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Looking at More: Phenom March Madness
2025 David Anderson (Combine Academy): Anderson continued to shine as a big-time shot-maker and creator offensively for his team. On so many occasions, Anderson was able to create just enough space to find his shot from inside the arc or outside, just needing a small bit of space to get it off and knock it down. Shot the ball really well. 2025 Dylan Deluca (CC Elite): Deluca has been consistent...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom March Madness (Saturday, Part 2)
2026 Alex White (Team Ish): White really impressed me with his overall play and feel for the game. For his position, he has tremendous length and size, and used that athleticism to his advantage to attack and get downhill, as well as out in transition. He balanced it out though well, playing with poise, reading the defense, and knocking down shots from outside with range. White is an effective...
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NCISAA 1A State Championship Game Standouts
On Friday night, the Victory Christian Center Kings won their first state title since 2021, knocking off the United Faith Christian Falcons by a score of 48-44. The Kings were led by Xavier Perry with 12 points, followed by Justyn Whitfield and Myles Smith with 10 points each. The Falcons were led by a game-high 17 points from JD Bowden, followed by nine points from Dylan Deluca. Victory...
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Trending Upward: 5 Players to Follow from #PhenomIshSmith Showcase
2026 Q Williams (Forsyth Country Day): Williams has been playing at a high level this season, as you can see he has really embraced being a leader and a go-to option for FCDS. Williams is a tough and scrappy guard that competes on both ends. He excels in being able to create for himself and get inside the defense, finishing over defenders well but also finding ways to get his teammates involved....
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United Faith has plenty of recruitable players to look out for
United Faith certainly made plenty of noise at the George Lynch Invitational, and getting a clear glimpse of what this team has to offer this year, this is a program that should be on several college coaches’ radars. Players of many levels that can help a team in the future, we dive into a few of the players that really earned our attention. 2025 JD Bowden: Bowden really impressed with his...
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Day 2 Standouts from George Lynch Invitational
2025 Dylan Deluca (United Faith): Deluca
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Stepping up his play: 2025 Dylan Deluca
Phenom Hoops continues to shed light on impressive performances from the Phenom Hardwood Classic, and it would be hard to deny the showing that 2025 Dylan Deluca had at the event. Deluca has been a name on the platform for some time and is now part of the Class of 2025, he continues to show that he is one to monitor. In fact, one could say that he has been stepping up his game more this summer...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 3 at Phenom MDC
2025 Elijah Melton (Sandhills): Melton simply continues to be a name that pops up with his play. You can
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Grassroots Team Preview: CC Elite
Each travel ball season, we watch countless grassroots organizations compete over a six-month span to earn a limited number of scholarships. There have been so many notable programs to emerge over the years with plenty proving that you don
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Austin Collins #7: 5
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Phenom Open Gym: United Faith
United Faith has been a traditional basketball program at the NCISAA 1A level. Last season, they once again won another state championship and this year
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom March Madness (Part 1)
2023 DJ Jackson (NC Rise Dawkins): Jackson helped lead the charge for his team, as he was able to push the ball out in transition well, find his spots and knock down open jumpers from multiple levels on the floor. Smooth, confident release, scoring the ball well on Day 1 of the Phenom March Madness. 2022 Ian Blue (Sandhills 17u): Fresh off earning an offer from Coker, Blue came out strong on Day...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Dre Simmons #6: 6
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It was another great weekend in Rock Hill at the Phenom Halloween Havoc. There were several players that really captured our eyes with their performances but there were a few that really left the event leaving their mark. Check out who really stood out from the weekend. 2022 Landon King (Charlotte Guards): King was the king of the weekend at the Phenom Halloween Havoc, as he put on a show...
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Player Standouts from Phenom Halloween Havoc (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Amari Melton (Triple Threat)My second viewing of Amari only confirmed what I saw from him last month. The big guard takes what he wants and shows no indication that the defense phases him at all. He consistently finishes contested drives and uses his body well as he operates as the main ball handler. Any chance he got in the open court was a bucket for his team, so dangerous...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Halloween Havoc (Day 1)
2022 Landon King (Charlotte Guards): King continues to fly under the radar but caught a few more eyes with his 33-point performance to start the day. King continues to show his aggressive nature and ability to score, especially attacking and getting to the basket. He plays within the offense but can really take his game to another level when he is locked in offensively and scoring in an...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Metrolina Christian
Phenom Hoops continues to hit the road this offseason to check in on programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season. We made a recent stop at Metrolina Christian, a program we have seen quite a few times throughout the Hoop State League as well. We took in another practice to check in on the program, and there are several names that should have your attention. Seniors Leading...
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Phenom Hoops was back in town in Rock Hill for Week 4 action in the Hoop State League. Teams continue to make progress and prepare for the upcoming seasons, as well as players. There were several standouts from the event but these three players really played at a high level in Week 4. 2022 Evan Smith (Team Purple) Smith has been a known name throughout North Carolina for some...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 of Hoop State League (Week 4) (Part 1)
2022 Evan Smith (Team Purple): Really do believe this is just the start of a terrific season for Smith. He is going to have to pick up his offensive scoring and is showing that during the Hoop State League. He plays with such a smooth feel, is patient in his attack, and handles contact extremely well. Continues to be consistent offensively on the floor. 2022 Liam Craven (Combine...
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Dawkins’ Standouts: HoopState League/ Fall Finale
By: DeAjai Dawkins 6
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Fall Finale/ HoopState League
2024 Paul McNeil (Richmond Jammers): McNeil is already regarded as one of the top prospects not only in the state but in the country and it is easy to see why at his age. We are talking about a 6
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North Carolina
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Sportsplex in Greensboro, North Carolina for the annual CP3 Rising Stars Camp. Typically, this event is exclusively for rising freshmen but the unforeseen circumstances over the last year prevented the Class of 2024 from the occasion. Instead of excising the class completely, they opted to combine the two classes into one enormous event. The amount...
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Team Curry 15u Preview
When watching this 15 and under Team Curry squad, one thing sticks out: size. This team has height, length, athleticism and skill. Head Coach Reggie Hairston has been with the Pro Skills Basketball organization now for seven years. This will be his second season as the head coach of the 15u Team Curry team. Last season, he helped guide the team to a 21-3 record and solidified themselves as one...
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Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 19
Team 19 Coach: Greg Harmon #0: 5
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Porter’s Standouts: Game Recaps from #PhenomQCShowcase (Day 1)
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North Carolina Jr. Phenom Spring Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Greg Harmon #5: 5
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16th Annual NC Jr Phenom All Camp Teams
Jamie Shaw brings you his first and second all-camp teams, as these players made a statement on Saturday.
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NC Junior Phenom Standouts (Part II)
Some of the premier names in middle school as well as several few new names showcased their talent at the NC Jr Phenom
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Phenom Eastern North Carolina Junior Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #2: 4
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