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Next-Level Prospects Soaring Under the Radar
6’4 Nick Elliott (Grimsley) Despite playing (and producing) on an entire roster of college players, Elliott still doesn’t have the appropriate recruitment. We will say it again: Elliott is firmly in the discussion with the top shooters in the state—and is arguably as accurate as anyone in catch-and-shoot situations. He’s also long, active defensively, and understands how to make proper decisions...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom G3 Showcase (Morning, Day 2)
2026 Nick Arnold (Carolina Riptide): When you watch Arnold operate on the court, you have to automatically think that he is an older, more experienced prospect. But when you come to find out that he is part of the 2026 class, Arnold is quite impressive and makes you excited about his future. Such a poised, polished point guard that sees the floor, makes the right reads, gets everyone involved,...
read moreBendel’s Best: Grassroots TOC
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center for the first LIVE period of the season. The three-day stretch featured a ton of notable teams and prospects, in addition to onlooking college coaches. Although we’ve previously seen and documented a vast majority of the talent on display, next-level opportunities remain scarcer than ever before. Games were...
read morePlayer Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Grassroots TOC
6’1 ’25 Hayes Oxendine (East Carolina Elite) Though we’ve consistently seen his foundation as a lethal shooter, Oxendine showcased a lot of ability as the primary creator and overall leader for this group. He’s a smart decision-maker and understands how to make plays with the ball in his hands. Oxendine is comfortable at setting up others while finding scoring opportunities from all three...
read morePhenom Grassroots TOC Team Preview: Anthony Morrow Elite
The Phenom Grassroots TOC is this weekend in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, as it is the first LIVE Period with Phenom Hoops this season. The talent pool runs deep throughout and we want to give college coaches a leg up on who to watch and who will be in action. Here are a few players to check out for each team, presented by the head coach. Anthony Morrow Elite JJ Moore 5’102023 Point Guard Should...
read moreGame Report: Chambers vs Myers Park
On Tuesday night, we had the pleasure of watching one of the top public school matchups in the state as Julius L. Chambers hosted Myers Park. In the first half, Chambers jumped out to a double-digit lead. Their defensive pressure was key in this run as they were able to force turnovers that led to easy baskets on the offensive end. At one point the lead got up to 18 points, as Chambers’...
read morePhenom Open Gym Tour: JL Chambers
Phenom Hoops continues their road trip around the region, this time checking in on a very talented group in Charlotte and certainly one that has big aspirations coming into the season. We traveled out to check out the talent JL Chambers had and there was plenty to go around. 2022 Daniel Sanford looks to be the leader once again for this squad, as the senior is a known prospect around the state...
read moreDawkins’ Standouts from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 2)
By: DeAjai Dawkins 5’10 2025 Eli Ellis (Big Shots 17U/Moravian) Has there been a player more spoken about this weekend' Likely not. Eli has made a name for himself as a consistent lead guard that plays in a constant mode of attack. He’s a stellar shooter with a rugged mentality that reminds me of Payton Pritchard of the Boston Celtics. Ellis plays with no fear in the face of older competition,...
read moreSpecial K’s Hoops Take: Day 2 Standouts
6’4 Moses McDowell 2025 of Team Pressure was physically imposing in this last game. With a combination of strength, athleticism, and length he was able to dominate the paint, scoring at will. The most impressive part of his game is the way he relentlessly rebounds the ball on both sides of the court. He has a knack for fighting and getting position to come up with easy boards and easy points....
read more2023 Evan Ashemore could be next to make a name for himself at Vance
Vance high school in Charlotte has been a program that has a proven record of producing talent. Recently, players like Jaylen Curry, Daniel Sanford, and Trey Green have been big-time players that played at Vance last season. However, a player that could be next to start making a name for himself down the road is 2023 6'3 Evan Ashemore.
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