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Ben Betts Named Head Coach of Combine Academy
On Friday, Combine Academy announced the hiring of their newest head coach–Ben Betts. The former Roanoke guard has become a staple in college coaching over the last three-plus decades, accumulating 34 years of experience in the collegiate ranks. After beginning his coaching career at South Carolina State, Betts has been an assistant at College of Charleston, VCU, Oklahoma, Tennessee State,...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: Wildcats Elite Knight
After months of travel ball building up to the first Live period of the season, we have finally reached our G3 Showcase. The event is set to have a ton of next-level prospects in addition to new faces worthy of attention from onlooking college coaches. The event will take place at Rock Hill, Indian Land, and Rock Hill Sports and Events Center from Friday through Sunday. We will take a quick look...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: DB Elite 2025
It is that time of the year, as the Phenom G3 Showcase is our first LIVE Period Event bringing an array of talent to the courts. This is why we are looking to preview several teams that college coaches will want to look at in the Rock Hill area. Check out some of the players you will want to view over the weekend. This is a team that has found success at our events, going 5-0 on the season so...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: Mint Hill Lakers Gold
After months of travel ball building up to the first Live period of the season, we have finally reached our G3 Showcase. The event is set to have a ton of next-level prospects in addition to new faces worthy of attention from onlooking college coaches. The event will take place at Rock Hill, Indian Land, and Rock Hill Sports and Events Center from Friday through Sunday. We will take a quick look...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: Strong Center Jones
After months of travel ball building up to the first Live period of the season, we have finally reached our G3 Showcase. The event is set to have a ton of next-level prospects in addition to new faces worthy of attention from onlooking college coaches. The event will take place at Rock Hill, Indian Land, and Rock Hill Sports and Events Center from Friday through Sunday. We will take a quick look...
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Players to Watch: Phenom G3 Showcase (Part 4)
2025 Rilpuou Makoi (Team Loaded 17u): “The younger brother of Gabriel Mabor, Rilpuou is another big who shows good glimpses of his ability to post up and operate down in the paint, while also bringing a true rim protector on the court. Mabor gives you those flashes of his improvement, being able to show touch at times but also moving well all around the floor. And again, he can make an...
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Players to Watch: Phenom G3 Showcase (Part 3)
2024 Owen Stewart (Next Level Elite Poole): “Stewart is a 6’5 guard who really shined in his ability to play on and off the ball. He understands how to find the open spots on the floor, can knock down shots comfortably from behind the arc or with his mid-range game, but can also use his frame to create off the bounce and get to the rim. He was an effective scoring presence all throughout and...
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Players to Watch: Phenom G3 Showcase (Part 2)
2025 Wesley White (Anthony Morrow Elite):“He’s a steady, high-motor big man with solid touch, defensive prowess, and rebounding instincts. White does a nice job of battling for extra opportunities and putting himself in scoring positions around the basket. He doesn’t force the action or try to do too much. White runs the floor hard in transition and isn’t afraid of physical play on either side...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: CC Elite 2025
After months of travel ball building up to the first Live period of the season, we have finally reached our G3 Showcase. The event is set to have a ton of next-level prospects in addition to new faces worthy of attention from onlooking college coaches. The event will take place at Rock Hill, Indian Land, and Rock Hill Sports and Events Center from Friday through Sunday. We will take a quick look...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: Cap City Charlotte
After months of travel ball building up to the first Live period of the season, we have finally reached our G3 Showcase. The event is set to have a ton of next-level prospects in addition to new faces worthy of attention from onlooking college coaches. The event will take place at Rock Hill, Indian Land, and Rock Hill Sports and Events Center from Friday through Sunday. We will take a quick look...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: NC Spartans Graves
After months of travel ball building up to the first Live period of the season, we have finally reached our G3 Showcase. The event is set to have a ton of next-level prospects in addition to new faces worthy of attention from onlooking college coaches. The event will take place at Rock Hill, Indian Land, and Rock Hill Sports and Events Center from Friday through Sunday. We will take a quick look...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: NC Spartans Henderson
After months of travel ball building up to the first Live period of the season, we have finally reached our G3 Showcase. The event is set to have a ton of next-level prospects in addition to new faces worthy of attention from onlooking college coaches. The event will take place at Rock Hill, Indian Land, and Rock Hill Sports and Events Center from Friday through Sunday. We will take a quick look...
