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Sad Sam’s Gminski Classic Superlatives
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the Falcons-pulling-for Piedmont! The Great One is here to give out his superlatives for last weekend’s Mike Gminski Classic at Marvin Ridge HS. There was a lot of great action and with great action comes great efforts. We will compliment those efforts in The Sadster’s G-Man superlative list. This showcase event saw great...
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East Meck Surging Behind Veteran Leadership
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Waxhaw, North Carolina, for our second annual Mike Gminski Showcase Presented by Sana Recovery. The three-day event featured 21 total games with a ton of intrigue and excitement from start to finish. It’s common for these post-Christmas tournaments to highlight noteworthy teams and individuals, and this was no different. Among those teams is East...
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Phenom Mike Gminski Standouts: Impact Performances Across the Event ( part 2 )
The Phenom Mike Gminski event once again delivered a strong look at emerging and established talent across the region. From high-IQ guards controlling tempo to versatile forwards impacting both ends of the floor, this weekend showcased competitors who consistently made winning plays. The following standouts separated themselves with production, effort, and poise, leaving a clear impression as...
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Player Standouts at Mike Gminski Classic (Part Two)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Waxhaw, North Carolina, for our second annual Mike Gminski Showcase Presented by Sana Recovery. The three-day event featured 21 total games with a ton of intrigue and excitement from start to finish. It’s common for these post-Christmas tournaments to highlight noteworthy teams and individuals, and this was no different. Given the abundance of...
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Coach Pat McCarthy, “Teamwork makes the dream work.”
Second-year head coach Patrick McCarthy of Marvin Ridge has his team rolling and has quickly emerged as one of the state’s biggest surprises this season. A look at the box score makes it clear why — this success is the product of a complete team effort. As the old saying goes, “Teamwork makes the dream work,” and that perfectly describes this Marvin Ridge squad. Last season,...
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Player Standouts at Mike Gminski Classic (Part One)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Waxhaw, North Carolina, for our second annual Mike Gminski Classic Presented by Sana Recovery. The three-day event featured 21 total games with a ton of intrigue and excitement from start to finish. It’s common for these post-Christmas tournaments to highlight noteworthy teams and individuals, and this was no different. Given the abundance of...
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Phenom Mike Gminski Standouts: Impact Performances Across the Event
The Phenom Mike Gminski event once again delivered a strong look at emerging and established talent across the region. From high-IQ guards controlling tempo to versatile forwards impacting both ends of the floor, this weekend showcased competitors who consistently made winning plays. The following standouts separated themselves with production, effort, and poise, leaving a clear impression as...
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Lady Standouts at Phenom Mike Gminski
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Waxhaw, North Carolina, for our second annual Mike Gminski Showcase Presented by Sana Recovery. The three-day event featured 21 total games with a ton of intrigue and excitement from start to finish. It’s common for these post-Christmas tournaments to highlight noteworthy teams and individuals, and this was no different. Given the abundance of...
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Bendel’s Best: Mike Gminski Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Waxhaw, North Carolina, for our second annual Mike Gminski Showcase Presented by Sana Recovery. The three-day event featured 21 total games with a ton of intrigue and excitement from start to finish. It’s common for these post-Christmas tournaments to highlight noteworthy teams and individuals, and this was no different. Given the abundance of...
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POB’s Standouts from Day 3 at Phenom Mike Gminski
2026 Pierce Bowman (Burlington Christian) Bowman continues to shine as a versatile frontcourt presence, using his 6’7 frame to impact the glass consistently. He’s shown the ability to score effectively both inside and out, bringing value as a reliable offensive option while contributing in multiple areas. A strong performance that further highlights his steady development and all-around impact,...
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POB’s Standouts from Phenom Mike Gminski Classic (JV Division)
2030 Lennox Shular and 20230 London Shular (Davidson Day) The brother duo really captured my attention at the event, as they are two young guards who could be a nice future piece for Davidson Day. Lennox, who is 6’0, and London who is also 6’0, bring such a strong and smooth feel with the ball in their hands. Both can create off the bounce, attacks well and pick their spots, and can score from...
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What to Watch For on Day 3 – Phenom Mike Gminski Classic
Excellent Guard battle between Cameron Newman vs. Jaleel Smith What better way to end the event on Day 3 with an excellent battle between two premier guards in the state of North Carolina. 2026 Cameron Newman, top unsigned senior guard in the state, goes up against one of the top guards in the class of 2028 in Jaleel Smith. Both have been making a statement in leading the charge, and they look...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Mike Gminski
2026 Jordan Buzzard (East Meck) Now back at East Meck, Buzzard has been making a huge difference for this team with his size, fluidity, and impact on the court. At his size and position, Buzzard is able to really be a force not only on the glass (finished with 16 rebounds on Day 2) but also his ability score inside, stretch the floor with ease, and allow his mobility as a forward to create...
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POB’s Day 1 Standouts from Phenom Mike Gminski Classic
2028 Victorian Collins (Concord Academy) Concord Academy is a very young team, and they have some pieces that you may be hearing about down the road. One of those prospects to keep an eye on is 2028 6’3 Victorian Collins, as she brings excellent size and length, shows flashes of her ability to score around the basket, is active on the glass with her size, and can be an impact player defensively...
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Phenom Mike Gminski Day 2 – What to Watch
Antonio McKoy Looking to Deliver Once Again 2026 Antonio McKoy has been something special all season along, proving to be one of the top prospects in his class for North Carolina. A 6’5 physical prospect that excels in attacking downhill, can score through contact, impacts the game on the glass, and has been a proven leader on the court for Harrell’s Christian. Harrell’s is back in action with...
