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HIGHLIGHTS: VT’s MJ Collins Brings Scoring Prowess to Mike Young & the Hokies! HS Senior Highlights
2022 MJ Collins put on a show and was one of the fastest-rising prospects in the country for his class. Now, he is in Blacksburg gearing up to play for Virginia Tech. But check out his game and what he can provide on the court.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Word of God vs Combine Goes DOWN TO THE WIRE at 2021 John Wall Holiday Invitational!
Combine Academy and Word of God faced off in a semi-final matchup at the John Wall Holiday Invitational. With a back and forth game between the two teams, Word of God eventually came away victorious narrowly edging the Goats to advance to the championship game of the TJ Warren bracket.
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Phenom Hoops
Phenom Hoops is gearing up to release their entire rankings for the classes of 2022, 2023, and 2024 very soon but we wanted to give everyone a sneak preview of the Top 12 players for each class. We look first at the loaded and very talented Class of 2022, as we give you an early look at some of the top players in North Carolina.
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Wednesday Standouts from The John Wall, Part 2
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
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POB’s Best of the Best: Phenom November Classic
Phenom Hoops had a terrific event this past weekend down in Charlotte with the Phenom November Classic, presented by Ivester Jackson Christie’s. We had some terrific performances and teams in action, but there were a few players that really left a mark on our scouts. Here are five players that really impressed at the event. 2023 Dallas Gardner (Charlotte Country Day): What a performance...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at November Classic (Part 1)
2022 Hudson Rixham (Charlotte Country Day): Rixham really had a complete game to start Day 2 at the Phenom November Classic. She comes in with good size but brings a lot of versatility to the court, making impact plays and playing multiple positions on the court. She showed she can be the main ball-handler, used her size on the boards, created for herself off the dribble, and knocked down shots...
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POB’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
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Matchups to Watch at Phenom November Classic (Friday)
After coming off a tremendous event at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, it is only right to get excited about this weekend's event in the Phenom November Classic, presented by Ivester Jackson Christie. The talent on the court is going to be fun to watch, as we have some tremendous matchups coming your way. That is why we are looking at a few player showdowns for each game, ones you will not want to miss.
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HIGHLIGHTS: VT commit MJ Collins vs 2023 Collin Tanner Goes Down at Phenom Hoops #CarmelTipOff!
2023 Collin Tanner and 2022/Virginia Tech commit MJ Collins put on two incredible performances at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, as they showed why they are two of the premier prospects in the state. Check out all the highlights from this intense game.
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What You Missed: Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic
What a way to start the high school season at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, as the atmosphere was off the charts, the competition was incredible, and fans were treated to some of the premier talent around the region. If you missed you, you missed a good one. Here are JUST A FEW things you might have missed.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Carmel Tip-Off (Day 2, Part 2)
2025 Eli Ellis (Moravian Prep): This kid is something special, there is no doubt about it. He doesn
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Carmel Tip-Off (Day 1)
2022 Cinque Lemon (Liberty Heights): One thing about this Liberty Heights team, on any night they can have someone step up and lead the charge. On Day 1, it was 2022 Cinque Lemon that stepped up for his team. Lemon continued to show what he has shown over and over; the ability to knock down shots from multiple levels with a confident jumper. But what was also impressive was the...
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Carmel Christan Tip-Off Storylines to Watch (Saturday, Nov. 13)
Phenom Hoops kicks off the season in a big way with the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, November 12-13, at Carmel Christian in Matthews/Charlotte, NC. We will be bringing some of the best teams around the region all under one building and of course, there are so many storylines to watch out for.
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Carmel Christan Tip-Off Storylines to Watch (Friday, Nov. 12)
Phenom Hoops kicks off the season in a big way with the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, November 12-13, at Carmel Christian in Matthews/Charlotte, NC. We will be bringing some of the best teams around the region all under one building and of course, there are so many storylines to watch out for. Event Information:Event Page:...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Kyree Bethel #13: 6
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Week 1 of Phenom Open Gym Tour
We have been hitting the road over the last week, touching base with teams around the state of North Carolina and seeing the talent that will be on display this high school season. There have been new names and rising stars that have caught our attention, as in this article, we focus on a few players that could be in for BIG seasons with their program. If you don’t know them yet, you will...
