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Late Friday/Early Saturday Storylines From #HoopsDreams910
JD Johnson has Cape Fear Christian Rolling at the Start of his First Season There JD Johnson took over the reigns from Dwight Miller at Cape Fear Christian Academy before the start of the season and he has them playing at an extraordinarily high level to start the season. The backcourt of EJ Bethea and Riley Adams are in total control, complimenting one another’s games very well, playing...
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#HoopsDreams910: Storylines to Follow (Mid-Day Slate)
Independence Is Is THE Best Defense in NC Led by 6’6 Matt Smith (Murray St Signee), 6’3 AJ McKee (Queens Signee), and 6’6 Tyler Harris Independence is one of the most tenacious and versatile high school teams I’ve ever seen on the defensive end. It’s clear that everybody on the team is completely dedicated to that aspect of the game and it’s obviously a huge...
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#HoopsDreams910: Early Day Storylines
Brandon Murray is Playing With A Really High Level of Confidence to Start His Senior Season: The 6’4 sharp shooter from the Ville is off to a hot start to his senior season. After a big performance earlier in the week against Word of God, he followed it up with a 32 point performance against a really talented Great Bridge Christian squad in a close loss. He shot the ball well from the...
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Panther Creek Vs Broughton Standouts
6’8 2019 Justin McKoy: Panther Creek High School (Penn State Commit) McKoy has established himself as one of the top players in the region over the course of his high school career, and he got his senior season started off on the right foot last night with a 30 piece on the road, in a come from behind win over Broughton. He did it in an efficient manor, shooting well over 50% from...
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Diving in With: Paul Hudson Baller and future Prosthetist
Paul Hudson is a senior leader on the Charlotte Christian Basketball team, he has taken that talent to earn a free Ivy League education at Dartmouth and the opportunity to pursue his dream as a Prosthetist. Charlotte, North Carolina- The ball stops bouncing for everyone at some point and one has to have a plan or passion to pursue when that chapter comes. Hudson is a man with a plan for the next...
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Diving In With: Elias King
Elias King recently put on a show at the Phenom National Showcase and proved why he was one of the most sought after recruits in the Southeast. King will be taking his talents to Starkville Mississippi, to join the Mississippi State Bulldogs, a team currently ranked 15th in the nation according to ESPN, that features several upperclassmen. Suwannee, Georgia- King is the type of high level...
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Diving in With: DJ Nix and Cannon
As a freshman in high school it is challenging to make any varsity team, but to start and excel in that sport early on is an entire different thing. That is exactly what DJ Nix is doing with Cannon School (NC), out of Concord. Concord, North Carolina- Nix isn’t built like a typical freshman and he certainly doesn’t play like one. Nix has a grown man game down low, he’s athletic and physical on...
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#PhenomNationalShowcase: Day Two, Early Day Standouts (Dillard Gymnasium)
6’2 2019 Travion McCray: Village Christian Academy McCray is an absolute junkyard dawg that always plays with a high level of energy, toughness, and just general tenacity. He shoots the ball well from distance and always has his head up looking where to move the ball as a true floor general. He simply gets after it on the defensive end, taking pride in locking up whomever he...
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Brandon Lee’s Standouts: Day 1 Phenom National Showcase
Day one of the annual Phenom National Showcase didn’t disappoint, we had both gyms rocking at Greensboro Day School well into Friday Night, there was competitive basketball, live student sections, and of course more storylines! Greensboro, North Carolina- A total of 18 teams from six different states gathered on opening night to battle it out, a handful of players did themselves serious...
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#PhenomNationalShowcase Night One: Miles Magical Five
5. 6’2 2020 Creighton Lebo: Greenfield School Lebo was sensational for Greenfield School in their win over Grace Christian (Sanford) displaying excellent touch from three point range, a high IQ, and excellent leadership abilities. Greenfield was playing shorthanded without Djimon Bailey (Hip) and Jacari Outlaw (Death In Family) but Lebo was able to rally the troops and lead the way in the...
