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POB’s Eye Catchers from Coach Rick’s TOC (Day 2, Part 1)

2023 Ryan Steger (GATA): Steger came out red hot to start his day, really lighting it up from deep. He dropped eight 3-pointers to lead his team to an early victory, really showing his confidence and smooth shot-making with range. A confident shooter that made several tough shots in rhythm. An impressive showing, as he finished with 26 points to start the day. 2025 Nikayle Hodge (Team EAT):...

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Commitment Alert: 2022 Maxwell Coles commits to Ranger College

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: Maxwell ColesClass: 2022Committed to: Ranger College What Was Said by Phenom...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Queen City Showcase (Part 2)

2025 Andrew Grimes (Raleigh Raiders): We told you about Grimes a while back and he continues to play at a high level and catch more eyes with his game and skill set as a young prospect. The 6’7 forward has a great feel on the court, carving out space and playing big down in the paint and on the boards, but also surprising many with his ability to step out with his mid-range shot, his three-point...

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Unsigned Duo Extremely Productive for Mint Hill Lakers

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our Grassroots TOC to kick off the first LIVE period of the spring season. The event featured an abundance of standouts; many of which were unsigned seniors still battling for their chance to be seen by coaches of the appropriate level. Regardless, there was translatable talent at every turn. Over the last few months, we’ve really tried to highlight...

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Player 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...

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Phenom Grassroots TOC Team Preview: Mint Hill Lakers

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. Mint Hill Lakers Player – Maxwell ColesClass –...

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

The time has finally come for the highly anticipated April Live Periods. With the recruiting landscape in complete shambles, there’s still an abundance of unsigned, college-level seniors fighting for their chance to advance to the collegiate ranks. We’ve seen all of these prospects, and written about each of them previously. That being said, we decided to construct an article with a small blurb...

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Tuesday Standouts from The John Wall, Part 1

Game 1Callaway vs. Northwood  First game of the day and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Northwood came away with a 61-52 win in overtime. Each team had their chances to win the game at the end of regulation. Callaway played without their leader and playmaker (Keiveon Hunt) for most of the 4th quarter and overtime. Keiveon has the ability to create plays for himself and his teammates....

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POB’s Eye Catchers: John Wall Invitational (Monday, Part 2)

Archbishop Spalding vs. North Meck It was an intense battle between these two teams and a fun one to watch. It was a pretty close battle all throughout but Archbishop was able to hold the lead for nearly the entire game. 2022 Cam Whitmore was the real deal. Yes, he has incredible athleticism and he put that on display but his ability to score in a variety of ways, use his body well, put on the...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Jamboree Bash

6’0 ’22 Maxwell Coles (North Meck) Although other players on this roster might receive more attention, Coles is legitimately as valuable as anyone for North Meck. His steady, reliable three-level scoring presence allows him to consistently assert himself within the flow of the action. Coles can operate without the ball or create for himself and others, simply based on team need. He’s a quality...

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Phenom Open Gym Tour: North Meck

Phenom Hoops was in for a treat Wednesday night, as we went back out on the road to check in on another open gym.  This time, we went down the road to North Meck to check in on what the Vikings had going on this season.  They lost a few key players but if you have followed the tradition at North Meck, you know that this is still going to be a talented program… and they will be...

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“Getting to Know” 6’0 ’22 Maxwell Coles

We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...

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Dawkins’ Standouts from Phenom Summer Finale (Part 2)

By; DeAjai Dawkins 6’4 2022 Travis Horne (Anthony Morrow Elite)  Travis is a late-blooming player that I believe is capable of contributing at the college level. When I first came across Horne, he expressed his desire to shed his longtime recognition as a low-post option and expand his game to the wing. While his body was always primed for the wing, his strength and lack of offensive...

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Open Gym Report: North Mecklenburg High School

On Monday, Phenom Hoops had the opportunity to travel down to Charlotte and watch North Meck practice. Coach Duane Lewis is one of the best coaches in the state. He has done an exceptional job with his teams every year. Last year, North Meck won the state championship and finished top 25 in the country.  We were extremely impressed with how Coach Lewis ran his practice. His players competed...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist'list=PLJSuI1FGChQb7dzcY730RPgWXE02m87A7 Coach: James Black #0: 5’6 ’25 Hilton Dessausure (Blythewood) Starting things off, we look at a player that impacted the game nicely despite being the smallest and youngest camper on this team, Hilton Dessausure. He’s a wiry, scrappy guard prospect with the ability to operate within the flow of an...

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Player Standouts at Day One of Phenom Finale

6’3 ’21 Glynn Hubbard III (CC Elite) There were many standouts for CC Elite during their lopsided win, but Hubbard was arguably their most impressive piece. He possesses a skillset that seems to naturally affect all facets of the game on both sides of the ball. Hubbard is a capable ball-handler and playmaker with the ability to effectively score from multiple levels. He also contains his...

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