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INTERVIEW: USC Commit Jacobi Wright on Playing in the SEC + Playing a National Schedule in 2020!
Tyler Lewis from Phenom Hoops sits down with South Carolina commit Jacobi Wright to talk the latest, including his commitment and thoughts on playing in the SEC down the road, as well as his season at Legacy, a program loaded with talent and playing a national schedule.
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Battle at the Rock – Saturday Session 2 Standouts
Game 1 Combine Academy 76 Blythewood 45 Robert Dillingham 6’2 2023 (Combine Academy) Every single time Dillingham steps on the floor, he is nothing short of electric. The quick, shifty guard is a big-time shot maker who can get going at any moment. He has a unique ability to create off the bounce for himself...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Battle at the Rock (Day 2)
2021 Bryce McGowens (LEC): McGowens looked strong once again, showing his full arsenal from the perimeter like he has shown countless times but also getting to the rack. His blend of length, skillset, and versatility on the floor is highly impressive. 2021 Tay Burton (Byrnes): Though he was undersized, Burton played extremely hard on both ends of the floor. He had to go up against bigger...
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Phenom Game Report: LEC at Dorman
Phenom Hoops was in for a treat on Wednesday night, as Rick Lewis, Tyler Lewis, and Patrick O’Brien traveled down to South Carolina for a big-time matchup. Legacy Early College, one of the most talented teams around the region, took on powerhouse Dorman at their place; a highly-anticipated matchup that many were wanting to see.
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2021 6’1 Jacobi Wright proving that he is one of the premier guards in the country
Sometimes, it just takes time... We can even admit at times, there are players it just takes time to realize the potential and game of a player’s game. That can be said about 2021 6’1 Jacobi Wright for Team Charlotte/ Legacy Early College.
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HIGHLIGHTS: USC commit Jacobi Wright Running Things at Point for Jeff McInnis & Team CLT!
Check out highlights from Jacobi Wright, a 6'2" guard committed to Frank Martin and the USC Gamecocks next season. Wright will be playing his senior season at Legacy Early College out of Greenville, SC along with Team CLT on the AAU circuit. Here are his highlights from the first two Phenom Hoop AAU events.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #PhenomQCShowcase (Day 2) (Part II)
Check out some more standouts and players from the Arena Court at the Phenom Queen City Showcase (Day 2).
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #PhenomQCShowcase (Day 1) (Part II)
Check out some more names that had impressive outings on Day 1 of the Queen City Showcase.
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#SavageAcademy Player Notes: Part II
Phenom Hoops went down to Columbia to check out some of the top talent in the state of South Carolina, as they all came to compete and showcase their skills under one building at the Savage Academy.
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Commitment Alert: 2021 Jacobi Wright staying in South Carolina, commits to Gamecocks
South Carolina landed one of the top players in the state of South Carolina for 2021, as Jacobi Wright announced his commitment on Sunday.
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2021 Jacobi Wright earns first SEC offer from Gamecocks
Last week, Wright secured his Power-5 offer, an offer from the SEC. South Carolina and the coaching staff have developed a nice relationship with Wright and the offer certainly ranks high in his mind.
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RECRUITMENT UPDATE: 2021 Jacobi Wright Talks Offers & Season Expectations @ 2019 Battle at the Rock!
Phenom Hoops caught up with 2021 guard Jacobi Wright of Legacy Early College. The SC guard gives us an update on his latest offers and recruitment. Wright also goes in depth about his team and how they played at the 2019 Battle at the Rock presented by Phenom Hoop Report.
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Battle at the Rock “Coach Rick’s Top 15 Performers”
Battle at the Rock Top 15 Performers 6’9 2020 Josh Hall (Moravian Prep) The NC State commit came into the Battle at the Rock on a mission. They were playing four games in three days and Hall had determined he wasn’t leaving the Palmetto State with a loss. On Thurday, Moravian Prep scored an upset win over nationally ranked Dream City. The next day, Moraian Prep travelled to Columbia to...
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Battle at the Rock Standouts: Day 2 (Part I)
Check out Part I of the standouts at the Battle at the Rock on Day 2.
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Early Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive
Charlotte Royals 6’0 ’21 Christian Rudisell- The strong-bodied guard was easily among the most productive performers for this Royals squad. He set the tone offensively and displayed constant toughness on both sides of the ball. Rudisell handled the ball well while offering a quality balance between scoring and playmaking. He also dialed in on defense and proved to be an above-average rebounder....
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Clemson has local top young guard on their radar
2021 6’1 Jacobi Wright (Fort Mill Hs) has been making serious noise over the last year, first as a freshman averaging 15 ppg with York Prep, and on the EYBL circuit with Team CP3. Rock Hill, South Carolina- Wright is widely considered the top point guard in the class of 2021 for the state of South Carolina, he is both a playmaker and capable scorer. Wright is at his best with the ball in...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 12
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 12 Coach: Jimmy Duncan #14: 5’10 ’21 Phillip Mickles (Lancaster, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that is simply wired to score and make plays, Phillip Mickles. He’s a strong-bodied guard prospect with an excellent motor and team-first approach to the game. Offensively, Mickles is typically slotted off-ball, where he’s great at...
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Brandon Lee’s Transfer Watch: Pt 2
Transfers have become a big part of off season chatter in recent years with prep hoops news adapting the year round model. Every season we see a host of prospects swap jerseys for various reasons in search of new opportunities, or sometimes to rekindle old success of the past. This year is no different so I have taken on the responsibility of catching you up on some of the latest changes and...
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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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SC Top 80 Award Winners
The 4th Annual SC Top 80 took place at the beautiful gymnasium of Lexington High School. To put it simply, the state of South Carolina has a deep and loaded list of collegiate level prospects. Known for being a “football” state, the state of South Carolina is quickly changing its reputation and becoming a hotbed for talent. The 4th Annual SC Top 80 showcased the top players in the...
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Jamie’s List of 5: SC’s 2021 Class is Ready to Draw National Attention — Part 2
Last week our Jeff Bendel wrote an article titled “South Carolina’s 2021 Class Ready to Draw National Attention”. This was a great take, as this class is especially deep, at all levels, with elite level talent as well as a depth of overall Division 1 talent. Bendel went through five names that he thought should grab national attention and national rankings. However, these five names do not tell...
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