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#PhenomNationalShowcase: Late Game Standouts (Dillard Gymnasium)
6’8 2019 Nick Evtimov: Greensboro Day School Evtimov might take the cake as the most improved player in North Carolina I’ve seen thus far this season. He’s clearly taken major strides physically, losing some weight further developing his explosiveness and quickness. His skillset continues to develop as well, he is now extremely comfortable handling the ball in certain...
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#PhenomNationalShowcase: Early Slate Standouts
6’2 2020 Creighton Lebo: Greenfield School (Game MVP) Lebo was excellent in the opening game of the Phenom National Showcase, exhibiting a high basketball IQ and maintaining a high level of productivity that he’s sustained over his High School and AAU Career. He’s an excellent shooter, doing it off the catch and dribble, while also doing a great job running his team. He should...
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Five under the radar to Watch: Phenom National Showcase
The National Showcase has been headlined by some of the top players to come through the prep ranks in recent years, but there have also been sleepers to break onto the scene and really make a name for themselves. Greensboro, North Carolina- The Phenom National Showcase is upon us once again and this year may be bigger than ever, hoops media giant Slam Magazine is partnering up this year...
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#AmateurHour Episode 28: #PhenomNationalShowcase Preview
https://soundcloud.com/amateurhourphr/phenom-national-showcase-preview-w-jeff-miles-rick-and-jamie
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#AmateurHour Episode 27: Jamboree Session Two and CCSTOC2018 Recap
https://soundcloud.com/amateurhourphr/jamboree-session-two-ccstoc2018-recap-pod-ep27
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Greensboro College claims battle in the Boro over Guilford College
The atmosphere was intense and the energy was big in this inner city battle between two proud hoops programs. For the first time in eight years the Pride of Greensboro College edged out The Quakers of Guilford College 73-72 in an absolute dog fight. Guilford County, North Carolina- Fans packed the Campus of Guilford College for the annual matchup between the two schools and the players...
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Diving in with: Kheni Briggs
The first time I saw 6’3 2022 Kheni Briggs he was an eighth grader playing with Team CP3 and he was literally playing all five positions, it’s rare for a kid that young with size to already have a hold on the skillset and mobility. Greensboro, North Carolina- Briggs doesn’t possess the build of a typical freshman he’s got a slender stocky build at 6’3, he’s physical enough to match up on the...
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Diving in with: Dean Reiber
Dean Reiber has been praised for his upside for years now, at 6’9 he does a lot of things well prospects that size can’t usually do. It seems Reiber is putting it all together, after a huge travel season and continued production throughout the preseason for Northwest Guilford, local university High Point is the latest in state school to offer. Guilford County, North Carolina- Overall Reiber has...
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#PhenomNationalShowcase: Possible Breakout’s
6’5 2020 Djimon Bailey: Greenfield School (Friday 3:30 PM Vs Grace Christian Sanford: Dillard Gymnasium) Bailey now has the keys to the car at longtime powerhouse Greenfield School as he looks to show that this team is still very dangerous without the likes of Coby White (UNC) and Elijah McCadden (Georgia Southern). He’s a sweet shooting, lengthy combo guard that now has an...
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Miles Magical Five: #CCSTOC2018
The inaugural Carmel Christian Tip Off Classic was filled with an abundance of talent from future top 5 NBA Draft Selections to high level D3 hoopers. Narrowing this list down to five was extremely difficult, I had to base this list off of their performance in this event, and not sheer potential. Here’s my magical five from an awesome weekend in Charlotte! 5. 6’3 2020...
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Continuing Standouts: #PhenomHSJamboree Session Two
6’4 2019 D’Angelo Elliot: Carolina Day School D’Angelo Elliot continues to impress more and more just about every time I see him due to the fact that he has done an excellent job rounding out his game to make it more complete. He’s turned himself into a lockdown defender while still maintaining the ability to flat out light it up on the scoresheet. He’s capable of...
