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Phenom CBB Game Breakdown: Emory & Henry vs. East Tennessee State
College Basketball is here, and Phenom Hoops is going to be bringing you some terrific coverage throughout the year. We start off the season with two teams we are quite familiar with and have plenty of Phenom Hoops alums on the roster, as Emory & Henry traveled to take on East Tennessee State. Both teams kicking off the season were trading baskets, but ETSU found early success on the...
read moreThe Expansion of the Carolina Riptide
Just four years ago, Grant Hodges, Greg Forest, and seven kids from the greater Lake Norman area came together to form the Carolina Riptide. Despite some roster changes over the years, the core grouping of Clay
read moreMoravian Prep Regional vs New Creation Christian: Game Recap
In the third matchup of the day, we had Moravian Prep Regional and New Creation Christian. The first quarter we saw a tight matchup as New Creation Christian held onto a 15-14 lead at the end of the first. New Creation Christian was led by senior guard, Alex Reives, who led the way with seven points. Moravian’s Isaac Ellis knocked down two three-pointers and also added two more points to...
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read morePhenom Focus: 2021 6’6 Jacob Morgan
2021 Jacob Morgan has been a popular name this summer with Phenom Hoops, playing in multiple events and showing just how much of an impact he can be on the floor on several levels. Morgan’s play has been attracting some college coaches’ eyes, as he recently earned his first few offers. We checked in with Morgan to see the latest around his summer and recruitment. How has it been...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers: Day 3 at Summer Finale (Part 1)
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read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Carolina Riptide 17U Shooting the LIGHTS OUT at Phenom Challenge!
Check out highlights from the Carolina Riptide at the Phenom Challenge. The Carolina Riptide are based out of Lake Norman and are led by some sharpshooting guards in Callahan Reed, Trace Forrest, and Jacob Morgan. Here are some highlights from a few of their games from this past weekend.
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at #PhenomChallenge (Part I)
We bring you some early standouts from Day 1 in Rock Hill at the Phenom Challenge. Check out some of the names.
read moreBooks and Basketball: 2021 6
As a sophomore, we just got to see a glimpse of what Morgan could provide on the court. But as a junior, fans got to see his entire game, as he took a tremendous jump statistically this past season.
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Here are a few more standouts from the NC Phenom 150 camp in Greensboro, North Carolina.
read moreAfternoon Standouts at NC Phenom 150 Camp
#82- AJ Cook- Though somewhat unassuming, Cook has easily been one of the most memorable performers from camp. He
read more#NCPhenom150 Session One: Miles Magical Five (Early Slate)
#82 5’11 2022 AJ Cook: Weddington High School (NC) Cook was absolutely lights out in his first game of the day, knocking down shots from way beyond the arc at a really high rate. He’s a savvy player with the ball in his hands, making good decisions and finding his guys in the right place at the right time. He’s a true combo guard due to his ability to absolutely kill teams with...
read morePhenom Open Gym Tour “Pine Lake Prep”
Phenom Open Gym Tour “Pine Lake Prep” Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Mooresville, North Carolina to cover open gym at Pine Lake Preparatory School. Head coach Tony Dunbar comes from Indiana and his deep roots to the Hoosier State is clearly etched in his coaching philosophy. Pine Lake Prep is a charter school and is aligned in the NCHSAA 1A division. Last season, Pine Lake finished...
read moreA Closer Look: Carolina Riptide
At Phenom Hoops, we
read moreDawkins’ Phenom Summer Havoc Part I
Our very own, Kevin Dawkins, had quite a few names that stood out with their performance at the Summer Havoc. See his list of players.
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This weekend at the JMAC Showcase in Fort Mill, SC there was an immense talent pool ranging from 12U to 17U. I was stationed at Nation Ford High School and took in over 15 games throughout the weekend. Here are some of the standouts, in no particular order, that made an impression on me. Let
read moreTeam Charlotte 2022 Claims 16U Championship at Phenom
The 16U White Division Gold Championship game was thrilling from beginning to end as Team Charlotte 2022 faced off against a gritty Carolina Riptide squad. 6
read moreNorth Carolina Spring Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations Session II: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Dre Simmons #3: 5
read moreSmoke Hodges, Jacob Morgan & Michael Dulin lead Carolina Riptide to ANOTHER TITLE!!
Some mom and pop teams just got it. They got chemistry, they're well coached, they play for one another. Carolina Riptide exudes just this.
read moreBrandon’s big time Breakouts PT 1 #PhenomStayPositive
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read morePhenom Opening Team Preview: Carolina Riptide 16u
Phenom Hoops is heading to North Carolina, bring in one of the best events we have ever had to start the AAU season. Check out some of the players in attendance.
read moreCoach T’s Top Shooters from NC Phenom 150 Camp
By: Antonio Threadgill Onto the guys that I felt like could really shoot the ball the best 3 shooters in camp. My first shooter was #20 Mekhi Goree 5
read moreEarly Standouts at Phenom’s North Carolina 150 Camp
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read moreNorth Carolina Phenom 150 Session 2: Evaluation Team 2
North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Session Two Evaluations Team 2 Coach: Josh Thompson #3:5
read moreNorth Carolina Phenom 150 Session 3: Afternoon Standouts
#1-Zehern Hilton- Young point guard prospect that can succeed with or without the ball, given his ability to effectively pass and shoot the ball. Hilton has decent quickness and ball-handling ability. #6-London Johnson- Young guard prospect with natural ability on the basketball court; he shoots the ball very well from the floor and has an innate playmaking sense. Johnson moves...
read moreMidday Standouts at NC Phenom 150 Camp
#25-Malcolm Knight- Tough, scrappy two-way guard that takes legitimate pride in his defensive presence. He has great quickness, which seamlessly translates to both sides of the ball and allows him to touch the paint with frequency. #87-Jake Miller- High-motor guard prospect with an unselfish, team-first approach to every single possession. His top priorities are making the smart play,...
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