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RECRUTING INTERVIEW with Brandon Boston, breaking down the latest
BJ Boston is a Top 10 prospect and one of the best scorers in all of high school basketball ... We caught up with him to see where his recruitment stood ... here is what he had to say.
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DAMN!! Patrick Iriel Got Crazy Bunnies!! SCs NEXT Late Blooming Big Time Prospect
South Carolina is known, every year, for having late bloomers who burst onto the scene and become major recruiting coupes for high major programs.
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Recruiting INTERVIEW with 5⭐️ 2021 JT Thor
At the NBPA Top 100 Camp 2021 5-Star JT Thor updated us with the latest on his recruitment ... Here is what he had to say.
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6’9 2021 Jacori Owens impressing with his two-way capabilities on the court
We recently wrote about Hickory Grove's dominating guard AJ Smith but he isn't the only prospect to have eyes on him, as 2021 6'9 Jacori Owens is making a name for himself as well.
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Recruiting Interview with 4⭐️ Big Man PJ Hall of Dorman (SC)
We were able to catch up with Top 75 Big man PJ Hall at the NBPA Top 100 Camp and find out all the latest happenings about his recruitment and where things stand ...
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#AmateurHour (EP 46): National Rankings Talk, Carolina Showcase Standouts, Summer Havoc look ahead!
Jeff Bendel, Rick Lewis, and Miles Masercola break down some of the guys from the Carolinas in the National Rankings, go through some of the standouts from The Phenom Carolina Showcase, and look ahead to Phenom Summer Havoc! Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud!...
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INTERVIEW — In Depth with Dawson Garcia … Offers, Recruitment, Visits & NBPA Top 100 Camp
Dawson Garcia is one of the hottest names in the country right now. The 6'10" Minnesota native talks about offers and visit and then he goes into schools who he thinks are close to offering.
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THE #1 8th Grader Elijah Fisher SHUTS DOWN Charlottesville!!
Elijah Fisher is tracking as the #1 8th Grader and my oh my did he SHOW OUT!! Fisher is a 6'5" guard/wing who dominated guys 2 and 3 years older, all day!!
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6’6 Justin Thomas starting to become a household name
2020 Justin Thomas is starting to garner high major attention, and it may only be the start for this athletic 6'6 prospect from Village Christian.
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6’9 Lok Wur’s recruitment exploding; decision coming soon
What a ride it has been for 2019 6’9 Lok Wur over the last few days. His name has been blowing up all over social media and throughout the college basketball world, as the former JUCO prospect is now garnering offers left and right, along with high-major interest. Not long ago, Wur announced that he had become academically qualified and after averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds per game as a...
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2022 6’7 DJ Nix preparing himself for a big summer and HS season
One of our very own at Phenom Hoops, Jeff Bendel, put it best just a few months ago in his piece talking about some of the top 2022 prospects in the state of North Carolina. 6’7 DJ Nix may be the most underrated prospects within his class for North Carolina, especially considering his undeniable productivity. Well, Nix has continued that focus this summer and is hoping that his hard work, hours...
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NBA Top 100 Camp: Phenom Hoops’ Prospects (Part Two)
Each year, the NBA Top 100 Camp is re-established as one of (if not the) premier camps across the entire country. They accomplish this task by bringing in a consistently strong level of talent from all regions. This event marks the first opportunity for NBA scouts to analyze and evaluate these young up-and-comers. The camp setting makes for a tougher evaluation process, but that shouldn’t be as...
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NBA Top 100 Camp: Phenom Hoops’ Prospects
Each year, the NBA Top 100 Camp is re-established as one of (if not the) premier camps across the entire country. They accomplish this task by bringing in a consistently strong level of talent from all regions. This event marks the first opportunity for NBA scouts to analyze and evaluate these young up-and-comers. The camp setting makes for a tougher evaluation process, but that shouldn’t be as...
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Commitment Alert: 2019 Zach Baldinelli taking his shooting stroke to Limestone College
Zach has an excellent understanding of the game. He has a tremendous range on his shot and his attempts always seem to come from within the offense.
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2021 guard AJ Smith becoming more than just a scorer with Team Charlotte
One of the top sophomores this past season was located at Hickory Grove Christian, as 2021 guard A.J. Smith put on a show. Averaging 25.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists this past season, Smith has shown that he can compete at a high level and is now doing the same on the AAU circuit with Team Charlotte. Already holding a few Division 1 offers, Smith is starting to catch the attention of...
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Player Profile: 6’5 ’21 Malachy McGuirt (Rock Hill/Rock Hill Ballers)
Each year, we at Phenom Hoops are fortunate enough to watch and evaluate thousands upon thousands of basketball prospects. This allows us to have a wider scope and determine which players are overrated versus underrated. Malachy McGuirt is someone that we’ve seen numerous times in multiple different settings and we truly believe that he’s just beginning to scratch the surface of his long-term...
