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Jr. LJ Thomas (Austin Peay) making the most of his opportunities at Austin Peay
Sometimes, you just never know when your opportunity will come and go in the world of basketball. A player that Phenom Hoops is certainly aware of and have watched over the years has been the talented guard of LJ Thomas, who committed to NC State a few years back, played in 30 games for the Wolfpack as a freshman and averaged 2.4 points, but then only saw action in 12 games as a sophomore...
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Commitment Alert: NC State snags big target in 2022 LJ Thomas
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: LJ ThomasClass: 2022Committed to: NC State What is NC State getting: I have...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom September Classic/Hoopstate League
5’9 ’25 Q Williams (CP3BA) Though it should probably be common knowledge at this point, Williams continues to solidify himself as one of the top floor generals in the state. He’s an extremely smart, unselfish point guard prospect with the ability to create and set up others in an effortless manner. Williams gets wherever he wants on the floor and has the necessary instincts to generate clean...
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2022 LJ Thomas breaks down Top 6
One of the premier guards in the country in the Class of 2022, LJ Thomas from Bull City Prep, recently announced his Top 6 programs that he will be focusing on. His recruitment has taken off in the last year and Thomas announced his Top 6 programs, as Memphis, NC State, Ole Miss, Georgia, Houston, and Overtime League are all on the table.
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Top Players in North Carolina’s Class of 2022
Ranking prospects is an interesting method to try and encapsulate the fluidity of overall player movement. Unfortunately, the vast majority of those who tend to form these ranking lists typically opt to make updates on a periodic basis rather than monthly or bi-weekly. Two important points need to be made. First (for those who oppose the aforementioned fluidity of rankings), all major “rankings”...
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Interview: 2022 LJ Thomas on Making the Move to the HOOPSTATE + Proving Himself in NC!
Tyler Lewis sits down with 2022 LJ Thomas from Team Loaded NC and Bull City Prep to discuss his move to North Carolina, what he has been able to show and prove, talk more about his game, and a few more updates.
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Team Loaded NC 2022
During last summer’s crazy travel ball season in which there were no sneaker circuits, one of the most popular teams in the country was Tea Marie Hoops, started by former Division 1 assistant coach, Thomas Carr. Tea Marie Hoops quickly took over the grassroots scene with high level players wearing colorful t-shirts reminiscent of the classic Five Star Basketball Camp shirt. Yes, they were...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Robert Dillingham/ Combine vs LJ Thomas and Bull City National at HoopState Championship
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Gillespie’s Thoughts: Day 1 at the Spring Tip-Off Classic
‘ By: Chick Gillespie With the High School season coming to a close I was able to finally make it down to the Rock Hill Sports & Events Center for a Phenom Hoops Event and with several different divisions being played I was awash in talent to evaluate and I took advantage over the three days to check out the Hoop State Championships featuring some of the best prep programs in the...
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Phenom HoopState Championship: Bull City National vs. Combine Academy
Last game of the night, as Combine Academy and Bull City National brought us a rematch for a chance to compete for a championship. In the first matchup, it was an absolute slugfest, with Combine grabbing the narrow win. Now these two met again and it brought the same energy level. Combine was able to gain the edge after the first quarter, as they looked focused and ready to compete. 2022 AJ...
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Phenom HoopState Championship: Bull City vs. NC Storm
Bull City Prep National 2022 6’3 LJ Thomas One look at his current college offers and you will see why Thomas tops the list from the first round game in the Hoop State Championship. Thomas poured in 28 points in Bull City’s win and was just as impressive dishing the ball and getting up and down the court. Early on Thomas was a man possessed and the NC Storm couldn’t do much of anything to stop...
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POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 1, HoopState Championship) Part 3
2022 Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights): The growth that Jamison has made in showing that he can be a complete point guard. He continues to do an impressive job in staying aggressive and getting into the paint but also scoring the ball with good, high quality shots. Plays incredibly strong with the ball and finishes well with his body. 2021 Isaac Farah (Liberty Heights): Really do...
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Game Recap: Oak Hill Academy wins over Bull City National
Oak Hill Academy 90 Bull City National 67 Phenom Hoops traveled to Mouth of Wilson, Virginia for a Saturday afternoon contest between Bull City National and Oak Hill Academy. Playing in its first home game in over three months, Oak Hill was eager to play on the court named after their Hall of Fame coach, Steve Smith. It’s always tough to beat Oak Hill at Turner Gymnasium. Matter of fact,...
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The Burlington School v. Bull City Prep
The final game of Phenom Hoops’ MLK Showcase took place between two of the top teams throughout North Carolina in The Burlington School and Bull City Prep. It definitely took some time for these teams to get warmed up, as evidenced by the low-scoring first quarter and Bull City Prep’s lead of 10-8. In the second period, it remained evenly matched and both teams struggled to score or gain much...
