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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Grassroots TOC (Day 2, Part 1)
2025 Jackson Fannon (Riptide 2025): Fannon is going to be a name you will want to continue to watch over the years. Already at 6’6, he brings a ton of versatility to the floor. His understanding of the game and skill set is unique, as he has a tremendous feel with the ball in his hands and the ability to operate and score in a variety of ways. 2025 Abram Early (Team Griggs): When you watch him...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Blake Walker #102: 5’7 ’23 Darren Lloyd (West Florence) Starting things off, we look at a player that always seems to outwork and outperform opponents in every matchup, Darren Lloyd. He’s a tough, heady, slightly undersized lead guard prospect with a strong balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Lloyd is at his best when breaking down opponents, getting downhill,...
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The Journey of an Undersized Floor General: Darren Lloyd
There are various positive things about Phenom Hoops and various other scouting services, but the sample size and ability to watch a player for the entirety of their progression is arguably the most appealing. Whether Coby White, Josh Hall, or dozens of other noteworthy names, plenty of high-level prospects have come through our doors over the years. However, many small, young guards, like Kadyn...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Summer Showcase
6’2 ’23 Grady Whitt (Go Hard) Few teams in attendance can match the balanced approach of Go Hard, and Whitt is a massive part of their overall game. The lefty is skilled and fairly crafty, able to consistently create for himself and other off the bounce. Whitt shoots the ball at an efficient rate from midrange and beyond the arc, and finishes with finesse around the basket. He’s a quality passer...
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Queen City Showcase Team Preview: Carolina Bad Boyz 16u
The Queen City Showcase in Rock Hill this weekend is going to be off the charts. With talent all on the floor, livestreams streaming the games, and a ton of coverage from Phenom Hoops, this is going to be one of the best events to start the travel ball season. That is why we wanted to get a leg up on it, as we spoke to several coaches that will be bringing their teams to South Carolina this...
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Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: James Black #0: 5’7 ’23 Darren Lloyd (Florence) Starting things off, we look at a player that understands how to make an impact through his tough, heady approach, Darren Lloyd. He’s a smart, quick point guard prospect with sharp instincts and the ability to play bigger than his size would imply defensively. Lloyd is an effective floor general in the half-court but genuinely...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: SC Hidden Talents (Part III)
South Carolina is loaded with hidden gems around the state and one of our new knowledgable scouts brings you Part 3 of players that have gone under the radar but should be attracting some eyes from the state. Check out a few names below.
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South Carolina Phenom 150 Spring Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Johnny Moses #17: 5’6 ’23 Michael Forte II (Summerville) Starting things off, we look at a player that impacted the game pretty well despite being the smallest prospect on this team, Micahel Forte II. He’s a young, wiry guard prospect with a team-first mentality and willingness to make hustle plays on both ends of the floor. Forte looks to create for others whenever possible but...
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Award Winners from #SCPhenom150
Check out the players that took home awards this past Sunday from South Carolina.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #SCPhenom150 (Part I)
Down in Hartsville for the SC Phenom 150, several players grabbed our attention on the court and should be names to watch down the road.
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