HS SUMMER JAM FEST EVENT RECAPS
Flomo’s Fab Five Plus One: #PhenomSouthernJam Day 1 Recap
Tonight was the opening night of the #PhenomSouthernJam Session 1. Players competed at a high level, everyone brought their A games setting the tone for the rest of the week. Here are my top performers from Day 1: 2021 6’1 PG Justin Taylor – Team Loaded CVA 15U Taylor was extremely impressive in game 1. He is listed at 6’1 but looks to be more in the 6’3-6’4 range. He is a floor general...
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Coach Rick’s All Tournament Team Phenom Jam Fest 3
Phenom Hoop Report finished its final high school team camp jamboree at Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. Again, we had an abundance of talented teams, high level coaches and collegiate prospects at every level. All the games were live streamed via Baller TV and a lot of questions going into the 2018-19 season was answered. Below is my All Tournament list based upon...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 3 — Top 10 Performers
Session 3 wrapped up our Phenom’s Summer Jam Series of June team camps. We had teams from around the region (North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia) step up and compete and it was a great opportunity. Some kids stepped up, and some showed out. Many did what we knew they could and some teams really played above and beyond. It was a great month. All three events SOLD OUT and here are the top...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 3 — The Storylines You Don’t Want to Miss
We are incredibly excited about the programs and the teams we have coming to Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 3. This Saturday (June 23) at Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro, NC there will be some high level talent in the gym with some great programs, some of which are coming off state titles. Here are some storylines we will be watching for. Winston Salem Prep Defends its State Title Winston...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam – Session 2 — The Young Guns You Got to See
Anytime you fill the gym with great programs, there are sure to be young prospects who pop up. This camp was no different. There was so much talent in the gym, it was great to see the young talent step up to the challenge. Some of these guys are players coaches across the country will need to keep a close eye on, a few of these guys are national level recruit types. 6’6” 2022 Julian Phillips...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam, Session 2 — The Event’s Top 10 Performers
There was so much talent in the gym at Ridge View High School for Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 2. Defending State Champions along with high major basketball recruits and everything in between met to compete and the standing room only crowd got a show. With 10-15 college coaches in the stands and countless coaches viewing via the Baller TV live stream, players showed out. In fact, some of...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam, Session 2 — Immediate Eye Catchers
It was a chance for high school teams to get back on the court with their teammates, as Phenom Hoops brought some fantastic teams to Ridge View High School for the Summer Jam Fest 2. Teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia all made their way, with a few names continuing to prove themselves as an elite talent while others were able to make a name for themselves. Here are the five...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam – Session 1 … Davis Guyton With June’s Top Performance
Coming off a 26 point output in his first game of three at Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 2, 6’6” forward Davis Guyton was feeling good about himself. The 2019 prospect is a noted shooter, but there was something special about today, there was something special about how the ball was coming out of his hand. Guyton came out in his game against St Andrews School (Savannah, Ga) on a mission. A rising...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 1 — **COACHES** The Breakout Performers
6’7” 2019 Brice Williams Hopewell HS (Charlotte, NC) The eye opening performances continue for Williams as he is really showing to be one of the top wings the Hoop State has to offer in the 2019 class. He has all the tools, with a lengthy and strong frame, he can handle the ball in tight spaces, create offense and shoot the ball with range. He has great feel and the ability to make those around...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 1 Standouts — The Young Guns to Watch For (2021 & Below)
6’5” 2021 Jadun Michael Burlington School (Burlington, NC) Michael is a two way stud, who is able to both defend the point of attack and create plays. He has a great frame and is very strong. Burlington School does a great job of setting him up all over the floor to utilize mismatches and give different looks. Michael picked up a Hofstra offer here, his first off, expect many more to come his...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam — Top 10 Performers
What an event it was. There was so much talent in the gym, with a sold out event of some of the top teams from around the region. We had two defending NCHSAA state champions with Independence (4A) and Forest Hills (2A) competing (neither seemed to have lost a beat). It was a great collection of prospects and teams and it was awesome to have 15-20 college coaches in the gym, throughout the day....
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom High School Jam Fest
Phenom Hoops traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina on Saturday for our High School Jam Fest. The showcase featured over a dozen of quality teams and there was a ton of talent in the gym, but the top players quickly separated themselves from the pack. This article will breakdown the top performers from the event. 6’1 ’19 Nas Tyson (Forest Hills) Throughout the day, no player was more impressive...
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Four to Watch: Phenom Summer Jam
6’0 2021 Breon Pass Pass is a tough young floor general capable of scoring the rock or playmaking for others. Throughout the day Pass displayed a nice first step, the kid had the rock on a string, Pass has a nice lay up package at the cup he converted multiple and ones. Pass also flashed nice range from deep, Pass sees the floor extremely well for a young guard at this stage. Pass sold the no...
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Evening Standouts at Phenom’s HS Jam Fest
6’4 ’22 Jalen Hood-Schifino (Northside Christian) In terms of reputations, there are very few prospects on the East Coast with a more recognizable name than Hood-Schifino. He absolutely has the vision and passing abilities to be a long-term point guard, but he also possesses the necessary size to play on the wing in doses. Hood-Schifino has as much upside as anyone in the gym, especially...
