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2026 Tarris Bouie discusses Alabama, Marquette visits; new interest from Michigan
The Chambers duo of 2026 Tarris Bouie and 2026 Markus Kerr certainly have the attention of many, not only fans in the state of NC but also college coaches around the country. Bouie has seen his recruitment take off in the last year along with his national ranking, as he is being recruited by several of the top programs around the country. Bouie sat down with Phenom Hoops recently at the Phenom...
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2026 Justyn Whitfield proving to be a college-worthy prospect
Player: Justyn WhitfieldClass: 2026Position: GuardSchool: Victory Christian The Phenom New Year’s Bash was another premier event that showcased talent from around the region, as players continued to capture the attention of our scouts with their play. One prospect that left a lasting memory from the event was 2026 guard Justyn Whitfield from Victory Christian. Whitfield has been a staple with...
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POB’s Best of the Best: New Year’s Bash (Bracket Play)
2026 Justyn Whitfield (VCCS) Whitfield was tremendous throughout the event, as he has clearly taken over as the leader of this team. The point guard does a great job in leading the offense and showing the ability to score or facilitate to his teammates. Whitfield does a great job in being able to create his own space, showing creativity with the ball in his hands, a good change of speed, and...
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John Wall Holiday Invitational Scores and Stats
Day 4 Scores Sidwell Friends 50 – Green Level 38Sid: Jalyn Collingwood 18pts, Jadah Washington 8ptsGreen: Isaac Ericksen 12pts, Trevor Manhertz 18pts Davidson Day 63 – Ravenscroft 57DD: Levon Jacobs 15pts, Mac Habenicht 14pts, AJ Washington 13ptsRavens: Chance Gladden 33pts, Preston Moore 8pts Caldwell Academy 63 – Broughton 54CA: Cole Cloer 16pts, Jaylen Cross 16pts, Neal...
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Phenom New Years Bash Final Scores and Stats
Day 3 Scores and Stats Central Cabarrus 63 – Carolina International 60 CC: Infinite Morrow 19pts, Cayden Smith 14pts, Dexter Monague 10ptsCIS: KJ Shouse 30pts, Jex Gerringer 14pts Cannon 109 – Legion Collegiate 78 Can: Sean Nix 37pts, Evan Ingram 20pts, Gabriel Steinour 14ptsLCA: Isaiah Worley 19pts, Kenyn Walker 21pts, Jacob Siuta 14pts Catawba Ridge 55 – Piedmont 49 CR:...
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Top Performers at Phenom Gate City (Saturday)
Grace Christian (TN) 6’1 ’25 Cameron Mercer- 16 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal 6’1 ’26 Briggs Peterson- 14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal 6’4 ’25 Christian Vela- 10 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals Sun Valley 6’1 ’26 Thanasi Papazis- 12 points, 6 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block 6’1 ’26 Jaylin Powell- 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal 6’4 ’26 Kaleel Benjamin- 11 points, 8...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 of Phenom New Years Bash
2026 Bryan Little (Piedmont) Little has been a steady presence over the last two days, as he brings a ton of physicality to the table for his team. He is a true competitor, works hard to create extra possessions for his team, battles on the boards on both sides of the ball, and has been looking to be a force in operating in the paint. He has solid footwork and was a key piece on Day 2 for his...
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2026 Markus Kerr adding new interests in his recruitment
One of the top players in the Class of 2026 here in North Carolina, 2026 Markus Kerr from Chambers High School has been having a huge year in helping lead the charge for his team. Chambers has high hopes with their talent on the court, and they recently showcased their potential at the Phenom Mike Gminski Classic with an impressive 100-69 victory against Cox Mill. Kerr, much like he has done all...
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Lancaster Proving to be a Contender Once Again
Nothing like having a little South Carolina talent come to the Phenom Platform, as Lancaster High School made its way to the Phenom New Year’s Bash to participate in two showcase games. And with two gritty and tight wins against Independence and Cannon, the Bruins now sit at 10-1 on the season. And their only loss came to nationally ranked Dynamic Prep this season… From what we saw though...
