SC PHENOM 150 EVENT RECAPS

Looking at More: Phenom March Madness

2025 David Anderson (Combine Academy): Anderson continued to shine as a big-time shot-maker and creator offensively for his team. On so many occasions, Anderson was able to create just enough space to find his shot from inside the arc or outside, just needing a small bit of space to get it off and knock it down. Shot the ball really well. 2025 Dylan Deluca (CC Elite): Deluca has been consistent...

read more

POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom March Madness (Saturday, Part 2)

2026 Alex White (Team Ish): White really impressed me with his overall play and feel for the game. For his position, he has tremendous length and size, and used that athleticism to his advantage to attack and get downhill, as well as out in transition. He balanced it out though well, playing with poise, reading the defense, and knocking down shots from outside with range. White is an effective...

read more

NCISAA 1A State Championship Game Standouts

On Friday night, the Victory Christian Center Kings won their first state title since 2021, knocking off the United Faith Christian Falcons by a score of 48-44. The Kings were led by Xavier Perry with 12 points, followed by Justyn Whitfield and Myles Smith with 10 points each. The Falcons were led by a game-high 17 points from JD Bowden, followed by nine points from Dylan Deluca. Victory...

read more

United Faith has plenty of recruitable players to look out for

United Faith certainly made plenty of noise at the George Lynch Invitational, and getting a clear glimpse of what this team has to offer this year, this is a program that should be on several college coaches’ radars. Players of many levels that can help a team in the future, we dive into a few of the players that really earned our attention. 2025 JD Bowden: Bowden really impressed with his...

read more

Day 2 Standouts from George Lynch Invitational

2025 Dylan Deluca (United Faith): Deluca's play in the second half was impressive for United Faith on Day 2.' He was making all types of hustle plays, competing on the boards, creating second-chance opportunities, and creating scoring plays from several areas of the court.' His play really helped big for his team in the second half. 2024 Joe Rhyne (Gaston Christian): For Gaston Christian to get...

read more

Stepping up his play: 2025 Dylan Deluca

Phenom Hoops continues to shed light on impressive performances from the Phenom Hardwood Classic, and it would be hard to deny the showing that 2025 Dylan Deluca had at the event.' Deluca has been a name on the platform for some time and is now part of the Class of 2025, he continues to show that he is one to monitor.' In fact, one could say that he has been stepping up his game more this summer...

read more

POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 3 at Phenom MDC

2025 Elijah Melton (Sandhills): Melton simply continues to be a name that pops up with his play. You can't help but want to go to battle with this young man, because he is going to be that physical force that you love to have on the floor. A bruising forward that plays hard, battles constantly on the boards, embraces contact, and knows how to be extremely productive. Underrated prospect here in...

read more

Grassroots Team Preview: CC Elite

Each travel ball season, we watch countless grassroots organizations compete over a six-month span to earn a limited number of scholarships. There have been so many notable programs to emerge over the years with plenty proving that you don't necessarily need to play with a shoe-circuit team in order to get recruited. Often times, it's not even a talent disparity, but rather a situation where...

read more

North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7 Coach: Austin Collins #7: 5'11 '24 Keenan Wilkins (Christ School) Starting things off, we look at a player who has consistently made strides in his transition into a floor general, Keenan Wilkins. He's a polished, skilled point guard prospect with the ability to fill it up in a variety of different ways offensively. That being said, Wilkins has made clear strides as a playmaker and...

read more

Phenom Open Gym: United Faith

United Faith has been a traditional basketball program at the NCISAA 1A level. Last season, they once again won another state championship and this year's team looks poised for a repeat. First year head coach Darion Holloway, known as 'Coach D,' has plenty to be excited about. Coach D has been with the program for four years and served as the associate head coach for the past three years. Upon...

read more

POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom March Madness (Part 1)

2023 DJ Jackson (NC Rise Dawkins): Jackson helped lead the charge for his team, as he was able to push the ball out in transition well, find his spots and knock down open jumpers from multiple levels on the floor. Smooth, confident release, scoring the ball well on Day 1 of the Phenom March Madness. 2022 Ian Blue (Sandhills 17u): Fresh off earning an offer from Coker, Blue came out strong on Day...

read more

North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: Dre Simmons #6: 6'0 '23 Chase Dawson (Cary Academy) Starting things off, we look at a player who continues to embrace his identity as a quick, heady floor general, Chase Dawson. He's a tough, scrappy, extremely fast lead guard prospect with solid vision and excellent penetration instincts, both in the half-court and open floor. Next in his development process is working on his...

read more

POB's Best of the Best from Phenom Halloween Havoc

It was another great weekend in Rock Hill at the Phenom Halloween Havoc. There were several players that really captured our eyes with their performances but there were a few that really left the event leaving their mark. Check out who really stood out from the weekend. 2022 Landon King (Charlotte Guards): King was the king of the weekend at the Phenom Halloween Havoc, as he put on a show...

