PHENOM OPENING EVENT RECAPS

Five Players to Watch at Phenom Challenge LIVE

6'1 '23 Will Gray (NC Spartans) While college coaches should be prepared to recruit this entire roster, Will Gray is clearly the tone-setter of this group. He's an intelligent floor general who loves to get downhill, where he's proven to be a reliable finisher, playmaker, and pull-up shooter from midrange. Gray is a great athlete, leader, and overall decision-maker who understands how to offer a...

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Phenom Grassroots TOC Team Preview: East Tennessee Kings

The Phenom Grassroots TOC is this weekend in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, as it is the first LIVE Period with Phenom Hoops this season. The talent pool runs deep throughout and we want to give college coaches a leg up on who to watch and who will be in action. Here are a few players to check out for each team, presented by the head coach. East Tennessee Kings Player Name: Bradin MintonClass:...

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Dawkins’ Championship Sunday Standouts from Phenom MC

By; DeAjai Dawkins 6'3 2022 Evan Smith (ACE Elite 17U)' Evan has performed like a high-level guard all weekend, distributing and scoring at a balanced pace. He's starting to create with less dribbles than before. This is one player that's in a prime position to lead coming into this high school season, and his recruitment will likely benefit.  6'1 2022 Jazian Gortman (PCH Nightrydas 17U)'...

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Team Rogue: Disciplined, Skilled, and Unselfish

Although the grassroots landscape feels substantially different than in years past, programs have still found ways to adapt and prepare for the upcoming LIVE periods. The popularity of North Carolina-based teams is widely known and acknowledged throughout the region. Fortunately, our events allow us to see new faces and get updated viewings for prospects outside of the Carolinas. Take Team Rogue...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive

6'5 '23 Trey Barbee (Strong Center) Despite Strong Center's extremely balanced two-way approach, Barbee consistently found ways to emerge as a leader for this group. He possesses nice size and displays a fairly versatile offensive game with the ability to make plays with or without the ball in his hands. Barbee applies constant pressure in the midrange, but also attacks the basket and positions...

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#PhenomOpening: 14U Silver Title Game Recap

14U Silver Championship: Team Rogue Vs Queen City Thunder Team Rogue got off to a scorching hot start in this one, largely due to their full court zone press that created a lot of issues for the Queen City Thunder early on.' Getting out to an early lead proved to be vital for Team Rogue, as the Queen City Thunder ended the first half strong, and came out of the halftime break with a ton of...

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Tennessee Phenom 150: Evaluation Team 7

Tennessee Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations   Team 7 Coach: Travis Mains   #2:'4'10 '26 Griffin Head (Kingsport, TN) Starting things off, we look at a player that has a solid all-around foundation, given his age and skillset, Griffin Head. He's a wing prospect with a great attitude and unselfish approach to the game. Offensively, Head looked to knock down the open shot whenever possible and...

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Jamie’s List of 5: Tennessee Junior Phenom Exposure Camp Standouts

What a day at camp. The middle school version was exciting, with each team having numerous players to watch. The talent was so good, in fact, it was tough to narrow down only five to list here. In its fifteen years, Phenom camps have prided themselves on providing exposure to anyone, first come first served for anyone who wants to be seen. Year after year, players come from across the region to...

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Tennessee Junioir Phenom Camp Award Winners

Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Kingsport, Tennessee to host the 2nd Annual Tennessee Phenom Camp. The event is held at TNT Sportsplex and the campers came from a five state radius. The players embraced the 3-dribble rule and the games showcased tremendous teamwork and making the extra pass. Now, let’s take a closer look at our camp award winners.   MVP: No. 78 6’4 2023 Brandon...

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