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Five Available Offer-Worthy Seniors
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read moreSeniors rising to the Occasion: Carmel MLK Showcase
There are plenty of unsigned seniors around the region in North and South Carolina, and a few of them were on display at the Carmel MLK Showcase. If schools are looking for players in the Class of 2023, here are a few you may want to check out and rewind the tape with what they showed at the event. 2023 Zion McDuffie (Butler): McDuffie finally catching on with a few programs, which is...
read moreUnsigned Seniors Through the Rankings
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2024 Austin Swartz (Cannon): We will start this article off this way… Austin Swartz should be a nationally recognized prospect by all outlets. Swartz
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Steven Mims #1: 5
read moreStockrisers from NC Top 80 (Class of 2023)
Another outstanding North Carolina Top 80 event has come and gone, and the talent was fun to watch. Some of the biggest names were all under one building and so many players could be found making this list, but these are a few players from the Class of 2023 that really popped off with their play at the event. 2023 6
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By; Ethan Reece 2023 Carlos Luis (Combine Regional)What impressed me with Carlos
read moreStart Noticing More: Class of 2023 from #HoopStateLeague (West) (Part 2)
The Hoop State League has kicked off and Week 1 was off the charts, but we still have several weeks ahead that you and college coaches will not want to miss. We have been taking notes early on and we can tell you, there are a few players in the Class of 2023 that should garner more attention. Here are four more players to look out for more and should be bigger priorities this upcoming high...
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2023 Zion McDuffie (Bulldogs): It is about time people start recognizing McDuffie and what he can provide on the court. He is a strong, physical presence that is one of the more explosive prospects in the state. He is terrific out in transition and getting to the basket, finishing strong and a few highlight-reel dunks. But he also has shown that he can step out and be effective from outside,...
read morePhenom Open Gym: Concord Academy
Head Coach Frank Cantadore is one of the most underrated coaches in the state, regardless of class or affiliation. Year after year, Coach Cantadore will play the toughest schedule, bar none! He isn
read moreDawkins’ Standouts: Phenom G3 Showcase (Part 2)
By; DeAjai Dawkins 2023 Avion Pinner (Team Curry) Avion Pinner has consistently impressed me when I
read moreG3 Showcase Team Preview: Team Curry 17U
With the June and July Live Periods on the horizon, there
read moreNCISAA Championship Previews
After a season full of anticipation, the wait is finally over. We
read moreNCISAA 2A Semifinal Recap: The Burlington School vs Wayne Country Day
In a rematch of last year’s NCISAA 2A State Semifinals, The Burlington School (28-7) would once again host Wayne Country Day (25-7). All season long, these two teams have been at the top of our private school rankings. 6’3 2024 Kobe George The Burlington School knew in order to win this game, they would have to make it very difficult on Wayne Country Day’s Collin Tanner, their...
read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Cam Whitmore (Archbishop Spalding) vs The Burlington School at 2021 #theJohnWall
Villanova commit Cam Whitmore and Archbishop Spalding took on the Burlington School led by Kheni Briggs and Avion Pinner in the semi-finals of the Devonte Graham bracket at the 2021 John Wall Holiday Invitational!
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Game 5The Burlington School vs. Archbishop Spalding In their second round matchup of the Devonte Graham Bracket, defending NCISAA 2A State Champions The Burlington School (TBS) took on Maryland
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers: John Wall Invitational (Monday, Part 2)
Archbishop Spalding vs. North Meck It was an intense battle between these two teams and a fun one to watch. It was a pretty close battle all throughout but Archbishop was able to hold the lead for nearly the entire game. 2022 Cam Whitmore was the real deal. Yes, he has incredible athleticism and he put that on display but his ability to score in a variety of ways, use his body well, put on the...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom November Classic
2022 Quante Berry (Winston Salem Christian): Really liked what I saw out of the Providence commit. He wasn
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: George Marshall #8: 6
read moreOpen Gym Report: The Burlington School
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to The Burlington School for a high-level open gym session with one of the top programs across North Carolina. For the last two seasons, the Spartans have been led by Coach Ryan Bernardi and, regardless of roster composition, found a way to make it to the title game. After suffering a state championship loss, they reached their goal last season and seized...
read moreQuickly Reloaded: The Burlington School
Each year, there are certain programs that are guaranteed to be relevant simply due to their coaching and/or knack to acquire talent. Take Duane Lewis (North Meck), Dion Bethea (Gray Collegiate), BJ Jackson (Legacy Early College), and countless others as evidence of this notion. Well, despite entering just his fourth season as a high school head coach, perhaps Ryan Bernardi is deserving of a...
read moreVersatile Prospects in North Carolina
Given the way basketball has trended over the last decade or so, versatility has become more valuable than ever
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During last summer
read moreFive Prospects Deserving of More Attention from College Coaches (2022)
It basically goes without saying, but the 2020-21 high school basketball season has been among the more unusual situations to occur within basketball or high school sports over the recent years. Obviously due to Covid, majority of programs were forced to maintain extremely low attendance numbers which, in turn, only hurt the kids and their overall chances to advance to the next level. Many...
read moreAvion Pinner vs Nasiar Blackston – Wilson Prep vs Riverside-Martin (NCHSAA 1A FINAL FOUR Recap)
Check out the full recap and highlights from an intense matchup between Wilson Prep and Riverside-Martin, as they competed for a chance for a state title.
read moreWilson Prep Advances to the NCHSAA 1A State Championship with Win Over Riverside Martin
By: Rod Bridgers Tonight felt normal. Almost a year into this pandemic I watched a basketball game with fans and it felt good. Even better for me, it was in my hometown as the Wilson Prep defeated Riverside Martin 66-50 to advance to the 1A NCHSAA State Championship game Saturday. The first quarter was filled with a bunch of turnovers and missed opportunities from both teams. Blame it on nerves....
read more2022 Phenom Rankings: The shot blockers you need to know
College coaches certainly love big or prospects that can make a difference on the offensive end but they certainly don't mind having a player that can make an impact on defense, erasing opponents' opportunities to score by blocking shots. In the class of 2022, there are multiple names that could be found on the updated Phenom Hoops rankings that can help man or eliminate those scoring opportunities. There are just five guys that you will want to know.
read moreUnique skillset brings intrigue with 2022 Avion Pinner
Down at Riverside high school in Williamston, North Carolina sits a very intriguing prospect that honestly, may get overlooked at times. But with his unique feel, versatility, frame, and game, he should possibly be looked at as one of the top prospects in his class.
read moreHoliday Classic: A Good Dude vs. Charlotte Red Storm (Recap/Standouts)
A Good Dude and Charlotte Red Storm kicked off their game in the Arena court and the outside shot was falling early for both teams. Both teams were able to find success hitting multiple threes, as this game remained a tight battle through the first quarter. The three
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: James Baker #10: 5
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