EVENT NEWS
To filter articles by a specific event, use the dropdown below.
Phenom’s High School Jamboree — Team Previews (Carlisle)
Carlisle School Coach Brandon Smith For Coach Brandon Smith, he’s been in a rebuilding process for the Carlisle School. Coming into the new basketball season, Coach Smith is looking for improvements on the court and now has more veteran players. With the Phenom High School jamboree a few weeks away, we wanted to take a look at some of the key players for Carlisle and Coach Brandon Smith. 6’6 ’18...
read more
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour — Lincoln Charter (Denver, NC)
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour Lincoln Charter (Denver, NC) By Jamie Shaw Phenom Hoop Report travelled down to Denver, North Carolina to cover Lincoln Charter’s open gym. Coach Brad Gabriel has done a fabulous job in building Lincoln Charter into a NCHSAA 1A powerhouse. The school has only had a basketball program for seven years and has made the regionals for the past four years, not to...
read more
Isaiah Bigelow Commits to Charlotte
6’6” 2018 Isaiah Bigelow Commits to Charlotte By Rick Lewis We’ve been a fan of 6’5 Isaiah Bigelow of Ben L. Smith for quite some time. We’re talking about a long, lengthy skilled wing guard that can flat “light it up” from deep. And to make matters even better, Bigelow is just starting to scratch the surface on his long range potential. What’s impressive about the highly efficient scoring wing...
read more
6’9″ 2018 Jaylen Gainey Commits to Brown
6’9″ 2018 Jaylan Gainey Commits to Brown By Rick Lewis Back in 2016, we wrote, “Jaylan Gainey is a Diamond in the Rough.” Just think, in 2015, Gainey was a young 6’5 freshman weighing 135 pounds. He is young for his age and has only been playing organized basketball since the eight grade. Now, he is 6’9 and sports an enormous 7’2 wingspan, but more importantly carries an even more...
read more
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour – Asheville Christian (Asheville, NC)
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour Asheville Christian (Asheville, NC) By Rick Lewis Phenom Hoop Report stopped by Asheville Christian to talk hoops with the staff of Asheville Christian. Head coach Andy Ray and assistants coach Jonathan Bennett, and coach Mike Woods spent quality time to discuss the upcoming season. For Asheville Christian, the 2017-18 season will be a challenging one to say the...
read more
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour – Christ School (Arden, NC)
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour Christ School (Arden, NC) By Rick Lewis Phenom Hoop Report traveled to Arden, North Carolina to cover Christ School open gym. There may not be a more picturesque high school in the state of North Carolina. It is located in western North Carolina in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Coach Scott Willard is in his third season at Christ School. He is currently 45-18...
read more
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour – Concord HS (Concord, NC)
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour Concord High School By Rick Lewis Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Concord, North Carolina to watch Coach Jason Stowe and his Concord Spiders. His team is youthful and the underclassmen will have plenty of opportunities to make an impact. One thing is for certain, they have plenty of enthusiasm and the team demonstrated a workmanlike attitude throughout open gym. Now,...
read more
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour – Concord HS (Concord, NC)
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour Concord High School By Rick Lewis Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Concord, North Carolina to watch Coach Jason Stowe and his Concord Spiders. His team is youthful and the underclassmen will have plenty of opportunities to make an impact. One thing is for certain, they have plenty of enthusiasm and the team demonstrated a workmanlike attitude throughout open gym. Now,...
read more
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour – North Mecklenburg (Huntersville, NC)
Phenom’s Open Gym Tour North Mecklenburg HS (Huntersville, NC) By Rick Lewis Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Huntersville, North Carolina to watch Coach Duane Lewis North Mecklenburg Vikings. Expectations are high for the Vikings, but Coach Lewis will always try to downplay the overall talent he has on hand. North Mecklenburg has a nice blend of youth and experience and should be in the...
read more
5th Annual Phenom’s High School Jamboree: List of Teams
Team Location Asheville Christian Asheville, NC Ben L Smith Greensboro, NC Caldwell Academy Greensboro, NC Calvary Winston Salem, NC Carlisle Martinsville, VA Carolina Day Asheville, NC Christ School Asheville, NC Concord Concord, NC Cox Mill Concord, NC Durham Academy Durham, NC East Forsyth Kernersville, NC Faith Assembly Durham, NC Grace Christian Raleigh, NC Greensboro Day Greensboro, NC...
