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Phenom CBB: POB’s Thoughts from College Basketball (Games 1.31.23)
Mississippi State 66 – South Carolina 51 Mississippi State:- Junior Shakeel Moore was the story in this game for the Bulldogs. The NC native finished with a new career-high against the Gamecocks with 22 points. Moore has been playing much better as of late, as he has scored in double-digits in five of his last seven games. Moore was incredibly effective and efficient in this...
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Is Shakeel Moore the Best Defender in College Basketball'
The transition from high school to college basketball differs greatly from one player to the next. Some guys are able to maintain the same approach whereas others are forced to retool their entire game to make an impact. Fortunately for Shakeel Moore, he fits into the former way more than the latter. Though he was always regarded as an elite-level defender in high school, it’s unclear if anyone...
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Phenom Podcast: NC State’s Freshmen making noise early (with Miles Masercola from Pack Pride)
Phenom Hoops brings you another interesting podcast, this time bringing in a special guest from Pack Pride, Miles Masercola. Patrick and Miles sit down to discuss the latest surrounding NC State basketball, which includes quite a few HoopState prospects that are quickly making a name for themselves. Miles dives into more from what he has seen from Shakeel Moore, Cam Hayes, Jaylon Gibson, and...
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Future looking bright for NC State: 2020 recruiting class breakdown
One of the more underrated classes in the country for 2020 is with NC State, as they have landed five big-time recruits that certainly will be able to help them in areas in the coming years. Grabbing 5-star prospect Josh Hall, two athletic guards, a forward that can stretch the floor, and a big-time shot blocker down low, head coach Kevin Keatts secured a class that could certainly make a huge impact next season. Let’s dive into what each one can bring.
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HIGHLIGHTS: NC State commit Shakeel Moore is MORE THAN A DUNKER; Senior Season Highlights
Check out highlights from Shakeel Moore, a 6'1" PG from Moravian Prep committed to NC State next season. Moore played with the CP3 All Stars on the Nike EYBL this last AAU season teaming up with future Wolfpacker, Cam Hayes. Moore made the move over to Moravian Prep this season after spending time at Piedmont Classical.
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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State Team (Class of 2020)
It was a spectacular year no matter how you look at it. Players really made a name for themselves and had an impressive season on the court, producing on so many levels. Phenom Hoops brings you their All-State teams for the 2021 class. A huge congrats to all players and teams this season.
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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-Defense teams
There were several players could make a case for the Phenom Hoops' All-Defensive Team, but here are the players that made our list. Check out the first, second, and third-team all-defense teams below.
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Defensive Difference Makers
Defensive Difference Makers There’s an old saying, “Offense sells the tickets, defense wins the game.” No matter the level, defense is the name of the game. When speaking to college coaches, one of the biggest questions we get as basketball scouts concerning a prospect is, ” Who can they defend'” In addition, we often hear players will play at the level they can defend. That being...
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Moravian Prep v. The Burlington School
On Tuesday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to The Burlington School in Burlington, North Carolina as the Spartans prepared to host national powerhouse Moravian Prep. It was a highly-anticipated matchup and would ultimately turn out to be a test for both squads. Moravian Prep is fresh off the heels of some difficult battles at Bojangles Bash and our Battle at the Rock, defeating every opponent and...
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Battle at the Rock “Coach Rick’s Top 15 Performers”
Battle at the Rock Top 15 Performers 6’9 2020 Josh Hall (Moravian Prep) The NC State commit came into the Battle at the Rock on a mission. They were playing four games in three days and Hall had determined he wasn’t leaving the Palmetto State with a loss. On Thurday, Moravian Prep scored an upset win over nationally ranked Dream City. The next day, Moraian Prep travelled to Columbia to...
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Battle at the Rock Standouts: Day 1
Check out the standouts all throughout the event on Day 1 at the Battle at the Rock.
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Player Standouts at Phenom Gate City Classic
6’2 ’20 Dylan Blake (First Flight) Arguably no team in North Carolina brings as much intrigue as First Flight, and Blake is a major part of what they do. He’s the lynchpin in an absolutely new-age style of infinite three-point shooting. Blake is a knockdown shooter in virtually every way but also showcases the mentality of a point guard and consistently works to get others involved. He’s tougher...
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Commitment Alert: 2020 G Shakeel Moore commits to NC State at #PhenomNationalShowcase
2020 G Shakeel Moore went live with his announcement and then went 1-on-1 with Phenom Hoop Report about why NC State was the place for him. See what he had to say.
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Early Standouts from Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic (Friday Session)
The season has finally started and what a way it did in the early games of the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic. Teams came out strong and geared up, ready to go in front of a sold-out crowd.
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Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic Team Talk: Moravian Prep
The week is here for all high school basketball fans, as Phenom Hoops starts to preview some of the teams in action at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic.
