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Immediate Impact Freshmen in North Carolina

The travel ball season is finally beginning to wind down, which naturally generates a lot of buzz and excitement for the upcoming high school year. Folks are ready to see where seniors commit, what team separates themselves from the pack, and everything in-between. One of the more intriguing subplots of each season is how the freshman will ultimately fare, and this year is no different. North...

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Top July Performers in North Carolina

The month of July is finally concluding, which should provide these young players with an opportunity to take a well-deserved break from days of nonstop basketball. Given the significance of the actual month, we decided to take a closer look at some of the top standouts from each class. Obviously, we can only speak on what we have seen, so the names listed will be based on their performances at...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Summer Havoc (Catawba Ridge, Part 2)

2023 Evan Ashe (Juice All-Stars): Ashe came up big for his team in the second half, scoring 19 of his 23 points. He continues to show how explosive he can be on the floor, getting to the rim and finishing strong, embracing contact, and getting to the line. Ashe continues to be one that is flying a little under the radar but with his athleticism and ability to get downhill, he can be tough to...

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Unsigned Seniors to Watch at Phenom Grassroots TOC (Part Two)

The time has finally come for the highly anticipated April Live Periods. With the recruiting landscape in complete shambles, there

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Phenom Game Report: Sun Valley at Porter Ridge (Boys)

Down in the Charlotte area, Sun Valley hit the road to take on a very intriguing and talented Porter Ridge. Both teams have had a solid season, so this certainly looked to be a fun matchup to watch. Both teams came out well, with Porter Ridge taking the lead behind their leader 2022 Isaiah Williams. Porter Ridge also wanted to get the ball out of 2024 Tyree White

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POB’s Young Players To Watch: Phenom Halloween Havoc

The Phenom Halloween Havoc was another terrific event, checking in on a few players that we have seen before and to see how they have been developing but also giving us some new, young names. Here are four young players that could be ones to monitor down the road, as they really showcased their talent on the big stage in Rock Hill. 2026 William Stevens (Triple Threat Academy): This is another...

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Player Standouts from Phenom Halloween Havoc (Day 2)

by: Ethan Reece 2026 Amari Melton (Triple Threat)My second viewing of Amari only confirmed what I saw from him last month. The big guard takes what he wants and shows no indication that the defense phases him at all. He consistently finishes contested drives and uses his body well as he operates as the main ball handler. Any chance he got in the open court was a bucket for his team, so dangerous...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Halloween Havoc (Day 1)

2022 Landon King (Charlotte Guards): King continues to fly under the radar but caught a few more eyes with his 33-point performance to start the day. King continues to show his aggressive nature and ability to score, especially attacking and getting to the basket.  He plays within the offense but can really take his game to another level when he is locked in offensively and scoring in an...

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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Porter Ridge

Phenom Hoops continues to make it a point to check out teams around the region, as we had a busy Thursday afternoon on the road.  One stop we made was also Porter Ridge high school, as the Pirates are looking to replace a senior-led team from last year with a few new names and players looking to step up.  Let us dive into the roster a little bit more. When you talk about leaders for...

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Phenom Summer Havoc Team Preview: Charlotte Hoyas

July is going to be fun, especially with Phenom Hoops.  That is why we are getting just a small head-start on the teams and players that will be in attendance for the Summer Havoc.  Here, we look to preview just a few names to watch for throughout the weekend in Rock Hill, with many others stepping up their game in front of college coaches. Charlotte Hoyas The Charlotte Hoyas have been...

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Phenom Media Day: Charlotte Hoyas

Phenom Hoops continues to hit the road for a few media days, allowing us to get a closer glimpse of some intriguing travel ball teams around the area. On Thursday night, we went out to the Concord area to check in on the Charlotte Hoyas, a program that has some good talent to watch.

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Bendel

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled back to the Upward Star Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina for another weekend of grassroots basketball. We saw a lot of familiar faces in addition to the numerous new programs on display. There were plenty of standouts on display, and this article will take a closer look at some personal favorites from the two-day event, each of which are deserving of...

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Roster Breakdown for Queen City Showcase: Charlotte Hoyas

Rock Hill will be loaded with talent and Phenom Hoops wants to not only get everyone ready for an exciting event but also make sure we provide exposure for teams and players all throughout. We start previewing teams and players that coaches and fans will want to check out at the event.

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NC Phenom 150 2022 All Tournament Team

Class Height No. Name City State High School 2022 6'4' 125 Isaiah J Williams Indian Trail NC Porter Ridge High School 2022 6’1″ 83 Jackson Helms Summerfield NC Northern Guilford High School 2022 5'11' 82 A.J. Cook Waxhaw NC Weddington High School 2022 6'4' 130 Nolan Hodge Greensboro NC Northern Guilford High School 2022 6'2' 113 Kyle Frazier Weddington NC Weddington High School 2022...

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