PHENOM OPENING EVENT RECAPS
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...
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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...
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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...
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Team Snow Duo Worthy of Attention
This past weekend, our Phenom Opening took place at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center—where many teams came together to kick off their travel ball season. As expected, the field featured a ton of standouts and intriguing squads. Team Snow Elite certainly deserves to be mentioned among that grouping after competing well against quality competition throughout the weekend. They have a roster...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Opening
6’8 ’26 Will Stevens (Carolina Riptide) There were a ton of promising big men on display, and Stevens was arguably as impressive as any of them—especially being the youngest player on his team. He’s still developing strength, but already displays timing, toughness, and a quality motor on both ends of the floor. Stevens utilizes his length very well to finish, secure rebounds, and alter shots...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Opening
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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Player Standouts from Phenom Opening/Post Grad Nationals
7’0 ’23 Babacar Mbengue (Olympus Prep) Although there’s a ton of enticing talent, one could legitimately argue that Mbengue has as much upside as anyone in the building. He’s big, strong, and pretty fluid, especially for his size. Mbengue does a great job of anchoring the paint on both ends, able to control the glass, protect the rim, and score as needed. He’s physically overwhelming and does a...
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Jaden Seymour, AJ Smith, & Tristan Maxwell READY TO RUN CHARLOTTE! Team CLT 17U Raw Highlights!!!
Check out highlights from Team CLT 17U, who RELOADED in a MAJOR way! They're led by Jaden Seymour, AJ Smith, & Tristan Maxwell this season on the Under Armour Association. These highlights are from the Phenom Opening AAU tournament. They'll be competing this weekend at the Phenom Stay Positive.
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Rev Tholel Top Unsigned Senior in NC'' Team Loaded 704 is an Entire MOOD
Sure they are Team Loaded NCs "B" Team, but that is certainly not because they are void of any talent. Team Loaded 704 plays exciting and they play wayyy above the rim.
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WBC Elite Got EVERYONE Hype … College Coaches Gone LOVE These PGs || Team RAW Highlights
There is something about guard play that gets everyone going ... WBC Elite, out of Wilmington, NC has some great guard play They are led by 6'1" 2020 high major recruit Jajuan Carr, and rightfully, he gets a ton of the eyes.
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GRAB YOUR POPCORN!! David Murphy & MJ Wilkerson are a SHOW…NC Empire #PhenomOpening RAW Highlights
NC Empire is a program on the rapid rise. They have a roster filled with players who are college level guys, at multiple positions. They have good length, good guards, good athleticism, etc...
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Dawkins’ Names to Know from the Phenom Opening
Check out a few names that stood out amongst the rest at the Phenom Opening, according to one of our scouts.
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Jalen McDonald & BJ Freeman: Team Loaded 16’s “1-2 PUNCH!!!”
Check out highlights from Jalen McDonald and BJ Freeman of Team Loaded 16s. They competed in the Phenom Opening this past weekend and led their team to the championship game. Freeman currently attends Word of God Christian Academy while McDonald attends Knightdale High School.
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Elijah Jamison X Brock Williams: BEST BACKCOURT in the #HoopState'
Check out highlights from Brock Williams and Elijah Jamison. Williams and Jamison will comprise the starting backcourt for Team Loaded NC 16's this spring and summer. Brock currently attends Burlington Christian while Elijah attends Louisburg HS. Look for both guards to garner D1 offers this upcoming season!
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Ahmil Flowers is a CERTIFIED BUCKET!! Brandon Thomas & Greensboro Warriors Bring the HEAT!
It is no longer a secret, Division 1 programs should be all over Ahmil Flowers. He is a bucket, he scores the ball at every level, with great consistency. That is not even to mention his size, explosion and strength.
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Jayden Seymour & Tristan Maxwell LEAD A RELOADED Team CLT at Phenom Opening!!! Raw Highlights!
Check out highlights from Jayden Seymour and Tristan Maxwell from Team CLT. Both made the jump over after spending time on different circuits last season and are looking to gel before the start of the live period. Here are some of their highlights from this weekend's Phenom Opening event.
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Jalen Hood-Schifino & Bryce Alfino LEAD TEAM CLT 16’s to CHAMPIONSHIP at Phenom Opening!
Each player is on different ends of the spectrum. 6'4" 2022 Jalen Hood Schifino is nationally ranked, carries multiple high major offers and is a part of Team USA basketball ... His travel ball backcourt made, 6'5" 2020 Bryce Alfino does not have offers and is not ranked.
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D1 BREAKOUTS!! Zack Austin & Jakob Moore ANNIHILATE Phenom’s Opening || Team Winston RAW Highlights
This is the perfect platform for a breakout!! You had national media, college coaches, ridiculous talent and a gym filled with fans. In today's world of positionless basketball, players able to defend multiple positions are at a really high quantity. Team Winston has TWO players who can defend across the floor.
