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Coming Home: Cade Tyson Commits to UNC
On Sunday, Cade Tyson sent shockwaves throughout the college basketball landscape after announcing his commitment to the University of North Carolina. The former Carmel Christian star just concluded his second season at Belmont, where he averaged 16.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.6 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.6 BPG while posting 49/47/86 splits and earning All-MVC second team honors. It doesn’t take long to notice that...
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Cade Tyson (Belmont): An Under-the-Radar Draft Prospect to Watch for
The college basketball season is rolling through and of course, there are talks surrounding the upcoming NBA Draft and past that, so we thought we would join in on the discussion a...
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Re-Ranking North Carolina’s Class of 2022 Based on College Production
Each year, looking at past rankings and cross-analyzing them with college production allows for a meaningful reflection process. While every individual has their own system of ranking high school players, there isn’t necessarily a “correct” way to deduce or determine who will emerge in college. In terms of this re-rank, it’s based heavily on role and raw production, but the level of competition...
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Freshman Cade Tyson proving himself early at Belmont
Continuing to highlight players throughout the college basketball landscape, it is never too early to recognize a freshman that is starting his career off extremely well. Cade Tyson, a 6’7 prospect from Carmel Christian and who was a Top-10 prospect by Phenom Hoops, has been having a tremendous start to his college basketball career, and Bruins’ fans should be excited about his future. Though it...
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Who Will Claim North Carolina’s Gatorade POY Honors' Class of 2022 Candidates
The debate surrounding Gatorade Player of the Year candidates returns every single year. Each group has their own list of evidence to support their specific player. While various guys within the independent school ranks would be in contention for this noteworthy award, everyone knows that the committee does not recognize these programs when selecting. So, before asking why there are no...
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Phenom Game Report: 4A NCISAA Championship (Carmel Christian vs. Greensboro Day)
The day continued on championship Saturday, this time in the 4A Division which brought two heavyweights to the building in Carmel Christian and Greensboro Day. Carmel Christian, led by their senior leader in Cade Tyson, came out strong early to get the early lead. Tyson came out strong with 10 points early and 2022 Logan Threatt helped chip in as well, as Carmel held the early 16-11 lead. Second...
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NCISAA Championship Previews
After a season full of anticipation, the wait is finally over. We’ve reached playoff time after the first (somewhat) normal season since everything crashed due to covid. Between teams playing full schedules and the decreasing amount of general hysteria throughout the country, folks clearly wanted basketball to return. While some restrictions (masks, testing, etc.) still remain in place, this...
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Phenom Game Report: The Burlington School vs. Carmel Christian
Phenom Game Report: Carmel Christian 77 The Burlington School 58 The Burlington School, defending NCISAA 2A state champions, came into the contest with an impressive 21-4 record, losing only to nationally ranked Southern California (58-51), Word of God (69-65) and Link Academy (59-53), who is also ranked the No. 1 team in the country. In addition, The Burlington School also lost a close...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Recap: JL Chambers vs. Carmel Christian
It was a battle of the titans in this one, as two state title contenders looked to end a great day of basketball. Carmel Christian hit the home court and welcomed in JL Chambers and there certainly wasn’t a lack of talent on the court. Both teams came out looking to make a statement; early on it was 2023 Jaylen Curry was taking over early, getting to the line and using his speed to help...
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Phenom Hoops’ 2022 Top 12 Rankings
Phenom Hoops is gearing up to release their entire rankings for the classes of 2022, 2023, and 2024 very soon but we wanted to give everyone a sneak preview of the Top 12 players for each class. We look first at the loaded and very talented Class of 2022, as we give you an early look at some of the top players in North Carolina.
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Impressive Performers: Chick-Fil-A Classic
The Chick-fil-a Classic was an outstanding event once again down in South Carolina, as it brought some of the top teams and talent from around the country all under one building. There were several memorable performances throughout the event, and these were just a few names that captured our eyes in certain areas.
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Chick-Fil-A Classic (Tuesday, Part 1)
Grayson vs. Carmel Christian Grayson came out strong to hold the early lead but Carmel Christian’s defense in the second quarter helped them earn a 32-29 halftime lead. Both teams continued to battle in the second half, but the duo of Chauncey Wiggins and Tyrese Elliott helped lead Grayson to a big 65-58 victory between two very good programs. For Grayson, Elliott had a strong showing,...
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’22 Cade Tyson having a huge senior season at Carmel Christian
Phenom Hoops likes to shed light on players having an outstanding year and one player that is leading one of the premier programs in the state is 2022 Cade Tyson at Carmel Christian. The Cougars are off to an undefeated season and Tyson is proving to not only be the leader but one of the go-to players for his team; he is having an outstanding season. Already committed to Belmont, Tyson is...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Phenom November Classic
Phenom Hoops had a terrific event this past weekend down in Charlotte with the Phenom November Classic, presented by Ivester Jackson Christie’s. We had some terrific performances and teams in action, but there were a few players that really left a mark on our scouts. Here are five players that really impressed at the event. 2023 Dallas Gardner (Charlotte Country Day): What a performance...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 from Phenom November Classic (Part 2)
2022 Cade Tyson (Carmel Christian): It was an absolute battle between Carmel and Providence, it was Tyson that led the charge and kept his team in the game in the first half, and also made big plays in the second to help secure the win. Tyson though showed just how effective he can be from anywhere on the floor. He can score outside, he can use his 6’8 size against smaller defenders to score...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Carmel Tip-Off (Day 2, Part 2)
2025 Eli Ellis (Moravian Prep): This kid is something special, there is no doubt about it. He doesn’t play like a freshman and his understanding of the game is off the charts. He just continues to expand his game all over the floor, creating with the dribble, moving incredibly well without the ball, constantly getting defenders guessing, and being a scoring threat once he touches the ball. He...
