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Phenom Open Gym: Northside Christian
Northside Christian was fun to watch last year and came up just short in their hopes of a state championship. Now, Coach Hatchett has lost a few key seniors and players from last year’s team but is excited about what the future holds with this year’s group. A blend of scoring, quickness, versatility, and experience, Northside Christian is going to certainly be a team to watch once...
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Phenom Open Gym: Winston Salem Christian (Post Grad)
Heading to another gym, we hit the road to Wiinston Salem on Wednesday to check out the post grad teams, both the purple and black team, at Winston Salem Christian. These are two teams that have talent that D2 and D3 schools will surely want to keep an eye on and look at. Let’s dive into the two teams, as these are a few names that caught our eyes. Kenny Hodges 6’6 Kenny Hodges: Probably...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Greensboro Day
Phenom Hoops continued to hit the road for the most exciting time of the year (to some). Part of the Open Gym tour, Patrick O'Brien headed out to the Greensboro area to watch the talent the Bengals of Greensboro Day School will be bringing this season.
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Phenom Open Gym: Combine Academy (Part II)
It is getting close to that time of the year, where Phenom Hoops hits the road to check out teams and get an early glimpse of the talent around the area. We first started out heading to Lincolnton, to check in on Jeff McInnis and Combine Academy who is loaded once again.
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Phenom Open Gym: Combine Academy
It is getting close to that time of the year, where Phenom Hoops hits the road to check out teams and get an early glimpse of the talent around the area. We first started out heading to Lincolnton, to check in on Jeff McInnis and Combine Academy who is loaded once again.
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Open Gym Tour: Team CP3 16U
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Winston-Salem, North Carolina for another special open gym feature on Team CP3’s 15s, 16s, and 17s. This organization is consistently one of the most talented programs in the state and home to numerous NBA players and overseas professionals. Since basically every player on the roster is a noteworthy name, we will be taking a closer look at some personal...
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Phenom Open Gym: Westminster Catawba
Phenom Hoops went down to Rock Hill to hit the gym and check out the talent at Westminster Catawba and does this program have a bright future ahead of them. Loaded with talent on multiple levels, along with young talent that will for sure be names to remember, Westminster will be a must-see team to watch.
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Open Gym Report: NC Gaters 2022
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled to Greensboro for a special open gym feature on the NC Gaters, a program with some of the top up-and-coming talent from the area. We had the privilege of seeing their teams for the classes of 2022 and 2024, and there was a lot to unbox. This article will take a closer look at the makeup of their 16U roster and what we can expect of them throughout the...
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Open Gym Report: NC Gaters 2024
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled to Greensboro for a special open gym feature on the NC Gaters, a program with some of the top up-and-coming talent from the area. We had the privilege of seeing their teams for the classes of 2022 and 2024, and there was a lot to unbox. This article will take a closer look at the makeup of their 14U roster and what we can expect of them throughout the possible...
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Coach K’s Report: Riverside Baptist Academy
I had the opportunity last week to spend an evening at Riverside Baptist Academy. Overall this team is loaded.
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Chip off the Block: Lauren “Coach G” Galvani
Chip off the Block Lauren “Coach G” Galvani You have often heard the old expression, “like father like son,” but for Lauren Lewis Galvani, we can actually say, “like father like daughter. Coach Galvani is the daughter of highly successful high school boys’ varsity basketball coach Duane Lewis of North Mecklenburg. Known has “Coach G” by her players at Independence High School, it’s easy to see...
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2019 Phenom Hoops High School Open Gym Tour: Henrico HS
Henrico High School (Henrico, VA) Classification: Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 5, Region B 2018-19 overall record: 18-5 Whenever a new season emerges for any sport, there’s always a case of predictions that happen from any and everywhere. Honestly, it’s become such a natural act nowadays that we, as fans and/or athletes, wouldn’t even know how to react if those same lines of...
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2019 Phenom Hoops High School Open Gym Tour: Osbourn Park HS
Twitter: @TheParkBball Instagram: @opjacketsbasketball Osbourn Park High School (Manassas, VA) Classification: Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6, Region B District: Cedar Run I tell you, this preseason for high school basketball sure has been a blur up to this point. Halloween will be here next Thursday and then less than two weeks remain until most teams hold tryouts for all who’s...
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2019 Phenom Hoops High School Open Gym Tour: Varina HS
Twitter: @BoysVarina Varina High School (Henrico Co., VA) Classification: Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 5, Region B 2018-19 overall record: 24-2 They won the 2018 VHSL Class 5 state championship over Wakefield High School (Arlington, VA) for their first-ever title in school history. They followed that feat with a repeat as back-to-back regional champions and a...
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2019 Phenom Hoops High School Open Gym Tour: Hopewell HS
Twitter: @HHS_HOOPS_VA Hopewell High School (Hopewell, VA) Classification: Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 3, Region A 2018-19 overall record: 18-5 One of only three schools in VHSL Class 3 to again represent the 804 area, I’m expecting greater attention to soon center on the Hopewell Blue Devils. Honestly, it’s a thought that crossed my mind well before I even...
