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Learning New Names: Phenom Hoop State Finale
Phenom Hoops hasn’t stopped with its coverage from this past weekend at the Phenom Hoop State Finale, as we have highlighted several big names that we have watched. But there were other prospects that we learned about, as they introduced themselves to our scouts. Here are a few new names that you may want to jot down and continue to watch this summer as they impressed this past weekend....
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Young Phenom to Watch: 2030 MJ Bain (Team Hustle)
Player: MJ BainClass: 2030AAU: Team Hustle There are times when Phenom Hoops gets a chance to watch a young rising star at our events and this past weekend at the Phenom Hoop State Finale, there was a young prospect that captured multiple scouts’ eyes with his play. 2030 MJ Bain from Team Hustle 2030 National was a young prospect that grabbed the attention of both Patrick O’Brien and Tyler Lewis...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Makayla Moore (Dorman)
This past weekend was a great opportunity for Lady Phenom to check out some new talent, and there were plenty of names that captured our eyes and impressed us. One player who seemed to earn our attention at the event was 2027 Makayla Moore, who plays at Dorman High School and BBB Elite. Moore flourished with her playmaking abilities on the floor, as she was able to take advantage of using her...
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College Coaches Watch List: Phenom Hoop State Finale (Class of 2026)
2026 Justus Bell (Upward Stars Columbia) Bell is a player that should garner attention from college coaches this summer and down the road. You have to like his blend of positional size as well as his ability to knock down shots. Bell has strong range, the ability to get to his spots off the dribble, and score from the mid-range and behind the arc. With his skillset and his length at 6’4, Bell...
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Underrated Prospects to Watch More: Phenom HoopState Finale
2026 D’Marcus Thomas (Upward Stars Columbia): Thomas has been a guard putting on a show the last few weeks and really is starting to raise awareness more of his game and presence. The 6’0 2026 guard does a great job in playing with pace, displaying different speeds, forcing the defense into tough situations, and being strong in attacking to make plays. Thomas is a quality playmaker for himself...
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Lady Standouts at Phenom Hoop State Finale
5’10 ’25 Justice Zimmerman (Carolina All-Stars) There are several different ways to earn recognition on the basketball court, and Zimmerman does so through her incredible motor, unselfishness, and low-maintenance approach. She’s a strong, physical player who simply battles on both ends of the floor. Zimmerman possesses a nice IQ and overall knack for making plays within the flow of the action....
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Player Standouts at Phenom Hoop State Finale
6’1 ’26 Darius Whitner (SW15H Elite) It’s easy to see the strides SW15H Elite has made throughout the spring season, and that certainly includes Whitner. Clearly their most productive guy, he shines as a focal point in seemingly every contest. Whitner is a dynamic guard with scoring polish, sharp vision, and a tight handle. He has the right balance between scoring and playmaking, and comfortably...
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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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New Names to Learn: Phenom Hoop State Finale
Henry Trent 2025 Issac Byers (Team Loaded 704): Byers had a strong overall performance at the event, as the 2025 guard consistently was able to create and be a playmaker for himself and others on the court. He excelled in a variety of ways but was at his best when he was attacking off the dribble, getting inside the paint, and attacking the basket through traffic. But he is also one that can...
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Elevating Their Play: Phenom Hoop State Finale
2026 Kenan Dixon (Upward Stars Carolinas): Dixon has now put back-to-back strong events together, as he continued his play down in Bermuda Run. Dixon has really shown more of his offensive scoring capabilities, stepping up time after time to lead the charge and be more assertive. His grittiness and toughness shine on both sides of the ball, being assertive off the dribble and also making...
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Scholarship Winners from Parents for Education/ T-Boy Scholarship Program by Howell Promotions
What a weekend it was in Bermuda Run, as Phenom Hoops not only had the pleasure of checking out and finding talent, as teams from all over the region came to compete on the courts but several players were able to walk away with opportunities to further their future with scholarship opportunities. The Phenom Hoop State Finale allowed for students to walk away with $1000 scholarships, as Parents...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Hoop State Finale (Day 1)
2029 Grant Duggins (CP3BA): Duggins has a lot of tools that you have to like, especially at his age. He has a nice touch and an understanding of how to operate around the basket with touch but is comfortable as well in stepping out as well. I’m eager to see how he continues to develop, along with his size as he could be one to really watch for in the coming years. 2025 Garret Morgan (R4A...
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