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Electric guard with Energy: 2025 Amare Anderson
Player: Amare AndersonClass: 2025Height: 6’2AAU: Team CharlotteSchool: Greer HS (SC) The Class of 2025 will be having all eyes their way this summer, and we are here to say that there is a guard down in South Carolina that should be garnering more attention his way. 2025 6’2 Amare Anderson is a player that may go a bit under the radar, but is coming off an incredible high school season and...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: Carolina Riptide
It is that time of the year, as the Phenom G3 Showcase is our first LIVE Period Event bringing an array of talent to the courts. This is why we are looking to preview several teams that college coaches will want to look at in the Rock Hill area. Check out some of the players you will want to view over the weekend. Carolina Riptide 2025 2025 Ethan Morgan2025 Jack Sullivan2025 Jacob Morgan2025...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: NLPB 2025 Senyo
It is that time of the year, as the Phenom G3 Showcase is our first LIVE Period Event bringing an array of talent to the courts. This is why we are looking to preview several teams that college coaches will want to look at in the Rock Hill area. Check out some of the players you will want to view over the weekend. 2025 6’2 Ian Howard2025 6’4 Dacen Petty2025 6’1 Christian Petty2025 6’4 Jaiden...
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Players to Watch: Phenom G3 Showcase (Part 1)
It is that time of the year, as the Phenom G3 Showcase is our first LIVE Period Event bringing an array of talent to the courts. This is why we are looking to preview several players that college coaches will want to look at in the Rock Hill area. Check out some of the players you will want to view over the weekend. 2025 Brady Dunn (ACE SD 17u): What Was Said: “Dunn continues to lead the way...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Team Preview: NLPB Team Select – Cassell
It is that time of the year, as the Phenom G3 Showcase is our first LIVE Period Event bringing an array of talent to the courts. This is why we are looking to preview several teams that college coaches will want to look at in the Rock Hill area. Check out some of the players you will want to view over the weekend. 2026 Aaron Pomrenke2024 Brendan Bailey2025 Gavin Cormany2025 JaMichael Blair...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Team List (LIVE Period)
Here are the teams that will be on display for the Phenom G3 Showcase, one of the top LIVE events in May with Phenom Hoops. Start marking your calendars and make sure you check out all the players and teams at the event. Event Page: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/phenom-hoops-events/phenom-g3-showcase-details-page/ 17u / 2025 ACE SD Elite HarristACE SD Elite SandersAnthony Morrow EliteBBA Nets...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: Upward Stars Columbia (Class of 2026)
2026 6’0 PG D’Marcus Thomas (Westwood) Three level scorer who can change the game with his scoring ability. Has good athleticism as he can play above the rim, good play-making instincts as well as he can create and get his team involved. 2026 6’4 Wing Justus Bell (Dutch Fork) The versatile wing that can play inside and out. Plays above the rim, can knock down jumpers and can facilitate. Can...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: Upward Stars Columbia (Class of 2025)
Class of 2025 6’2 PG Tyson Ray (Chapin HS)A quick point guard who can create for himself & others. Has a knack for scoring 6’4 Wing Austin Glasscho (Dreher HS)Big guard with length and athleticism. Three-level scorer with a smooth game. Can also shoot the ball. 6’0 G Jeremiah Brooks (Greenwood)Flat out shooter with great rotation on his shot. Can score as well hurting you from deep or...
