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Stay Positive Game Recap – Carolina Wolves 54, NC Empire 16U 52
Stay Positive Game Recap Court: 1 Time: 10:10 am Game Final Score: Carolina Wolves 54, NC Empire 16U 52 Leading Scorers: Carolina Wolves: AJ Rossi 15, Josiah Shackleford 11 NC Empire: MJ Wilkerson 24 Player/Game Notes: Both teams brought size, speed and skill to the gym this weekend making for a good match-up in this one. The Empire started out hot behind the hot hand of G MJ Wilkerson opening...
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High Point Havoc take game one of championship Sunday 89-38 over NC Heat
Top Performers No.4. 6’4 2018 Corey Rutherford Rutherford has been one of the top performers of the weekend, currently he’s averaging 32. Ppg through tournament play. The unsigned senior is coming off an impressive state title run and hasn’t cooled down one bit. Rutherford was a point shy of a 40 piece and simply put the defense absolutely no one to check this man. The matchups wished but the...
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Phenom Stay Positive: NC Empire 16U Vs PSB Select Winston-Salem 16U
6’4 2020 Jack Hooten: PSB Select Winston Salem 16U Having a versatile post player helps create a well-rounded team and Hooten is just that. He is comfortable facing up or with his back to the basket offensively. Hooten’s a strong athlete, he had a poster dunk that had the gym buzzing yesterday during the Loaded, CP3 game which had the whole gym’s attention at the time. He plays...
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Two Unsigned Seniors that D1 Coaches Need to Know, Yes D1
High Point Havoc Came to the Phenom Stay Positive event on a mission: Get unsigned seniors some extra exposure before the live period. Corey Rutherford and Khyrie Thompson are both incredibly talented Unsigned Seniors that put on a SHOW Sunday Morning. In a dominating win Rutherford had 40 points on 9 made 3s and Thompson had a 30 piece on the side. Rutherford is a 6’5 wing guard kind of...
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Phenom Stay Positive: Players to Watch (Team Loaded Curry Vs NC Heat 16U)
6’4 2020 Jai Michael: Team Loaded Curry Michael is the kind of dude to spray you and then tell you that you just got sprayed, he’s got the Shane Battier corner trait, he’s always looking to get the ball spotting up there. He’s always looking to put 3 big ones on the board on offense, but he’s also an excellent defender, while communicating with his guys to do his...
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Phenom Stay Positive: Players to Watch (Carolina Riptide 15U Vs Upward Stars Charlotte 15U)
6’0 2021 Callahan Reed: Carolina Riptide 15U Reed is the kind of guy you want on your team in the sense that he does all of the little things necessary to get a tough win. Chasing down loose balls, fighting for offensive rebounds, and just being a general pest really helped the Riptide get a hard nosed win. Reed spent the majority of the game on the perimeter guarding Upward’s best...
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Stay Positive ENC 17U Vs Carolina Raptors 17U: Players to Watch
5’10 2019 Jahmois Barnhill: ENC 17U Barnhill is the consummate Point Guard, especially defensively. He’s a flat out pest that hustles his tail off going for every opportunity to make a play on the end where it really counts. He found a way to attack in transition, kicking it to shooters and finding big men running on the break with him. This kid is tough as nails and is extremely...
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Stay Positive CP3 16U Vs Team ENC Players to know
6’3 2019 Cam Hayes: CP3 16U Hayes has an UNREAL feel for the game with the way he attacks the defense with purpose. Hayes understands exactly what his coach wants him to do and executes at a high level. He’s a knockdown shooter, always has his head on a swivel on both ends, and creates for himself and teammates at a high level. He’s simply the kind of guard you want running...
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Team Loaded dominates PSB- Winston Salem 91-41
Top Performers Team Loaded 6’8 2020 #9 Omari Jay (Loaded) Is a physical specimen on the inside for Loaded at his size Jay is agile and athletic in the open floor. Jay is also one of the strongest players in his class over the last year he’s improved establishing position on the low block and converting around the rim. Since arriving at West Ridge a few months ago he looks to have shed off some...
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Stay Positive Game Recap – Raptors , Team Loaded
Stay Positive Game Recap Court: 2 Time: 2:20 pm Game Leading Scorers: Raptors: Tye Giger 28, Skyler Mckinney 12, Brion McLauren 10 Loaded: Omarion Jay 8, Josh Hall 13, Jefferson Boaz 11, Myles Tate 13 Player/Game Notes: Team Loaded opened up hot and would stay in control for most of the first half. When teams came out to start the 2nd though it was clear that the Raptors had got a wake up call....
