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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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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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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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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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Top Performances from Summer Havoc (Day 3)

Check out some of the top perfomances from Day 3 at the Summer Havoc. NameClassTeamPointsRobert Dillingham2023Gamechangers46Nygell Verdier2022Anthony Morrow Elite 17U38Kadyn Dawkins2021Cobras 2021 17U37Freddie Dilione2022Big Shots Elite NC 2022 Lewis 17U34Peter Moye2024CC Elite 2024 Cook 14U31Isaiah Williams2022Charlotte Hoyas 16U31Grant Strong2022Tennessee Bobcats 17U30Peter Moye2024CC Elite...

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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Summer Havoc

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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Charlotte Hoyas take down Gamechangers for ACC Championship

Final: Charlotte Hoyas 103 – Gamechangers 94 What a thriller it was to end the day on the Arena court, as the GameChangers and Charlotte Hoyas lit up the scoreboard in this one. In the first half, it was the play of Robert Dillingham once again lead the way for the GameChangers, giving them the halftime lead 51-46. But the Charlotte Hoyas stayed aggressive in the second half, got out in...

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PSB Charlotte 15u Padgett too much in SEC Gold bracket

Final: PSB Charlotte 15u ELite Padgett 71 – Juice All-Stars NC Showtime 45 Another fantastic matchup on Sunday afternoon, PSB and Juice battled it out on the court in the SEC Gold bracket. Juice found their offense early on, with Unique Lynch and Dylan Purnell leading the way in the first half, while PSB scored inside and out in a tight battle. It was the second half though that proved to...

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Garner Road-Bryant 15u roles to win 15u ACC Consolation Bracket

Final: Garner Road-Bryant 15u 72 – Greensboro Elite 37 Garner-Road Bryant came out with vengeance and jumped out to a 15-point halftime lead early. CJ Alston and Tanner Mikulecky led the charge, scoring 24 of their 37 points in the first half while Greensboro Elite had multiple players score between 3-6 points. Dashaun Grant got hot in the second half for Garner Road, scoring 19 of his 21...

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NLPB 204’s strong second-half helps win SEC Gold

Final: NLPB 204 15u 61 – Winston 76ers 57 Two teams that wanted to end the weekend off with a win, NLPB and the 76ers left it all out on the court in this one.  The 76ers had a strong first half to take an early 32-27 halftime lead, led by multiple 3-pointers.  But, NLPB started to clamp down defensively to regain the lead.  Trey Tisdale was the biggest threat for the 76ers...

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Team B.O.N.D 16u goes home with 16u SEC Championship

Final: Team B.O.N.D. 16u 55 – Team Hickory 44 Everything was on the line in the final game of the day, as Team BOND and Team Hickory went to battle for the SEC Championship.  Team BOND found success early on the offensive end, led by 2022 Jeremiah Scales but also got it done on the defensive end, limiting Team Hickory to 18 first-half points.  Team BOND continues to hold a steady...

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SEC Bronze 15u: Team HUSL 15u uses strong second-half to secure win

Final: Team HUSL 15u 55 – Alexander Cougars 44 It was a battle in the first half between these two teams, as Alexander Cougars held a 1-point lead at halftime.  Both teams found success from behind the arc early but the Alexander Cougars couldn’t find that same success in the second half.  Team HUSL though stayed aggressive, got to the line, and several players stepped up their...

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Summer Havoc: Bethel’s Thoughts from Day 3 (Court 7 and 8)

Byl Kyree Bethel 2025 6’4 Bo Lewis (865 Select) and 2025 5’10 Ty Glasper (865 Select) put on a show in today’s championship game. Both play with high motors and is very skilled around the rim. Each finished with 21 points. 865 Select plays a unit, works hard on both ends of the floor. Well deserved championship for those guys!!! Team hope is known for a very well coached organization. They play...

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Special K’s Hoops Take: Day 3 Late Standouts

6’4 Dessie Canty Jr of Upward Stars  17U is underrated, especially with the way he plays and scores the ball. He can shoot it from three and can really get into the lane and produce. Creates contact and gets to the free throw line. Really thrives in transition and uses a combination of quickness, athleticism, and IQ to constantly make plays. Plays hard and has great build with good length....

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Team Charlotte 14u cruises in 14u Bronze Bracket

Final: Team Charlotte 14u 69 – Charlotte Dragons 26 Team Charlotte didn’t waste too much time in this game, coming out strong and making a statement and the Charlotte Dragons just didn’t have an answer for their game.  Niles led the way for the Dragons, scoring 8 points in the first half and finishing with 10, while five other players scored.  For Team Charlotte, it was a...

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Team HOPE 2024 Elite wins 14u Gold Bracket at Summer Havoc

Final: Team HOPE 2024 Elite 62 – CC Elite UA 2024 55 Two teams that have had tremendous success took the court for to remain undefeated on the weekend.  Team Hope and CC Elite UA fought a hard fight throughout, with neither team really truly breaking away from each other.  Team Hope had a trio lead the way in the first half, while seven players found their way in the boxscore in...

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Moye helps lead CC ELite 2024 to win in 14u Silver Bracket

Final: CC Elite 2024 Cook 69 – Upward Stars Columbia 14u 57 Continuing a great day on Sunday in Rock Hill, CC Elite 2024 Cook and Upward Stars Columbia 14u took the court to battle it out.  Upward Stars duo Caleb Locks and Terrance Moorer led the way in the first half but Upward couldn’t slow down Peter Moye for CC Elite, as he helped secure a 35-28 halftime lead.  Moye continued...

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Team HOPE 2025 cruises to victory in 13u Bronze Bracket

Final: Team HOPE 2025 Elite 66 – Upward Stars Columbia 7th 38 Team Hope 2025 came out strong and ready to role in this one, using a balanced attack to start the first half.  Eight different players scored the ball, none of which were in double figures.  It was a total team effort to start the day and it ended the same way, as everyone contributed in the impressive 66-38 victory...

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Team CLT 13u takes home the gold from Summer Havoc

Final: Team CLT 13u 77 – PSB Winston 7th UA Cassada 64 Nothing like two young teams coming to compete and that they did, giving it their all on the court.  PSB Winston found success early from behind the arc, knocking down multiple 3-pointers by Dane Cassada and Owen Calvert, but Team CLT really stayed aggressive in attacking, with multiple players finding success early on. ...

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13u Silver Bracket Winner: 865 Select

Final: 865 Select 66 – CLT1 2025 National Bruce 49 865 Select came out strong in this matchup, as 2025 Bo Lewis and 2025 Ty Glasper came out strong with double-digit performances in the first half.  They helped lead the charge to earn the halftime lead and they never looked back.  DJ Thompson helped chip in in the second half for 865 Select.  For CLT1 2025, Austin Moran...

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