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Commitment Alert: USC-Upstate gets a winner in ’22 Jordyn Surratt
Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Jordyn SurrattClass: 2022Committed to: USC Upstate What is USC Upstate getting...
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Five More South Carolina Seniors Worthy of Offers
Although North Carolina is regularly advertised as the “Hoopstate”, South Carolina is notorious for putting some of the best athletes (across all sports) into the professional ranks on a yearly basis. The state doesn’t generally receive as much attention as it probably should, and players often soar below the radar as a direct result. Even prior to all the covid restrictions, college coaches...
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Why is Jordyn Surratt So Severely Underrated'
Each year, the grassroots scene is full of prospects who receive varying amounts of attention from college coaches. Generally speaking, these programs know who they should be targeting and find ways to act accordingly. However, it seems like there’s always a select grouping of players who get brushed aside by appropriate-level coaches. The souring on prospects is usually a result of...
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Upward Stars 2022 highlighting the talent of North and South Carolina
Phenom Hoops continued their events through the month of May, as Upward Stars Southeast 3SSB 2022 was one of the more recent teams that came through the Phenom MDC. It gave us another opportunity to view a team that brings some of the more talented players around South Carolina and region to the floor and they surely impressed. When you dive into their roster, the first player that your...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom MDC (Day 1)
2023 Emanuel Richards (Upward Stars 3SSB 2023): Richards continues to show his production on the floor, as I believe he is one of the more underrated prospects in the state of South Carolina for his class. Every time he comes out, he makes an impact on the floor. Before, he did an incredible job in getting downhill and finishing through contact and he continues to do so, but you can...
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Stars come out at Super Showcase
The Super Showcase in Greenville SC did not disappoint with two good games. The first game was between South Carolina powerhouses Dorman High School 5A and Christ Church Episcopal 2A, headlined by Jalen Breazeale of Dorman and Florida State’s signee John Butler of Christ Church. The second game between nationally recognized programs of Lake Norman Christian and Ypsi Academy, headlined by Espn 2023 Top #5 Mickey Williams of Lake Norman and ESPN 2022 Top player Emoni Bates of Ypsi Prep.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: The Battle
Phenom Hoops tuned into the The Battle down in South Carolina, bringing two intriguing matchups at the high school level. See who stood out.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Battle at the Rock (Day 2)
2021 Bryce McGowens (LEC): McGowens looked strong once again, showing his full arsenal from the perimeter like he has shown countless times but also getting to the rack. His blend of length, skillset, and versatility on the floor is highly impressive. 2021 Tay Burton (Byrnes): Though he was undersized, Burton played extremely hard on both ends of the floor. He had to go up against bigger...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Yusuf English #0: 6’0 ’23 David Elam (Mead Hall Episcopal) Starting things off, we look at a player that contributed very well despite being the smallest and youngest camper on this team, David Elam. He’s a smart, wiry, high-motor guard prospect with an excellent scoring arsenal and the ability to create for himself or others off the bounce. Elam is a quality shooter and...
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Phenom Open Gym: Dorman looking to reload
Phenom Hoops headed down to Dorman high school, a powerhouse program that has brought home titles after titles, and is also coming off their best season in program history! Now, with several of those names now gone to the next level, Dorman looks to reload with the next round of talent, as we dive into what we saw.
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Stars Fall League
Phenom Hoops went down to Spartanburg to the Upward Stars Center, as we took in the Stars Fall League, bringing a ton of talent to the table. Getting a glimpse of multiple players, we provide our thoughts on players that grabbed our attention.
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Rewriting History: Dorman’s Path to Five Straight Titles
Anyone who knows anything about South Carolina basketball should be aware of the dominance coming out of Roebuck and Dorman High School over the last few years. After winning four consecutive state championships within the 5A SCHSAA, the Cavaliers have their sights set on magical number five. However, it likely won’t be any type of cakewalk and should certainly offer more obstacles than years...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Stay Positive
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Upward Star Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina for another quality event. The competition level was high, featuring numerous new squads and those that we’ve seen throughout the summer—which naturally led to a variety of standout performers. In addition to enticing competition, the atmosphere was exceptional. This article will take a closer look...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Phenom Challenge Day 3 Early Standouts
6’9 Jai Smith of Tea Marie 16U has been phenomenal this weekend. Shows that he is a HM Division 1 talent. Very long, athletic, and superfluid on the court. Tenacious rebounder who attacks the boards every possession. Uses his length to be a great rim protector for his team. Shows the ability to attack from the wings and get out in transition. Killer mindset, looks to dunk on you every single...
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It is just the start for 2022 Jordyn Surratt (Dorman)
South Carolina has a ton of talent that continues to go under the radar and 2022 6’6 Jordyn Surratt could have fallen into that label. Now, one could credit that to the talent in front of him at Dorman with PJ Hall, Myles Tate, and Justin Amadi, who all were starters for the national program.
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Coach Rick’s Thoughts and TakeAways from Upward Stars
Coach Rick’s Thoughts and Take Aways from Upward Stars Phenom Hoops travelled down to Spartanburg, South Carolina to cover Upward Star’s “Open Gym and Skill Development.” It was held at the beautiful Upward Star Center and congratulations to Curtis Wheeler and his staff for hosting a well-organized and professional event. More importantly, we were provided a thorough roster list and a...
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Thoughts and Takeaways from Upward Stars
Phenom Hoops had a chance to hit the road and enjoy getting back on the court, as we headed down to Spartanburg to check in on the Upward Stars practice. There were a few players that caught our eyes but here are some of our thoughts and takeaways from our day in South Carolina.
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Is Jordyn Surratt Ready to Take the Next Step'
Anyone who has followed South Carolina high school basketball over the last five years should be well aware of Dorman and their nonstop success. However, things are guaranteed to change with Myles Tate (Butler) and PJ Hall (Clemson) set to depart. It’s difficult to even imagine a team without Tate at this point, given that he’s been a key varsity contributor since his freshman season and...
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Bendel’s Best: Upward Stars Combine
On Sunday, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Upward Stars Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina for another absolutely loaded day of basketball.
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