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COACH’S CORNER: South Meck’s Gary Hall Speaks on Coaching Journey + NEW GIG in the #Hoopstate!

Phenom Hoops is joined by a legend for high school basketball and now one that will be apart of North Carolina. New South Meck head coach Gary Hall joins Rick Lewis and Patrick O'Brien to talk about his journey as head coach in Virginia, Texas, and now North Carolina. What drew him to South Meck and what kind of style is going to bring to the program? That and much more! Make sure you subscribe to our channel for more interviews.

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Coach’s Corner: Providence Day HC Brian Fields Speaks on 2016 State Champs & NBA’er Grant Williams!

Phenom Hoops brings you another episode of the Coach's Corner with a long-time friend in Providence Day's head coach Brian Field. Field has been enjoying his dream of coaching at Providence Day for several years now and we take a joy ride back to the past to relive some of those moments, including his championship run with Grant Williams, Devon Dotson, Trey Wertz, and several others. We also look towards the future with the program and coach defines what a Brian Field coached team looks like. Make sure to subscribe and enjoy.

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COACH’S CORNER EP. 3: Cox Mill HC Ty Johnson Speaks on 25-4 Season + Coaching Goals!

Our coach's corner episode continues to plug right along, this time looking at a young but talented coach rising up the ranks in Cox Mill's Ty Johnson. With a few years under his belt, he took a job at Cox Mill when the program was losing 98% of their scoring but he still finished with a 25-4 record and is looking for more next year. What are his goals as a coach and what does his faith help provide to the programs and players. That and much more with Coach Johnson in our latest episode. Make sure you subscribe!

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COACH’S CORNER: Ardrey Kell’s Mike Craft Talks HS Playing Days + College Coaching Experience!

Ardrey Kell's Mike Craft sits down with Rick Lewis and Patrick O'Brien, looking back at his history as a player in high school but also his rise in becoming a head coach. Being an assistant at Appalachian State, Wingate, and at Davidson, he learned a lot of lessons that he still uses today at Ardrey Kell. He continues to find success at the high school level, as his team's continues to be one of the top programs in the state. What are a few of his philosophies on the court and what is he looking forward to next year.

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COACH’S CORNER: Independence HC Preston Davis Talks About Playing & NOW Coaching at his Alma Mater!

Phenom Hoops brings you another episode of the Coach's Corner, where we talk to coaches around the state and region of various levels. Today, Independence head coach Preston Davis joins us to talk about his journey. From his playing time at Independence and his road in becoming a coach, what it was like to win a state title as a coach, his mentality on the court, and some of the challenges he has faced.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Robert Dillingham is a CERTIFIED BUCKET! “Baby Iverson” Freshman Year Highlights

Check out highlights from 6'2" Robert Dillingham, a SG from Combine Academy out of Lincolnton, NC. Dillingham is considered one of the top freshman in his class nationally and made the move over to Combine this last season. He hit some big time shots and showed immense maturity despite being his age and the ceiling is only up from here.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Jaylon Gibson X Dji Bailey Give Wake Forest In-State DUO! Season Highlights (Combined)

Check out highlights of Jaylon Gibson and Djimon Bailey, 2 players committed to play at Wake Forest next season. Gibson is a 6'10" forward that played for Grace Christian last season while Bailey was the lead guard for the Greenfield Knights. Their commitments give Wake a nice in-state duo that they'll rely on for the next few years.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Cam Hayes was NCSU 1st TOP 100 Commit of the 2020 Class; 2019-2020 Highlights (AAU, HS)

Check out highlights from Cam Hayes, a 6'3" CG from Greensboro Day that's committed to NC State University. Hayes was Keatts second commit of the 2020 class but his first Top 100 player joining 4 star Nick Farrar. Hayes made the move over to GDS after playing at Smith HS in Greensboro. On the AAU scene, Hayes competed for the CP3 All-Stars on the Nike EYBL.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Top 100 Terquavion Smith (NCSU) is 1 of NC’s BEST SCORERS; Junior Year Highlights

Check out highlights from Terquavion Smith, a 6'3" SG from Farmville Central HS. Smith is a junior that's verbally committed to NC State and Coach Kevin Keatts. He also played for the CP3 All-Stars on the NIKE EYBL and is an NCHSAA State Champion. Smith is currently ranked as a Top 100 recruit in the class of 2021 and considered one of the top scorers in NC.

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HIGHLIGHTS: 7′ Quincy Ballard from 0 Offers to HIGH MAJORS in 1 MONTH; PHR x HSN Weekend Highlights

Check out highlights from Quincy Ballard, a 7' center from Quality Education Academy out of Winston Salem, NC. One month ago, Ballard came into the Phenom x Hoopstate Championship with little to no HM offers. In the last two weeks Ballard has reeled in offers from the likes of FSU, Maryland, NC State, Cincinnati, and Syracuse. Now, he has committed to Florida State.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Don’t Challenge 6’9″ Kuluel Mading at the Rim; 2021 Stretch-4 Hearing from High Majors!