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Carmel Christan Tip-Off Storylines to Watch (Saturday, Nov. 13)
Phenom Hoops kicks off the season in a big way with the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, November 12-13, at Carmel Christian in Matthews/Charlotte, NC. We will be bringing some of the best teams around the region all under one building and of course, there are so many storylines to watch out for.
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Carmel Christan Tip-Off Storylines to Watch (Friday, Nov. 12)
Phenom Hoops kicks off the season in a big way with the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, November 12-13, at Carmel Christian in Matthews/Charlotte, NC. We will be bringing some of the best teams around the region all under one building and of course, there are so many storylines to watch out for. Event Information:Event Page:...
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Phenom Hoops Blog: 1-on-1 with 2022 Cade Tyson (Carmel Christian)
Phenom Hoops continues to dive into the minds of players around the region, learning their thoughts, their excitement about the upcoming season, and all the latest going on. In our latest 1-on-1 blog, we talk to one of the top players in the state of North Carolina in 2022 Cade Tyson. Now attending Carmel Christian, we dive into how he prepares for the upcoming season, being a leader on the...
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Cade Tyson Calls it for Belmont
Given everything with covid and general restrictions over the last year, the recruiting landscape in Division I basketball has arguably become more brutal than ever before. Receiving an offer is starting to become a rarity unless a player is nationally ranked or pursued by other programs of the same (or higher) levels. In less than twelve months, Cade Tyson went from a standstill in recruitment...
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Cade Tyson COMMITS to BELMONT! 1 on 1 about HIS Decision & WHY He Chose the Bruins!
Phenom Hoops has the exclusive interview with 2022 Cade Tyson, as he announced that he would be heading to Belmont. What made that the place for him the next few years? What kind of relationship has he built with the staff? What will he bring to the program with his game? He answers it all!
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Carmel Christian
Phenom Hoops continued their travel around North Carolina for the Open Gym Tour, then making a late-night stop at Carmel Christian. The Cougars had a special year last season but came up just short in their quest for a state championship. But Carmel is back on the court and ready for another chance to make a championship run. 2022 6’7 Cade Tyson will be looked at as one of the senior...
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Stars of NCISAA (Session 2) LIVE Period – Class of 2022
Phenom Hoops was on deck throughout the weekend at Forsyth Country Day for the NCISAA Live Period (Session 2), where teams throughout the state of North Carolina came to compete in front of college coaches. It was great to see all the teams and players in action over the weekend, as we are looking to bring you the stars and stock risers for each class from the weekend. We will start with the stars that showed out from the class of 2022.
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Carmel Christian looking to reload and preparing for another big upcoming season
If you paid attention to high school basketball in North Carolina last season at all, you would have known how much fun it was to watch Carmel Christian on the court. A team loaded with talent looked almost unstoppable but they came up just short in earning another state championship. With the likes of Ben Burnham, Glenn Bynum, and a few others now gone, there are a few new names that will...
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2022 Cade Tyson (Carmel Christian/Team Curry) continues to grow his game
2022 6’7 Cade Tyson is one of the premier talents in the state of North Carolina and he certainly showed that and more this past season at Carmel Christian. It was interesting to see how he would handle the change and competition from Piedmont HS to Carmel Christian but Tyson made a statement of his own and is now hoping to carry that into this summer. Averaging 16.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5...
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Team Curry 17U Preview
Last summer, Pro Skills Basketball introduced their newest team to the lineup, Team Curry, part of the Under Armour Association. Head Coach Sim Frazier helped build this team into one of the most recognizable teams in the country. In a summer with so much uncertainty, Team Curry finished with a 23-4 record. What’s even more impressive is that every single player on their roster earned a...
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On the Road Again, Cannon wins back-to-back state championships
On the Road Again, Cannon wins back-to-back state championships It was only fitting, the top two teams in the NCISAA 4A were playing for the state championship. That being said, Cannon road to the title came the hard way, just like the year before. They had to win on the opposing team’s home court. Last year, Cannon beat Charlotte Latin and then beat Carmel 94-85 to capture the coveted...
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Phenom Game Report: Carmel Christian vs. Ravenscroft
The playoffs continued in the NCISAA, as Carmel Christian and Ravenscroft battled it out for a chance to go to the championship game later on this week.
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Phenom Game Report: Carmel Christian vs. Victory Christian (Boys)
The atmosphere was electric for this game, as both teams had fans show up to cheer them on in what looked to be a big showdown with two of the top teams in the state. Both teams looked to attack with their strengths, as Carmel Christian was able to hold the small lead for much of the first half but it remained a one or two bucket game throughout. Ben Burnham made his presence on both sides,...
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#PhenomMLKShowcase: Carmel Christian vs. Asheville School (Recap/Standouts)
It was the start of a terrific event here in Rock Hill, as Asheville School looked to come in and surprise many with a win vs. one of the top teams in the state in Carmel Christian.
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