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Player Standouts from Blue Checks/Cold Hearts

Cold Hearts: 7’1 ’24 John Bol It’s easy to see the intrigue with someone like Bol, who already possesses an incredibly tantalizing frame and matching skillset. He possesses a unique combination of length, mobility, and overall instincts, which allows him to consistently cause problems for opponents. Bol patrols the court exceptionally well as a defender, consistently eliminating space and...

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Phenom Open Gym: Combine Academy (Part 1)

Phenom Hoops traveled to Lincolnton to cover open gym at Combine Academy.  In only his second year at Combine, Head Coach Mike Wright has assembled talent and depth, and may be one of his most talented teams.  Last season, Combine Academy was nationally ranked and finished as a top 25 team, not to mention winning the prestigious Phenom Hoop State Championship. Combine Academy has the...

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Phenom Four Corners: ’24 Jayan Walker, ’25 Trajan Thompson, ’25 Gevonte Ware, and ’24 Rakease Passmore

2024 Jayan Walker enjoys visit to Georgia State One of the fastest rising prospects in the state, 2024 Jayan Walker will be a hot topic for many. Not only because he has joined the powerhouse of Combine Academy, but his recruitment has really taken off.  Racking up the offers this summer, Walker has shown that he could be a tremendous get for many schools.  He recently took a visit to...

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Summer Havoc Player Preview: Jayan Walker (1 of 1 Elite)

Given the fact that July is right around the corner, it feels like no better time to start introducing some of the players that college coaches should be monitoring. Going into the busiest recruiting month of the year, our Summer Havoc should be a hotbed for coaches and players alike. As usual, Phenom Hoops will have prospects of all levels in attendance. This series will begin by taking a...

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Expected Breakouts in North Carolina High School Basketball

Each year, the grassroots basketball scene shifts from travel ball to the high school season. College coaches have been out for months, seen countless kids, and should be in pursuit of their priority-level prospects. That being said, there are plenty of players whose ability don

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Bendel

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center for another exciting three-day stretch of basketball at our G3 Showcase. The field featured a ton of memorable teams, including a slew of shoe-circuit programs. Given the talent and intensity, it ultimately made for a highly competitive tournament. Like usual, this article will take a closer look at a handful...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom G3 Showcase (Morning, Day 2)

2026 Nick Arnold (Carolina Riptide): When you watch Arnold operate on the court, you have to automatically think that he is an older, more experienced prospect. But when you come to find out that he is part of the 2026 class, Arnold is quite impressive and makes you excited about his future. Such a poised, polished point guard that sees the floor, makes the right reads, gets everyone involved,...

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Phenom Game Report: Northern Durham vs. Jordan

Jayan Walker Phenom Hoops continues their travels around the state of North Carolina to check in on the talent around the state. Wednesday night, we took in Northern Durham as they went over to Jordan high school. Jordan has been a program of interest this season with the talent and their success so far, as they look to be a team to be reckoned with. They came out strong against Northern Durham...

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