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The Development of a Powerhouse: Liberty Heights Climbing the Mountain
Given all the constant movement and overall flux within the high school landscape, it can be difficult for someone who isn’t especially involved in the scene to understand its nuances. What does this mean' Think specifically about the group over at Liberty Heights. Their coaching staff of Mike Wright, Ben Johnson, DaQuan Santos, and Robert Shuler has been around for quite a while, but the...
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Phenom Game Report: Dodge City CC vs. Kansas Wesleyan JV
Phenom Hoops tuned into the action on Monday night, as Dodge City CC and Kansas Wesleyan JV tipped off. Why tune in for this game' Well, there are plenty of Phenom Hoops alums that were in action including one of the hottest players in the country. Players like Nick Pringle, BJ Freeman, Kahari Rogers, Jordan Love, Jonathan Breeland, Jacquez Shuler, and Themus Fulks all have been on the...
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JUCO Priorities Worthy of Attention (Part Two)
The grassroots landscape is an intensely competitive setting for young kids to try and achieve their goals in making it to the collegiate ranks. Given the overabundance of talent within North Carolina, we’ve grown accustomed to seeing extremely talented players take the JUCO route as opposed to other alternatives. Whether for grades, lack of exposure, or something completely different, each of...
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Phenom Recruiting Corner: Latest commitments and recruiting news (4.17.20)
Starting a new feature with Phenom Hoops, we are looking at the latest commitment in the past week with players that have been on the Phenom Hoops platform. In total, we had six ranging on several levels including players from North Carolina and South Carolina. We also take a look at a few prospects that have been a hot commodity on the recruiting trail in the last week.
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Commitment Alert: 2020 Kahari Rogers going to FSW
Another commitment from a North Carolina player, as 2020 Kahari Rogers announced his future program late Wednesday night.
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2020 6’7 Kahari Rogers (Liberty Heights) continues to focus on his game
One prospect of intrigue this season was 2020 6’5 Kahari Rogers, a player that brings tremendous size as a guard and can be a knockdown shooter. This season though at Liberty Heights, he looked to showcase that he can be much more, proving to be a three-level scorer and improving in other areas of his game.
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Coach Rick’s Fab Five (Phenom Hoop State Day Two)
Coach Rick’s Phenom Hoop State Fab Five Day Two Playing for a state championship and trophy means something! If you don’t believe me, all one had to do is see the passion, effort and determination that was on full display on the second day of the Phenom Hoop State Championship. Now, let’s take a closer look at our Fab Five for Day Two. 6’6 2020 Jalen Hood-Schifino (Combine Academy) ...
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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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POB Eye Catchers from Day 1 at the #PhenomHoopState (Part I)
The standouts from the Phenom HoopState Championship impressed on Day 1. Here are just a few names that grabbed the spotlight.
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Liberty Heights v. Piedmont Classical
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled to Browns Summit, North Carolina for a high-level showdown between two of the top independent schools in the state in Liberty Heights and Piedmont Classical. Liberty Heights entered this game with two wins over Piedmont Classical and sought out a third. Even though these squads possess equal talent and coaching, Liberty Heights has found a way to be slightly...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’6 Kahari Rogers
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Liberty Heights proving to be a program worth watching and with an array of talent
Liberty Heights has proven over and over that they have talent that can play at the next level.
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Early Standouts at Hoops and Dreams
6’4 ’21 Samuel Alamutu (Rothesay Netherwood School) This RNS squad possesses a ton of talent within their roster, but no prospect has been more impressive than Alamutu. He’s a big, strong, explosive guard prospect with great ball-handling skills and strong decisiveness when attacking the basket, both as a scorer and playmaker. Alamutu is a fairly versatile defender with sharp instincts and the...
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POB Eye Catchers: Hoops and Dreams Showcase (Day 1)
Check out the early standouts from Day 1 of the Hoops & Dreams in Fayetteville, NC
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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 Stockrisers (2020)
There were also some excellent performances which took place as well, guys we knew who was good, but also guys who took this stage and showed out.
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Afternoon Standouts at Phenom HS Jamboree
6’5 ’21 Mike Dudley (United Faith) United Faith always possesses a ton of talent, but Dudley might be the most enticing of their current group. He checks so many boxes, from size to shooting to athleticism, and should only continue to get better. Dudley is so smooth that he’s able to actively toggle between being a primary offensive option and scoring as needed. He could really take off this...
