SUMMER GRIND EVENT RECAPS
Jaylen Cross Goes for 70, Dominates at Summer Grind
Special moments often occur when least expected. Think about Cleveland's comeback in the 2016 Finals, Tracy McGrady going for 13 points in 35 seconds, and countless other upsets, Cinderella runs, and notable performances. Sure, every kid wants to enjoy unprecedented individual feats, but very few have the ability to actually do so. Which is why Jaylen Cross going for 70 points was...
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Player Standouts at Day Two Phenom Summer Grind
6'7 '25 Jackson Fannon (Carolina Riptide) It was easy to be impressed with the Carolina Riptide as a group, but Fannon definitely deserves acknowledgement for his individual play. At 6-foot-7, he's a phenomenal shooting threat from beyond the arc. Fannon is capable of playing around the basket, making the extra pass, and rebounding the ball on both ends of the floor. He has clear upside as a...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Grind
6'1 '25 Bryson Mickey (NC Spartans) Certain players bring a unique level of excitement when they take the court, and Mickey has rapidly become one of those guys. What he lacks in explosion, he makes up for with IQ, pace, playmaking, and polished three-level scoring. Mickey is legitimately brilliant at dissecting opposing defenses and making the correct read with the ball in his hands. He's a...
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Bendel's Best: Summer Grind
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina to conclude the month of July with our annual Summer Grind. While the vast majority of programs are utilizing this period to rest and recover, there were still plenty of guys who couldn't resist another weekend of competition. Although not with their normal teams, there was still a...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2024 6'9 Erich Harding (Westminster Catawba)
Player: Erich HardingClass: 2024Height: 6'9School: Westminster Catawba Each event, it seems that we come away with a name to really start monitoring more, and one young prospect that attracted my eyes was 2024 Erich Harding from Westminster Catawba. Harding brings a really good frame and skillset to the table, and it seems that he continues to take the next steps as a player. Our very own Colby...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Summer Grind
5'9 '23 Jake Baker (Carolina Riptide) Although the Riptide consistently stands out as one of the more balanced squads on display, Baker absolutely erupted for a scoring explosion in this contest. He always finds opportunities through his quality defense and willingness to make hustle plays, but seemed to convert anything he attempted. Baker hit spot-up jumpers, attacked closeouts, and finished...
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Bendel's Best: Phenom Summer Grind
The stage was set for Saturday in Greensboro, North Carolina for some quality basketball at Proehlific Park. A variety of the finest local teams came out to compete while getting a nice tune-up for the upcoming LIVE period. We will look into the prospects who stood out the most from this weekend. 6'7 '19 Max Farthing (Word of God) The best player throughout our Summer Grind was Max Farthing, and...
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Evening Standouts at Phenom's Summer Grind
6'2 '21 Thomas McIntosh (Team Jumpstart) The big man displayed an exceptionally high IQ to pair with his unique skillset. He's somewhat undersized for the position, but McIntosh has incredible feel and instincts in the paint. He finished everything in the paint and made everyone around him noticeably better. 5'11 '21 Xavier Woods (Team Jumpstart) Though somewhat undersized, the point guard was a...
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Freddy Johnson Approaches Milestone 1000 Career Wins
Greensboro Day School's Head Boys Basketball Coach, Freddy Johnson, Approaches Milestone Win #1000 Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Day School's Boys Basketball Coach, Freddy Johnson, is working towards his 1,000th career win with his next victory. On Tuesday, November 21, the GDS boys' basketball team defeated Charlotte Latin for Coach Johnson's 999th career win. With the next victory,...
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Phenom Hoops Interview: 2019 Drew Greene (High Point Havoc)
Phenom Hoops interviewed 2019 Drew Greene from High Point Havoc, as he has been busy this summer with heavy interest and his first offer coming his way.
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