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College programs should be ALL OVER 2023 6
Player: Matai BaptisteClass: 2023Height: 6
read moreFive Names Who Should Be Bigger Priorities for Division I Programs
Each year, there are always plenty of prospects who are overlooked by the appropriate-level coaches. Examples are evident from each respective class, but perhaps Ricky Council IV is the best representative in recent memory. Sure, he collected ten total offers during his high school career, but Wichita State was clearly his highest offer. He went there, asserted himself as a major piece, hit the...
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This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Indoor Facility in Bermuda Run, North Carolina for our Rise Showcase. Between the two days, there were a ton of standout performers and teams worth noting for the months ahead. Circuit teams utilized this period to start planning for the upcoming session(s) while independent programs are working out the kinks in preparation for their own...
read moreA Closer Look: Phenom Hoops’ Rankings for North Carolina
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read moreOvertime Elite Prep Challenge (Monday Games)
If you missed the news, the three programs from Overtime headed to North Carolina Monday and Tuesday, to take on some of the premier programs in North Carolina (Liberty Heights, Winston-Salem Christian, and Combine Academy). Phenom Hoops was on deck Monday afternoon for all the action.
read moreNew to Town: Week 1 Open Gym Tour
We spoke about players that could be in for a huge year during our Week 1 travels in our Open Gym Tour but it also brought us new names that will be making their mark here in North Carolina. Here, we have five players that should catch the attention of college coaches even more as well as implant their name here in North Carolina with some of the best. A few already hold offers but all should...
read moreNorth Carolina
The North Carolina high school basketball scene is certainly unique, given the combination of history, noteworthy programs, and enticing talent across all classes. Some folks have placed a ton of emphasis on the fact that players have opted to leave a talent-laden area for a challenge at national powerhouses like Oak Hill, IMG Academy, Montverde, and various others, but there are also plenty of...
read morePhenom Open Gym Tour: Combine Academy National
Combine Academy comes in once again as one of the top teams, not only in the state but in the country, and it is easy to see why. The depth is all there, the talent is all there, and the coaching staff is there for this program to make a TON of noise. We said last year after the open gym that this program looked like a Top-10 team coming in and they finished that way. Now, they look even DEEPER...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom 757 Showcase (Day 2)
2023 Matai Baptiste (Vaughan): It was the first game of the day but Baptiste continues to impress and catch our eyes with his play. It is going to be interesting to watch him now in North Carolina because I think he has a chance to really take off. The 6
read moreBuilt for the next level: 2023 6
It can be funny how scouts can come across a player sometimes. One of the more recent players that I came across and is relatively unknown on the court was 2023 6
read morePlayer Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Summer Havoc
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read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Havoc Session 1 (Day 1) (Part 2)
2022 Xavier McKelvy (Charlotte Royals): With college coaches sitting baseline, I fully expect more offers to come his way and he showed why in Game 1 at the Summer Havoc. You can almost get mesmerized in his play with his frame, his smoothness, his change of pace and direction, and his athleticism. He was scoring once again from all areas with a ton of confidence but that is nothing...
read moreDawkins’ Standouts from Phenom Champion Showcase (Part 1)
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read morePlayer Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Champion Showcase
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2022 Bryce Alfino (Team Charlotte): On a team that is loaded with next-level talent, Alfino grabbed our attention with his impact on both sides of the court. Defensively, he gets after it and creates a lot of havoc for opponents. Alfino is in your face, scrappy, and has tremendous timing in creating steals. Offensively, he showcased a smooth, confident shot from behind the arc as well. 2022...
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