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Grimsley v. JL Chambers
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of Greensboro for a high-level playoff matchup between the Whirlies of Grimsley and the Cougars of JL Chambers. There was a ton of excitement in the air. On one side, Chambers probably entered this contest slightly underrated based on their seeding (considering they arguably played the most challenging schedule of any public-school team in the...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 5’9 Jordan Wall
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are...
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Grimsley v. Northwest Guilford
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Oak Ridge, North Carolina for an inner-city battle between Grimsley and Northwest Guilford. Both teams have found quality success to start their season. Coach Corbett and the Whirlies embrace their healthy mix of basketball players and multi-sport athletes, which translates seamlessly onto the court. Meanwhile, Coach Reavis and the Vikings have...
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Smith v. Grimsley
On Monday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the “Big Four” at Ben L. Smith High School, as the Golden Eagles prepared to host Grimsley High School as both squads kick off the start to their respective seasons. There’s an obvious amount of excitement surrounding each team. Smith has a healthy mix of talented veterans and young, up-and-coming talent, in addition to their notable coaching staff led by...
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Open Gym Report: Grimsley High School
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of Greensboro for an exciting open gym session at Grimsley High School. Being the oldest and longest-standing school in the city, everyone should already know about the historic program and the nonstop success they’ve enjoyed over the last century (and beyond). Regardless, Coach Darren Corbett is entering his third season since returning to the...
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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Michael Wilson #8: 5’7 ’23 Isaiah Martino (Lake Norman Charter) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Isaiah Martino. He’s a strong, quick guard prospect with a high motor, team-first approach, and a willingness to make hustle players. Martino touches the paint with consistency and plays hard on...
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Queen City Showcase Preview: NC Gaters
Despite all the unusual circumstances throughout the last few months, the travel ball season is in full swing. With that, Phenom Hoops is traveling down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for our Queen City Showcase. Even from afar, one can see the obvious amount of talent slated to be on display from Friday through Sunday. These articles will offer a brief...
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Open Gym Report: NC Gaters 2022
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled to Greensboro for a special open gym feature on the NC Gaters, a program with some of the top up-and-coming talent from the area. We had the privilege of seeing their teams for the classes of 2022 and 2024, and there was a lot to unbox. This article will take a closer look at the makeup of their 16U roster and what we can expect of them throughout the...
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North Carolina Phenom 150 Session 1: Evaluation Team 17
North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations Team 17 Coach Stackhouse #78: 5’7 ’22 Jordon Wall (Greensboro, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that was able to consistently highlight his poise as a ball-handler, Jordon Wall. He’s a young point guard prospect that can play as the lead creator or slide off-ball and create havoc. Wall possesses great upside as a playmaker and...
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