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POB’s Summer Stock Risers (Part 2)
It certainly hasn’t been the summer many had hoped but we were able to get a chance to have travel ball this season at Phenom Hoops, with constant action going on in the gyms of South Carolina. With the season winding down for many, let’s start taking a look back at the bigger picture and see which players should see their stock rise after an impressive season. This will be a several part...
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POB’s Summer Stock Risers (Part 1)
It certainly hasn't been the summer many had hoped but we were able to get a chance to have travel ball this season at Phenom Hoops, with constant action going on in the gyms of South Carolina. With the season winding down for many, lets start taking a look back at the bigger picture and see which players should see their stock rise after an impressive season. This will be a several-part series, with several more coming your way.
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Best of August (Part 3)
This August was a month full of very intriguing talent and potential amongst the abundance of teams and players that attended our events. Talent everywhere from High Major Division 1 to Division 3 level players competed all month long. Of the many players I saw this August, a few players really stood out and either made a name for themselves or showed why they were already highly touted.
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Best of August (Part 2)
This August was a month full of very intriguing talent and potential amongst the abundance of teams and players that attended our events. Talent everywhere from High Major Division 1 to Division 3 level players competed all month long. Of the many players I saw this August, a few players really stood out and either made a name for themselves or showed why they were already highly touted.
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Upward Stars 704: A Well-Oiled Machine
After an extensive down-period, the past month has been full of excitement and opportunities for kids to prove themselves to college coaches. While the recruiting process differs greatly from that of a normal summer, everyone has done their part to make the best of this unique situation. Naturally, high-profile programs haven’t suffered as much as most grassroots programs but offers are still...
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Special K’s Hoops Take: Best of August (Part 1)
This August was a month full of very intriguing talent and potential amongst the abundance of teams and players that attended our events. Talent everywhere from High Major Division 1 to Division 3 level players competed all month long. Of the many players I saw this August, a few players really stood out and either made a name for themselves or showed why they were already highly touted.
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2023 Blue Cain earns SEC offer; high-majors taking notice
You’ve seen the highlight films on social media and you certainly won’t forget his name; 2023 Blue Cain is already earning some impressive offers and more schools are not far behind. Cain is a big-time slashing guard that has a tremendous athletic ability on the court. He has a natural feel to his game and plays with an aggressive nature on the court.
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REVENGE GAME for Top 25 Prospect'! CP3 All-Stars vs. Team Charlotte ALL-ACCESS RECAP [GAME WINNER]
Team Charlotte and CP3 went AT IT at the Summer Havoc, as it came down to the final buzzer.
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Just getting a glimpse of what 2022 Davion Cunningham brings to the court
Jeff Bendel has been preaching it, Rick Lewis has been saying it, and I've been letting people know... 2022 Davion Cunningham is one that could blow up this summer and in the coming years.
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Team HoopState (THS) has young talent ready to shine
Team HoopState came to the Summer Havoc ready to compete and that they did. Just coming up just shy in hopes of a championship, they certainly have given fans and scouts a preview of their game. This is a program that has a lot of young talent that will look to make even more noise this summer and down the road.
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2022 6’7 Treyvon Byrd starting to catch the attention of college coaches
Treyvon Byrd has quietly gone under the radar for several months now but he has quietly been producing at a high level and coaches are starting to take notice.
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Deserving some credit: Carolina Flyers 2021 trio
For the Carolina Flyers 2021 program, there is always attention surrounding 2021 6’7 Toby Harris and he certainly deserves it. But when you watch this team on the court, there are others that really step up to the challenges and deserve more credit for their play.
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HIGHLIGHTS: CP3 All-Stars FIRST GAME BACK vs BMAZE Elite 17 (Top 10 Jahseem Felton/Brandon Hatfield)
Check out highlights between CP3 All-Stars 17U and BMAZE Elite 17U from the Phenom Summer Havoc. This game featured over a dozen HM prospects led by Top 10 Brandon Huntley Hatfield of BMAZE Elite. Joining him was potential no. 1 freshman Jahseem Felton out of South Carolina. This was CP3s first game together to start the season and their roster was LOADED with ACC commits. Bobby Pettiford (Lousiville), Breon Pass, Terquavion Smith (NCSU), and Jalen Hood-Schifino headlined their backcourt while Jaden Bradley (no. 1 PG in 2022) was also listed on the roster. Eric Van Der Heijden (Louisville), Dontrez Styles (UNC), Daniel Dixon, & Deante Green (Top 40) made up their front court.
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Why is Mike Herrin Under the Radar'
Every year in grassroots basketball, there are plenty of circumstances in which a prospect doesn’t receive the appropriate amount of attention for their play or overall production. While numerous examples have already surfaced during the current summer season, few guys should be more frustrated than Mike Herrin of Manzer Basketball Club. In all honesty, this entire roster has the right to feel...