read more
5th Annual Phenom’s High School Jamboree: List of Teams
Team Location Asheville Christian Asheville, NC Ben L Smith Greensboro, NC Caldwell Academy Greensboro, NC Calvary Winston Salem, NC Carlisle Martinsville, VA Carolina Day Asheville, NC Christ School Asheville, NC Concord Concord, NC Cox Mill Concord, NC Durham Academy Durham, NC East Forsyth Kernersville, NC Faith Assembly Durham, NC Grace Christian Raleigh, NC Greensboro Day Greensboro, NC...
read more
From the Sidelines: 2020 Tristan Maxwell (North Meck)
At North Mecklenburg High School, head coach Duane Lewis seems to reload each season with fresh new faces and this year is no exception. At North Mecklenburg High School, head coach Duane Lewis seems to reload each season with fresh new faces and this year is no exception. When you mention 6’2 freshman Tristan Maxwell, Coach Lewis has that quirky smile realizing he has a future star on his...
read more
Bounce Back Time (Cooper LaRue)
For 6’5 senior Cooper LaRue, it’s bounce back time! Cooper is now playing basketball at West Forsyth for his father Rusty LaRue. Rusty LaRue is a name that is synonymous with Wake Forest sports. Rusty attended Wake Forest from 1992-1996 where he played quarterback for the football team, pitcher for the baseball team and shooting guard on the basketball team. As a matter of fact, he is only the...
read more
Phenom’s High School Jamboree Preview – 5’11” Unsigned Senior Jalen Spicer
Phenom’s High School Jamboree Preview 5’11” 2017 Jalen Spicer of Northwest Guilford (NC) By Jamie Shaw Spicer is a name that people know, he is a player that people love. Throughout the process Spicer picked up offers from the likes of Hampton, NC A&T, FIU, and UNC Greensboro. Spicer is a confident point guard, who plays with his head up and handles with the ball on a string. Last season at...
read more
Phenom’s High School Jamboree Preview – 6’1″ Davidson Commit Carter Collins
Phenom’s High School Jamboree Preview 6’2” 2017 Carter Collins of East Chapel Hill (NC) – Committed to Davidson Carter Collins exploded at the Summer Havoc in July. His recruitment instantly grew from a couple of offers to a slew of offers, rightfully so, Collins can be a dominate player. In August, Collins ended his recruitment by committed to Coach Bob McKillop and Davidson College. How...
read more
Phenom’s NC High School Jamboree Preview: 6’7” 2019 Jae’Lyn Withers of North Mecklenburg (NC)
6’7 ’19 Ja’lyn Withers is going to be the next high-level player from North Mecklenburg. Phenom’s NC High School Jamboree Preview 6’7” 2019 Jae’Lyn Withers of North Mecklenburg (NC) North Carolina’s 2019 class is spectacular. The entire region’s 2019 class is deep. However, one of the lesser talked about players (not sure why) is 6’7” Jae’Lyn Withers of North Meck. Withers is the son of...
read more
Preview: 6’3” 2018 Adrian Delph of Kings Mountain (NC)
At this point many people may not have heard of Adrian Delph, however this year the 6’3” junior will have many college coaches who are speaking fondly of his name. Phenom’s NC High School Jamboree Preview 6’3” 2018 Adrian Delph of Kings Mountain (NC) At this point many people may not have heard of Adrian Delph, however this year the 6’3” junior will have many college coaches who are speaking...
read more
Name to Know: 6’4″ Junior Mike Okauru of Ravenscroft (NC)
Mike Okauru is a dynamic lead guard. He has the size and skill set to affect the game and fill a stat sheet. Okauru carries a Rutgers offer and him in the Big 10 feels right. The 6’4” Junior at traditional basketball power Ravenscroft first burst onto the scene at the prestigious 2014 North Carolina Top 80. In that event he finished 11-13 and showed a lot of promise with his quickness and...
read more
Name to Know: 6’7″ 2018 Jairus Hamilton of Cannon School
Hamilton is a highest level recruit. He broke out with Team United at the Phenom Hoops David Rose Memorial Day Classic and he further solidified that status at the Phenom High School Jamboree. Hamilton currently carries offers from Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest. He picked up Tennessee after the David Rose and then Wake Forest and Virginia Tech after the High School Jamboree. This...
read more
Phenom High School Jamboree: 2017 Standouts
2017 Standouts JP Moorman 6’7” Greensboro Day (Greensboro, NC) The transformation that Moorman has made has been extravagant. He has shed any semblance of baby fat and turned it into explosive muscle. Moorman has always had a point forward type skill set as a good ball handler with great vision and deep range. Now he is attacking the paint and finishing above rim. During this event, Moorman...
