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NCISAA 1A State Championship Game Standouts
On Friday night, the Victory Christian Center Kings won their first state title since 2021, knocking off the United Faith Christian Falcons by a score of 48-44. The Kings were led by Xavier Perry with 12 points, followed by Justyn Whitfield and Myles Smith with 10 points each. The Falcons were led by a game-high 17 points from JD Bowden, followed by nine points from Dylan Deluca. Victory...
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Elevating their Game: 2025 NC Stockrisers
The Class of 2025 here in North Carolina is certainly interesting and is developing quite nicely, but there are a few guys that have stuck out in my head so far this season with their play. They have elevated their play and, in my eyes, have seen their stock rise since the start of the season. Again, this is purely in the eyes of the writer and has nothing to do with rankings. But here are a few...
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2025 JD Bowden (UFCA) seeing his stock rise
Year after year, we continue to see players that elevate their game and play, taking their game to another level than years past. One player that we have been watching carefully this season and have seen his game elevate from last year has been 2025 point guard JD Bowden at United Faith. This season, Bowden has been averaging 15.7ppg, 4.1rpg, and 7.1apg in just under 27 minutes of action,...
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United Faith has plenty of recruitable players to look out for
United Faith certainly made plenty of noise at the George Lynch Invitational, and getting a clear glimpse of what this team has to offer this year, this is a program that should be on several college coaches’ radars. Players of many levels that can help a team in the future, we dive into a few of the players that really earned our attention. 2025 JD Bowden: Bowden really impressed with his...
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Day 1 Standouts at George Lynch Invitational
2024 Jerin Truesdale (Myers Park): Truesdale was the leader for this team on Day 1, being a strong offensive presence offensively, making an impact in a variety of ways, being a playmaker as well as an offensive threat. I really like her IQ and her ability to lead the charge in an impressive showing to start the day. 2024 Sean Birmingham (Concord Academy): This team just looks and feels...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: JD Bowden
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Point Guards Leading the Charge: Phenom MDC
2026 Cameron Newman (Team Charlotte) Newman continues to shine as a young rising point guard here in North Carolina, and the future looks bright for him. Not only is he used to playing up against older players, but he also understands how to lead a team. Newman isn
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Anthony Morrow Shootout
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Anthony Morrow
2023 Patrick Tivnan (Charlotte Catholic): It was good to see the big man back in action; knowing what to expect with his game, he just sent a reminder of how dynamic he can be with his skillset. The 6’8 senior continues to show how poised he is on the court, displaying tremendous footwork and ability to create his own shot, stretch the court with his outside game, and using his frame to...
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New Names to Learn: George Lynch Invitational
What a weekend of basketball it was at the George Lynch Invitational presented by Phenom Hoops, as basketball fans were treated to some terrific basketball from teams around the region. Several players really elevated their play and we were able to learn a few more names that should be on the radar for so many. Below are a few players that really impressed and made a name for themselves. Sean...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from George Lynch Invitational (Day 1)
2024 Sean Birmingham (Cannon): Getting another chance to view the 6
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Phenom Open Gym: United Faith
United Faith has been a traditional basketball program at the NCISAA 1A level. Last season, they once again won another state championship and this year
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom G3 Showcase
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