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2023 Nadiya Hairston adds another offer; looking to decide soon
2023 Nadiya Hairston has been a standout on many occasions with Phenom Hoops and college coaches continue to take notice of what she provides on the court. She holds multiple offers already but she added yet another offer from Lees-McRae, as she spoke with Lady Phenom about all the latest, her thoughts on the program, and when she may be looking to decide. Phenom Q&A: Phenom: How has...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2024 5’8 Morgan Smith (Ben L. Smith)
Player: Morgan SmithClass: 2024Height: 5’8School: Ben L. Smith Looking in the Greensboro area, Phenom Hoops was able to stumble upon an intriguing junior guard that has had a good solid start to the season and played well at the Phenom Tourney Town Showcase. 2024 5’8 Morgan Smith from Ben L. Smith high school has started the season off strong in averaging double-figures (14.5ppg, 4.5rpg,...
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Phenom Hoops/ Lady Phenom welcomes in Reggie and Will Dillard
We told you all that we had some exciting news coming, as Phenom Hoops continues to expand and grow the brand. As one can see, Phenom Hoops has started Lady Phenom Hoops, as we look to provide coverage more on the girls’ side of high school basketball, creating an even bigger platform for players all around the country. Well, we are now excited that we will be welcoming Reggie Dillard and...
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Lady Phenom Freshman Watch: 2026 Janiya Milligan (TW Andrews)
Player: Janiya MilliganClass: 2026High School: TW AndrewsHeight: 6’0 It was another great weekend of high school basketball for Phenom Hoops, and on Day 2 we had a tremendous matchup with TW Andrews and Ben L. Smith. Getting a chance to watch some intriguing talent, one young player caught our eye with her production as a young big but also the potential in her game. 2026 6’0 Janiya...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Tourney Town (Part 1)
2024 Morgan Smith (Ben L. Smith): Smith led the way on Day 2 for her team, helping secure a strong overtime victory. She finished with 22 points and filled it up, doing a nice job of penetrating and creating. Smith was at her best when she was able to get downhill and attack the defense, finding ways to score inside but also did a tremendous job in getting to the line. But that doesn’t...
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Lady Phenom Game Report: East Lincoln vs. Lincolnton
East Lincoln Girls 71 vs Lincolnton Girls 21 @ LHS 12/9/22 ELHS: 31 9 23 8- 71LHS: 3 9 6 3- 21 ELHS: Ginny Overbay 18, M. Self 8, M. Bissinger 8, H. McFadden 8, E. Montanari 7, K. Anderson 6, A. Hege 6, T. Martin 4, T. Thomas 4, K. Legrand 2 LHS: Mackenzie Sand-Odum 11, A. Armstrong 6, J. Williams 2, C. Holland 2 Notables: Ginny Overbay Double Double 18 pts, 10 rebs, 5 steals. Madison Self 8...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2025 Aubrey Phanton (First Flight)
Player: Aubrey PhantonClass: 2025Position: CenterSchool: First Flight We continue to spotlight players around the state of North Carolina with Lady Phenom Hoops, and one player that we recently saw at the Good Guys vs. Cancer event was 2025 Aubrey Phanton from First Flight high school. As a freshman last year, Phanton had a solid year playing 24 games and averaging 6.6ppg and 5.5rpg. And...
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Continuing to develop her game: 2024 Molly Burns (Ardrey Kell)
Player: Molly BurnsClass; 2024School: Ardrey Kell There are so many players out there in North Carolina that are deserving of recognition and 2024 Molly Burns from Ardrey Kell is one of them. The junior guard has been a consistent force on the court with her ability to create and also her shot-making ability. Burns is a scrappy prospect on the floor, loves to compete, and is a leader on...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2023 Kirsten Lewis-Williams (Lake Norman)
Name: Kirsten Lewis-WilliamsClass: 2023School: Lake NormanHeight: 5’10 Offers: St. Peter’s, East Tennessee State, multiple D2 offers Phenom Hoops continues to spot talent on the girls side here in the region and one player that we have watched on several occasions has been 2023 5’10 Kirsten Lewis-Williams. Her play has led the charge at Lake Norman, one of the top teams in the state. And with...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Lake Norman goes 2-0 in the event with win vs. Olympic
The day continued into Game 2, as the host school of Lake Norman Girls was back in action and looking to showcase once again why they are one of the top teams in the state. They welcomed in Olympic to battle it out and Lake Norman came right out of the gates both offensively and defensively, flexing their muscles and quickly jumping out on top big. It was a struggle for Olympic to...
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Lady Phenom Standouts: Phenom Lakesgiving (Day 2)
2024 Molly Burns (Ardrey Kell): Burns was back in action and she was really showing why she is one of the leaders for this team. She did a terrific job in creating off the dribble and making plays; she is quite shifty with the ball in her hands. But she is at her best when she is showing her extreme confidence in knocking down shots from outside, being a big threat from three. 2023 Sarah Evans...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Ardrey Kell bounces back on Day 2 vs. Hickory Ridge
Day 2 got underway at the Phenom Lakesgiving, with Ardrey Kell (Girls) back in action and going up against Hickory Ridge to start the day. Ardrey Kell was looking for a bounce-back game and they found success early on behind the play of Sarah Evans and company, helping to jump out to an early first quarter lead and building upon that until halftime, 26-14. Hickory Ridge continued to battle...
