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Elevating their Game: Phenom Rise Showcase (Class of 2026)
2026 Dane Cassada (CP3): Cassada is the definition of consistency. You know about his game, you know how he operates, and you know what he can do, but he continues to produce and be an effective option on the court for his team. Cassada brings physicality to the court with his game, and he is difficult to defend with his offensive ability to create and embrace contact, make plays off the...
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Standouts from Phenom Tourney Town
2024 Lewis Walker (WS Christian): Walker was tremendous on Day 1, leading his team in a big way for a win against TBS. Walker showcased his full arsenal in his game, making strong play after strong play, being physical around the paint and with opponents, but also showing how nimble he is on the court in making plays off the bounce. 2024 Gage Lattimore (Ben L. Smith): It was a gritty and...
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Standout Performers from #TylerLewisHoopFest
2024 Caden Bell (NC GBB): What a showing from the senior guard, but this is ultimately just a continuation of what he has been showing all season long for NC GBB. Bell has elevated his game as a senior and as a leader, pouring in some impressive performances. And on both days, he showed it all with his ability to knock down shots and consistently get to the line all game long. Really stepped up...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Evan Neisler #47: 5
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Phenom Open Gym: Calvary Day
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: Dane Cassada
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NCISAA Sideline Report: Learn the Names (Class of 2026) (Part 1)
Michael Phillips 2026 Ian Bailey (Asheville Christian): It is good to see others are starting to see what we saw with Bailey a while back (Article), and that trend should only continue as he continues to develop. Bailey is a young prospect that plays with tremendous poise, feel, and understanding. He plays at his pace, makes smart decisions, has the ability to score from multiple levels, is a...
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Calvary Day Putting it All Together
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise in Advance, North Carolina for our annual Team Camp. This event always serves as a kickstart to June, as players go back to their respective high schools and prepare for the upcoming Live periods. There
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Team Camp (Day 1, Part 1)
2026 Markus Kerr (Chambers): A new addition to the group at Chambers, it seems like the young man was able to fit right in and give this group yet another weapon at their disposal. Kerr though fits the part, as he was able to showcase his ability to create and make plays on his own, break down defenders and find his shot, but also flow within the offense. It looks to be yet another strong season...
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Coopers Notes – Phenom Summer Showcase Day 2 (Part 2)
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Brady’s Ballers from Phenom G3
By; Brady Malston 2026 Kamauri Hunter (Carolina Rebels SC):When I first saw Hunter playing this weekend for the 17U Carolina Rebels SC squad, I was blown away to learn he was a 2026. His communication and maturity on the court are well beyond his years, and I
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Bendel
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Rock Hill, South Carolina for our annual G3 Showcase. The three-day event featured over 250 teams with highly competitive games and tons of talented prospects on display. There were countless subplots worth noting, but this article will take a closer look at five personal favorites from the last few days… 6
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Player Standouts at Phenom G3 Showcase
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Freshmen to Know from Phenom Holiday Classic
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Holiday Classic (Part 1)
2023 Brandon Nelson (Indian Land): How about the play of Nelson to start the day on Day 2 at the Holiday Classic, flourishing as a prospect that stretches the floor with his perimeter shot-making ability. Time after time, Nelson was able to knock down shots from three in catch-and-shoot situations, but also doing a nice job in creating and making plays for others. He led the charge in a...
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Excitement Surrounding Calvary Day
After a decade of serving as the head coach for Calvary Day School, it
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Tourney Town
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 of Phenom Tourney Town (Part 2)
2025 Kaden Hammond (The Burlington School): A new piece to the program, Hammond has quickly come in for this team and made himself a presence with his frame and ability to carve out space in the paint. The 6
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Cooper
By: Cooper Hart Seth Cullen (Flight 22 Prep) Seth is a 6
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Reece
by: Ethan Reece This past week Phenom Hoops went out to cover the Triad Blue Chip Summer League at TW Andrews High School in High Point, NC. The league has been held annually for 6 years now and features a good variety of the abundance of great prospects the Triad area has to offer between both public and private schools. This article will take a look at the standouts from the second part of the...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive
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Phenom Game Report: Calvary Day vs. Gaston Christian
It was our second game of the night on Thursday night, as we went down the road to check in at Gaston Christian as they welcomed in Calvary Day for a playoff showdown. Getting there at the start of the second quarter, Gaston Christian was able to gain the early edge with a 13-9 first-quarter lead. Gaston Christian was able to maintain their lead heading into halftime behind the...
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Player Standouts from Phenom September Classic (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2025 Dane Cassada (PSB Cassada)The score sheet might not have shown much but the scoreboard showed a win and that
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Rise Showcase (Day 1, Part 1)
2026 Jabian Shabazz (Carolina Rockets): The Rockets started out in impressive fashion and Jabian was one of the reasons why. So young but this is a young man that has a terrific frame and size already, standing around 6
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Player Standouts from Phenom Rise Showcase (Day 1: Part 1)
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Lance Barnes (Carolina Heights)Lance led the charge in many ways this morning, but none more so than with his ability to facilitate. He
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Name to Watch: 2025 Dane Cassada (PSB Cassada)
Phenom Hoops gets to see a lot of players over the summertime during travel ball season. One player that has caught my eye on multiple occasions and continues to be a name that pops up on the MVP list and as one of the top scorers for his team is 2025 Dane Cassada for PSB Elite. I got to see him in person first at the Phenom Challenge, where he was off the charts in scoring the ball, showcasing...
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Player Standouts from Day 3 of Phenom Memorial Day Classic
By: Ethan Reece 2024 Will Ricketts (CC Elite White)Will came out absolutely on fire at 8 am to start Sunday off. Knocked down 7 threes in the win over HoopKlip! Did an excellent job of spotting up, getting his feet set, and was able to stay in rhythm easily as his teammates kicked the ball out to him over and over. Every shot had really good rotation on it 2024 Kory Scott (Upward Stars...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Challenge (Day 1, Part 1)
2025 Greg Murray (Carolina Riptide 2025): As a young guard, Murray has a natural feel for the game and how to attack off the dribble. He makes savvy plays, always seems to be active and around the ball, and sees the floor really well. Add on top his ability to score from multiple levels and create off the dribble, Murray is certainly going to be a name to remember. 2025 Jackson Fannon...
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Phenom 150 Session II Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Stanley Walker #66: 5
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