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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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#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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NC 2021s Poised To Break Out (Part Two)
Last week I started a pre-season series of articles about some of the guys within the HoopState that have a major chance to breakout that can be read here. Here is part two of the series and the final featuring 2021s that should have huge sophomore seasons. Lets take a look at the young stars! 6’0 2021 Khalil Marshall: Pender High School Marshall is a supremely talented young guard that...
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Brandon Lee’s Breakout Watch
With an abundance of talent throughout the state of North Carolina it’s hard sometimes to keep track of all the prospects. Teams lose players to graduation and transfers, in retrospect other players find themselves in different situations. Young guys will be expected to grow up a year older now, and some role players will be counted on to step into leadership positions. With the stage set...
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Diving in: With Myles Tate
Myles Tate has won a championship every year of his high school career, he’s made game winners, he’s sacrificed on and off the court, and Tate has been ranked the top point guard in South Carolina’s 2020 class since day one. Roebuck, South Carolina- None of the hype has gotten to Tate he sits back and appreciates all the work it took to reach this point, most guys would be content with...
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Wake Forest is officially in the running for Brice Williams
Two weeks ago it was announced Wake Forest had extended an offer to 2019 6’7 wing Brice Williams of(Hopewell HS) NC. Williams is a prospect whose stock has been on the rise over the last year, his combination of size and scoring ability are ideal for the next level. Winston- Salem, North Carolina- At 6’7 Williams can play the two or the three; Williams can seriously fill it up, he’s got a...
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Clemson has local top young guard on their radar
2021 6’1 Jacobi Wright (Fort Mill Hs) has been making serious noise over the last year, first as a freshman averaging 15 ppg with York Prep, and on the EYBL circuit with Team CP3. Rock Hill, South Carolina- Wright is widely considered the top point guard in the class of 2021 for the state of South Carolina, he is both a playmaker and capable scorer. Wright is at his best with the ball in...
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UNC Pembroke Strikes again with Jace McKinney
It’s no secret UNC- Pembroke has become player on the national level of Division II hoops, and a big reason for their emergence is landing diamonds in the rough. Pembroke, North Carolina- The latest jewel to the collection is 2019 6’6 Jace McKinney of (South Brunswick HS), McKinney had some serious division one interest, after a big summer of travel ball, and some solid performances in...
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Live With Brandon Blakney Extra ft Four Star Jalen Cone
On the latest segment of Live With Brandon Blakney Extra four star guard Jalen Cone hops on to speak about; a recent Tennessee visit, potentially remaining a hometown kid in college, the pursuit of becoming the top PG in the nation, and his hidden talents! Jalen Cone has been labeled one of the most electrifying guards in high school basketball, this kid has little ole Walkertown down as...
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#PhenomOpenGymTour: Lincoln Charter School
2017-18 Record: 26-5 (10-0 in Conference) NCHSAA 1A Semi-Finalist Head Coach Bradley Gabriel is back with his Lincoln Charter squad that will be contending for their 2nd NCHSAA 1A title in the last three years. Right as I walked into the gym, I sensed a level of expectation and intensity from Coach Gabriel onto his team featuring a bevy of unique prospects that will be playing in a fast paced,...
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Phenom’s Open Gym Tour: Northwest Guilford
Over the last six or seven years, few Greensboro-based public school programs have enjoyed more on-court success than Northwest Guilford. Folks from around the area know that the Summerfield-Oak Ridge-Stokesdale trinity isn’t typically considered as a hotbed for basketball talent. That being said, Coach Lee Reavis has done an impeccable job of developing players and implementing a well-oiled...
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Brandon Lee’s four to watch: NC Jr Phenom
The second session of NC Jr Phenom showcased a diverse collection of talent, 63 junior high prospects from both Carolina’s and Virginia gathered in Greensboro to battle it out. Greensboro, North Carolina- Campers warmed up in competitive heart racing drills conducted by Phenom’s prestigious counselor staff, before breaking up into live play. Many of these youngsters are still learning the...
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Live With Brandon Blakney extra ft Southwest Guilford open gym
On this latest episode of Live With Brandon Blakney Extra, we visited 3A state champion hopeful Southwest Guilford during open gym workouts! The Cowboys are coming into the season with as much hype as any team in the state, and there is a lot of excitement amongst the coaching staff and fan base surrounding this group. The team is led by a catalyst of seniors that have been together for a long...
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Phenom Hoops’ Open Gym Tour: Burlington Christian School
We traveled out to Burlington on Monday evening to get our first extended look at the Burlington Christian Royals basketball squad. Their head coach, Ryan Bernardi, is entering his first season in the new role and has high hopes for this new-look program. He’s hoping to bring a modernized philosophy to a school that hasn’t necessarily been known for their abundance of basketball talent. Bernardi...
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Four to Watch: NC Phenom 150
The NC 150 camp has always served as a platform specifically for underclassmen looking to break onto the scene, and unsigned seniors looking to prove their worth for last minute offers. Greensboro, North Carolina- This years camp was no different it was chalk full of youngsters in what seems to be talented 2021 and 2022 classes, the game continues to evolve at great speeds, and these young...
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Live With Brandon Extra ft Coach Bishop
Current director of Triad Blue Chip and former West Forsyth Assistant coach Kishon Bishop dropped by to speak some knowledge with host Brandon Blakney, on the inaugural behind the scenes filming of Live With Brandon Blakney Extra! On this inaugural look behind the scenes of Live With Brandon Blakney Extra the guys breakdown the purpose of fall league basketball, also get some insight on...