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Stay Positive High Point Havoc (Unsigned) Vs Team ENC 17U: Players to watch
6’5 2018 Corey Rutherford: High Point Havoc (Unsigned) Rutherford is a do it all kind of guy, at 6’5 he can defend all the 1-4 with his incredible mobility. He can create his own jumper off the dribble, knock it down off the catch, and isn’t afraid to get guys involved, but don’t fool yourself Rutherford is out there to get buckets and win. He has IT, he’s one of...
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Team ENC takes game one of SPC 82-46 over NC Heat
Top Performers 6’4 2019 #15 DyQuans Wilkins (20 pts) (ENC) Wilkins had a game high 20 in an impressive win to kick off the travel ball season in style, Wilkins set the tone on both ends for his side from jump ball. Wilkins is long and athletic at 6’4 he attacked a small front line that lacked a true shot blocker. Wilkins can finish with either hand and he absorbs contact at the cup, the jumpshot...
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Stay Positive Game Recap Carolina Wolves 63, Team Loaded Curry 58
Stay Positive Game Recap Court: 2 Time: 1pm Final Score: Carolina Wolves 63, Team Loaded Curry 58 Leading Scorers: Wolves: Josiah Shackleford 12 (MVP), Kaleb Brooks 12, Landon Sutton 11 Loaded: CJ Plantin 19 (MVP), David Amos 14 Player/Game Notes: After a blowout in game 1, we were treated to a better match-up in game 2. Both teams featured next level talent, size, and nice guard play. Both...
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Stay Positive Standouts
When you get names like Team CP3, Team Loaded, Upward Stars, PSB around in a gym, you know there will be talent on every court. We are very excited to start our grassroots season off with Phenom’s Stay Positive. Teams from around the region are competing in this weekend long event at Proehlific Park in Greensboro. Here are some of the standouts from the day 6’4” 2021 Tucker Johnson of Upward...
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Stay Positive Team ENC 16U Vs SCBA 16U Players of the Game
5’9 2020 Connor Meeham: SCBA 16U Meeham is a relentless competitor, he’s always pushing the ball up the court and if he’s not hitting deep 3s he’s finding his guys. His team was a bit overmatched in this one, but Meeham held his own with his shooting ability and decisiveness as a lead guard. Despite being small, Meehan is strong and embraces physical play. He’s...
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Stay Positive Game Recap Carolina Riptide 63, PSB 15
Stay Positive Game Recap Court: 2 Time: Noon Game Final Score: Carolina Riptide 63, PSB 15 Leading Scorers: Riptide: Micah Williams 15 (Game MVP) PSB: Travon Jennings 5 Player/Game Notes: Riptide was just too much for PSB to handle. Riptide owned this game start to finish as we were in a running clock situation by halftime. The Riptide played unselfish start to finish, always looking to make the...
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Stay Positive Groundwork vs. Upward Stars Charlotte Players of the Game
6’2 2021 Jarvis Moss, Upward Stars Charlotte Moss is an intriguing young prospect with the combination of shooting ability and solid size for a freshman. He displays a high IQ rarely making mistakes while passing up good shots for great ones, something that not every high level shooter is willing to do. Keep your eye out for this young buck to start making some noise real soon. 6’2 2021 JJ...
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Freddy Johnson Approaches Milestone 1000 Career Wins
Greensboro Day School’s Head Boys Basketball Coach, Freddy Johnson, Approaches Milestone Win #1000 Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Day School’s Boys Basketball Coach, Freddy Johnson, is working towards his 1,000th career win with his next victory. On Tuesday, November 21, the GDS boys’ basketball team defeated Charlotte Latin for Coach Johnson’s 999th career win. With the next victory,...
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An Insider’s Take: Hunter Tyson Commits to Clemson
An Insider’s Take Hunter Tyson Commits to Clemson By Jamie Shaw Clemson first saw Tyson at the 2016 Summer Havoc Live in Spartanburg, SC. Head Coach Brad Brownell followed him around to multiple games, playing with PSB Elite, and offered Tyson soon thereafter loving what he saw. From that point, Tyson claimed offers from the likes of Michigan, Butler, Tennessee, DePaul, Wake Forest, Providence...
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Name to Know: 6’4″ 2020 Ricky Council IV of Northern Durham (NC)
Name to Know 6’4” 2020 Ricky Council IV Northern Durham HS (NC) By Jamie Shaw If you have been around North Carolina basketball for any amount of time, you know the name Ricky Council. Ricky Council II was a standout at Northern Durham, in the 2014 class, who signed to Providence out of high school. Well Ricky II has a younger brother, Ricky Council IV who college coaches need to take immediate...
