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Coach Jones’ Standouts: Champion Showcase

By: Tony Jones 2026 Xavier Davis (Team Charlotte) First tournament this summer w/ team Charlotte. Plays at a great pace and constantly gets teammates involved. Can score it needed. Has a great handle and is very shifty with the ball. Defensively he’ll guard 94 feet and disrupt the flow of any team’s offense. I’m looking forward to seeing his development with Team Charlotte...

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Phenom Hoops’ Player of the Year: Josh Hall

Basketball is an ever-changing spectrum that constantly changes from one year to the next. Just at the NBA level alone, we’ve seen the game drastically transform multiple times over the last few decades. Though it’s taken longer, the high school game has gradually followed in suit with the value of pace and perimeter shooting now at an all-time high. So, what does all this mean? Why...

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HIGHLIGHTS: Top 25 Josh Hall DECLARES for NBA Draft (NCSU)! Senior Year Highlights!

Check out highlights from Josh Hall, a 6'9" SG/SF from Moravian Prep. Hall is originally from Durham, NC and made his way to Hudson after transferring over from Oak Hill Academy. After a breakout performance vs his old team at the Carmel Classic Tip Off, Hall went on an absolute tear. His stock rose up the rankings and before his senior year ended he was ranked within the Top 25 players in the country.

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Future looking bright for NC State: 2020 recruiting class breakdown

One of the more underrated classes in the country for 2020 is with NC State, as they have landed five big-time recruits that certainly will be able to help them in areas in the coming years. Grabbing 5-star prospect Josh Hall, two athletic guards, a forward that can stretch the floor, and a big-time shot blocker down low, head coach Kevin Keatts secured a class that could certainly make a huge impact next season. Let’s dive into what each one can bring.

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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State Team (Class of 2020)

It was a spectacular year no matter how you look at it. Players really made a name for themselves and had an impressive season on the court, producing on so many levels. Phenom Hoops brings you their All-State teams for the 2021 class. A huge congrats to all players and teams this season.

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Phenom’s Hoop State Opening Day Fab Five

Phenom’s Hoop State Opening Day Fab Five  The inaugural Phenom Hoop State Championship opening round is in the books. While there were no surprises on the outcome of any of the games, many players solidified their stance as being among the state’s elite players. Now, let’s take a closer look at the players that made the biggest impacts.  6’6 2022 Jalen Hood-Schifino (Combine Academy)...

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Who’s NO. 1 in NC'! Isaiah Todd vs Josh Hall; Word of God – Moravian Prep Raw Game Highlights!

Check out highlights from Word of God vs Moravian at the 2020 Kinston MLK Classic presented by the Hoopstate Network. This match up was highlighted by no. 1 ranked senior Isaiah Todd vs no. 2 ranked senior Josh Hall. In a game that ultimately saw Moravian Prep come out on top 65-61, both players had their moments. Hall finished with 24 points while Todd finished with 12 points.

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Kinston MLK 2nd Half of the Day Standouts

6’8″ 2020 Josh Hall of Moravian Prep24 Points. 9-16 FG. 4 Boards. Hall had the much anticipated matchup with Isaiah Todd. Hall came away with the team victory in this one and finished with a number of buckets, showcasing his ability to create in the half court. Hall is committed to NC State. 6’8″ 2021 Dontrez Styles of Kinston18 Points. 8 Rebounds. Styles is a physically...

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Evening Standouts at Kinston MLK Classic

6’3 ’21 Carter Whitt (Leesville Road) It would be extremely difficult to find many performers from the Kinston MLK Classic better than Whitt. He was the ultimate leader and decision-maker for this team, consistently setting up others, scoring on all three levels, and rebounding at a terrific rate for a guard. Whitt highlighted quality shooting efficiency and continues to show improved...

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Top 25 Josh Hall vs Dontrez Styles; Moravian Prep – Kinston Raw Game Highlights!!!

Check out highlights between Moravian Prep and Kinston HS from Day 1 of the John Wall Holiday Invitational. Kinston was led by duo Dontrez Styles and Isaac Parson while Moravian was led by their duo of NC State commits Josh Hall and Shakeel Moore. Moravian won the game and advances to play the winner of Hillcrest - Combine.

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#TheJohnWall: Day One Thoughts, Day Two Preview

Dontrez Styles is More Than Ready For Prime Time Kinston wing Dontrez Styles showed everyone in attendance why he’s widely regarded as the top 2021 prospect in the HoopState with his performance against Moravian Prep. Kinston ultimately fell up a little short to the stacked Moravian squad but Styles led a ferocious comeback that got the crowd really involved. He gets it done at both ends of the...

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Moravian Prep v. The Burlington School

On Tuesday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to The Burlington School in Burlington, North Carolina as the Spartans prepared to host national powerhouse Moravian Prep. It was a highly-anticipated matchup and would ultimately turn out to be a test for both squads. Moravian Prep is fresh off the heels of some difficult battles at Bojangles Bash and our Battle at the Rock, defeating every opponent and...

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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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Standouts and Storylines from 3rd Annual Hoops and Dreams Showcase

Jayden Doyle is One of NCs Premier 2021 Prospects Not many have heard about Jayden Doyle, a 6’5” junior wing at Freedom Christian in Fayetteville, North Carolina. However, we were fortunate enough to see him this summer on the AAU circuit and in his first week practicing with Freedom, after transferring this year from South Doyle High School near Knoxville, Tennessee. We immediately ranked Doyle...

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Evening Standouts at Day Two of Hoops and Dreams

6’5 ’20 Trent McIntyre (Piedmont Classical) There are a ton of exciting prospects on this Piedmont Classical team, but few are as productive as McIntyre on a game-to-game basis. It’s honestly somewhat surprising that he hasn’t started get recruited on the Division I level, simply because his approach, mentality, and skillset never waver. He has IQ, size, and phenomenal two-way versatility, which...

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#PhenomGateCity: Miles Magical Five (Night One)

6’4 2021 Darrius Davis: Moravian Prep (15 Points, 5-7 FG, 5-5 FT, 3 Rebounds) Josh Hall and Shakeel Moore get the headlines for Moravian Prep and deservedly so. They’re both unique talents that bring an undeniable level of production and excitement to the floor each and every time they suit up, but Moravian Prep doesn’t take that game the way they did without the performance of Darrius Davis....

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#PhenomNationalShowcase: Miles Magical Five (Night One)

6’1 2020 Creighton Lebo: Greenfield School Lebo was an incredibly consistent producer and shot maker at Greenfield last year as a junior. He and his teammates came away with the NCISAA 1A state title largely due to the performances he put up in their playoff run and he continued his excellence at the start of his senior year. He has some of the purest shooting mechanics in the state with...

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Miles Magical Five: #CCSTOC19 Day Two Late Slate

6’3 2021 Nick Green: Henderson Collegiate (5-8 From the Field, 5-7 From Deep, 15 Points, 6 Rebounds, 2 Steals) Green is a vital piece to a Henderson Collegiate squad that features an abundance of backcourt talent. His ability to impact the game as a 3 & D guy is a perfect compliment to the playmaking of Javonte Waverly, the dynamic offensive force of Kalib Matthews, and the steadying...

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2020 6’9 Josh Hall announces final 12 schools

2020 6’9 Josh Hall from Moravian Prep has been a big target for several schools and we have discussed with him not long ago about his recruitment. On Friday though, schools may have gotten a clearer picture of where he stands with them, as Hall announced his final 12 schools. NC State, Louisville, Georgia, Georgetown, DePaul, LSU, Texas, Alabama, Pittsburgh, Florida State, Arkansas, and Western...

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