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Highlights: Eli Ellis goes for 34pts for Moravian Prep, while ’24 Kameron Taylor puts on a show
At the #PhenomFreedom828 Showcase, Moravian Prep and Carmel Christian battled it out on the court as 2025 Eli Ellis went off for 34 points in the win but 2024 Kameron Taylor impressed with his performance. Check out all the highlights Make sure to subscribe to our channel....
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2024 Quasim Oden (Grace Christian) can help a future program
Player: Quasim OdenClass: 2024School: Grace Christian We continue to highlight players around the region who should be garnering looks from programs, especially a few unsigned seniors that we know can help a future program. One player that we have watched countless times over the last few months has been 2024 Quasim Oden for Grace Christian. Whether it was at the Hoop State Fall League or for...
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Underrated Players to Watch More from Phenom Freedom 828
2025 Raheim Misher (Maiden): Misher is one that we highlighted when he was a freshman a few years ago, but fast-forward to today after the event, Misher continues to be a bit intriguing and brings a little bit of everything to the table. Misher has good size and length, along with athleticism to the table. He plays bigger than listed and understands how to compete on both sides. Misher displayed...
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High IQ, Smooth Operator: 2026 Ian Bailey (Asheville Christian)
Player: Ian BaileyClass: 2026School: Asheville Christian Asheville Christian is a very interesting program that has produced some strong talent in the past, and it seems that that talent line should only continue with a very interesting young guard in 2026 Ian Bailey. We had another opportunity to watch Bailey operate and be a playmaker on the court, and it is clear that this young prospect...
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Should Garner More Looks: 2025 Jackson Fannon (East Lincoln)
Player: Jackson FannonClass: 2025School: East Lincoln Another player who has been having a tremendous start to the season and who recently showed out again at the Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase was East Lincoln
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2026 Bradley Floyd (Kings Mountain) proves he is one to keep a sharp eye on
The Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase was a tremendous event out west in North Carolina, bringing some strong names and teams to the forefront for Phenom Hoops. Walking away from the event, one player who absolutely impressed our scouts was 2026 6
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Standouts from Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase
2026 Michael Phillips (Grace Christian): We continue to say that this is a young man who has a lot of potential and he gave you those flashes at the event, displaying his confidence from behind the arc, his fluid high release at 6
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Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase: Hopewell vs. Freedom
Last game of the night, Freedom Boys welcomed Hopewell to end the night at the Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase. Both teams looked to make a statement early and Hopewell did just that, allowing their defense to turn into offense. But credit Freedom who was able to settle down and cut into the lead, not letting Hopewell get away too early in this game. Second quarter though, the guard play for...
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Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase: Freedom vs. Shelby (Girls)
Going late in the day, we went on the girls
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Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase: East Lincoln vs. Kings Mountain
We continued in the day, as Kings Mountain and East Lincoln took the floor and squared up against each other. Two intriguing talents to watch out for, both were looking to make plays early on led by their stars. 2026 Bradley Floyd was getting out early and making plays for himself and others, but 2025 Jackson Fannon was knocking down shots for East Lincoln. Kings Mountain was...
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Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase: Maiden vs. South Caldwell
Game 3 on the day here in Morganton (NC), Maiden and South Caldwell got in on the action at the Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase. In front of a solid crowd, both teams looked to come out strong and make a statement. Maiden was able to secure the narrow lead after the first quarter, using their size and length to their advantage; they continued to build upon that lead heading into...
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Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase: Moravian Prep vs. Carmel Christian
Game 2 of the Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase, bringing Carmel Christian and Moravian Prep to the court. Two teams that have some strong talent to shine, they looked to put on a show in front of a big crowd. Moravian Prep was able to come out strong, scoring 31 first-quarter points to take the lead led by 2025 Eli Ellis. But Carmel started to get going offensively as well with 2025...
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Phenom Freedom 828: Grace Christian vs. Asheville Christian
Game 1 here in Morganton, as we had a very interesting matchup between Grace Christian and Asheville Christian. Both teams brought players that you will want to know more about and watch, and it was looking to be a fun game to watch. 2026 Ian Bailey came out hot for Asheville Christian to give his team an early lead but Grace Christian was able to use a balanced attack and strong guard play to...
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Players Looking to Make a Statement at #PhenomFreedom828 this weekend
2026 Michael Phillips (Grace Christian): The 6
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Phenom Schedule Announcement: Freedom 828 Showcase
We have a new event coming with Phenom Hoops, as we are also heading out west in North Carolina to Morganton for the Freedom 828 Showcase. Several teams will be in action from the area, both girls and boys, while other powerhouses like Moravian Prep and Carmel Christian will certainly bring the noise. It will be a weekend you won
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Here we come Morganton: Freedom 828 Showcase (Dec 9)
We are excited about a new event we are adding to our scholastic schedule, as we head out to Morganton (NC) for a terrific one-day event. The Freedom 828 Showcase, presented by Phenom Hoops, will bring some intriguing matchups along with national names in an area that loves basketball. We can
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