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2021 C Gabe Wiznitzer discusses Clemson offer, latest recruiting news
Center Gabe Wiznitzer has been a hot name around the state of North Carolina over the past few years, as the 6’11, 240-pound prospect has been a focal point at Christ School and on the AAU circuit. College coaches are continuing to flock his way and he will now showcase his talent next year at Hargrave Military Academy, a program that continues to produce high Division 1 prospects. The offseason...
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers #PhenomJMAC
The Phenom Hoops crew invaded the other Carolina this weekend for the JMAC showcase, this event drew a good amount of hype and it absolutely lived up to the billing! Fort Mill, South Carolina- I had the pleasure of covering court two at Nation Ford high school, and I left away with the amount of talent on display. The prospects listed impressed for various reasons, they all impacted the game for...
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The Charlotte Aces closed out #PhenomJMAC in style
In a battle of Queen City powers we saw a highly competitive matchup, where two well coached programs battled it out for two half’s. Fort Mill, South Carolina- Both squads played hard nosed basketball, it was a fast paced contest full of runs throughout. Both teams worked hard to establish a rhythm and take control, in the end the shot making ability of the Aces won out. Standouts 5’7 2021 Amir...
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EA Prep claims the 15U Gold Bracket Title #PhenomJMAC
EA Prep squared off with Carolina Ballin in a contest that felt more like a track meet than a basketball game! Fort Mill, South Carolina- Overall it was a highly competitive game that felt like one with championship implications, EA wanted it more in the end. This group sacrificed for one another, competing for every 50/50 ball unafraid to hit the floor for them, EA shared the rock well and...
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Nation Ford Day one standouts #PhenomJMAC
The Phenom Hoops crew invaded the other Carolina this weekend for the JMAC showcase, this event drew a good amount of hype and it absolutely lived up to the billing! Fort Mill, South Carolina- I had the pleasure of covering court two at Nation Ford high school, and I left away with the amount of talent on display. The prospects listed impressed for various reasons, they all impacted the game for...
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6’8 2020 Alex Holt proving to be a big that can man the middle at the next level
6’8 2020 Alex Holt for Team Phoenix/ Lexington HS showcased his full potential at the Phenom Hoops David Rose MDC, holding his ground down low in the paint, rebounding at a high level, and displaying a soft touch around the rim.
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“The relationships I built with the coaches solidified it all” – 2020 F Newton commits to Syracuse
Syracuse landed their first 2020 prospect on Wednesday in 6’8, 185-pound Woody Newton.
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2021 6’7 Omarion Bodrick only scratching the surface of his potential
2021 Omarion Bodrick solidified himself as a must-see type prospect with his length, athleticism, and ability to be a difference maker on both ends of the floor.
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Ahmil Flowers becoming a prime target for schools for 2020 class
Each and every year, early on there are players that explode onto the basketball recruiting scene, taking early spring exposure and using that to catapult them into being a huge target for several big-time schools. This year, one of the biggest breakout players so far for Phenom Hoops has been 2020 6’5 Ahmil Flowers. Playing early in several events for Phenom Hoops back in March and April,...
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Player Profile: 6’0 ’20 Anthony Allen (Independence/DTA Elite)
This past weekend, we were fortunate enough to get another viewing of DTA Elite, which is easily one of the top non-shoe circuit teams in North Carolina. They have quality coaching, a clear identity, and a roster full of scholarship-worthy prospects. At least a handful of these players should be recruited at the Division I level, which certainly includes their floor general, Anthony Allen. Last...
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers #PhenomDavidRoseMDC
The annual Phenom Hoops David Rose Memorial Day Classic delivered us some big-time performances, key story lines, and collection of breakout prospects coaches need to put some eyes on. Greensboro North Carolina- The David Rose Memorial Day Classic is an event that carries a message and meaning deeper than competition on the hardwood. It’s the story of ultimate sacrifice and selflessness than...
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Brandon Big Time Ballers #PhenomDavidRoseMDC Pt 1
The annual Phenom Hoops David Rose Memorial Day Classic delivered us some big-time performances, key storylines, and collection of breakout prospects coaches need to put some eyes on. Greensboro North Carolina- The David Rose Memorial Day Classic is an event that carries a message and meaning deeper than competition on the hardwood. It’s the story of ultimate sacrifice and selflessness...
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PSB Elite 14U Claimed the Silver Bracket
Championship Sunday lived up to the billing and more when PSB Elite and Team Loaded 704 squared off at Smith in front of some passionate fans, in the end PSB claimed the silver bracket 66-57. Greensboro, North Carolina- PSB Elite 14U were the last ones standing after a dog fight with Team Loaded 704 in the Silver bracket championship game. This contest was extremely physical from the tip,...
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Mid Day Studs #PhenomDavidRoseMDC
The lunch break was much needed fuel for everyone and this next group of standouts found their second winds in my afternoon standouts! Greensboro, North Carolina- You guessed it yes we’re still rocking here at Proehlific park and I’m still holding things down on court two! We’re over halfway through these games and there has been a lot of drama in several nail bitters recently,...
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