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1-on-1 with Daniil Glazkov (IMG Academy)

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops held our Post Grad Nationals in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Each year, the event seems to grow in terms of noteworthy teams, players, and college coaches in attendance. In an event loaded with Division I talent, Daniil Glazkov, a 6-foot-5 Russian guard for IMG Academy easily stood out as the most impressive performer on display. He’s largely unknown by the masses,...

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Notable Performers at Phenom Opening

6’2 ’28 Jack Baker (Team Curry) On a roster with several intriguing pieces, Baker stood out as a clear catalyst for this group. He’s a long, skilled forward with a nice blend of IQ, instincts, and athleticism. Baker displayed the ability to apply consistent scoring pressure around the basket, highlighting touch, footwork, and the ability to play through contact. His active motor led to multiple...

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Lady Standouts at Phenom Opening

2030 India Adams (Charlotte Dream Elite) There were a ton of notable players for this Charlotte Dream Elite squad, but it would be impossible to overlook everything Adams brought to the table. She’s an incredibly tough, physical guard with a high motor and excellent size. Adams possesses natural instincts, as evidenced by her nose for the ball, and understands how to comfortably dictate the...

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Lady Phenom: POB’s Standouts from Phenom Opening

2031 Rylee Warren (Charlotte Dream Elite): Warren continues to impress, as our scouts really like what we see in her game. Her blend of IQ, size, and skillset at her age is incredible, and she has been playing up. She has a clear understanding of the game, is a strong creator, and knows how to fill it up in a big way. Warren thrives in so many ways on the court, is a strong offensive prospect,...

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Dawkins’ Dimes: PG Nationals and Phenom Opening Standouts

By: DeAjai Dawkins 2023 Kyler Harris (Cap City Scrappers) You will be hard-pressed to find a player in NCHSAA 4A who had a more individually dominant season at the guard spot. Kyler Harris terrorized opponents this past high school season with some of the more entertaining scoring performances I watched all year. One thing is for sure; Harris is not afraid to take it to any defender. His...

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Phenom Opening Champions

Check out who took home the titles from the Phenom Opening in Rock Hill (SC). Phenom Opening Champions 7th/8th Grade Girls: Team KST9th/10th Grade Girls: Carolina Lady Raptors11u/12u Boys: Charlotte Royals13u: Team Charlotte14u: Wildcats Elite 202715u: WCBA 202616u: Team Hustle 202517u: Cap City Charlotte

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Reece

by: Ethan Reece 2026 Bakari Watkins (Wildcats Elite) As the trend continues to 5-out ball, Bakari will be one of a rare breed in big guys truly operating in the post. He knows how to use his size and find good positioning to be fed, and makes quick moves without ever seeming rushed. His over the shoulder touch is automatic and he

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Phenom Opening is the BIGGEST TRAVEL BALL EVENT to start the season for Phenom Hoops!

The Phenom Opening is the BIGGEST TRAVEL BALL EVENT to start the season for Phenom Hoops! Nearly 120 teams will be on deck in Rock Hill and York Comprehensive this weekend, with players and teams of all ages being on display!  We can’t wait to see all the talent to kick off the season, as we hope to only BUILD off this momentum! Make sure you check out all the teams this weekend!...

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Why the Phenom Opening is the BEST WAY to start your travel ball season

The high school season has flown by but now 2023 is here and it is time to start looking at the upcoming travel ball season with Phenom Hoops. First up: Phenom Opening / Lady Phenom Opening Phenom Opening (March 11-12) (Boys): https://phenomhoopreport.com/events/phenom-opening-session-i-details-page/ Lady Phenom Opening (March 11-12) (Girls): https://phenomhoopreport.com/lady-phenom-opening/...

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Bendel

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for a three-day stretch of very entertaining competition. We had a trio of different events taking place from the Hoopstate Championship to the Post Grad Nationals to the Phenom Opening, and each offered its own collection of standouts. Although we still plan to highlight...

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Reece

by: Ethan Reece2024 Bo Koebbe (East Carolina Phenomz) Overall the Phenomz have a very talented and balanced squad, and Bo is one of their more consistent forces. He has a frame that allows him to play big but he has fluid mobility on the court and uses that to his advantage with his many different moves to the basket. Comfortable outside with the shot and a quality spacer that seems to find the...

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Phenom Opening Championship: 16u

One of the final championships in the 16u Division, Elite 1 and Fear No One 16u squared off on the court in an exciting game. Both teams came out strong and traded blows on the court. For Elite 1, Peter Moye helped lead the charge early for his team, while Fear No One had Jaheim Faison and others get into the scoring column. Second half, the game only intensified and both teams were trading...

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Phenom Opening Championship: 14u

The day was coming to an end but that just mean that champions needed to be crowned, as Team Loaded NC 2026 Southern went up against Carolina Legend 2026.  Both teams came out firing, with Loaded knocking down shots from three while Legend looked to get several players involved. The hot shooting helped Team Loaded to a 31-18 halftime lead and they didn

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Phenom Opening Championship: 15u

Down in the 15u Division, Carolina Riptide 2025 and All-Carolina 15u squared off for the championship. Two teams that have been battle-tested throughout the weekend, were looking to finish off the weekend on top. It was an intense battle between the two teams, as Trent Steinour and Austin Moran led the charge early. Steinour scored 15 points in the first half to lead the Riptide, but All...

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Phenom Opening Championship: 17u

We continued in the Phenom Opening, as two very talented teams matched up on the arena court. Team CP3 2024, who is loaded with talent all over the court, squared off with another talented Next Level Prospects for a chance to take home the 17u championship.  CP3 came out strong in this one, led by their guys of Bishop Boswell, Maurio Hanson, and others, as they were able to jump out early...

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Phenom Opening Championship: 13u

With all the other games we had going on, we also had the start of travel ball season which only means we had championships going all around the facility on Sunday. We first started down in the 13u Division, where Lowcountry Elite 2027 and NC Wildcats 2027 squared off. It was a tight battle early on, with Lowcountry showing the ability to score inside the arc behind R. Middleton and company,...

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JJ Sati-Grier: Phenom Opening Standout

By: Coach Kelvin Mills JJ Sati-Grier 4’9 2027 (CLT1) JJ is an unselfish, high-motor guard prospect, with great passing ability and defensive prowess seldom scene at his age and size. I really like what JJ brings to the table. Gritty yet smooth, this young man has great balance to his game. When you need a lockdown, clamp-type defender, he is up for the challenge. Offensively, he can mix it...

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