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Spring Tip-Off Classic: CP3 2025 captures title
Championship Sunday, it doesn’t get any better than this on what has been a terrific event in Rock Hill. The 15u ACC bracket has been a dog fight all throughout but it was Team HOPE vs. CP3 2025 that came out of the bracket and competed for a championship. CP3 2025 is young but loaded and they certainly wanted to come in and showcase their talent and that they did with a balanced attack, as...
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Spring Tip-Off Classic: Team BOND victorious in Rock Hill
Championship Sunday, it doesn’t get any better than this on what has been a terrific event in Rock Hill. Down in the 14u division, Team BOND and Carolina Riptide 2025 took the court at the Phenom Spring Tip-Off Classic. First half, both teams really looked to make a statement in the game but neither could break away from each other, as they ended up tied at halftime at 26 apiece. ...
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Spring Tip-Off Classic: East Carolina Elite 2024 wins 15u Big East Bracket
Championship Sunday, it doesn’t get any better than this on what has been a terrific event in Rock Hill. Heading into the 15u Big East bracket, East Carolina Elite 2024 and Carolina Riptide 2024 brought two talented and young teams together in hopes of starting the season off right. Both teams brought their games and played incredibly hard, as East Carolina Elite 2024 was able to hold a halftime...
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DeAjai’s Day Two Standouts Part 2
By; DeAjai Dawkins 2021 6’3 Christian Wright (TSF Post Grad) Christian Wright is a primed engine of TSF, a hard-bodied roster that makes up one of the most talented post-graduate teams in the country. Christian is 6’3 with an intense competitive spirit, forcing the energy around him to complement his own. In a very memorable matchup against IMG’s Academy’s post-grad team, Christian was tasked...
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Phenom Spring Tip-Off Day 2 Standouts
Joe Richey (Upward Stars) Richey is a strong, aggressive player that is an integral part to his team. He can run the floor if needed, but thrives when he has time to post up down low. Isaiah Golden (Charlotte Dragons Bates 17U) Bates is a hard worker on the court. He sees the court well and drives the ball with authority. He is the ultimate team player. Jashaun Hawkins (Boo Williams Carolina)...
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Phenom Spring Tip-Off: Day 2 Late Standouts
Jackson Robinson of Upward Stars Pee Dee 14U was great in their games today as he showed he could be a huge paint presence. He utilized his size and length to control the glass and protect the rim at a high level. He has a soft touch around the rim and even displayed the ability to shoot the ball as well. With his size and skill set to play inside out at his age, he shows promises for the...
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DeAjai’s Day 2 Standouts (Part 1)
By; DeAjai Dawkins 2021 6’0 Mustapha Shah Boo Williams Carolina 17U is one of the more complete teams I’ve watched today at the #PhenomSpringTipOff, and Mustapha Shah deserves recognition in that credit. The rock-solid lead guard possesses a blend of athleticism and vocal presence that captured my attention fairly early. His defensive disciple and dedication to creating disruption on that end is...
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POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 2, HoopState Championship/PG Nationals) Part 2
2021 Jordan Wildy (WS Christian): Wildy has been incredibly consistent so far throughout the HoopState Championship, as he brings such a unique versatility to the court with his outside threat from three, his length and size to be able to battle and get on the boards, and his feel around the basket to finish over defenders. Very strong performance so far. 2022 Gerasim Bordin (WS Christian): A...
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Phenom Spring Tip-Off: Day 2 Early Standouts
Arki Thorton of Combine Academy Regional is an athletic versatile wing who simply takes over games with his activity and energy. He has the ability to get to the basket with ease and finish over defenders. He displayed flashes of his shooting ability as well as he hit a few from behind the arc. He rebounds the ball well on both ends of the floor Defensively, he plays with a ton of energy and...
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Player Standouts at Phenom’s Spring Tip-Off Classic
5’9 ’24 Aidan Cook (CC Elite) Although somewhat unassuming, Cook is clearly a vital piece for this CC Elite squad. He’s still developing physically but displays excellent feel for the game and shoots the ball at a reliable clip from the perimeter. Cook makes smart decisions with the ball in his hands, both as a passer and scorer, and does a great job of operating within the framework of the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 2, Spring Tip-Off) Part 1
Will Kelly 2022 Will Kelly (Rod Howard Select): Kelly is such a high IQ, scoring threat on the floor. You just have to love his composure and how he reads and sees defenses, can score on multiple levels, and is a team-first kind of guy. Such a smooth jumper as well to his game. 2022 6’7 Doug Smith (Rod Howard Select): Smith is an intriguing prospect to watch with his length, versatility, and...
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First in Flight Bracket: Standouts from Day 1
Elevation Prep vs. Charlotte Elite Elevation Prep Chyron Davis Davis had 19 points in his teams win and was the leading scorer for his team. He is a strong player that finishes at the rim with ease. He is well coached and makes good decisions when the ball is in his hands. His defense is impressive as the zone that Elevation plays fits into his style of play. Charlotte Elite 2023 6’3 Anthony...
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Phenom Event Info: Parking in Rock Hill
If you are a team, player, family member, or fan that will be coming to any upcoming events in Rock Hill, South Carolina at the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center, you can purchase your parking tickets ahead of the event.
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