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Combine Academy vs Lake Norman Christian

Combine Academy vs Lake Norman Christian

by | Feb 9, 2021 | Categories: Featured, Game Reports, and News. Tags: AJ Allenspach, AJ Smith, Antonio Hamlin, Braylhan Thomas, Combine Academy, jacori owens, Joel Baucom, Jonathan Kurtas, Josh Bullock, Joyful Hawkins, Kennard Davis, Kris Robinson, Lake Norman Christan, Mekhi Grant, Michael Dudley, Mikey Williams, Omarion Bodrick, Patrick Wessler, Robert Dillingham, Shane Fernald, and Trey Green.

In the game that everyone has been eagerly anticipating all year, Lake Norman Christian traveled to Lincolnton to take on Combine Academy on Tuesday night. With two of the top rated sophomores in the nation, the basketball community wanted to see Mikey Williams vs Robert Dillingham. While these two young prospects were the headline, each team was filled with several talented players and coaches...

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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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T-Lew’s Takeaways

T-Lew’s Takeaways

by | Nov 18, 2020 | Categories: Featured, News, and Phenom Tip-Off Classic. Tags: Ben Burnham, Blane St. Clair, Brandon White, Bryce Cash, Cade Tyson, Christian Reeves, Corneilous Williams, Eli Ellis, Elijah Jamison, jacori owens, Jamarii Thomas, Jarvis Moss, Jeremy Gregory, Jonas Aidoo, Jordan Wildy, Justin Taylor, Kris Robinson, Kuluel Mading, LJ Thomas, Omarion Bodrick, PJ Edwards, Robert Dillingham, Trae Benham, Treyvon Byrd, and Wesley Tubbs.

Top Leaders  Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights) – Strong / physical guard. He has done a tremendous job leading the way for Coach Wright and Liberty Heights. He has shown the ability to really lead a team. The guard is extremely explosive and I have yet to see anyone keep him out the lane.   Jamarii Thomas (The Burlington School) – It is amazing to me that no Division 1...

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Phenom Open Gym: Combine Academy (Part II)

Phenom Open Gym: Combine Academy (Part II)

by | Sep 16, 2020 | Categories: Featured, News, and Open Gym Tour. Tags: AJ Smith, Braylhan Thomas, Bryce Alfino, Combine Academy, jacori owens, Kris Robinson, Mekhi Grant, Michael Dudley, and Omarion Bodrick.

It is getting close to that time of the year, where Phenom Hoops hits the road to check out teams and get an early glimpse of the talent around the area. We first started out heading to Lincolnton, to check in on Jeff McInnis and Combine Academy who is loaded once again.

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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-Defense teams

2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-Defense teams

by | Mar 23, 2020 | Categories: Featured and News. Tags: Brock Williams, Camian Shell, Cheick Traore, Chris Ford, Christian Hampton, Darius Davis, jacori owens, Jadyn Parker, Jonas Aidoo, Khalil Marshall, Kuluel Mading, Lawrence Frost, Omarion Bo, Quincy Ballard, and Shakeel Moore.

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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Combine only getting better and better

Combine only getting better and better

by | Feb 2, 2020 | Categories: Featured and News. Tags: Beckley Prep IJN, Christian Holland, Combine Academy, jacori owens, and Jalen Hood-Schifino.

Combine only getting better and better  Combine Academy went 2-0 in the inaugural Hargrave Military Challenged presented by Phenom Hoop Report. After pulling out an exciting 66-64 win on Saturday against Teays Valley, Combine led start to finish in the 57-45 win over a very good and talented Beckley Prep IJN, that has over five D1 scholarship players on the roster. That being said, head...

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Elon Elite Camp’s Super Six and More

Elon Elite Camp’s Super Six and More

by | Aug 3, 2019 | Categories: Featured and News. Tags: Amare Haynie, Anthony Allen, Elijah Gray, Glenn Bynum, jacori owens, Jamarii Thomas, Josh Beadle, Kheni Briggs, Kuluel Mading, Matt Davis, Omarion Bodrick, RJ Noord, and Tyler Gill.

Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Elon University to cover the inaugural Elite Camp under first year head coach Mike Schrage. Elon’s staff of Jonathan Holmes, Mark Adams, Allen Payne, Tyler Lewis and Josh Pierre did a remarkable job of putting together an excellent roster of talent. In addition, the camp was well organized and scout friendly as the players participated in stations, skill...

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Team Charlotte bringing the talent on all levels to the JMAC Showcase

Team Charlotte bringing the talent on all levels to the JMAC Showcase

by | May 30, 2019 | Categories: Event Coverage, Featured, JMAC Showcase, News, and Player Reports. Tags: AJ Smith, Amarie Haynie, Anjay Cortez, Bryce Alfino, David Green, Ford Cooper, jacori owens, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Jeremy Gregory, Joshhua Wiggins, Kris Robinson, Team Charlotte, Tony Waters, Trent Green, and Tristan Maxwell.

One program that everyone should know already will be the Team Charlotte program, as they will be bringing several teams to the event this weekend. Team Charlotte 17u, 16u, 15u, and 12u will all be in attendance and you don

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Hickory Grove Christian Vs Metrolina Christian: Players to Watch

Hickory Grove Christian Vs Metrolina Christian: Players to Watch

by | Jan 24, 2019 | Categories: Blog, Featured, News, and Player Reports. Tags: AJ Smith, Camden Johnson, jacori owens, Regin Larson, Stephen Clark, and Tate Johnson.

6’8 2019 Stephen Clark: Metrolina Christian (22 Points, 11 Rebounds, 8 Blocks) *CITADEL SIGNEE Clark is one of the most fundamentally sound bigs that I’ve covered this season, with his high level of court awareness, and ability to eliminate any mistakes from his game, The Citadel coaching staff has to be grinning ear to ear with the fact that he’s signed to play there the next...

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Asheville Christian Vs Hickory Grove Christian Recap

Asheville Christian Vs Hickory Grove Christian Recap

by | Nov 9, 2018 | Categories: Blog, Carmel Christian Tip Off Classic, Event Coverage, Featured, News, and Player Reports. Tags: AJ Smith, jacori owens, Raishaun Brown, and Tyler McKinney.

The Skinny: Asheville Christian clearly looked like the more experienced out of the gate jumping out to a 54-33 halftime lead largely due to the backcourt play from 6’4 2020 Tyler McKinney and 6’0 2019 Raishaun Brown. They combined for 41 of their team’s 54 points at the break. Hickory Grove Christian was led by 6’4 2021 AJ Smith had 17 at the break for his Hickory Grove...

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