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Midday Standouts at Phenom’s HS Jam Fest
6’6 ’19 Matt Smith (Independence) The unquestioned leader of this Independence squad is Smith. At 6-foot-6, he is a game-changing defender that makes everyone around him better on both ends of the floor. Offensively, Smith utilizes his athleticism to create shots and earn second-chance opportunities on the glass. He knocked down numerous three-pointers in this showing and secured the win as a...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam, Session 1 Mid-Afternoon Standouts
Mid-Afternoon standouts. A sold out list of some of the best high school’s in this region gathered at Proehlific Park to compete against one another at Phenom’s Summer Jam, Session 1. Even early in the morning, first game set of the day the college coaches were baseline and the kids came out to compete. Here are some of the standouts. 6’7” 2019 Brice Williams Hopewell High School (NC) Williams...
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Morning Standouts at Phenom’s HS Jam Fest
6’7 ’20 Nic McMullen (Ben L. Smith) McMullen marks the newest addition for one of the top public schools in the Greensboro area, Ben L. Smith, and came to this event ready to showcase his intriguing two-way skillset. He strong-armed his way to an excellent scoring performance. McMullen knows how to finish inside and plays with relentlessness on the glass; he will be one of the most vital...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 1, Early Standouts
Early morning standouts. A sold out list of some of the best high school’s in this region gathered at Proehlific Park to compete against one another at Phenom’s Summer Jam, Session 1. Even early in the morning, first game set of the day the college coaches were baseline and the kids came out to compete. Here are some of the standouts. 6’3” 2019 Dhieu Deng High Point Central High School (High...
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Bendel’s Best: Scout’s Focus Quick Hitters
6’5 ’22 Marquise Rice The Team Wall combo-wing has already built a reputation as one of the most exciting players in the state of North Carolina. His athleticism and physically advanced frame are both huge assets to Rice’s game. Offensively, the 6-foot-5 prospect has a terrific feel for the game and looks to get to the rim whenever possible, where he frequently finishes with an array of exciting...
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Phenom High School Jam Fest Team Previews: Blythewood
6’4 ’19 Charles “Trae” Jackson This will be Jackson’s fourth year as a varsity basketball player. Although he is labeled as a scorer, he does so much more. He is a tenacious on-ball defender and he led the team in steals. He’s also a very good rebounder. Jackson doubles as a superior ball handler who also takes pride in making plays for others. He is an exciting player to watch and...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 1: Must Watch 2021s
6’ 2021 Breon Pass Reidsville HS (Reidsville, NC) Pass is tracking as one of the 10 best players in North Carolina’s 2021 class. He is a highly explosive lead guard who can shoot with range, handle in tight spaces and finish explosively at the rim. Pass has court savvy and toughness, which is why he is also a standout football player. Pass is electric to watch, able to put up big numbers in a...
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Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 1 Potential Breakouts
6’7” 2019 Brice Williams Hopewell HS (Charlotte, NC) Williams started to come into his own toward the end of last year, and by all accounts has not slowed down this Summer. Williams really came alive during the NC Top 80, the strong wing showcased the ability to handle, pass and score the ball at each level. His size, strength and ability to create should have D1 coaches swooning over the...
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Keys to Watch: GDS vs HPCA
The return of the Champs The post Will Dillard & John Newman era kicks off here at the Triad Summer league and this group of returnees will have the challenge to live up to Bengals tradition. Who’s Back- 2021 Carson McCorkle, 2019 Michael Fowler, 2019 Nick Evtimov, 2019 Austin Inge, 2019 Noah Dunn. Last season McCorkle played valuable minutes as a frosh so that early experience should only...
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Phenom High School Jam Fest Team Previews: Western Alamance
6’3 ’19 Guard Jayden Neal Neal has length, size, skill and a solid basketball IQ. He has been a tireless worker this summer and will carry most of the scoring load during this upcoming season. He’s a tough offensive player that can score on three levels. That being said, Neal may have more value on the defensive end, where he gets deflections and intercepts the passing lanes, leading to...
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Phenom Hoops High School Jam Fest Team Previews: High Point Christian Academy
Key Returners: 6’0 ’20 Landon Sutton The leading scorer from last year’s team, Sutton, returns better than before. He’s continually improved his abilities as a passer and all-around scorer, allowing him to toggle between guard positions. Sutton was named to the PACIS All-Conference Team last season. 6’4 ’20 Brycen Thomas Thomas is another returning starter from last season’s team who is...
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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’s High School Jamboree — Team Previews (Christ School)
Phenom High School Jamboree Team Preview Christ School (Arden, NC) Coach Scott Willard By Rick Lewis Last season, Christ School went 22-11 and lost in the NCISAA state quarterfinals to Providence Day by the score of 63-57. This season, Coach Scott Willard has added high national level prospects to the 2017-18 team. In three seasons at Christ School Coach Willard has a 45-18 record during this...
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Phenom’s Open Gym Tour — Lincoln Charter (Denver, NC)
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour Lincoln Charter (Denver, NC) By Jamie Shaw Phenom Hoop Report travelled down to Denver, North Carolina to cover Lincoln Charter’s open gym. Coach Brad Gabriel has done a fabulous job in building Lincoln Charter into a NCHSAA 1A powerhouse. The school has only had a basketball program for seven years and has made the regionals for the past four years, not to...
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An Insider’s Take: Elijah McCadden Commits to Georgia Southern
An Insider’s Take Elijah McCadden Commits to Georgia Southern By Jamie Shaw 6’6” 2018 Guard – Ranked #17 in NCs 2018 Class McCadden is good, we know this. However, I think what gets lost is how good McCadden really is. He first walked through our doors as a freshman, playing in the prestigious North Carolina Top 80. That event is invite-only and brings together the best players in the...
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Phenom Hoops Interview: 2018 Isaiah Bigelow
2018 Isaiah Bigelow could have a big summer and is one of the top shooters in the state of North Carolina. He already holds offers and more could be coming, as he provides an update on schools, recruitment, and visits.
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