PHENOM’S LOW COUNTRY SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS

Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’0 Crosby James

The Carolinas are blessed with an overabundance of talent. In the South Carolina 2018 class, over a dozen players signed with D1 schools and another 40 plus signed to play at the D2, D3, NAIA or Juco level. Quite impressive numbers, especially for what is considered a “football state” by many! This year, the 2019 class is on the same course to have 70 plus players continue to play at...

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Palmetto State Unsigned Seniors “Stock on the Rise”

Palmetto State Unsigned Seniors “Stock on the Rise” We have often stated, “South Carolina isn’t just a football state.” As a matter of fact, the Palmetto state is fast becoming a hotbed for basketball recruiting at the collegiate level and even the BLUE BLOODS have taken notice. In the 2018 class, Zion Williamson (Duke), Aaron Nesmith (Vanderbilt), Jimmy Nichols...

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Coaches … Don’t Miss Out

This time of year, after the early signing period, college coaches are readjusting their recruiting boards. They have two parts in play, as they missed on their initial targets and they see what their team has and what they need after game play. The late signing period has seen kids come from out of no where and elevate to multiple offer players. It also allows the kids to play through the...

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Evening Standouts at Phenom’s Palmetto Winter Classic

Morgan County: 5'8 '19 Stevin Greene Though small, the point guard prospect was one of the most exciting players to take the floor thus far. He's an incredibly polished scorer with the ability to generate a clean look out of thin air, especially given his sharp handle and overall quickness. Greene is problematic for opponents, since his lack of size only makes him more challenging to defend....

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Bendel’s Best: Bojangles Bash (Day One)

6'8 '21 Jonathan Kuminga (Our Savior New American) The annual Bojangles Bash opened up with an exciting matchup between Hartsville and Our Savior New American, where Jonathan Kuminga quickly asserted himself as the best player in the building. Despite being just a sophomore, Kuminga already looks like one of the most dominant two-way players in the country. His athleticism is well-known, but...

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Seven Unsigned Senior Point Guards in South Carolina Coaches Need to See

5’11” Crosby James Ridge View HS (Columbia, SC) Offers: SC State, Limestone, Coker, Clayton St, Francis Marion James is coming off a summer that saw him make a major name for himself. Playing an aggressive schedule with the Upward Stars Columbia squad, James went at every major name point guard he came across. He is a bucket getting lead guard who plays with a chip on his shoulder....

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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 3

South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations   Team 3 Coach: Christian Savage   #8: 5'9 '20 Marquavious Allen (Blythewood, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player with a pretty intriguing skillset and approach to the game, Marquavious Allen. He's a point guard prospect with quickness and the ability to consistently involve his teammates. Offensively, Allen was able to effectively get by...

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Storylines to Take Away from the SC Top 80

South Carolina’s finest made their way to Lexington for the annual SC Top 80 to showcase their abilities in front of College Coaches, Media, Scouts, and many others, and there was a ton of excitement.  There was talent of all levels in the gym, leading to tons of memorable moments, highlights, and kids making a name for themselves in front of a lot of eyes.  Let’s take a...

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Jamie’s List of 5 (+2): SEVEN (7) More Standouts from the South Carolina Top 80

6'6' 2020 Dillon Jones Keenan High School (Columbia, SC) Jones is such a unique prospect. He has the handle and the vision to initiate offense and make plays. He also has the strength and tenacity as an excellent rebounder, both in and out of his area. He scored the ball well, both on the block and from the wing. Already carrying offers from USC-Upstate, Presbyterian, SC State and College of...

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#PhenomSummerHavoc Day Two: Miles’ Top Performers

I would like to start this article out with an apology that my little peanut brain can’t figure out a good name for my article’s like “Bendel’s Best” or something cool like that.' If you have any suggestion’s hit my twitter DM’s @MasercolaMiles.' In the meantime let’s take a look at some of the best players from this afternoon. 5’10 2023 Trey...

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Sleepers to Watch For at Phenom’s Queen City Showcase (April 14-15)

Phenom’s Queen City Showcase will be held THIS weekend (April 14-15) in York County, SC… Click Here to see the Schedule Click Here to see the Event Page **REMINDER – Towne Tavern (Click Here for Menu) is running a deal for all teams participating in the #PhenomQueenCity … For every 8 players eating, the coach will eat for free … 3 locations to choose from including...

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