Check out highlights from Kuluel Mading, a 6'9" forward from the Burlington School. Mading transferred over to TBS from High Point Central HS this past season. Since his reclass to 2021, Mading has earned offers and interests from numerous MM and HM schools across the southeast. Mading helped TBS to a NCISAA State Championship appearance and will be running with Team Curry this AAU season.

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HIGHLIGHTS: ODU commit Brady O’ Connell Had 1 of the NASTIEST DUNKS of the Year! Season Highlights

Check out highlights of Brady O' Connell, a 6'7" senior wing that's committed to Old Dominion University. O' Connell played his last two seasons at Ravenscroft in the NCISAA. On the AAU scene, he competed with Team Felton this past travel season. The Future Monarch had one of the best dunks of the season in the Phenom National Showcase.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Top 25 Josh Hall DECLARES for NBA Draft (NCSU)! Senior Year Highlights!

Check out highlights from Josh Hall, a 6'9" SG/SF from Moravian Prep. Hall is originally from Durham, NC and made his way to Hudson after transferring over from Oak Hill Academy. After a breakout performance vs his old team at the Carmel Classic Tip Off, Hall went on an absolute tear. His stock rose up the rankings and before his senior year ended he was ranked within the Top 25 players in the country.

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HIGHLIGHTS: 6’6″ Nick Farrar From 0 Offers to ACC Commit in LESS THAN 6 MONTHS! HS Highlights

Check out highlights from NCSU commit Nick Farrar. Farrar is a 6'6" forward who played for Apex Friendship HS this past season. He also played for Big Shots Elite and Team Loaded VA during the AAU season. He was one of the first commits in a Top 10 Class for NC State as they look to turn things around in Raleigh. Last April was the first time Farrar received an offer and in less than 6 months he was committed to NCSU.

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HIGHLIGHTS: NC State commit Shakeel Moore is MORE THAN A DUNKER; Senior Season Highlights

Check out highlights from Shakeel Moore, a 6'1" PG from Moravian Prep committed to NC State next season. Moore played with the CP3 All Stars on the Nike EYBL this last AAU season teaming up with future Wolfpacker, Cam Hayes. Moore made the move over to Moravian Prep this season after spending time at Piedmont Classical.

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HIGHLIGHTS: 6’3″ Carter Whitt STAYS in 2021; NC’s TOP PG Junior Season Highlights!

Check out highlights of 6'3" junior Carter Whitt of Leesville Rd. High School. Whitt is considered the top point guard in the state of North Carolina and continued to prove that night in and night out this season. He led the Pride with 19 PPG, 8 RPG, 9 APG and an appearance in the 4th round of the 2020 NCHSAA 4A State Playoffs. Whitt currently holds offers from the likes of Ohio State, Nebraska, NCSU, Florida, Va. Tech among others.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Oak Hill’s Evan Johnson Commits to Georgia State; 5’11” PG Leaves with 67-8 Career Rec.

Check out highlights from 5'11" Evan Johnson, a point guard that recently committed to Georgia State University. Johnson is originally from Durham, NC and transferred to Oak Hill after his time at Word of God. On the AAU scene, Johnson played with the CP3 All-Stars. This is a compilation of senior/junior highlights.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Bobby Pettiford Made SCHOOL HISTORY Leading S. Granville to 29-1 Record!

Check out highlights from 6' Bobby Pettiford, a junior guard from South Granville HS. Pettiford helped make history this season leading the Vikings to a 26-0 regular season record and an appearance in the NCHSAA 2A FInal Four. He currently holds offers from ECU, Virginia Tech, Old Dominion among others.

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HIGHLIGHTS: TOP 15 Isaiah Todd Headlines MICHIGAN’S STAR-STUDDED Class; Senior Yr. Highlights!

Check out Isaiah Todd's senior year highlights. Todd is committed to Juwan Howard and the Michigan Wolverines. He completed his senior year at Word of God Christian Academy after transferring over from Trinity of Raleigh. Todd was named to the Jordan Brand Classic. He's a 6'10" point-forward and ranked 13th on 247 Sports and ESPN while Rivals has him at 14.

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HIGHLIGHTS: UNSIGNED SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!! 6’6 Justin Thomas Made Plays All Year in the ‘Ville 👀

6'6" unsigned senior Justin Thomas of Village Christian (Fayetteville, NC) Thomas played this summer with Garner Road on the Adidas Gauntlet. He reported offers from Georgia, Tech, St Bonaventure, East Carolina and George Mason, even dabbling in Rivals Top 150 along the way. Here are some highlights from his high school season ... ENJOY!! and don't forget to Subscribe!

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HIGHLIGHTS: Samage Teel REELING In D1 Offers after BACK TO BACK State Championship Games!

Check out highlights from Samage Teel, a 6'2" guard from Farmville Central High School. He was apart of the 3 headed monster that led Farmville to back to back state championship games. He has recently received offers from UNCW and Presbyterian. Look for the guard to keep reeling them in.

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