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Phenom Mike Gminski Scores and Stats
Day 1 Scores – Saturday High School Division Concord Academy 54 – NC GBB 44 (Girls)CA: Justice Alexander 17pts, Jada Powell 17pts, Victorian Collins 12ptsGBB: Tia Bryant 10pts, Lola Richardson 8pts Mallard Creek 71 – Burlington Christian 58MC: Connor McKissick 18pts, Lajalin Overton 12pts, Aiden Roberson 12ptsBCA: Manny Vanhook 16pts, Jordan Jacobson 14pts East Meck 61 –...
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Phenom Mike Gminski Day 1 – What to Watch
Justice Alexander vs. Amayah Barnes 2028 Justice Alexander and 2027 Amayah Barnes are two of the top talents in the state, holding multiple Division 1 offers and proving to be electric with the ball in their hands. They will be matched up on Day 1 to start the event, with Alexander bringing a ton of versatility and leadership for her team while Barnes is wired to score and be a playmaker with...
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Top Storylines for Mike Gminiski Showcase: Young Talent Floods the Court
This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel to Marvin Ridge High School in Waxhaw, North Carolina for another exciting holiday event. Between the individual talent and collection of noteworthy teams, there are a lot of subplots and storylines worth monitoring across the three days. Let’s take a closer look… Young Talent Floods the Court Although the event is filled with several intriguing...
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Top Storylines for Mike Gminiski Showcase: East versus West
This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel to Marvin Ridge High School in Waxhaw, North Carolina for another exciting holiday event. Between the individual talent and collection of noteworthy teams, there are a lot of subplots and storylines worth monitoring across the three days. Let’s take a closer look… East versus West It’s no secret that Mecklenburg County is home to some of the most...
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Mike Gminski Classic Presented by Sana Recovery
Mike Gminski Classic Presented by Sana Recovery December 27, 29, 30 at Marvin Ridge High School It’s no secret that mental health has become a major concern across the country—and it is impacting our own communities at an alarming rate. All of us know someone struggling. In some cases, these struggles lead to substance misuse, further compounding the challenges young people and families are...
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College-Worthy Prospects helping lead Davidson Day
When you talk about Davidson Day, there is no doubt that you start with 2025 Isaiah Denis who is committed to North Carolina, and 2026 Will Stevens who is one of the top big men in the region. Both have shown that they can produce and compete at a high level. However, this is a roster that continues to highlight next-level potential with several prospects, as these players should be on radars of...
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Players Taking Advantage of the Opportunity: The Burlington School
In recent news, many have heard of the departure of 2027 King Gibson from The Burlington School and making his way to Montverde. Certainly, a big loss for TBS as Gibson is widely regarded as a Top-25 prospect in the country and as one of the clear leaders on the team. But with him gone, it is providing another opportunity for others to shine, as players like 2025 Cam Flippen, 2025 Kaden Hammond,...
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St. Stephens St. Agnes impresses at Mike Gminski Classic
Getting a little Virginia flavor is always fun for Phenom Hoops, as St. Stephens St. Agnes made its way down to Charlotte and really represented themselves well throughout the Mike Gminski Classic. They finished the event with a 2-1 record, just coming up short against 1of1 on Day 2. But overall, this was a team that offered a lot of talent and should be reckoned with throughout the rest of the...
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Mike Gminski Classic Final Scores and Stats
Day 1 Scores and Stats St. Stephens St. Agnes 87 – The Burlington School 82 SSSA: Riley Jacobs 26pts, Marcs Hancock 24pts, Devin Ainsworth 10ptsTBS: Drew Jonson 20pts, Cam Flippen 19pts, Kaden Hammond 16pts Weddington 49 – Covenant Day 46 Wedd: KJ Younger 23pts, Tre Jefferson 7pts, Jaden Nnaji 6ptsCD: Tyree White 22pts, Reid Stanley 10pts, Chris Rivens 10pts Davidson Day 73 –...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at #PhenomMikeGminski Classic
2027 Travien Willaims (Hickory Ridge) Williams has had some strong games this season but this may have been his most impressive on the Phenom Hoops landscape, as he finished with 26 points and with the game-winner in overtime. Williams was strong with his drives, attacking time after time and getting to the rack consistently. He scored well off the dribble, attacking downhill, embracing contact,...
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POB Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Mike Gminski Classic
2025 Riley Jacobs (St. Stephens St. Agnes) Jacobs, the UMBC commit, was incredible to start the event as the 6’8 forward really flourished in an array of ways. Jacobs was able to flourish with his length as well as his overall feel. He scored well at the rim, ran the floor, was able to make plays off the bounce, was engaged on the glass, and altered shots defensively. He was impressive and...
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Player Watch List for Mike Gminski Classic
‘25 Riley Jacobs – St. Stephens St. Agnes‘25 Colin Pollock – St. Stephens St. Agnes‘25 Cam Flippen – The Burlington School‘26 Drew Johnson – The Burlington School‘25 Kaden Hammond – The Burlington School‘25 KJ Younger – Weddington‘25 Tyree White – Covenant Day‘25 Chris Rivens – Covenant Day’25 Levon Jacobs – Davidson Day’25 Isaiah Denis – Davidson Day’26 AJ Washington – Davidson Day’26 Will...
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