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PG Nationals Gold: TSF secures championship in final seconds
Championship Sunday, it doesn’t get any better than this on what has been a terrific event in Rock Hill. We moved into the GOLD bracket of the Post Grad Nationals, as both teams were coming off hard-fought wins on Day 2 and wanted to leave with a championship. Both teams were trading blows and baskets, with Link Year grabbing the early upper hand after the first half. O’Mar Stanley played...
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First in Flight Division: Franklin Prep’s strong play earns trophy
Championship Sunday, it doesn’t get any better than this on what has been a terrific event in Rock Hill. We moved into the First in Flight bracket, as Elevation Prep and Franklin Prep battled it out on the court. This was a game that looked to be fun with some players that you will want to remember. Franklin Prep came out strong, clicking on all cylinders, playing scrappy basketball, and...
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DeAjai’s Day Two Standouts Part 2
By; DeAjai Dawkins 2021 6’3 Christian Wright (TSF Post Grad) Christian Wright is a primed engine of TSF, a hard-bodied roster that makes up one of the most talented post-graduate teams in the country. Christian is 6’3 with an intense competitive spirit, forcing the energy around him to complement his own. In a very memorable matchup against IMG’s Academy’s post-grad team, Christian was tasked...
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PG Nationals Post Grad Silver: TLAP secures win over Rocktop
Championship Sunday, it doesn’t get any better than this on what has been a terrific event in Rock Hill. In the Silver division, it provided fans of two programs some may have not seen around the region but they came in ready to battle, and that they did, as Rocktop Academy and TLAP went toe-to-toe throughout this game. In the first half, both teams were trading blows and both teams were...
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PG Nationals Post Grad Bronze: Believe Prep makes a statement
Championship Sunday, it doesn’t get any better than this on what has been a terrific event in Rock Hill. In the Bronze division, Believe Prep and Franklin Prep started out the day in hopes of finishing off on a high note. First half, it was the Isaiah Grant and Luis Smikle Jr. show, as they really stepped up their game, scoring the ball consistently and effectively. Those two...
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Phenom PG Nationals Standouts (Day 2)
By Johnathan Kirkland Cameron George (Experience Academy Kings) 6’4 2020 Had two good games on Friday and Saturday, a pure shooter and clean, crisp passes to find the open man. James Mansell (Combine Academy White) 6’5 2021 Made several good plays during his game today against Rocktop International. He drives to the lane with authority and also made a nice move to avoid contact and get the...
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Phenom PG Nationals: Link Prep vs. DME
With a chance to go to the championship, DME and Link Year battled it out in the second game of the night to decide the championship matchup against TSF. This one was pretty close all throughout, with neither team really being able to create a comfortable cushion. DME was led by four players that scored five points each, including one of their leaders in Jermontae Hill who was coming...
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Phenom PG Nationals: IMG PG vs. The Skill Factory National
It was a battle of the titans in this one, as IMG post-grad and The Skill Factory National came to battle for a chance to compete for a championship. It was probably one of the best games we had so far at the loaded event and the smack talk started early in this one. TSF though came out incredibly strong, building an early double-digit lead led by Jalen DeLoach and Christian Wright, two that...
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Breakout Players from Phenom Post Grad Nationals
Malik Lunford of Bull City Prep PG Durham was great for his team as he attacked the basket relentlessly. His ability to change speeds and burst to the rim was very impressive. He has the ability to draw contact and get to the free throw line. He led his team offensively the entire game as they looked to him to initiate and create for himself and teammates. He is super quick and was very hard to...
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First in Flight Bracket: Standouts from Day 1
Elevation Prep vs. Charlotte Elite Elevation Prep Chyron Davis Davis had 19 points in his teams win and was the leading scorer for his team. He is a strong player that finishes at the rim with ease. He is well coached and makes good decisions when the ball is in his hands. His defense is impressive as the zone that Elevation plays fits into his style of play. Charlotte Elite 2023 6’3 Anthony...
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POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 1, PG Nationals, HoopState Championship) Part 2
2021 Brandon Murray (IMG): Murray showed it all early and often in this contest. You don’t see many with his blend of size and strength, along with his athleticism and ability to score on all levels of the floor. Played with a ton of confidence today. 2021 6’3 Lynn Greer (IMG): Greer simply played with poise and understanding on the floor. It looked like the game just slowed down for him...
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Phenom Post Grad Nationals: TSF National vs. Mt. Zion Prep
TSF National Christian Wright 6’3 2021 Wright has offers from Iona, USC, and Mt. St. Mary’s. He was the leader on the floor for TSF. He got injured halfway through the second half after he went up for a rebound and fell to the ground, smacking his head on the hardwood. But before then he provided strength at the guard position. He has a high basketball IQ and always made smart passes and knew...
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Phenom Post Grad Nationals: DME vs. Hargrave
DME 2021 6’11 Mo Njie He is an interior force and has the strength to back up the length to provide a post presence that college coaches will love. He makes good decisions with the ball and stays down low to always provide that strong presence. 2021 6’7 Jemontae Hill Hill broke out in the second half and was a joy to watch as he used his dribbling skills and quickness to provide a big spark and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 1/ PG Nationals) (Part 1)
2021 6’5 Sam Ihekwoaba (Scotland Prep): Ihekwoaba is a strong, downhill type of guard that plays well in creating for himself, attacking the paint and finishing strong around the rim. Crafty, shifty ball-handler to get defenders off-balanced but also plays with a good sense of where to attack a defense. 2021 6’10 Halil Barre (Scotland Prep): Barre is a strong, mobile, and active forward...
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Phenom Post Grad Nationals: Scotland Prep vs. Link Year
In the first game of the day in the Phenom Post Grad Nationals Scotland Campus Prep took on Link Year Prep. Link Year led for the majority of the game, at times the lead was close to 20 points. As Scotland Campus ramped up the defense the game tightened, getting down to as close as 5 points. But in the end it was Link Year advancing to the gold winners bracket game tomorrow 72-67. There was...
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Phenom Post Grad Nationals – ABSOLUTELY LOADED
This weekend is going to be absolutely loaded with talent all over the floor. We have the Hoop State Championship going on but the Post Grad Nationals will be just as exciting and loaded with talent on the floor. Below are just a FEW of the players to watch on the court, and trust su, there will be more players making a name for themselves.
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Phenom Event Info: Parking in Rock Hill
If you are a team, player, family member, or fan that will be coming to any upcoming events in Rock Hill, South Carolina at the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center, you can purchase your parking tickets ahead of the event.
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