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#PhenomHSJamboree Session Two: Early Morning Players to Watch
6’0 2020 Isaac Sinclair: Chapel Hill High School Sinclair did an excellent job in this one at creating for himself and others off the bounce. He really is a super gifted ball handler getting wherever he wants on the court whenever he wants. He’s exceptional in the PnR with 6’10 2019 David Elien, they should form a dynamic duo for Chapel Hill now that both have vastly improved...
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Northwood Temple Vs Carmel Christian Game Recap: #CCSTOC2018
The Skinny: This game was an absolute electric factory from start to finish, one of the most entertaining atmosphere’s I’ve ever been a part of for a high school basketball game/event. The first half was super tight throughout, 6’5 2019 Louisville Commit Josh Nickelberry was lights out in the 1st Half, scoring 18 points and keeping his team in it throughout the 1st...
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Christ School Vs Concord First Assembly Game Recap: #CCSTOC2018
The Skinny: Kojack Thompson came out of this one with fire in his eyes early, completely controlling the game in the 1st quarter on the offensive end, leading Christ School to a hot start. He, Brad Halvorsen, Gabe Wiznitzer, and Trey Austin propelled the Greenies to a crazy first half in which they led 42-21 at the break. The start of the 2nd half was the Trae Benham found some rhythm getting...
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Asheville Christian Vs Hickory Grove Christian Recap
The Skinny: Asheville Christian clearly looked like the more experienced out of the gate jumping out to a 54-33 halftime lead largely due to the backcourt play from 6’4 2020 Tyler McKinney and 6’0 2019 Raishaun Brown. They combined for 41 of their team’s 54 points at the break. Hickory Grove Christian was led by 6’4 2021 AJ Smith had 17 at the break for his Hickory Grove...
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#AmateurHour Episode 26: Josh Hall Joins The Show, Breakdown of Night One of the College Basketball Season
Josh Hall of Moravian Prep Joins the Show to talk about his recruitment and hopes for his senior campaign, Jamie Shaw also breaks down an exciting first night of College Hoops. Be sure to leave us a rating and subscribe! https://soundcloud.com/amateurhourphr/josh-hall-joins-the-show-his-recruitment-and-more-also-a-champions-classic-recap-ep26
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Early Afternoon Recaps: #PhenomHSJamboree Court One @ Proehlific Park
Metrolina Christian Vs Rabun Gap This was a great matchup between two relatively evenly matched opponents that was a display of great fundamentals for both squads. The Metrolina duo of 6’2 2019 Tate Johnson and 6’8 2019 Stephen Clark (Citadel Commit) were simply sensational at breaking down the defense and finding good shots seemingly whenever they wanted. Clark is one of the more fundamentally...
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Brandon Lee’s mid day Jamboree Standouts
High school hoops are officially back and we’re kicking things off with a bang this season with session one of Phenom Hoops High school Jamboree. Forty teams from six different states gathered in Greensboro to start their seasons with high level hoops, the competition was stiff and the college coaches were watching. Greensboro, North Carolina- Dozens of college coaches flocked to the triad...
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Early Morning Recaps: #PhenomHSJamboree, Court One @ Proehlific Park
Carolina Day Vs Moravian Prep Moravian Prep got the better of Carolina Day by a significant margin largely due to the play of 6’3 2019 Caleb Burgess, 6’8 2019 Josh Hall, and 6’10 2020 Javarzia Belton. The Point Guard, Wing, Big trio that might be the best in North Carolina. Burgess is clearly the vocal leader of this group and his energy is simply contagious throughout the entire roster. He...
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#AmateurHour (EP25): Jamboree Preview, South Carolina Breakouts, and Much More!
Rick Lewis, Jamie Shaw, and Miles Masercola preview the premier pre-season Jamboree in the region, go through some possible breakout stars in South Carolina this season, and give their predictions on the NCISAA 1A and 2A Classifications. Be sure to leave a rating and subscribe!...
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