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If you Can Defend, You Can Play: HS Jamboree Session I
If you have come to a Phenom Exposure Camp this Fall, you have heard Rick Lewis talk about, "you can play at the level you can defend". At Saturday's 7th Annual Phenom's High School Jamboree there were a few defenders who would be classified as "special".
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POB’s Player Standouts from Phenom HS Jamboree Session I (Part III)
The standout list continues today from a loaded event at the Phenom High School Jamboree.
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Phenom Hoops Open Gym: Moravian Prep
Starting his second season at Moravian Prep, head coach Antonio Lowe had changed the direction of the program. Less than a year ago, Moravian Prep was looking for notoriety and respect. Fast forward and now Moravian Prep has become a destination for a multitude of D1 prospects and has quickly become one of the hot teams in the state.
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Where is he Going'! Shakeel Moore Talks Final 7 Schools and his 5 Visits…
Shakeel Moore is the Top ranked PG in the Hoop State ... He is one of the premier on the ball defenders in the country and his recruitment is coming down to the wire. Moore discusses the five visits he has planned and breaks down each school in his final 7.
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North Carolina 2020s Flying Under the National Radar
AAU season has ended and now we are in a slow period gearing up for high school. This article is taking a look from the national perspective, North Carolina guys who aren’t ranked within the nation’s Top 150 prospects and should be.
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Shakeel Moore SHOWS OUT Among Nation’s Top Guards at CP3 Elite Guard Camp!!
Recently Shakeel participated in the prestigious CP3 Elite Guard Camp, with 25 of the best guards in the country.
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Is Shakeel Moore the Most Explosive Guard in the SE!! Piedmont Classical 2020 BLOWING UP!
Shakeel Moore has had a great year playing for CP3 on Nike's EYBL Circuit ... He's also experienced a recent blow up with his college recruitment after leading the NBPA Top 100 Camp in Steals.
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Coach Rick’s NC 2020 Fab Five and More
The North Carolina 2020 class is rich in talent and once again has a tremendous amount of depth. In today’s issue we will take a look at my FAB FIVE. Here is our rankings for the 2020 class https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/rankings/2020-north-carolina-rankings/ 6’10 2020 Day’Ron Sharpe (South Central HS) The UNC commit solidified his spot by averaging a double double at...
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NBA Top 100 Camp Standouts: Point Guards
Phenom Hoop Report was on deck this past week for the NBPA Top 100 Camp in Charlottesville, bringing some of the premier talents from around the country all under one building. Always a great event, it not only provides an opportunity to watch some of the top talent at the high school level all at once but also provides a platform for others to show they belong. All throughout the week, we will...
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NBPA Top 100 Standouts: Day 2 (First Round of Games)
The NBA Top 100 camp continued on Thursday, as college coaches and media surrounded the area to check more the action. Everywhere you look, players were competing and performing but here were a few names that stood out early on in the day.
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NBPA Top 100: Day 1 Mid-Atlantic Region Standout
On Day 1 of the NBPA Top 100 camp it was 2 running clock halves, each team having 2 scrimmages. Here are some of the local standouts from the day.
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NBA Top 100 Camp: Phenom Hoops’ Prospects (Part Two)
Each year, the NBA Top 100 Camp is re-established as one of (if not the) premier camps across the entire country. They accomplish this task by bringing in a consistently strong level of talent from all regions. This event marks the first opportunity for NBA scouts to analyze and evaluate these young up-and-comers. The camp setting makes for a tougher evaluation process, but that shouldn’t be as...
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NBA Top 100 Camp Rosters Announced; Congrats to All!
Coming up in just under a week from now, some of the top players from around the country will be heading to Charlottesville, Virginia to participate in the NBA Top 100, an event that Phenom Hoops will be covering throughout. The list was recently announced, with quite a few names that have been marquee names with Phenom Hoops. We just want to get a huge congrats to all the players, especially...
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Player Profile: 6’0 ’20 Shakeel Moore (Piedmont Classical/Team CP3)
It doesn’t seem that long ago when Shakeel Moore was an offer-less, relatively unknown prospect. He was a calm, mild-mannered rising sophomore with breathtaking athleticism and some subtle indicators of becoming a high-level player. That was two years ago and a lot has changed over that period of time. Moore maintained his humble, unselfish nature, but became even more dominant on the court....
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Josh Level Classic Preview: Team Johnson
Over six years ago, Josh Level tragically passed away on the basketball court when his heart stopped from a viral infection. Since then, the folks within the Josh Level Classic and SmileForJosh Foundation have done a valiant job to keep his memory alive while raising money for a truly great cause. This game seems to grow tremendously each year and is now arguably set to have the most talented...
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