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Lady Phenom Standouts: Phenom Lakesgiving (Day 1)
2026 Rayana Minard (West Cabarrus): Minard is part of a freshmen duo that you could be hearing a lot more down the road. But Rayana was the catalyst for much of the game with her ability to create and find ways to score. She shot the ball well, made plays off the dribble, and was one of the go-to scorers for her team. 2024 Kirstyn Herman (Alexander Central): Herman really captured our eyes with...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Lakesgiving (Day 1, Part 2)
2023 Kirsten Lewis-Williams (Lake Norman): Lewis-Williams was off the charts on Day 1 and she really filled it up in all areas of the court. Whether it was her defensive presence, racking up seven steals which eventually helped lead to points. But she also was tremendous in creating for herself, weaving through defenders and finishing with touch as well as through contact. That doesn’t...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Lake Norman impressive vs. Ardrey Kell (Girls)
The day continued into the afternoon as the girls were back in action in what looked to be a great game with some terrific talent. Lake Norman Girls matched up with Ardrey Kell Girls at the PhenomLakesgiving, and Lake Norman showed why they are one of the top teams around the region and even in the state. They were swarming on defense early which allowed them to create turnovers and turn...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Lakesgiving (Day 1, Part 1)
2026 Aalayja Minard/ 2026 Rayana Minard (West Cabarrus): The twin duo was something special to watch and should have the West Cabarrus program excited about the future with these two leading the charge. Both Aalayja and Rayana were strong two-way players, staying extremely active and getting into the passing lanes defensively, but also using that same motor to score the ball effectively from...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Alexander Central earns come-from-behind victory vs. West Cabarrus
The PhenomLakesgiving got underway here in Mooresville, with West Cabarrus and Alexander Central getting it started on the girls’ side. West Cabarrus came out strong on both ends, allowing their defense to create points. West Cabarrus really was able to stay aggressive and get to the line in the first half early, but also had a balanced attack to help build an early lead after the...
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East Lincoln Girls Win over West Lincoln
East Lincoln Girls 78 vs West Lincoln Girls 27 ELHS: 29 17 19 13- 78 WLHS: 7 10 10 0- 27 ELHS: Kiara Anderson 14, Emma Montanari 13, Madison Self 12, Hailey McFadden 11, M. Bissinger 8, T. Thomas 8, M. Maggs 5, G. Overbay 5, A. Hege 2 WLHS: Chloe...
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West Cabarrus Girls defeat Porter Ridge in OT
West Cabarrus 16 9 9 11 11 56 Porter Ridge 13 11 12 9 6 51 West Cabarrus ...
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Train with Phenom Hoops: Jump Stop vs Stride Stop
Jump Stop vs Stride Stop Jump Stop = come to a stop by jumping/end dribble in the air/both feet hit at the same time. Either foot can then become your pivot. Stride Stop = end dribble/stop in stride. The foot that’s on the ground as you pick up the ball is your...
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Phenom Hoops Training: Playing off 2 Feet
Colby Lewis is joined by Tyler Lewis from Phenom Hoops to show the importance of playing off two feet. He breaks it down more on how players can get better and develop their...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2023 Armani Reid (SW Onslow)
Player: Armani ReidSchool: SW OnslowClass: 2023Height: 5’10 Last Year’s Stats: in 26 games of action, Reid averaged 22.0ppg, 5.3 assists, 8.5 rebounds, 5.6 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game, as she helped SW Onslow to a 23-3 overall record. Reid may be a name you have heard of in North Carolina but also one that might have gone under the radar, which is why Phenom Hoops is spotlighting the senior...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2025 Kara Rumple (NW Guilford)
Northwest Guilford is coming off a 13-13 season last year and was full of young talent that should be returning once again to see if they can build off the success they had last year. One of those players is 2025 5’7 combo guard Kara Rumple, who has had a strong summer and is looking to step up, even more, this year for the Vikings. Phenom Hoops had a chance to get to know more about her...
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Benefits of the Reverse Pivot + Reverse Pivot Jab Series Progression with Phenom Hoops
Colby Lewis from Phenom Hoops continues to provide ways to progress your game with a few new training techniques. Here are two videos that can improve your game.
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Learn the Name Early: 2028 Justice Alexander (Concord)
Player: Justice AlexanderClass: 2028Height: 5’10School: Concord Academy Our very own Patrick O’Brien had a chance to head out to Olympic High School to attend what ended up being a terrific event on the girls’ side of things. We had an opportunity to view some of the premier young talents at the GYB Circuit, as it allowed Phenom to get an early view of some premier talent that you will for...
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