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Phenom Summer Showcase Championship: 16u Division
The start of June is upon us and that has to get players and teams all around the region excited about the upcoming months for travel and high school ball. Teams came into town in Bermuda Run to come and compete at the Phenom Summer Showcase, as they were looking to take home some hardware. We head into the 16u, a division that has been great all weekend long when it comes to competition. ...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Summer Showcase
6’2 ’23 Grady Whitt (Go Hard) Few teams in attendance can match the balanced approach of Go Hard, and Whitt is a massive part of their overall game. The lefty is skilled and fairly crafty, able to consistently create for himself and other off the bounce. Whitt shoots the ball at an efficient rate from midrange and beyond the arc, and finishes with finesse around the basket. He’s a quality passer...
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Player Standouts from Day 1 of Phenom Summer Showcase
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Dionte Neal (CSB Elite)Dionte is a PG that can take over the game very easily. Quick and shifty with his handles, it’s hard for opponents to stay in front and keep him from getting to his spots. Controls the game well for such a young guard, rare to see such poise and patience. He made strong moves to the basket, finishing with his footwork and quickness 2025 Derek Ross (NC...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 1, Part 3)
2022 CJ Collins (Greensboro Day): Collins played strong in both outings today, especially with his activity level on the glass. The 2022 long big man was active, showcased to be a rim-protector, and really got after it on the boards on both ends, always seemingly getting a hand on the ball. Though you can see he has nice touch around the basket, he really can impact the floor in other ways...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 1, Part 2)
2023 Lamont’e Cousar (Watch Us Work): Cousar continues to elevate his game and rise up the rankings in my mind with his play. We are talking about a 6’6, sturdy body that can operate on so many levels. Whether it is being physical down low in the paint, step out and showcase his confidence with his perimeter game, or put the ball on the deck and get to the bucket, Cousar fills it up and has been...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 1, Part 1)
2026 6’4 Kendre Harrison (CSB 2026): Harrison is a young big that captures your eye with his frame and body early on. You also have to like his solid hands at an early age, Harrison can really make a presence known down in the paint and it will be interesting to watch him develop down the road. A new name to put on the watch list. 2025 Trevor Best (NLPB): Best is going to be a name that you will...
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Player Standouts from Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 1)
By: Heath Gulledge 2025 6’0 Jamel Floyd (Va Havoc Roa) Floyd put on a really impressive showing in the 8 am game that I saw. He is a strong, big body guard with a unique ability to bully his way to the rim. He’s the type of player who’s bigger and stronger than most his age and he puts it to his advantage. Everytime he caught the ball he was looking for the opportunity to get down hill. He knows...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Showcase
6’3 ’24 Austin Swartz (CB Hoops) Although CB Hoops is fairly balanced as a group, Swartz was arguably their most reliable performer throughout their first contest of the day. Between his IQ, size, and well-rounded skillset, he understands how to consistently affect all facets of the game. Swartz displays a pretty advanced feel for his current age, and should only continue to get better with...
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