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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Memorial Day Classic
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Rock Hill, South Carolina for our annual Memorial Day Classic. Between York, Nation Ford, and the Sports and Events Center, there were 15 courts of action featuring a variety of intriguing teams and players. Like usual, let’s take a closer look at some personal favorites from the event… 6’6 ’26 Aaron Ekwere (Georgia Stunners) In a gym full of talented...
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POB’s Five Guards to Know from Phenom MDC
2026 Nolan Ericson (PSB Elite) Ericson had a good junior season at Mooresville, catching some eyes, and he has rolled that into his summer player with PSB. In Rock Hill, Ericson flourished with a balanced, high-IQ feel on the court. He is a good overall floor general who understands how to balance his scoring and running the show for others. Ericson is fundamentally sound with his ability to...
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Elevating their Game: Phenom Rise Showcase (Class of 2026)
2026 Dane Cassada (CP3): Cassada is the definition of consistency. You know about his game, you know how he operates, and you know what he can do, but he continues to produce and be an effective option on the court for his team. Cassada brings physicality to the court with his game, and he is difficult to defend with his offensive ability to create and embrace contact, make plays off the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Rise Showcase (Day 1)
2025 Shamarius Peterkin (Big Shots): Peterkin continues to flourish and is a prospect that can be a key piece for a college program. The dual-sport athlete finds ways to be a big-time prospect on the field but consistently gets it down on the court as well. Peterkin is a long, bouncy prospect who excels out in the open and at the rim, but time after time showed his ability to rise up and knock...
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Reece’s Standouts: Queen City Showcase (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2026s Carter Motsinger and Zach Goins (Foothills) It’s hard to find one, much less two point guards that fit the bill in a team’s stylistic approach. Carter and Zach are both pass first, patient playmakers that have great awareness as off ball cutters to create looks that boost the effect of their team scheme. Carter has a more foundational offensive side with footwork and...
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