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An Insider’s Take: Adrian Delph Commits to Appalachian State
An Insider’s Take Adrian Delph Commits to Appalachian State By Jamie Shaw 6’3” 2018 SG – Adrian Delph came out of no where last season and really took off this summer. Last year at Kings Mountain High School, his first season at the school, Delph filled up the stat sheets averaged 20 points (50% field goals), 7.7 boards and 5.3 assists per game. He is a tough player who provides defensive...
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Jalen Slawson Commits to Furman
Jalen Slawson commits to Furman By Rick Lewis 6’8 senior Jalen Slawson (Pinewood Prep) committed to Furman on his official visit to Furman. This is huge news for first year head coach Bob Richey and rightfully so! We’re talking about a versatile basketball player that has a great frame with good length and athleticism. At the 2016 SC Top 80 camp, we were fascinated with his vocal leadership on...
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Jalen Slawson Commits to Furman
Jalen Slawson commits to Furman By Rick Lewis 6’8 senior Jalen Slawson (Pinewood Prep) committed to Furman on his official visit to Furman. This is huge news for first year head coach Bob Richey and rightfully so! We’re talking about a versatile basketball player that has a great frame with good length and athleticism. At the 2016 SC Top 80 camp, we were fascinated with his vocal leadership on...
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An Insider’s Take: Jaylen Alston Commits to Gardner Webb
An Insider’s Look Jaylen Alston Commits to Gardner Webb By Jamie Shaw 6’3” 2018 Wing – Ranked #27 in North Carolina’s 2018 Class (CLICK HERE TO See NCs Entire 2018 Rankings) It has been a big year for Alston. First off he led his Eastern Guilford High School Team to the North Carolina 3A State Championship Game. Alston averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per...
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6’7″ 2020 Chase Cannon — Is One to Watch Closely
6’7” 2020 Chase Cannon Porter Guad (SC) By Jamie Shaw Walking into the gym Cannon immediately draws your eyes. He has great size to go along with length and a frame that begs to put on more weight. Once warm-ups and lay up lines begin, you stay fixated on Cannon. For all his size and length, he also has great bounce and is very fluid. Then when you find out Cannon is only a rising sophomore, you...
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6’2” 2018 Malik Johnson – Now is the Time, the Blow Up is Coming
6’2” 2018 Malik Johnson – Now is the Time, the Blow Up is Coming Terry Sanford (NC) By Jamie Shaw By all accounts, Malik Johnson is a natural born winner. As a freshman, sophomore he played in two NCHSAA 3A state championships (winning one) and now as a senior he will be the starting point guard for Terry Sanford, vying for a third trip to the state championship game. He has an innate...
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6’2” 2018 Malik Johnson – Now is the Time, the Blow Up is Coming
6’2” 2018 Malik Johnson – Now is the Time, the Blow Up is Coming Terry Sanford (NC) By Jamie Shaw By all accounts, Malik Johnson is a natural born winner. As a freshman, sophomore he played in two NCHSAA 3A state championships (winning one) and now as a senior he will be the starting point guard for Terry Sanford, vying for a third trip to the state championship game. He has an innate...
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6’5″ 2018 Trey Wertz — Finishing On The Highest Note
6’5” 2018 Trey Wertz Providence Day (NC) By Jamie Shaw Wertz has attended Phenom Hoops’ events for years. Year after year, he has continued his upward climb getting better and better. This has prompted National Analyst Rick Lewis to use the old statement, “it’s not where you start, but where you finish”. Heading into his senior year at Providence Day School, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Wertz’...
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6’6″ 2019 Mike Christmas Takes a Major Step
Mike Christmas Takes a Major Step By Jamie Shaw It has just been announced that Mike Christmas has transferred to Huntington Prep. We figured this the perfect time to go through Mike Christmas as a prospect and a standout in Phenom’s Stay Positive Live this past July. The first time we came across Christmas was in Octber of 2015 (Click Here for the Full Article) when our Frank Bennett said very...
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July’s Top Performances Small Forwards
In this series we will recount some of the top performances, by position, we saw throughout July…Take note and enjoy What a July it was, Phenom Hoops’ was involved in some of the greatest events across the country. Over 650 college coaches showed up to view and dozens of offers were handed out to top performers. The word has spread as hundreds of teams, carrying thousands of players, came...
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