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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Hoop State Championship

POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Hoop State Championship

by | Mar 11, 2022 | Categories: Featured, News, and Phenom HoopState Championship. Tags: Braylhan Thomas, Camian Shell, David Wilkerson, Elijah Jamison, Freddie Dillone, Hamilton Campbell, Jakel Powell, Lewis Walker, Mayar Wol, Patrick Wessler, PoBoigh King, Ryan Prather, Shane Fernald, and Takai Simpkins.

2022 Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights): Jamison, who is still one of the top unsigned seniors in the state of North Carolina, really showcased his ability to lead the charge for his team. He played at a great pace, got out in transition, knocked down shots from multiple levels, and really controlled the game as a point guard should. He finished the game with 16 points, hitting a few threes,...

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HIGHLIGHTS: Word of God vs Combine Goes DOWN TO THE WIRE at 2021 John Wall Holiday Invitational!

HIGHLIGHTS: Word of God vs Combine Goes DOWN TO THE WIRE at 2021 John Wall Holiday Invitational!

by | Jan 8, 2022 | Categories: Featured, John Wall Holiday Invitational, News, and Videos. Tags: AJ Smith, Brandon Gardner, Combine Academy, Freddie Dillone, Jakwon Moore, Jayden Epps, MJ Collins, Patrick Wessler, PoBoigh King, and Word of God.

Combine Academy and Word of God faced off in a semi-final matchup at the John Wall Holiday Invitational. With a back and forth game between the two teams, Word of God eventually came away victorious narrowly edging the Goats to advance to the championship game of the TJ Warren bracket.

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Wednesday Standouts from The John Wall, Part 2

Wednesday Standouts from The John Wall, Part 2

by | Dec 30, 2021 | Categories: Featured, John Wall Holiday Invitational, and News. Tags: AJ Smith, Amaree Abram, Archbishop Spalding, Avion Pinner, Brandon Gardner, Cam Whitmore, Combine Academy, Dior Johnson, Freddie Dilione, Jaxon Kohler, Jaylen Thompson, John Wall Holiday Invitational, Jordan Pennick, Kheni Briggs, Kobe George, Mayar Wol, Michael Nwoko, MJ Collins, Moravian Prep, Patrick Wessler, PoBoigh King, Ryan Roberts, Shane Peterson, The Burlington School, Word of God, and Zion Walker.

Game 5The Burlington School vs. Archbishop Spalding In their second round matchup of the Devonte Graham Bracket, defending NCISAA 2A State Champions The Burlington School (TBS) took on Maryland

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Tuesday Standouts from The John Wall, Part 2

Tuesday Standouts from The John Wall, Part 2

by | Dec 28, 2021 | Categories: Featured, John Wall Holiday Invitational, and News. Tags: Amaree Abram, Antonio Hamlin, Brewster, Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, Christ Essandoko, Christopher Columbus, Combine Academy, Dior Johnson, Eli Ellis, Freddie Dilione, Hamilton Campbell, Isaac Ellis, Jackson Holt, Jaxon Kohler, Jayden Epps, Justin Banks, Moravian Prep, Patrick Wessler, PoBoigh King, Quante Berry, Reid Ducharme, Southern California Academy, Virginia Episcopal School, Walker Andrews, Winston Salem Christian, and Word of God.

Game 5Combine vs. Virginia Episcopal In the fifth game of the day, North Carolina

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POB’s Eye Catchers: John Wall Invitational (Monday, Part 2)

POB’s Eye Catchers: John Wall Invitational (Monday, Part 2)

by | Dec 27, 2021 | Categories: Event Coverage, Featured, John Wall Holiday Invitational, and News. Tags: Angel Montas, Avion Pinner, Breylin Garcia, Cam Whitmore, CJ Scott, Daniel Sanford, Freddie Dillone, Jaylen Curry, Jordan Crawford, Kheni Briggs, Maxwell Coles, McCallum Wright, PoBoigh King, Reed Bailey, and Will Otto.

Archbishop Spalding vs. North Meck It was an intense battle between these two teams and a fun one to watch. It was a pretty close battle all throughout but Archbishop was able to hold the lead for nearly the entire game. 2022 Cam Whitmore was the real deal. Yes, he has incredible athleticism and he put that on display but his ability to score in a variety of ways, use his body well, put on the...

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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Word of God

Phenom Open Gym Tour: Word of God

by | Sep 13, 2021 | Categories: Featured. Tags: As'ad Pompey, Brandon Gardner, Dylan Purnell, Freddie Dillone, Jakwon Moore, Jamal Brown, Mike Best, PoBoigh King, Trevor Best, Truman Claytor, and Zion Gardner.

