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Toby Harris Ready for the Breakout
It is rare that a true 6’6” wing falls under the radar. Especially in today’s game, where players who can shoot, with size are what’s en vogue.
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Previewing NCISAA 4A Playoff Final Four
Jamie Shaw brings you the full breakdown, our picks, and who to watch in the 4A playoffs this coming week.
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Strong second half helps Durham Academy against Greenfield
The early morning games on Day Three featured the consolation bracket of the David West bracket. Greenfield and Durham Academy came into the contest with an identical 15-3 record. Greenfield lost a nail-biter to NCHSAA 4A state power Millbrook on opening day while Durham Academy had the dubious task of playing national power and the No. 1 team in the country, Montverde.
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2022 6’1 Nik Graves looking to step up for Durham Academy this season
A pass-first point guard, 2022 Nik Graves has a chance to really shine this upcoming season, much like he did at the Phenom ENC 150 in Raleigh.
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Storylines from the #NCISSALivePeriod
The weekend was action packed with big time hoops all weekend long throughout the Triad! It's the first go around in this newly structured live period run by state officials and local high schools.
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MJ Rice has CRAZY Bounce!! Freshman is Next Up in the #HoopState
North Carolina has a long line of producing big-time prospects. Freshman MJ Rice of Durham Academy has CALLED NEXT. The strong and explosive guard has showcased the ability to do whatever he wants on the basketball floor.
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TOP Ranked FRESHMAN MJ Rice TAKES FLIGHT!! Durham Academy Cruises to Advance to NCISAA #FinalFour
MJ Rice is a Team USA guy. He is among the top ranked players in the country. AND he is only a freshman at Durham Academy. However, Randleman isn’t alone at Durham Academy, this team is a well-oiled machine. You have one of the state’s leading 3-point shooters in sophomore Cole Sinclair. You have senior High Point commit Bryant Randleman. You have ultimate glue guy and leader in...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’4 Bryant Randleman
The state of North Carolina is blessed with an overabundance of talent. In the North Carolina 2018 class, 60 plus players signed with D1 schools and another 40 plus signed to play at the D2, D3, NAIA or Juco level. Quite impressive numbers! This year, the 2019 class is on the same course to have 100 plus players continue to play at the collegiate level. In our unsigned senior spotlight, we want...
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Names and Storylines from the LIT City of Oaks Classic
Check out the Top 10 Plays from the Event … Try to Stay in Your Seat!! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=R1Ye_U4b1NE] 6’11” 2019 Kadin Shedrick (Virginia signee) Holly Springs HS You can tell that Shedrick had a chip on his shoulder for this one. It showed clearly as he came out of the gates with 12 points and 8 boards at the half. He didn’t slow down much as he...
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Session I Player Standouts at Phenom’s City of Oaks Classic
Louisburg: 6’3 ’21 Elijah Jamison The point guard was simply exceptional during the opening contest of Phenom’s City of Oaks Classic. He displayed the ability to create space against any assignment and relentlessly scored the ball from all levels. Jamison has an excellent frame and absorbs contact really well on penetration chances. He also possesses an incredible feel for the game. There’s a...
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An Absolute Bloodbath: Durham Academy vs. Granville Central
This Saturday, Phenom Hoops will travel to Trinity Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina for our second annual City of Oaks Classic. We’ve already previewed three of the five matchups, but this one could arguably be the most exciting game on tap. There’s going to be no shortage of talent or high-level basketball this weekend, as each of these ten teams is certainly worth viewing. Durham Academy...
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Phenom High School Jamboree: Coach Rick’s Fab Five
The 6th Annual Phenom High School Jamboree has enjoyed a history of outstanding teams and players and this year’s jamboree was no exception. In all, we had 40 teams and a total of 60 games that were played throughout the day. Proehlific Park and Northwest Guilford High School were the venues being used. While this was a great way to kick off the 2018-19 season, the Phenom High School...
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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 — What We’re Looking For (Part 2/10)
Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 What We’re Looking For – Part 2 Nationally Ranked Top 10 2022 MJ Rice We have been watching Durham Academy freshman MJ Rice for a couple of years now. He first walked through our doors in the Fall of 2016 and immediately opened our eyes. After the event we wrote, “Rice has a motor on him. This kid runs the floor better than any big at camp. At the...
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North Carolina’s 2022 Class is Next in Line
Every year we say the rising 9th grade class in North Carolina is an all-timer of a class. Every year however, the talent never seems to disappoint. The 2022 class will be no different, already, there are players in this class tracking high, on the national level. Just recently USA basketball sent out invitations to the USA Junior National Mini Camp set to take play October 4-7 in Colorado...
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Jamie’s List of 5 … CP3 Rising Stars Camp
6’9” Sadraque Nganga High School: AZ Compass Prep (AZ) / AAU: Las Vegas Prospects At this point, it was easy to point out Nganga as the best long term prospect in the camp. Off the initial look test, he has wide shoulders, great length and a very projectable frame. Once he steps on the floor, he runs like a gazelle and finishes with control at the rim. He showed control in pushing the...
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