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2025 Tyshaun Goldston (Mid State): Goldston really introduced himself to start the day, as the dual-sport prospect really made his impact felt in a variety of ways. The 6
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Bendel
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Rock Hill, South Carolina for our final travel ball event of the summer season. The Summer Finale featured a slew of highly talented players (most of whom played with new/local/random teams), which made for an extremely entertaining weekend of basketball. Effort and motivation are always going to determine how enjoyable the actual competition is...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Summer Finale (Day 2)
2024 Jullien Cole (NC Jayhawks): Cole has really opened some eyes this summer with his play, showing what the 6
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Finale
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Player Standouts at Summer Havoc Live
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NCISAA Championship Previews
After a season full of anticipation, the wait is finally over. We
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A Closer Look: Phenom Hoops’ Rankings for North Carolina
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Game Report: Greensboro Day vs. Trinity Academy
Thursday night, two of the top teams in the NCISAA faced off as 4A Greensboro Day (25-2) hosted 2A Trinity Academy (17-3). This was a can’t miss matchup with six seniors signed to play at the Division I level next year. In addition, both teams are extremely well coached. They take their time and deliberately execute on both ends of the floor. Speaking of executing in the half court,...
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Phenom Game Report: GRACE Christian at Greensboro Day
The season got started in North Carolina, as GRACE Christian traveled to Greensboro Day Friday night. With Coach Johnson sidelined for this one, Coach Smith led the charge for the Bengals as both teams wanted to start the season off right. Both teams traded baskets early but it was the play of Graham Worland and Jackson Noble in the first quarter to help GDS earn the early lead. Gary...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Greensboro Day
Nothing like waking up for a 6 am practice, starting your day off right. That is what Phenom Hoops did Friday morning, this time heading over to Greensboro Day to check in on the Bengals and what they would be bringing to the table. Of course, you start with the winningest coach in North Carolina, Coach Freddy Johnson, who looks to bring in another talented group and hoping to secure another...
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Worthy of Offers: Underappreciated Targets for College Coaches (Part Two)
The trickle-down effect of Covid has largely dismantled the already-shaky structure that is college basketball. Interestingly enough, most of these kids in the Class of 2022 have yet to realize that many players will either go to a lower level than expected or be forced to fight for opportunities with players from the Class of 2021. While it
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Division I talent everywhere you look for Team Charlotte 2022
It is an easy statement to make but one that you can say almost every year… Team Charlotte 17u is absolutely LOADED with talent that will have college coaches flocking their way. Phenom Hoops got a chance to watch them start the travel ball season at the Queen City Showcase. This is a team coached by Derius McInnis, who has done an outstanding job with this group over the years. When...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Queen City Showcase Day 2 (Part 1)
2022 Justin Monden (All-Carolina): Though a smaller guard he was assertive on offense to start Day 2 for his team. Shows that he is a crafty guard that can create for himself and is effective from multiple levels of the floor. Smooth jumper to his game. 2022 Syncere Lynch (Team HoopState): Lynch played strong to start Day 2, really attacking and being aggressive. He was able to show...
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South Mecklenburg Advances to NCHSAA 4A Quarterfinals
On Thursday night, South Mecklenburg traveled to Hough in a NCHSAA 4A Sweet 16 matchup. South Mecklenburg entered the game with a 5-2 record, while Hough came in with a 7-2 record. Both teams have built a reputation for executing on the offensive end and playing great team basketball, so we knew it was going to be a great game to watch.
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Open Gym Report: Hough High School
Hough High School
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Jamboree Bash/ Hoop State League (Part 1)
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Halloween Havoc/ HoopState League (Part 2)
2021 Brandon Cherry (Full Court): Cherry plays with a really good, natural feel for the game on the court. He doesn
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Phenom Hoops traveled down to Rock Hill on Wednesday afternoon to take in Team Curry's practice, getting a glimpse of talent of all ages in action. Though there were several names that we have seen on multiple occasions, it was a great chance to check-in on the talent once more.
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North Mecklenburg captures conference road win
North Mecklenburg 67 Hough 56 Phenom Hoops travelled to Cornelius, North Carolina to cover the I Meck 4A matchup between North Mecklenburg and Hough. North Mecklenburg entered the contest with a 12-1 record with their lone loss coming to nationally ranked Mountain Brook of Alabama. Hough came into the contest with a 11-2 record, which is the best start in school history. Hough came out hot...
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