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Phenom Opening Champions
Gold Champions: 13U: TLBA 2024 14U Gold: Team Felton 15U Gold: Team Charlotte 16U Gold/ Blue Devil Division: Team Winston 16U Gold/ Tar Heel Division: Team Charlotte 17U Gold/ Blue Devil Division: Team Charlotte-Herron 17U Gold/ Tar Heel Division: Team Loaded NC Silver Champions: 14U Silver: Team Rogue 15U Silver: Team Loaded NC 16U Silver/ Tar Heel Division: Cobras 17U Silver/ Blue Devil...
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Carter Whitt DUNKING NOW'! Phenom Opening Raw Highlights!
Check out highlights from Class of 2021 guard, Carter Whitt. Whitt is a 6’1″ point guard from Leesville Rd HS in Raleigh, NC. He’ll be playing this AAU season with Team Loaded after spending last season on the EYBL. Here are his highlights from this weekend’s Phenom Opening AAU...
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The Phenom Opening Breakouts
Travel ball season is finally here ... this past weekend Phenom Hoops had around 100 teams, from 5 different states, convene on Greensboro to kick off their summer seasons and boy did this one go out with a BANG!!
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Milton Elite 14u claims Bronze Championship at Phenom’s Opening
This was the final game of the day for the 14u third place trophy. Tensions were high during warm-ups, before the game, and during the game.
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“He’ll Put it On Your Head!” Jajuan Carr is a Modern Day PG!
6'1" Jajuan Carr is making a name for himself as one of the best point guards in North Carolina's 2020 class ... So much so that the likes of Iowa State, Houston and Middle Tennessee State have recently come calling with East Carolina having already offered.
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Team Hickory Claims 15u Championship at Phenom’s Opening
The 15u Bronze Championship game turned out to be somewhat of a one sided affair as Team Hickory faced off against The Durham Hurricanes. This Team Hickory bunch is comprised of a lot of versatile athletes. 1-5 can all handle and shoot the rock. 6’3 lefty guard Zane Redmon showed his defensive ability early on scoring 6 of his 13 points off of steals. Team Hickory was flying all over the court...
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Team Winston Claims 17u Championship at Phenom’s Opening
The 17u Tar Heel Silver Bracket championship game featured a very deep Team Winston (NC) group versus a free flowing Renegades (WV) team and this turned out to be a great one. Team Winston got off to a quick start thanks in part to the athletic interior duo of 6’8 Jakob Moore and 6’7 Zack Austin. Their early lead was cut down when Andrew Shull, Grant Bonner and Ethan Clay started to heat up from...
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Josh Hall MADE IT LOOK EASY at 2019 #PhenomOpening!!! Raw Game Highlights!
It is no secret, Josh Hall is the hottest prospect in the Southeast ... in the recent months his stock has sky rocketed with offers from the likes of Providence, Wake Forest and Rutgers with so many others looking in... This past weekend some of the best talent in the region came to Greensboro, NC to compete in Phenom's Opening travel ball tournament. Hall was among those and with standing room only around his court, Hall did NOT disappoint...
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Coach Thread’s Standouts at Phenom Opening from Southwest Guilford High School
By Coach Thread Khilen Woodley 5’11 2020 (Team Knicks)- one of the better floor leader that I saw today the Phenom Opening at Southwest Guilford gym. Has a great IQ for the game and understands how to push the pace. Did a great job of creating for his teammates. When penetrating to the basket he did a great job of hiding the ball and finishing through contacts for and ones. Whitted 5’10 2020...
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Team Felton Claims 14U Championship at Phenom’s Opening
Team Felton 2023 and Wilmington Excel 2023 had a battle going on throughout the whole game. Team Felton’s Treymane Parker put on a show in the 1st half and finished with 17 points for the half and 25 points for the game Excel countered that performance with two young men Tyler Adams 10 1st half points and 20 total for the game and Stan Ballard 8 1st half points and 10 for the game to help...
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Team Charlotte Herrom Claims 17U Championship at Phenom’s Opening
The final title game of the day featured a tough, gritty Team Charlotte squad against a very well-rounded Team Knicks group. Joshua Wiggins and Kenny Gwynn carried the scoring load for this squad throughout this contest, but also contained their respective assignments well. Glenn Bynum Jr. continued to stand out as the glue-guy of this group, given his motor and ability to consistently make...
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TLBA Secures 13U Championship at Phenom’s Opening
No team has been more impressive than TLBA, a fast-paced, run-and-gun, let it fly group with the necessary personnel to overwhelm opponents. They are loaded with quality size, intelligent three-point shooters, and guys that buy-in extremely well to the team concept. It all starts and ends with Eli and Isaac Ellis, who are playing up one and two levels, respectively. Eli Ellis was nothing short...
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