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Ten of the Top Unsigned Seniors in North Carolina

Ten of the Top Unsigned Seniors in North Carolina

by | Jan 3, 2022 | Categories: Featured, News, and Player Reports. Tags: AJ Smith, Cinque Lemon, Elijah Jamison, Ezra Ausar, Jackson Holt, Mady Traore, Nate Brafford, Tajuan Simpkins, and Takai Simpkins.

Given the shift into the new calendar year, this period always serves as a meaningful time for prospects and college coaches alike. On one hand, these high school seniors have already gotten somewhat of a feel for how their recruitment is going to unfold during the second half of the season. Most kids are still in the process of fielding offers and accumulating opportunities while college...

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Top Available Prospects in North Carolina

Top Available Prospects in North Carolina

by | Oct 8, 2021 | Categories: Featured, News, and Player Reports. Tags: AJ Smith, Cinque Lemon, Daniel Sanford, Ezra Ausar, and Nate Brafford.

Upon concluding the travel ball season, dozens of prospects look to enter the final stage of the recruiting process and ultimately start making their college decision about where to further their journey. While the Class of 2022 is seeing some restoration of normalcy, they are still suffering a lot of unwarranted consequences as a direct result of covid. About twenty prospects in North Carolina...

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Stars of Tomorrow come out at the Phenom Grassroots TOC (Part 2)

Stars of Tomorrow come out at the Phenom Grassroots TOC (Part 2)

by | Apr 21, 2021 | Categories: Featured, Grassroots Tipoff Challenge, and News. Tags: Deante, Gregory Jackson, Jakwon Moore, Leland Walker, and Nate Brafford.

The amount of talent on the court this weekend at the Phenom Grassroots TOC was outstanding but the stars of tomorrow really stole the show. High-major talent could be found all around, especially watching the big-time matchups that happened on the arena court. We want to review some of the top guys that grabbed our attention and should be earning the national spotlight from this event. Check...

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Special K

Special K

by | Apr 19, 2021 | Categories: Featured, Grassroots Tipoff Challenge, and News. Tags: Bobby Hardison, Chase Lowe, Graham Calton, Isaih Williams, Jaden Bradley, Julian Kiett, Lawrence Bartee, and Nate Brafford.

This weekend, Phenom Hoops took it to the great city of Rock Hill to host the Phenom Grassroots Tournament of Champions. Teams from all over the country came to participate and college coaches were in attendance. The talent level was through the roof, and these are the top players that I saw: 6

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Western North Carolina All Star Games

Western North Carolina All Star Games

by | Apr 2, 2021 | Categories: Featured and News. Tags: Caleb Senyo, Christian Andrews, Dwight Canady, Jacob Tiller, Keenan Wilkins, Nate Brafford, and Rakease Passmore.

Phenom Hoops traveled to Asheville, North Carolina to cover the Western North Carolina All Star game hosted by Jake Senyo of the Ranking Report. 60 of the top players were divided into three groups, freshmen/sophomore, juniors and seniors. It was a great opportunity to see some of the young and promising players in the western part of the state. Now, let

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Phenom Team Preview: Rabun Gap

Phenom Team Preview: Rabun Gap

by | Nov 5, 2020 | Categories: Featured, News, and Open Gym Tour. Tags: Carl Thorpe, Domas Kauzonas, John Tastinger, N'Fari Benjamin, Nate Brafford, Rabun Gap School, Reid Carrier, Ricar, and Zsombor Vertas.

Rabun Gap went (16-13) last year winning the regular-season conference championship. They lost 4 seniors but have built a new roster with great size & speed. Including the number 1 scorer in North Carolina. Coach Cox and his Eagles look to bring home a conference championship with their new and improved roster.

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How High Will Nate Brafford Ascend'

How High Will Nate Brafford Ascend'

by | Jun 3, 2020 | Categories: Featured and News. Tags: Nate Brafford.

Anyone who has followed North Carolina high school basketball throughout the last year should know about Nate Brafford and his absolutely absurd averages from last season at Tuscola. He finished with a nightly stat line of 33.9 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.9 SPG, and 2.0 BPG while shooting 53% from the floor, 39% from distance, and 81% from the free-throw line. Not only was he arguably the most...

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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State team (Class of 2021)

2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State team (Class of 2021)

by | Mar 26, 2020 | Categories: Featured and News. Tags: AJ Smith, Bobby Pettiford, Breon Pass, Camian Shell, Carter Whitt, DMarco Dunn, Dontrez Styles, Elijah Jamison, Javonte Waverly, Kadyn Dawkins, Nate Brafford, Terence Harcum, Terquavion Smith, Trae Benham, and Will felton.

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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Team Charlotte 16U claims Gold

Team Charlotte 16U claims Gold

by | Apr 8, 2019 | Categories: Blog, Featured, News, Player Reports, Recruiting News, and Stay Positive. Tags: Bryce Alfino, Jarvis Moss, Nate Brafford, Team Charlotte, and Tony Waters.

A short handed Team Charlotte handled business Greensboro, North Carolina- Team Charlotte was able to capture the 16U championship Sunday without two noticeable pieces. Five star Jalen Hood- Schifino was off with Team USA, and high scoring combo guard Kris Robinson was also absent from this weekends showcase. None the less it was next man up for this Team CLT squad, and the guys present proved...

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Phenom Opening Team Preview: Team Charlotte 16u

Phenom Opening Team Preview: Team Charlotte 16u

by | Mar 27, 2019 | Categories: Event Coverage, Featured, News, Phenom Opening, and Player Reports. Tags: Bryce Alfino, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Nate Brafford, Phenom Opening, Team Charlotte, and Tony Waters.

It is finally here. The AAU season kicks off in style with Phenom Hoops, as we head to Greensboro to open the season with the Phenom Opening. Players of all ages will come to North Carolina in hopes to compete and start the season off. This will be a CAN’T MISS EVENT, as we may have never started off the season with this much talent on so many levels. That is why we are hoping to get...

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