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Brandon Lee’s Transfer Watch: Pt 2
Transfers have become a big part of off season chatter in recent years with prep hoops news adapting the year round model. Every season we see a host of prospects swap jerseys for various reasons in search of new opportunities, or sometimes to rekindle old success of the past. This year is no different so I have taken on the responsibility of catching you up on some of the latest changes and...
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Brandon Lee’s SC Top 80 Stock Risers
Our annual South Carolina Top 80 camp featured the cream of the crop in the Palmetto State sharpening their crafts with skills and drills, and competing in live play in front of dozens of college coaches from around the region. Lexington, South Carolina- We saw nationally ranked talent dual it out, some names that are breaking onto the scene as we speak, and eager youngsters looking to make a...
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Brandon Lee’s Transfer Watch: Pt 1 the Intro
Transfers have become a big part of off season chatter in recent years with prep hoops news adapting the year round model. Every season we see a host of prospects swap jerseys for various reasons in search of new opportunities, or sometimes to rekindle old success of the past. This year is no different so I have taken on the responsibility of catching you up on some of the latest changes and...
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Diving in With: Jalen King Joiner
Jalen King announced last month he would be returning to two-time state champion Piedmont Classical, instead of a planned transfer to High Point Christian Academy. Greensboro, North Carolina- The decision wasn’t an easy one for Joiner, but after immense thought and prayer with his family they decided Piedmont Classical was ultimately the best option. “I have decided to transfer back to Piedmont...
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Two-Way Guard Calls it for The Citadel
There are numerous factors that go into a recruit’s decision-making process to find an ideal match at the college level, from fit to culture to playing time—it all heavily varies from one prospect to the next. That process was much easier for Calvary/Team Felton product, Jackson Gammons, considering he has been conscious of everything since schools first began contacting him. He’s grown...
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Brandon Lee’s Phenom 150 Standouts
A mix of unsigned senior sleepers and dozens of mostly nationally unknown underclassmen around the Southeast and Virginia regions gathered in Lexington, South Carolina for Phenom Hoops SC 150 camp. Lexington, South Carolina, Some of these youngsters will be on the national radar in a matter of time, other unsigned sleepers will be late additions with upside for college programs, in need of...
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BJ Mack: 2 down 2 to go
6’8 2019 BJ Mack (Oak Hill Academy) has taken two official visits thus far. On September 1st, Mack took an official visit to the University of South Florida. On September 8th, Mack took his second official visit to East Carolina University. At Monday’s open gym, we got a chance to speak with the 6’8 power forward. With the ECU visit fresh on his mind, he stated both visits went...
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Diving in With: Jackson Gabriel
Recently 6’2 2019 guard Jackson Gabriel committed to Lees McRae College, the Lincoln Charter star is a big addition to the 2019 class for Dunk Mountain. Gabriel will come in with a winning pedigree, he’s a state champion, and currently he ranks third all time in three- pointers- made in the state. Gabriel has been known as one of the elite snipers in the state for years, but he’s...
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Team Loaded Duo Receives First Power Five Offer
The recruiting process is an interesting thing, especially over the last few years with kids earning scholarship offers as early as middle school. That trend has become increasingly popular, and now we have a variety of programs fighting viciously for prospects that can’t even drive yet. DePaul has been at the forefront of this, offering prior to high school and securing verbal commits from...
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Diving in With: Isaiah Wilkins
Recently I caught up with 6’5 Virginia Tech freshman Isaiah Wilkins at Reynolds Park Recreation Center, Wilkins was a guest speaker at the camp and it was held just days before his departure to Blacksburg, Virginia. The event served as a homecoming for Wilkins, he’s ending his time in Winston on the court where it all began. The kids look up to him and are eager to battle Wilkins...
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Diving in With: Michael Wynn
There has been a lot of recent buzz directed at impact freshmen in a loaded ACC conference and it’s well deserved, among these groups the Wake Forest Demon Deacons brought in a class ranked 23rd nationally and fourth in the ACC according to 247Sports. The class is headlined by two versatile wing prospects, five star Jaylen Hoard, and four star Isaiah Mucius. The combo guard duo of Jamie...
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Diving in With: The Langley Brothers
There is an old saying that history repeats itself and in this particular case, there may be some feelings of deja vu running through Guilford County.If you haven’t heard by now the Langley twins Keyshaun and Kobe are headed back to Southwest Guilford for their senior seasons. It was just two years ago the dynamic duo led this same proud program to a state title. The twins will rejoin former...
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Class of 2020 Prospects on the Rise in North Carolina
Class of 2020 Prospects on the Rise in North Carolina All the latest talk surrounding our player rankings has given us an opportunity to highlight prospects that many believe are overlooked and underrated. Instead of focusing on their current ranking so intently, we will look at some North Carolina guys that’ll certainly be on the up-and-up in the Class of 2020. The following prospects are all...
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Diving in with: Chance Carter
6’2 2020 guard Chance Carter will transfer to Forsyth Country Day and rejoin his former Coach Monty Gray. Carter spent the first two seasons of his prep career at Glenn High School, where he shined at moments as an underclassmen for a rebuilding program. During that time Carter established a rapport with coach Gray, who was previously the Bobcats head coach. The two built trust within one...
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