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INTERVIEW: 2022 V. Tech commit MJ Collins on His BLOW-UP Summer + Proving Himself Nationally!
2022 MJ Collins talks about his summer and playing with Team Curry, his recruitment blow-up, and ultimately what made Virginia Tech the place for in the end. He also talks about his growth as a player and his goals at Westminster Catawba. How good does he think his team could be and what goals has he set for himself? We find it all.
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Westminster Catawba
Phenom Hoops continues to hit the road, getting an early glance of teams around the state of North Carolina and the region before the upcoming high school season. Monday night, Patrick O
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Finale (Day 1, Part 2)
2022 Spencer Hairston (Gate City Grizzlies): This young man simply continues to produce and be an offensive scoring machine. Which is why he should be one to really watch coming into North Carolina and playing at Dudley this season. He has the quickness and ability to create for himself but he can be deadly from the perimeter. Scored 29 points to lead the charge again, something he has...
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Top Players in North Carolina
Ranking prospects is an interesting method to try and encapsulate the fluidity of overall player movement. Unfortunately, the vast majority of those who tend to form these ranking lists typically opt to make updates on a periodic basis rather than monthly or bi-weekly. Two important points need to be made. First (for those who oppose the aforementioned fluidity of rankings), all major
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The blow-up has arrived: 2022 MJ Collins (Westminster Catawba/Team Curry)
It is a funny thing to see at times. When watching players in a profession like ours, you get a chance to see a ton of talent that you just know or you have a gut feeling on, that it is only a matter of time before their recruitment starts taking off. 2022 6
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Team Curry 17U Preview
Last summer, Pro Skills Basketball introduced their newest team to the lineup, Team Curry, part of the Under Armour Association. Head Coach Sim Frazier helped build this team into one of the most recognizable teams in the country. In a summer with so much uncertainty, Team Curry finished with a 23-4 record. What
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Five 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...
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College coaches starting to recognize 2022 MJ Collins (Westminster Catawba)
You may want to start watching out and learning the name… we are just going to warn you. But 2022 6
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Northwood Temple Knocks Off Westminster Catawba to Advance to the NCISAA 2A State Championship
The NCISAA 2A division was arguably the deepest division in the state this year. On Wednesday night, Northwood Temple hosted Westminster Catawba in the semifinals. Northwood Temple (26-7) entered the game on a 15-game win streak. Westminster Catawba entered the game with a 14-2 record. Both teams have played at a high level consistently all year. The first quarter started with Northwood...
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Phenom Game Report: Westminster Catawba vs. Northside Christian
Playoff basketball, there is nothing like it in North Carolina. This was a battle to go to the Final Four, as Westminster Catawba and Northside Christian had a ton of storylines coming into this one. Two very well-coached teams went at it to start in the first quarter, and both offenses seemed to make plays. Northside found success from the perimeter while Westminster attacked and got to the rim...
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Deserving of More Offers: Noteworthy Names in North Carolina
Every year, the grassroots landscape is overflowing with capable college-level prospects
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Phenom Holiday Classic Player Spotlight: 2022 MJ Collins (Westminster Catawba)
A player that we have been able to watch on several occasions continues to impress. He is also one that many could say has been overlooked but could be in for a big season at Westminster Catawba and in the upcoming summer.
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Calvary Day v. Westminster Catawba (Recap/Standouts)
We kicked off another day at the Phenom Holiday Classic on Tuesday, as Westminster Catawba and Calvary Day started the day off in a great fashion. I would say it was a pretty tight battle throughout the first half but it was Calvary Day that was able to produce offensively, getting inside the paint, making the extra hustle plays, and scoring effectively. It helped them retain a lead throughout...
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Holiday Classic: Providence Day vs. Westminster Catawba (Recap/Standouts)
Providence Day and Westminster Catawba brought us another intriguing matchup and it certainly didn
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