read more
Phenom High School Jamboree in Review: 2018 Standouts
2018 Standouts Rechon Black 6’6” Concord HS (Concord, NC) Black’s game won’t necessarily blow you away, especially in a gym full of athletes like there was in this event. However, as you continue to watch Black you notice the smooth feel in which he plays. He already stands as a lengthy 6’6”, he is a true point guard who shows vision and pace on offense. Defensively, he plays the passing lanes...
read more
Phenom High School Jamboree Breakout Player: 6’3″ Marshall Lange of Westchester Country Day
Marshall Lange What an event for Lange. Out of the 32 teams in attendance, there were a handful of players that most every scout and coach left speaking about. 6’3” Senior point guard Marshall Lange was one of these players. The first signing period here, and many schools have either signed or missed on their early targets. Schools are opening up new recruitments looking for players to fill...
read more
Phenom High School Jamboree in Review: 2019 Names to Know
2019 Standouts BJ Mack 6’8” Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, NC) Mack is a force in the paint, even at this young age. He has advanced foot work and is a very good passer from high post and low block situations. He has some similarities in his skill set to Kennedy Meeks. Mack still has upside to go as he is still baby faced. He is getting good coaching at Charlotte Catholic and is able to hone the...
read more
Phenom High School Jamboree Review: Millbrook HS Over Productive & Under Recruited
Millbrook High School The last five (5) years have been quite a run for Millbrook High School. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the program has been to a state championship game, and two (2) state final fours. Even as notably, Millbrook has put many players throughout the many layers of the college landscape. This year’s team offers a group of six (6) players that are vastly under recruited....
read more
Phenom High School Jamboree in Review: 5 to Know
Five to Know Jairus Hamilton 6’7” Sophomore Cannon School (Concord, NC) Breakout event for Hamilton. Playing previously at the David Rose Memorial Day Classic, Hamilton picked up an offer from Hampton. This weekend he picked up an offer from Virginia Tech. Hamilton already carries a prototypical wing frame. He plays with a high motor and aggression, but interestingly enough does a great job...
read more
Phenom High School Jamboree Pool Previews: Pool G (Kings Mountain, Carmel Christian, NRCA, Hickory Ridge)
Carmel Christian Hickory Ridge Kings Mountain North Raleigh Christian Carmel Christian Charlotte, NC Head Coach Josh Coley NCISAA 1A Southern Piedmont League 15-9 (4-4) Players to Watch 6’10” Senior Mac Brydon Make no mistake about it, this is Brydon’s team. The big center has dropped about 75 pounds since the beginning of last season. He has good footwork in the paint and is an excellent...
read more
Phenom High School Jamboree Pool Previews: Pool H (Roxoboro Community, Northern Guilford, Lincoln Charter, Jack Britt)
Northern Guilford Lincoln Charter Roxboro Community Jack Britt Northern Guilford Greensboro, NC Head Coach Bill Chambers 3A Mid-State League 17-9 (13-3) Players to Watch 6’3” 2018 Andy Pack Pack is an alum of the prestigious NC Top 80, and will look to have a break out season this year. He averaged 18 points per game in the recent NC Phenom 150 camp, going against some of the region’s best. Pack...
read more
Phenom Jamboree Recap
Teams: Millbrook, Atlantic Shores, Voyager, Independence 8:00AM: FINAL SCORE: Millbrook (NC) 56 Atlantic Shores (VA) 41 Before this morning’s contest, we didn’t necessarily know what to expect. We knew that both teams could compete, and there were several players capable of showing out, but we wanted a chance to check out both squads before making any prior evaluations. At the beginning...
read more
Phenom Jamboree Recap
Teams: Northern Guilford, Lincoln Charter, West Forsyth, Cannon, Roxboro Northern Guilford 56 vs Lincoln Charter 66 Lincoln Charter Kody Shubert – 2018- can and will be a flat out shooter from deep for Lincoln Charter, showing that his quick release can make him dangerous from anywhere on the court. He has nice build and should be the prime target for this team. Expect a huge year from...
read more
Phenom Jamboree Recap
Teams: Cox Mill, Westchester, North Raleigh Christian, Carmel Christian, Mount Tabor Cox Mill 51 vs Westchester 51 Cox Mill Wendell Moore – 2019 – came in as one of the best players in his class and he had college coaches from all over watching him in the first game. He has elite size, a great frame, and can do so much for a team. Whether it is passing the ball, scoring the ball, or...
read more