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Top Performers at Phenom Gate City (Friday)
NC GBB 6’2 ’25 KJ Burke- 30 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals 6’3 ’26 Malcolm McNeil- 18 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals 6’4 ’25 Cameron Barnes- 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 7 steals Southern Wake Academy 6’7 ’25 Ira Wilson- 13 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal 5’11 ’25 Seung Surmons- 15 points, 3 rebounds 6’7 ’25 Bryan Epperson- 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom New Year’s Bash
2028 Chacho Womack (West Charlotte) Another freshman to watch out for in the state of North Carolina, Womack has a strong feel for the game and plays with tremendous poise on the court. Effective scoring option and confident scorer from all levels of the court. Leading the charge this season, Womack is a fluid yet confident scoring option with his pull-up game from all levels but he also is able...
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Players Taking Advantage of the Opportunity: The Burlington School
In recent news, many have heard of the departure of 2027 King Gibson from The Burlington School and making his way to Montverde. Certainly, a big loss for TBS as Gibson is widely regarded as a Top-25 prospect in the country and as one of the clear leaders on the team. But with him gone, it is providing another opportunity for others to shine, as players like 2025 Cam Flippen, 2025 Kaden Hammond,...
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College-Worthy Prospects helping lead Davidson Day
When you talk about Davidson Day, there is no doubt that you start with 2025 Isaiah Denis who is committed to North Carolina, and 2026 Will Stevens who is one of the top big men in the region. Both have shown that they can produce and compete at a high level. However, this is a roster that continues to highlight next-level potential with several prospects, as these players should be on radars of...
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2026 Yale Davis (Ridge View) Showcasing Electric Feel on the Court
Player: Yale DavisClass: 2026School: Ridge View The talent down in South Carolina has certainly been interesting over the years and we are excited about the future as well. There are plenty of players really making a name for themselves, and Phenom Hoops had a great chance to watch one of the top programs in the state in Ridge View at the Mike Gminski Classic. Though this is a team that sports a...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2025 Taniyah Thomas
Player: Taniyah ThomasClass: 2025School: East Lincoln Committed to North Carolina A&T for Softball East Lincoln Lady Mustangs is a very interesting team with talent to be found on the roster, as they showed that at the Phenom 828 Showcase this past weekend. One player, who is actually a multi-sport athlete, grabbed our attention and we are here to highlight more of her game and impact....
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St. Stephens St. Agnes impresses at Mike Gminski Classic
Getting a little Virginia flavor is always fun for Phenom Hoops, as St. Stephens St. Agnes made its way down to Charlotte and really represented themselves well throughout the Mike Gminski Classic. They finished the event with a 2-1 record, just coming up short against 1of1 on Day 2. But overall, this was a team that offered a lot of talent and should be reckoned with throughout the rest of the...
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Sad Sam’s Weekly Furious 5 for Week Ending 12/21
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the gift buying Piedmont! The Sadster is here to release his final F5 of 2024. There were some changes up and down the rankings as Chambers, North Meck, and Catholic took L’s last week. Independence topped The Pope’s Boys but didn’t quite make it back into the 5. This week we have 2 new entries into the rankings and...
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Phenom Maverick JV Holiday Classic Schedule
Part of an exciting weekend, we will also be having a JV Tournament to spotlight even more talent on the court. At Marvin Ridge High School, we will be having the Phenom Maverick JV Holiday Classic, with an exciting schedule for fans. Check out the schedule below. Event Page: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/phenom-maverick-jv-holiday-classic/ Friday, December 27th 3:00 pm – Hough (No. 4)...
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South Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 18
Team 18 Coach: Stan Carpenter #6: 5’8 ’28 Jahlil Jenkins (Westwood) Starting off, we look at a player who displayed a quality understanding of how to dictate the action, Jahlil Jenkins. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with a crafty handle, useful vision, and the ability to touch the paint. Jenkins makes smart decisions and looks to set up others whenever possible. He finishes well...
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South Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 17
Team 17 Coach: Chris Ewell #2: 5’7 ’28 JT Brodowski (River Bluff) Starting off, we look at a player who made a nice impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, JT Brodowski. He’s a scrappy, unselfish guard prospect who is comfortable with or without the ball in his hands. Brodowski is a reliable perimeter shooter, both from midrange and beyond the arc, and gets to his spots well in...
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South Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 16
Team 16 Coach: Ricardo Priester #3: 5’7 ’28 Gregory Williams Jr. (Eau Claire) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Gregory Williams Jr. He’s a scrappy, unselfish guard prospect who can dictate the action as a playmaker or find success as an off-ball threat. Williams is a quality perimeter shooter, both from midrange and...
