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Commitment Alert: 2022 Christian Cornish commits to Lees-McRae
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: Christian CornishClass: 2022Committed to: Lees McRae 2021-22 Season in Review:...
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Deserving of Offers: Five Scholarship-Worthy Seniors
The state of North Carolina is consistently filled with some of the top basketball talent across the entire nation—especially per capita. This can be a blessing and a curse. Due to the number of programs competing for kids of similar levels, it typically becomes a waiting game. Understandably, no college coach wants to reveal their hand to the competition, but there has to be a certain level of...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Lake Norman Christian
Head coach Pat McCarthy is back with Lake Norman Christian and looking to put this program back on the map. After playing a national schedule last year, Lake Norman Christian went through some changes and added some key pieces to this year’s team. We were able to get a great glimpse of this team during Phenom Hoops’ Open Gym Tour, so let’s dive into what we saw. The VeteransLake Norman...
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Unsigned Seniors to Know
There is still a lot of unsigned talent in the 2022 class that deserves a look, and could potentially provide a late boost to programs in need. Guys that can contribute from lower D1’s to D3’s in need of a diamond in the rough.
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Player Standouts at Phenom Memorial Day Classic
6’6 ’22 Jeremy Dixon (Team Eat) Team Eat offered a pretty balanced attack as a team, but Dixon continually found ways to set the tone and stand out as a two-way leader for this group. He’s a long, skilled, athletic wing prospect with an excellent transition presence and the ability to score the ball from all levels. Dixon makes a consistent impact on the glass, defensively, and in transition,...
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Winston-Salem Christian vs. Quality Eduction “T LEW’s Takeaways”
TLEW’s Takeaways Quality Education vs. Winston Salem Christian Phenom Hoops made the trip down to Winston Salem to see the showdown between Quality Education and Winston Salem Christian. These two teams are filled with so much talent. When teams are filled with this much talent the tougher more together team usually comes out on top. On Tuesday night the tougher more together team was...
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Piedmont Classical v. Winston-Salem Christian
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled to Piedmont Classical in the heart of Greensboro, North Carolina for a special double-header showcase. The second contest gave us an opportunity to see some of the top prospects in the state between two talent-laden teams in Piedmont Classical and Winston-Salem Christian. Piedmont Classical has been quietly going about their business and securing wins while...
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Carolina Basketball Academy v. Winston-Salem Christian Recap/Standouts
The second day of Phenom’s Tip-Off Classic carried on with another high-level matchup between Carolina Basketball Academy and Winston-Salem Christian. A tight, competitive battle was bound to take place between these two teams, and that’s exactly what we received. Both teams displayed a tough, aggressive approach during the first quarter, which ultimately resulted in a one-possession game and...
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Phenom Tip-Off Classic: Moravian Prep vs. Winston Salem Christian (Recap/ Standouts)
Check out the recap, stat totals, and standouts from the Moravian Prep vs. Winston Salem Christian game at the Phenom Tip-Off Classic.
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Phenom Game Report: W-S Christian vs. Bull City Prep
Phenom Hoops hit the road to kick off the season and what a way to kick off with a game between two powerhouses in Winston-Salem Christian and Bull City Prep National.
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Open Gym Report: Winston-Salem Christian
Last night, Phenom Hoops had the opportunity to watch practice at Winston-Salem Christian. In his first year at Winston-Salem Christian, Head Coach Antonio Lowe has quickly built a powerhouse and is excited about what the future holds. The Lions have a great balance of size, skill, depth and experience to compete at a very high level. Leading things off at the guard spot is 6’4 2022 combo...
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Phenom Open Gym: Winston-Salem Christian
Phenom Hoops was back on the road once again, continuing their Phenom Open Gym Tour. We checked in on Winston Salem Christian, as Coach Antonio Lowe is looking to bring a talented group to the court. A program that is relatively unknown, WS Christian immediately stands out with the amount of size they bring and skill, as they should be one of the premier teams in the state.
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POB’s Eye Catchers on Day 2 at #PhenomChallenge (Part II)
2021 6’2 Lashae Johnson (Charlotte Royals 2021): Johnson was extremely aggressive on the floor, running the floor, constantly getting out and pushing the pace, but also showed his ability to knock down jumpers, hitting four 3-pointers for the Charlotte Royals. 2021 6’0 Cole Sinclair (Durham Hurricanes): A point guard that simply competes. He is known very well for his outside shooting but you...
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Evening Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Queen City Showcase
6’6 ’20 Garreth Edgecome (Defenders Elite) The unsigned senior was easily one of the more impressive performers throughout this contest. Edgecome caught heat early on and was able to consistently assert himself as a spot-up threat. He has great size and length, but also understands how to embrace his role without forcing the action on offense. 6’4 ’21 Camren Little (Charlotte Nets...
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Phenom Hoops’ Player Watch: 2021 6’4 Christian Cornish
Get to know more about 2021 6'4 Christian Cornish from Central Cabarrus.
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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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Afternoon Standouts at Phenom HS Jamboree
6’5 ’21 Mike Dudley (United Faith) United Faith always possesses a ton of talent, but Dudley might be the most enticing of their current group. He checks so many boxes, from size to shooting to athleticism, and should only continue to get better. Dudley is so smooth that he’s able to actively toggle between being a primary offensive option and scoring as needed. He could really take off this...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Champion Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned to Rock Hill, South Carolina for an absolutely loaded event. We featured some of the biggest teams in the region, from Upward Stars to Team Charlotte to TMP and PSB, which made for some high-level competition across the two days. This article will take a closer look at the five players that stood out the most… 6’0 ’20 Myles Tate (Upward...
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Early Standouts at Phenom Champion Showcase
Phenom Hoops scout Jeff Bendel breaks down the players that impressed at the Phenom Champion Showcase at Catawba Ridge.
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Afternoon Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Team Camp Session II
6’4 ’20 Kalib Matthews (Henderson Collegiate) This entire Henderson Collegiate team is worth noting and writing about, but Matthews was simply too spectacular to not acknowledge. His consistency never seems to waver, regardless of score, opponent, or setting, and approaches the game with a calm, yet intense, demeanor. Matthews can fill it up in a hurry from beyond the arc or through constantly...
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5 Names to Know from Phenom Challenge Live
This weekend at the Phenom Challenge LIVE event, there was a boatload of standout players and teams. I had the privilege to cover games at Bob Jones University and Broome High School where there were some fierce competition and individual talent. Let’s get right to it with my top 5 players I saw this weekend.
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Player Standouts at Phenom’s High School Jamboree (Afternoon Session)
Central Cabarrus: 6’4 ’21 Christian Cornish Long and athletic, Cornish knows how to impose his will on both ends of the floor pretty regularly. He utilizes his high motor to attack the rim on offense and make plays on defense. Cornish has upside as a creator and looked fairly competent when creating off the dribble, able to touch the paint and make the correct pass whenever possible. He...
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