The tour around the state of North Carolina continues, as Phenom Hoops is checking out all the talent across the state. One program that we were eager to learn more about was Word of God and it looks like the Holy Rams are going to be a must-see for many. Talent on top of talent was on the floor during their first practice and they will for sure will be the talk around the area. When you look at...

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Phenom Summer Havoc Team Preview: Sheed Wallace Select

Phenom Summer Havoc Team Preview: Sheed Wallace Select

by | Jul 6, 2021 | Categories: Featured, News, and Summer Havoc Live. Tags: Broderick Ellis, Elijah Thomas, Keyon Webb, PoBoigh King, and Tichyque Musaka.

July is going to be fun, especially with Phenom Hoops. That is why we are getting just a small head-start on the teams and players that will be in attendance for the Summer Havoc. Here, we look to preview just a few names to watch for throughout the weekend in Rock Hill, with many others stepping up their game in front of college coaches. Sheed Wallace Select One of the fast, rising programs...

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Phenom Game Report: Word of God vs. Liberty Heights (Recap/ Standouts)

Phenom Game Report: Word of God vs. Liberty Heights (Recap/ Standouts)

by | Jan 20, 2021 | Categories: Featured, Game Reports, and News. Tags: Elijah Jamison, Jonas Aidoo, Khalil Marshall, PJ Edwards, and PoBoigh King.

It was for sure the game of the night with North Carolina teams and it could all be seen on the Hoop State Network.  Word of God and Liberty Heights, the top two teams by Phenom Hoops, matched up in Rock Hill and these teams brought it!  Back and forth we went throughout the first quarter, with Elijah Jamison leading the charge for Liberty Heights, scoring and facilitating. Word of God...

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Word of God Takes Down Combine Academy

Word of God Takes Down Combine Academy

by | Jan 12, 2021 | Categories: Featured, Game Reports, and News. Tags: AJ Smith, BJ Keith, Bryce Alfino, Combine Academy, jacori owens, Jai Smith, Kanayo Nwosu, Khalil Marshall, Kris Robinson, Omarion Bodrick, Patrick Wessler, Po'Boigh King, PoBoigh King, Robert Dillingham, Saiquone Harris, and Word of God.

In a matchup of two of the top teams in the state, Combine Academy travelled to Raleigh to take on Word of God. The anticipation and hype surrounding this game was real. Combine won the first meeting by four points on November 20th at Combine. You knew both teams would be ready. Each have played a national schedule and have notable wins on their resume. The ball was tipped and from then on out,...

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Special K

Special K

by | Nov 15, 2020 | Categories: Featured, Hoop State League, and News. Tags: Chadlyn Turner, Hamilton Campbell, Jai Smith, Jeremy g, and PoBoigh King.

Po’Boigh King Chadlyn Taylor of Team United 8th Grade has the chance to develop into a great player. He has a lengthy frame that will fill out as he continues to grow. He showcased the ability to really shoot the ball from three while also being able to attack off the dribble and get to the basket. Despite his scoring ability, the most impressive part of his game was his ability to find...

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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State Team (Class of 2022)

2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State Team (Class of 2022)

by | Mar 25, 2020 | Categories: Featured and News. Tags: Aaron Murphy, Avion Pinner, Daniel Sanford, DJ Nix, Fred Dilione, Jaden Bradley, Jakwon Moore, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Jaquante Harris, Jeremy Gregory, Kheni Briggs, Mikhail Pocknett, MJ Rice, Patrick Wessler, and PoBoigh King.

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 2022 class. A huge congrats to all players and teams this season.

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Phenom’s Open Gym Tour — What is All the Buzz Surrounding Word of God'!

Phenom’s Open Gym Tour — What is All the Buzz Surrounding Word of God'!

by | Sep 18, 2019 | Categories: Event Coverage, Featured, News, Open Gym Tour, and Player Reports. Tags: Chase Forte, Isaiah Todd, Josiah Shackelford, Kanayo Nwosu, Khalil Marshall, Lance Anthony, PoBoigh King, Quandre Bullock, and Saiquone Harris.

Over the past 10 years, Word of God Christian Academy (the Holy Rams) has built itself into a national entity. With putting top-level talent on its roster, year in and year out, like John Wall, Dez Wells, CJ Leslie, TJ Warren, Torian Graham, Zach Newkirk, etc..etc..etc…every gym the Holy Rams walked into, they garnered your attention. Well, the start of the 2019-20 season has them right...

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