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#PhenomOpenGymTour: Liberty Heights Athletic Institute
Liberty Heights Athletic Institute led by Head Coach Mike Wright will look to compete on a national level schedule yet again. They play in numerous major national events including a handful of Phenom Hoops High School events this upcoming season. Be sure to catch this loaded roster The Carmel Christian Tip-Off, Phenom National Showcase, Phenom Gate City Classic, Hoops and Dreams, Battle At The...
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Phenom’s Summer Superlatives: Three players to watch this season (Part 2)
Continuing our superlatives, our scouts provided their thoughts on three players to watch this upcoming high school season.
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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #18: 5’9 ’21 Khristopher Franklin (Henderson Collegiate) Starting things off, we look at a player that offered a nice two-way presence despite his lack of true size, Khristopher Franklin. He’s a long guard prospect with excellent defensive instincts, able to really cause problems with his motor and overall activity level. Franklin shoots it pretty well but...
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North Carolina Phenom Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Ryan Bernardi #1:5’8 ’22 Jordan Marsh (Hickory Ridge) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a strong array of two-way tools, especially for his age, Jordan Marsh. He’s an undersized point guard prospect that plays with great intelligence and looks to make the right play. Marsh is very quick with the ball in his hands and can beat his man off the dribble...
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NC Top 80 Hot Takes
For the previous six years, Phenom Hoops has been honored to host the North Carolina Top 80, however (as we always say) this is NOT Phenom Hoop’s event, this is North Carolina’s event. This is the event where players get together to compete and see what the state and other classifications have to offer. However, this is also the event where the very best in the Hoop State get together and show...
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Carmel Christian MLK Showcase “Recap and Storylines”
The Second Annual Carmel Christian MLK Showcase sponsored by Phenom Hoop Report was another huge success. There were four outstanding games, great crowds and an unbelievable atmosphere for a high school event. Now, let’s take a closer look at our observations and storylines. Be sure to check out our scoreboard link https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/carmel-christian-mlk-showcase-scoreboard/...
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Player Standouts at Session I of Phenom’s Carmel Christian MLK Showcase
Chapmanville (WV): 6’9 ’20 Obinna Anochili-Killen There’s a lot to like with this Chapmanville team, especially when Anochili-Killen is on the court. He’s long, athletic, and moves like a guard, which makes him a very intriguing two-way prospect. Anochili-Killen can do a solid amount of things on offense, as he can shoot, operate within two to three dribbles, and possesses excellent touch around...
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#AmateurHour (Ep33): BoBash Recap and A Preview of the Capital City Jam
Jamie Shaw, Rick Lewis, and Miles Masercola break down some major takeaways from the Bojangles Bash (Start-13:00) and everything leading into this weekends Capital City Jam (13:10-End). Be sure to subscribe and leave a rating! https://soundcloud.com/amateurhourphr/bojangles-bash-recap-capital-city-jam-preview-and-more-ep33
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#PhenomNationalShowcase: Possible Breakout’s
6’5 2020 Djimon Bailey: Greenfield School (Friday 3:30 PM Vs Grace Christian Sanford: Dillard Gymnasium) Bailey now has the keys to the car at longtime powerhouse Greenfield School as he looks to show that this team is still very dangerous without the likes of Coby White (UNC) and Elijah McCadden (Georgia Southern). He’s a sweet shooting, lengthy combo guard that now has an...
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Jamie’s Breakout Performers at Phenom’s High School Jamboree (Session 1)
Year after year, this is the 6th year of the event, this platform is perfect for players to break out in a big way. Any time you have a baseline filled with college coaches and a court filled with incredibly talented players, something is bound to happen. Session 1 was no different. Add in incredible coverage of EVERY court and a live stream being blasted out by Baller TV and the amount of...
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#PhenomOpenGymTour: Liberty Heights Athletic Institute
Huge S/O to Coach Wright and his staff for allowing me to come thru and check out a super talented group featuring scholarship level talent from top to bottom. The demand for excellence, energy, communication, and mental awareness from this staff is something to behold. Yesterday, it was announced that 6’7 Alabama Commit Juwan Gary will be playing his senior season with this...
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