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Learning New Names: Phenom Jamboree Session 1

2026 Rares Trandafir (Rabun Gap): This was a new name for us at the event, but the 6’11 sophomore big man showed flashes of what he could be down the road. Trandafir moved well, showed solid footwork, and made his presence felt on both sides of the floor. He was able to help alter shots at times, but also is very fluid offensively which makes him intriguing. He is one that I would keep an...

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What We Learned: Phenom HS Jamboree Session 1 (Part 3)

Fayetteville Academy has Talent to be Found We have said it countless times before but it is worth repeating… college coaches need to check out Fayetteville Academy and the talent they bring to the court. 2024 Xavier Johnson and 2024 Derrick Green are two scholarship-worthy players who can score and be effective in their own ways. And 2026 Jossiah Johnson should earn more looks his way...

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What We Learned: Phenom HS Jamboree Session 1 (Part 2)

Concord HS led by its Trio We had a great chance to check out Concord High School at the Jamboree, and the trio of 2025 Jadah Freeman, 2025 Judah Freeman, and 2024 Jeremiah Howard shined as leaders for this team. These three continued to shine as the go-to players for his team, as the Freeman brothers are two guards that can create and make plays, knock down shots, and be true playmakers. Howard...

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What We Learned: Phenom HS Jamboree Session 1 (Part 1)

New Names Stepping Up for West Charlotte We had a great chance to check out West Charlotte at the event, and this is a team that will be looking a little different than last year as players will be looking to step up. 2024 Damani Day is a familiar name and veteran who should help lead the charge, but West Charlotte has two freshmen who will have an opportunity to showcase their talent. 2027 AC...

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Reece

by: Ethan Reece 2023 Brayden Blue (Concord)Brayden is a guy who continually provides good basketball to a number of degrees. College coaches looking for someone who can adaptively lead and successfully carry the offense, this is your guy. He exhibits fundamental basics with his skillset and IQ that is admirable these days, as he makes the game as simple as possible to value production over...

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Southern Guilford has players to look at Southern Guilford is a program I was intrigued in watching. Why' Because there were two players that I was intrigued in getting an updated viewing of, as 2024 Jucqarie Love and 2024 Jamias Ferere, two players that created some buzz the summer before and have been playing well on the court. Both brings good size and physical stature to the court. Ferere is...

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Concord Academy looks poised to make another title run It seems that Concord could be looking at another strong season, as they are coming off a title run last year.  But this team will certainly look a little different with new names leading the charge, including 2024 JJ Moore, 2023 Isaiah Tate, 2023 Avion Pinner, and several others have looked strong throughout the offseason.  Pinner...

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Central Cabarrus looking locked in early There is no doubt about it. Central Cabarrus looks locked in and ready this season after coming up just short last year for a state title. Whether it was at the Hoop State Fall League or this weekend at the Jamboree, this is a program that looks determined to finish the season with it all and has one goal on its mind. They defeated the opponents by an...

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If you Can Defend, You Can Play: HS Jamboree Session I

If you have come to a Phenom Exposure Camp this Fall, you have heard Rick Lewis talk about, "you can play at the level you can defend". At Saturday's 7th Annual Phenom's High School Jamboree there were a few defenders who would be classified as "special".

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Dawkins’ Standouts from Phenom HS Jamboree

Kevin Dawkins was on deck at Ben L. Smith for the Phenom High School Jamboree and these are just a few names that caught his eyes at the event.

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Storylines from the Phenom High School Jamboree Session 1

Storylines from the Phenom High School Jamboree Session 1 What a way to kickstart the 2019-20 basketball season. Approximately 45 teams travelled to Greensboro to play in the Phenom Annual High School Jamboree played at Proehlific Park and Ben L. Smith High School. To say the event was a success would be a huge understatement. We had some of the top ranked teams in the state, nationally ranked...

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