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South Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 15
Team 15 Coach: John Royal #1: 5’7 ’28 Chad Scriven (Blythewood) Starting off, we look at a player who made a strong impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Chad Scriven. He’s a smart, methodical point guard prospect with a terrific combination of pace, vision, and ball-handling ability. Scriven is an unselfish creator who understands how to penetrate and make correct decisions...
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Mike Gminski Classic Final Scores and Stats
Day 1 Scores and Stats St. Stephens St. Agnes 87 – The Burlington School 82 SSSA: Riley Jacobs 26pts, Marcs Hancock 24pts, Devin Ainsworth 10ptsTBS: Drew Jonson 20pts, Cam Flippen 19pts, Kaden Hammond 16pts Weddington 49 – Covenant Day 46 Wedd: KJ Younger 23pts, Tre Jefferson 7pts, Jaden Nnaji 6ptsCD: Tyree White 22pts, Reid Stanley 10pts, Chris Rivens 10pts Davidson Day 73 –...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at #PhenomMikeGminski Classic
2027 Travien Willaims (Hickory Ridge) Williams has had some strong games this season but this may have been his most impressive on the Phenom Hoops landscape, as he finished with 26 points and with the game-winner in overtime. Williams was strong with his drives, attacking time after time and getting to the rack consistently. He scored well off the dribble, attacking downhill, embracing contact,...
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South Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 14
Team 14 Coach: Christian Savage #7: 5’8 ’27 Sean Gere (Christ the King) Starting off, we look at a player who made a nice impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Sean Gere. He’s a smart, adaptable guard prospect who offers a reliable presence with or without the ball in his hands. Gere is a reliable shooter, both from midrange and beyond the arc, who makes the extra pass whenever...
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South Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Andres Blondmonville #14: 5’9 ’27 Kenyion Cunningham (Rocky River) Starting off, we look at a player who stood out through his ability to produce within the flow of the action, Kenyion Cunningham. He’s a scrappy, high-motor guard prospect who displayed a useful penetration sense and off-ball presence. Cunningham utilizes his quick first step to touch the paint, where he’s able to...
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919 Showcase Saturday Final Scores
GAME 1 Trinity Academy 82Kamran Prince (MVP) 14p 8r 10a 1sWesley Hilldale 21p 4r 3aZion Wells 21p 1r 1aDJ West 5p 2r 5a 3sParker Bye 5p 4r 1a East Chapel Hill 51Makai Rhodes 18p 5rBennett Corley 15pSam Smith 7p 4r GAME 2 Ravenscroft 49Chance Gladden (MVP) 32p 8r 1b 3sPreston Moore 5p 3r 3a 1sNoah Diggs 5p 2r 2aJosh Ratliff 5p 1rJacob Gilbert 3p 3r 3a 3b 1s Chapel Hill 48Max Upchurch 11pWesley...
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Phenom 919 Showcase Game Standouts: Northwood vs Holly Springs
6’1” 2025 Beau Harvey (Northwood) Harvey finished with 6p, 7r, 7a, & 5s in the blowout victory. His ability to stuff the stat sheet and impact winning without scoring simply cannot be overstated. He was an absolute pest defensively, finding a wide variety of ways to create havoc within Northwood’s zone. He’s a great connector offensively, making the extra pass, generating paint touches, and...
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Phenom 919 Showcase Game Standouts: New Hanover vs GRACE Christian
5’10” 2025 Rodmik Allen (New Hanover) Allen was prolific tonight, finishing with 24p, 6r, 7a, & 3s in the win. He was able to create whatever look he wanted for himself off the bounce, using screens well and mixing up his pace often. He made good passing reads, finding teammates when defenses loaded up to him and made the right play in transition situations. 6’5” 2025 Nolan Billings...
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Phenom 919 Showcase Game Standouts: Garner vs Jordan
6’0” 2025 Cam’ren Reyes (Garner) Reyes finished the win with 14p, 4r, 4a, 1b, & 3s, filling up the stat sheet and dictating the action on both ends. He was consistent and aggressive as a scorer, getting to his spots and scoring at multiple levels throughout the night. Defensively, he was highly versatile and created havoc consistently. 6’4” 2026 Kingston Beale (Garner) Beale’s high...
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