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Phenom MLK Showcase: What to Watch (Part 1)
Phenom Hoops is bringing fans from around the region one of the top high school basketball events over the MLK weekend, as some of the top talent will be under one building. The storylines for some of these games are easy to see and don't need much introduction, but we are going to dive into a few things you will want to watch to get you excited about the event in Rock Hill.
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Holiday Classic: Combine Academy National vs. Bull City Prep National
Last game of the event and fans were in for a treat, as there were over 15 D1 players on the court between Combine Academy National and Bull City Prep National. Bull City brought the energy early and played with something to prove and that they did, getting out to a double-digit lead early, eventually leading 26-16 at the end of the first. But Combine started to pick up the energy in the second,...
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HIGHLIGHTS: 2022 LJ Thomas COULDN’T MISS as Bull City National Takes Down TLAP Academy!
Bull City's LJ Thomas displayed it all at the Phenom November Classic, as he and his program went up against TLAP. Check out the full highlights from the 2022 prospect and the rest of the talents for Bull CIty.
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2022 LJ Thomas (Bull City Prep) grabbing the attention of several high-majors
After multiple viewings of 2022 LJ Thomas from Bull City Prep, one can say that he may be one of the more under-recruited prospects in the region. That is even after saying that he holds multiple offers already.
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Bull City Prep v. New Faith Christian (Recap/Standouts)
The second day of Phenom’s November Classic kicked off with Bull City Prep and New Faith Christian. Bull City Prep came out of the gate and established themselves early, securing the lead, mounting a run, and genuinely clicking on all cylinders. However, New Faith Christian turned things around and ended the first quarter only trailing 20-16. Despite excellent leadership from 6’1 ’21 Cynicer...
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HIGHLIGHTS: High Majors ALL OVER The Court! Liberty Heights vs Bull City Prep at #PhenomTipOff
Liberty Heights and Bull City Prep put on a show in this matchup at the Phenom Tip-Off Classic. Loaded teams both with talent, check out all the highlights from this battle in Rock Hill.
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T-Lew’s Takeaways
Top Leaders Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights) – Strong / physical guard. He has done a tremendous job leading the way for Coach Wright and Liberty Heights. He has shown the ability to really lead a team. The guard is extremely explosive and I have yet to see anyone keep him out the lane. Jamarii Thomas (The Burlington School) – It is amazing to me that no Division 1...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Dwayne Cherry #0: 5’9 ’21 Kadyn Dawkins (Eastern Guilford) Starting things off, we look at a player that simply knows how to offer an excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. He’s a smart, tough, unselfish point guard prospect with great timing as a passer, both in transition and the half-court setting. Dawkins makes the best possible play with unwavering...
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Phenom Tip-Off Classic: Liberty Heights vs. Bull City Prep National (Recap/ Standouts)
Check out the recap, stats, and standouts from the Liberty Heights vs. Bull City Prep National 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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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Jamboree Bash/ Hoop State League (Part 3)
LJ Thomas 2021 6’3 Knoah Carver (AK Knights): Carver really showed a nice scoring ability, knocking down shots at several levels but staying aggressive and attacking. He just has a nice ability and understanding of how to put the ball in the basket. 2021 6’3 Nick Green (Team ELI): Green has been the leading producer for Team ELI in multiple games, finishing in double-figures. He really...
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POB’s Notes from NC Top 80
2022 Jai Smith (Bully City Prep): Smith continues to show why he is going to be regarded as one of the top players in the Class of 2022. There aren’t many out there that brings such energy and ability to run rim-to-rim, where he makes a living. Smith was consistent in getting out in transition and finishing strong with several dunks. Whoever gets him at the next level, he certainly is going to...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: #PhenomFallFinale (Day 2)
Check the list of names that grabbed the attention of Patrick O'Brien in Rock Hill.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from #PhenomOpenRun (Friday) (P.3)
2021 6’6 Kenny Hodges (WS Christian): Hodges is one that just captures the eye with his physical stature, his athleticism, and ability to defend and play multiple positions on the court. He works well around the rim but is also someone that coaches could really mold at the next level. Donivan Peoples (Moravian Prep PG): Peoples grabbed the attention immediately with his 6’5 frame, leading...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Phenom Open Run Session 1
6’6 Sean Rose of Young Gunz (Varsity) is a very impressive prospect with an abundance of potential and upside. He is a super long and wiry athlete who can really produce in the paint. He tends to flourish when around the rim with his soft touch around the rim. He really attacks the boards and comes up with a ton of rebounds. Uses his length to be a good rim protector; changes and blocks shot...
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