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Instant Offense: Players that put on an offensive show at #PhenomPGNationals
2025 Brycen Redmon – Moravian Prep Regional We knew about Redmon coming into the event and what he could provide; we watched him go for 37 points earlier in the season on the Phenom Hoops platform. So, we were interested in seeing what he could show on the big stage again, and we weren’t disappointed. Redmon ended the event averaging 37.3 points per game and showing that he is a college-worthy...
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Prospects Making Big Noise this Season: Class of 2026
Josiah Hill (HP Central) 2026 Karsten Swinney (Freedom Christian) What a season Swinney has been having at Freedom Christian, averaging an impressive 28.6 points per game this season and has done so consistently throughout. We recently wrote about his impressive junior season here (Click Here), saying “While he is a very talented scorer, he also doubles as a talented basketball player who often...
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Lab U Regional has Guards to Monitor
Phenom Hoops was on deck this past weekend for a great event. The Well Invitational presented by Underrated Athletes brought teams from around the area to compete. Phenom had a chance to check out the talent and there were plenty of takeaways from the event. Lab U Regional was an interesting team to watch, as they took down Elevation Prep. It was the guard play that was able to excel 2026...
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The Well Invitational Standouts
2026 Jalyn Connor (Lab U) It was good to see Connor back in action with Lab U, as he really can flourish as a dynamic scoring option and is fun to watch in how he creates. I really like what Connor provides on the court with not only his dynamic scoring ability but also his ability to be a playmaker. He continues to show his range in knocking down multiple threes but is quick and creative off...
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Letting It Fly: Shooters with Range from Phenom HoopState Finale
2025 Jalyn Connor (Grindhouse Lakers): Connor is a player we have watched over the years and even with our first viewing of him, Connor continues to flourish in his ability to get to his spots and be a threat from behind the arc. As a smaller guard, he has a quick release and is going to let it fly when he has any opening from behind the arc, as he showcases deep range. 2025 Colin Wykes (NC...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Week 3 (Day 1, West)
2025 Trey Shephard (Bull City Prep): A new name from Atlanta now in North Carolina with Bull City, Shephard may have had the most eye-opening performance in Week 3 with what he showed. The 6’6 prospect was effective all throughout the game, filling up the stat sheet and making play after play. He was able to display his athleticism in getting to the rim, attacking the defense, and scoring in a...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom New Year’s Bash
2024 Miles Beard (Hickory Ridge): Beard was at it again in leading his team, finishing with 19 points and five rebounds. Beard continues to be a force offensively with his ability to knock down shots from outside and his pull-up game, but also excels in penetrating and getting to the basket. Beard just has a natural ability to find ways to score and does so consistently. 2023 Luke Brigman...
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Phenom Open Gym: Mallard Creek
Phenom Hoops continues to bring elite coverage before the season, as we are out and about covering teams, getting an early look at what programs will be bringing to the court this upcoming season. One team that we were able to view recently was Mallard Creek. Here is what we saw on the floor, as things still may continue to shake up before the season. When you talk about Mallard...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Coach Rick’s TOC (Session 2, Day 2, Part 2)
2025 Bryce Slay (Charlotte Royals Orange): The young man really stepped up for his team when they needed him, as he was absolutely feeling it from the perimeter especially in the second half. Slay is an intriguing prospect at his size; at 6’5, he really shows that he can be a big threat in getting to the corners, stretching the defense, and being a huge threat from the perimeter. On the day, he...
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How dangerous could the guard play at Mallard Creek be this upcoming season'
The Phenom Team Camp has come and gone but here are so many storylines from the event, as we had a great opportunity to check out so many public schools and what they may be rolling in with this upcoming season. Mallard Creek was one team that caught my eyes, led by their very intriguing guard play that could make some noise so let’s dive into what we saw a little more. When you talk about...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp
6’1 ’23 Kobe Parker (Ragsdale) Although they lost multiple key pieces, Ragsdale should still be one of the more competitive programs in Greensboro behind the leadership of Parker. He’s clearly the focal point of this group, but understands how to dictate the action in a poised, unselfish, methodical manner. Parker has maintained his status as a lethal perimeter shooter, especially from beyond...
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Phenom Game Report: Mallard Creek at Jay M. Robinson
Phenom Hoops headed out for another eventful Tuesday, much like we have been doing since the start of the season as we headed over to Jay M. Robinson high school, as they were welcoming in Mallard Creek. Both teams have had good starts to the season, so it looked to be a very intriguing and underrated battle in the Charlotte area. As the game started, it was clear early that Robinson was...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Mallard Creek
Phenom Hoops continues to make it a point to get out and watch the talent around North Carolina. Last week, we went down the road to Mallard Creek to check in on what the Mavs will be bringing to the court this year. Though a heavy guard team, expect this team to get after it and look to create havoc on both ends. There will be a few key leaders that will need to step up along...
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