocking down threes and showing range, was able to get to his spots for his pull-up jumper, and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Carmel Tip-Off
2024 Kyrell Shaw (Northside Christian): Shaw came out red-hot in this game, showing his offensive firepower and his ability to score in a variety of ways. Shaw not only did a great job in finishing with his length out in transition, he continued to show how deadly he can be from behind the arc. The senior leader stepped up to lead the charge, going for 22 points to lead all scorers in the game....
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Senior Watch: Carmel Tip-Off
2024 Jacob Brandly (Combine Regional): Brandly is an underrated player who can be a tough matchup with his ability to knock down shots with range, but also his ability to use his frame to operate from multiple levels. This could be an eye-opening opportunity for Brandly on the big stage. 2024 Josh Bullock (Northside Christian): Bullock is tough, rugged, and understands how to lead and be...
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Keep an eye on Combine Regional with talent that can help programs
Combine Regional is a team that may go a bit under the radar but we are here to tell you that there is talent to be found. When watching them during the Hoop State Fall League, multiple players have been able to shine in different situations, and we believe that they could be sneaky pick-ups for college programs. Here are three guys to really look out for this season with his team....
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POB
The Hoop State League has been tremendous so far… a lot of talent, a great chance to watch these teams in action early on, and players are competing. Trust me, there are a lot of names that have been catching my eye so far, which is why I wanted to share JUST A FEW NAMES that have really stood out to me through two weeks at the Hoop State League. Check out the forwards/bigs that have...
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2024 Jacob Brandly (Combine): Brandly is one that I
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Phenom Hoop State Championship Recap: WS Christian Regional vs. Combine Regional
Game 2 on the day after an exciting Game 1 in the books, Winston Salem Christian Regional and Combine Regional went to battle for a chance to move on and play Thursday night. WS Christian Regional came out strong early from three from 2025 Darnerian Gibson, but Combine was able to answer back. Getting out in transition, mixing it up offensively, and clamping down defensively, Combine Regional...
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College coaches should be looking at Combine Regional
We continue to progress through the teams at the Phenom Prep Showcase, and one team that impressed me was Combine Regional, a team that I believe that should have the attention of college coaches. There are quite a few prospects that will be talked about down the road but should be names you are learning about now. Of course, when you look at that team, 2023 Clinton Efinda is one of the first...
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Stock risers from Phenom Prep Showcase
2024 6
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POB’s Day 2 Standouts (Phenom Prep Showcase)
2024 Chicale Ward (Bull City Prep): Ward has put together back-to-back outstanding games to help lead his team to two wins. The 6
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Queen City (Part 1)
2024 Jacob Brandly (Combine Academy): Brandly continues to play at a high level for his team, as he showed his ability to score in a variety of ways. He filled it up all throughout the event, knocking down shots, showing his pull-up game, a little of his inside feel, and helping on the boards. His blend of IQ and ability to knock down shots was strong all day long. 2024 Zyan Hager...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom G3 Showcase (Day 1, Part 1)
2022 CJ Harrist (Team HOPE 2022): Though he didn
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Player Spotlight: 2023 6
Brandly has caught some eyes in the last two events with Phenom Hoops, really putting up some impressive numbers at the Phenom Grassroots TOC and the Phenom Challenge. At the Challenge, Brandly was one of the top scorers, averaging 20.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while playing on Combine Black but also averaged 19.7 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while playing on Combine White as well. At the Phenom Grassroots TOC, he averaged 19.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, leading the team in scoring for both events.
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