read more

Player Standouts from Phenom Halloween Havoc (Day 2)

by: Ethan Reece 2026 Amari Melton (Triple Threat)My second viewing of Amari only confirmed what I saw from him last month. The big guard takes what he wants and shows no indication that the defense phases him at all. He consistently finishes contested drives and uses his body well as he operates as the main ball handler. Any chance he got in the open court was a bucket for his team, so dangerous...

read more

POB’s Eye Catchers from Halloween Havoc (Day 1)

2022 Landon King (Charlotte Guards): King continues to fly under the radar but caught a few more eyes with his 33-point performance to start the day. King continues to show his aggressive nature and ability to score, especially attacking and getting to the basket.  He plays within the offense but can really take his game to another level when he is locked in offensively and scoring in an...

read more

Phenom Open Gym Tour: Metrolina Christian

Phenom Hoops continues to hit the road this offseason to check in on programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season.  We made a recent stop at Metrolina Christian, a program we have seen quite a few times throughout the Hoop State League as well. We took in another practice to check in on the program, and there are several names that should have your attention. Seniors Leading...

read more

POB's Best of the Best: Hoop State League (Week 4)

Phenom Hoops was back in town in Rock Hill for Week 4 action in the Hoop State League.  Teams continue to make progress and prepare for the upcoming seasons, as well as players.  There were several standouts from the event but these three players really played at a high level in Week 4.  2022 Evan Smith (Team Purple) Smith has been a known name throughout North Carolina for some...

read more

POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 of Hoop State League (Week 4) (Part 1)

2022 Evan Smith (Team Purple): Really do believe this is just the start of a terrific season for Smith.  He is going to have to pick up his offensive scoring and is showing that during the Hoop State League.  He plays with such a smooth feel, is patient in his attack, and handles contact extremely well. Continues to be consistent offensively on the floor. 2022 Liam Craven (Combine...

read more

Dawkins’ Standouts: HoopState League/ Fall Finale

By: DeAjai Dawkins 6'3 2022 Toby Nnadozie (Believe Prep National)' Few players have impressed me these past few weeks like Toby Nnadozie, as few players have been as consistently productive on the offensive end. Physical with explosive athleticism, Nnadozie offers a competitive presence about him that could be acknowledged by any onlooker. He's comfortable scoring from beyond the arc as well. I...

read more

POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Fall Finale/ HoopState League

2024 Paul McNeil (Richmond Jammers): McNeil is already regarded as one of the top prospects not only in the state but in the country and it is easy to see why at his age.' We are talking about a 6'6 prospect that can be a huge threat from deep, knocking down tough jumpers from all levels, a player that can create for himself and can operate from all positions on the floor.' What is scary to...

read more

North Carolina's Top 2024 Prospects Make Waves at CP3 Rising Stars Camp (Part Three)

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Sportsplex in Greensboro, North Carolina for the annual CP3 Rising Stars Camp. Typically, this event is exclusively for rising freshmen but the unforeseen circumstances over the last year prevented the Class of 2024 from the occasion. Instead of excising the class completely, they opted to combine the two classes into one enormous event. The amount...

read more

'Getting to Know' 6'6 2024 Dylan Deluca

We've seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a 'Getting to Know' series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...

read more

Team Curry 15u Preview

When watching this 15 and under Team Curry squad, one thing sticks out: size. This team has height, length, athleticism and skill. Head Coach Reggie Hairston has been with the Pro Skills Basketball organization now for seven years. This will be his second season as the head coach of the 15u Team Curry team. Last season, he helped guide the team to a 21-3 record and solidified themselves as one...

read more

Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 19

Team 19 Coach: Greg Harmon #0: 5'9 '22 Baron Williams (Clayton) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Baron Williams. He's a scrappy, team-first guard prospect with quickness, a nice handle, and the ability to touch the paint with regularity. Williams is a useful creator that scores effectively but also looks to...

read more

Porter’s Standouts: Game Recaps from #PhenomQCShowcase (Day 1)

Seems like it’s been forever since we were hooping, but the wait is over! Phenom took over the Rock Hill Sportsplex for 3 days of high-level hoops. We will be bringing you the ballers to know from each game throughout the event. Players to know from Court 5&6 are as follows.

read more

North Carolina Jr. Phenom Spring Camp Evaluations: Team 3

Team 3 Coach: Greg Harmon #5: 5'0 '25 Joshua Dorsette II (Durham) Starting things off, we look at a player that seems to make strides in his progression with each viewing, Joshua Dorsette. He's a wiry, slightly undersized point guard prospect with a quality feel for the game and the ability to run a team decently well. Dorsette can knock down open shots, create off the bounce, and position...

read more

Phenom Eastern North Carolina Junior Camp Evaluations: Team 1

Team 1 Coach: Gerroid Doughty   #2: 4'4 '27 Makhai Manning (Durham) Starting things off, we look at a player that competed quite well despite being among the youngest performers in attendance, Makhai Manning. He's a wiry, slightly undersized guard prospect with an unselfish mentality and nice two-way feel for the game. Manning handled the ball, made smart decisions, and knocked down open...

read more