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2019 Phenom Hoops High School Open Gym Tour: J.R. Tucker HS
Twitter: @JRT_Hoops J.R. Tucker High School (Henrico, VA) Classification: Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 5, Region B This past 2018-19 high school hoops season on the public school side saw plenty of action throughout the Virginia High School League (VHSL) classification. In the eyes of mine and others, some of the best competition emerged out of the Class 5,...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: UNC-Greensboro
It is no secret, UNC-Greensboro is in the midst of an unbelievable run, a run that has seen them go 80-22 over the past 3 years (44-10 in SoCon play) and reach two NIT tournaments and one NCAA tournament. In fact, last season UNC-Greensboro finished 28-6 and was the last team out of the NCAA tournament. Crushing news at the time, but locker room clippings for now. UNC-Greensboro has quickly...
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#PhenomOpenGymTour: North Rowan High School
North Rowan is looking to make another deep run in the NCHSAA 1A playoffs and they have a bevy of young talent despite losing a handful of valuable seniors from last years team. Let’s take a look at some of the guys looking to lead the charge this season! 6’9 2022 Brandon White White has a legitimate shot to be a high major prospect. At 6’9 White tries to rip the rim off the...
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2019 Phenom Hoops High School Open Gym Tour: Huguenot HS
Twitter: @Huguenot_Hoops Instagram: @huguenot_hoops Huguenot High School (Richmond, VA) Classification: Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 4, Region B 2018-19 overall record: 12-13 Well, the October breeze has indeed started to pick up, indicating that this 2019-20 high school season is approaching closer and closer. Only a couple of weeks remain until teams start...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Charlotte Catholic
Phenom Hoop Report got back on the road once again, continuing our Open Gym Tour. Heading a little south of downtown Charlotte, we checked out Charlotte Catholic, a team that is coming off a 21-9 season and finished 13-1 in conference play. Even though the Cougars lost some solid pieces from last year, they still return critical players that should have them competing for another 20+ win season...
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2019 Phenom Hoops High School Open Gym Tour: Benedictine College Preparatory School
Twitter: @bcphoops Instagram: @benedictine_basketball Benedictine College Preparatory School (Richmond, VA): Classification: Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division I 2018-19 overall record: 14-22 Having been deemed one of Richmond, VA’s storied varsity programs for decades now, it shouldn’t take long for 804 residents to recognize the significance...
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2019 Phenom Hoops High School Open Gym Tour: Highland School
Twitter: @Highland_Hoops Instagram: @highland_hoops Highland School (Warrenton, VA) Classification: Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division II Conference: Delaney Athletic Conference (DAC) 2018-19 overall record: 25-6 (12-0 in conference) 2018-19 season achievements: DAC regular season champions, DAC tournament champions Whenever I find myself...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Huntington Prep
Phenom Hoop Report continued their West Virginia road trip and one spot that was a must-see what Huntington Prep, who is once again LOADED with talent at every position. With Top-100 prospects all over the court and in several classes, they certainly have the makings as being one of the top programs in the country once again, just like Jamie Shaw wrote here (Click Here). But let’s dive into the...
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Week 3 Open Gym Recap: West Virginia’s Got Dudes!
West Virginia loves its basketball, and while the talent there is a little more spread out than other players, there is a lot of talent there. We took this past week to travel around West Virginia to see some of the teams who will be playing in our events this coming season. No surprise to us, we saw so much talent. College coaches, take in these notes (also be sure to subscribe to THE Phenom...
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IN DEPTH w/ Jaemyn Brakefield – Officials, Final Group & MORE!! Open Gym Highlights + Interview
Jaemyn Brakefield is considered one of the top prospects in the country. We caught up with him at Huntington Prep's Open Gym to catch up with him about his Final Grouping of Schools, his Official Visits and MORE!!
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Phenom Open Gym Tour “United Faith”
Phenom Open Gym Tour “United Faith” Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Matthews, North Carolina to cover open gym at United Faith. Last year, United Faith finished with a 17-13 overall record and loss the services of Marcus Henderson (Evansville), Ford Cooper (Missouri State), Jason Thompson (Houston Baptist), Sam Wolfe (VMI), and AJ Morris (Coastall Alabama Community College) As you...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour “Pine Lake Prep”
Phenom Open Gym Tour “Pine Lake Prep” Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Mooresville, North Carolina to cover open gym at Pine Lake Preparatory School. Head coach Tony Dunbar comes from Indiana and his deep roots to the Hoosier State is clearly etched in his coaching philosophy. Pine Lake Prep is a charter school and is aligned in the NCHSAA 1A division. Last season, Pine Lake finished...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour – Beckley Prep IJN
Phenom Hoop Report continued to hit the road on their West Virginia tour, getting an early glimpse at a few teams that will be representing the state. Already taking a look at Chapmanville, Jamie Shaw and Patrick O’Brien got an early glance at Beckley Prep IGN, as head coach Justin Dempsey leads the new program with an array of intriguing talent. Dempsey has a few talented seniors as well...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour “Calvary Day School”
Phenom Open Gym Tour “Calvary Day School” Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to cover open gym at Calvary Day School. Last season, Calvary Day finished with a 11-19 season and loss seniors Jackson Gammons (16.9 PPG), Cliff Harris (6.7 PPG), and Jaeden Lanning (5.5 PPG) For most coaches, this would seem like a very challenging year with replacing the senior...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour “Winston-Salem Prep”
Phenom Open Gym Tour “Winston-Salem Prep” Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Winston-Salem to cover open gym of Winston-Salem Prep. Coach Andre Gould is in his 15th year as head coach and he is quietly building one of the NCHSAA most successful programs in the state. Coach Gould was named head coach back in 2004 when the school opened and only fielded a freshman team. During this time...
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