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2026 Chaise Smith brings so much more to the table
What a weekend it was at the Phenom Stay Positive, as we had a great opportunity to check out and remind ourselves of talent around the area. One player who gave us a surprise and had the pleasure of watching was 2026 Chaise Smith with East Carolina Elite. Smith is one of the premier guards in the state of North Carolina for his class, and he showed that this past season at Washington in which...
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Phenom Stay Positive: Start Learning the Names (Class of 2027)
2027 Caleb Nixon (Team Charlotte): Nixon certainly grabbed our attention and will now be on our watch list. He is a smooth operating prospect with size, the ability to be effective inside and out, can make plays off the dribble, and can be a terrific option off the ball and in catch-and-shoot situations. Comfortable from behind the arc, versatile piece on both ends, and plays at his own pace....
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive (Part Two)
6’5 ’26 Cameron Thompson (Team Charlotte) After a strong showing throughout the weekend, it should come as no surprise to see Thompson’s name listed here. He’s always made a lasting impression through his defense, rebounding, and general athleticism. However, it’s clear that Thompson is making strides as an offensive cog. He highlighted improvements as a ball-handler, passer, and all-around...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive (Part One)
6’0 ’27 Brayden Gatling (SW15H Elite) It doesn’t take long to recognize Gatling as a leader for SW15H Elite’s 2027 group. Although they’ve clearly grown as a collective, he’s simply the guy that makes them go. Gatling is a natural leader whose combination of IQ, toughness, and competitiveness allows him to set the tone in a variety of different ways. He possesses the necessary quickness and...
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Team Charlotte 15u brings young new talent to watch out for
The Phenom Stay Positive was an excellent weekend that brought us new talent to learn more about and check out. We were eager to see the Team Charlotte program in action, as all ages and levels were on display on the court. Team Charlotte 15u was fun to watch as it brought us rising talent to watch out for, and a few names caught our attention. Though this is a team that has plenty of names to...
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Worthy of Attention: East Carolina Elite
Personally, being out in the Charlotte area (for myself only), I don’t always get a chance to check out all the talent out east as much as I would like to. The Phenom Stay Positive though allowed East Carolina Elite to come through and bring some names to the table that caught my eye. We dive into a little bit of what we saw. 2025 TJ Brown – JH Rose High SchoolHigh School Season Stats: 8.7ppg,...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: Cap City 17u
It is that time of the year, as the Phenom G3 Showcase is our first LIVE Period Event bringing an array of talent to the courts. Which is why we are looking to preview several teams that college coaches will want to look at in the Rock Hill area. Check out some of the players you will want to view over the weekend. 2025 Aidan Scruitsky2025 Chris Rivens2024 Dennis Kurucu2025 Jacob Conroy2024...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: Mint Hill Lakers
It is that time of the year, as the Phenom G3 Showcase is our first LIVE Period Event bringing an array of talent to the courts. Which is why we are looking to preview several teams that college coaches will want to look at in the Rock Hill area. Check out some of the players you will want to view over the weekend. 2024 Rodney Fullenwider Jr.2026 Tyrin Graham2026 Ryan Chen2024 Cehki Hill What...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Preview: NC Spartans Forest City
It is that time of the year, as the Phenom G3 Showcase is our first LIVE Period Event bringing an array of talent to the courts. Which is why we are looking to preview several teams that college coaches will want to look at in the Rock Hill area. Check out some of the players you will want to view over the weekend. Dylan Twitty 6’7 (2026 – Thomas Jefferson)The 6’7 sophomore averaged a...
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Don’t Forget About: 2024 6’8 Emmanuel Okitondo
Player: Emmanuel OkitondoClass: 2024School: Combine AcademyHeight: 6’8 There are still several steals in the Class of 2024 for college programs, and one that some may need a reminder about is 2024 6’8 Emmanuel Okitondo. Though he had a setback this year, before that he showcased his ability to be an impact player. And now he is looking to get back on the court and show more of his game. When we...
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