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Showing a great balance of inside-out play: 2022 6’8 Asa White (Garner Road 3SSB 2022)
In the state of North Carolina, you are probably familiar with the name Asa White. He is a 6’8 2022 prospect from Garner high school and has been playing with Garner Road 3SSB 2022 this summer.
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Brandon’s impact players flying under the radar
Most of the guys on the list are all prospects that have shown vast improvements since my last viewing of them, and have truly expanded their games. One guy remains one of the most consistent guards in the state, and one youngster broke onto my radar for the first time.
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2022 6’11 Micah Handlogten should be one to track immediately
Rolling into a gym last December, Phenom Hoops was on deck to watch the showdown between Southlake Christian vs. Providence. Jonathan Kurtas was one of the targets to watch but we were able to find another gem that had gone under the radar.
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Undeniably Productive: Lucas Heckaman
Over the past month, we’ve seen QCAA and their talent-laden roster perform extremely well despite a variety of different obstacles. Things began looking bleak when Joseph Ferrante went down with an injury, but there were more than enough capable prospects to stay afloat and maintain their success. Add in the loss of AJ Hamrick, and it was starting to take a turn for the worse. However, everyone...
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A Frontcourt Worth Noting: Tymaureon Outlaw, Joseph Bachman, and Kameron Roberts
Throughout the last month, we’ve been fortunate enough to see a ton of talent coming from all areas and age groups. While many are placing major emphasis on those who already have reputations, there are plenty more noteworthy prospects who are still progressing or simply below the radar. Garner Road’s 15U (2023) squad was one of the most exciting and intriguing groups on display, given their...
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6’5 David Pino does it all at the Phenom Summer Havoc
College coaches always could use a player that you could fit in at multiple positions and produces.
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HIGHLIGHTS: TOP 10 Brandon Huntley-Hatfield & BMAZE UAA vs Team CLT 17s at #PhenomSummerHavoc
Check out highlights between Team Charlotte UAA & BMAZE Elite UAA at the 2020 Phenom Summer Havoc. This was a matchup between two highly competitive teams that featured multiple HM prospects on each side. BMAZE was led by Top 10 rising junior Brandon Huntley-Hatfield while Team CLT was led by USC commit Jacobi Wright among other D1 committed players on the roster including Ben Burnham (Winthrop) and Trae Benham (Lipscomb).
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Playmakers from the Phenom Summer Havoc
Closing out another amazing weekend of basketball with a few playmakers and scorers who really impressed. A few are names you’ve heard before, the others are under the radar, but all made their mark!
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The Rob & Biz Show
The two have put on a show every time they step on the court together. It’s just fun to watch!! Every cameraman is trying to get footage & the spectators are in awe. The one-two punch put up ridiculous scoring numbers. One game putting up 56-30 respectively.
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NC Gaters Starting to Hit Their Stride
Over the past few months, we’ve covered the NC Gaters program quite extensively—both at their open gyms and during our events. They started the summer season with some struggles but have since played their way back into relevance. This is certainly not coincidental, but more of a direct result of uptick in play from numerous individuals. While their entire roster is worth noting, this article...
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Team Swish: A Well-Oiled Machine
The grassroots basketball scene continues to be one of the most exciting settings to see prospects perform, as everything, good and bad, is on full display. However, there are numerous teams that don’t necessarily check all the boxes but still consistently outplay one opponent after another. Team Swish is an excellent representative for this notion, as they don’t really need a seven-footer or...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Summer Havoc (Underrated Gems)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops continued what has been an unusual, yet exciting summer season at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In terms of talent, this event was as loaded as any within our schedule over the last month. Some programs made their debut while others continued to separate themselves from the pack. This article will take a closer look at some...
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2021 6’1 Jacobi Wright proving that he is one of the premier guards in the country
Sometimes, it just takes time... We can even admit at times, there are players it just takes time to realize the potential and game of a player’s game. That can be said about 2021 6’1 Jacobi Wright for Team Charlotte/ Legacy Early College.
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2022 Freddie Dilione showed it all at the Phenom Summer Havoc
This weekend at the Summer Havoc, Dilione brought his entire game and more and should be fully on the radar of college coaches around the country.
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Summer Havoc (Familiar Faces)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops continued what has been an unusual, yet exciting summer season at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In terms of talent, this event was as loaded as any within our schedule over the last month. Some programs made their debut while others continued to separate themselves from the pack. This article will take a closer look at some...
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Special K’s Superstars: Summer Havoc
Here are seven players that really captured the eyes of Khalil Shakir over the weekend at the Summer Havoc.
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