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6’7″ 2018 CJ Felder — His Blow Up Was Inevitable
6’7” 2019 Calvin “CJ” Felder Sumter High School By Jamie Shaw It was at the 2016 South Carolina Top 80 that CJ Felder’s name quickly exploded. He did nothing different from what he normally does, he just did it on a stage that people took notice. The prestigious South Carolina Top 80 is an invite-only event that brings together the best players in the state of South Carolina to compete with and...
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Jimmy Nichols – 2 Months Later, He Narrows to 3
Jimmy Nichols – 2 Months Later, He Narrows to 3 By Jamie Shaw Only yesterday, Nichols narrowed his list to three schools. Of the 20+ offers Nichols received he chose South Carolina, Miami and Providence as his final group. This success should come as no surprise, Nichols has been a stalwart at the prestigious South Carolina Top 80. Against the top players in the state, he has been a stand...
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South Carolina Top 80 List of Alums
South Carolina Top 80 List of Alums Ranked Top 150 By At Least 1 Service AJ Oliver, Sharone “June” Wright Jr, Christian Brown, DJ Burns, Dontarius “DJ” James, Aaron Nesmith, Josiah James, Malcolm Wade, Calvin “CJ” Felder, Russell “Deuce” Dean, Malcolm Wilson D1 Commitments AJ Oliver (Clemson), Jason Cudd (South Carolina), Sharone “June” Wright Jr (Wake Forest), Darius Hicks (NC State), Clyde...
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Three NC Phenom Alum Named to USA Men’s basketball U16 Team
Three NC Phenom Alum Named to USA Men’s basketball U16 Team The pinnacle of an athlete’s career, the highest level of achievement, is when you put on your nation’s colors and are afforded the opportunity to represent your country in international play. National championships, state championships, All-American status, they are all incredible accomplishments (and not to be taken lightly) however,...
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April’s Regional Blow Ups
We at Phenom Hoops are fortunate the go to scouting eyes in possibly the most fertile ground of talent in the country. NCAA Research came out with a study that showed North Carolina is the #2 and Virginia is the #5 state in the United States with the “Percentage of HS Boys Basketball Players Recruited by a Division 1 School”. In fact 4 of the top 5 states in the study were all on the Eastern...
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April’s Regional Blow Ups – Part 2
We at Phenom Hoops are fortunate the go to scouting eyes in possibly the most fertile ground of talent in the country. NCAA Research came out with a study that showed North Carolina is the #2 and Virginia is the #5 state in the United States with the “Percentage of HS Boys Basketball Players Recruited by a Division 1 School”. In fact 4 of the top 5 states in the study were all on the Eastern...
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2018 Isaih Moore Preparing to Breakout
As we enter the thick of summer basketball, players are beginning to get comfortable and spread their wings more than ever before. That appears to be the case with 6’8 Isaih Moore (2018). Moore is out of Sumter HS (South Carolina) and plays with the Georgia Stars this AAU season. His game brings great intrigue, and rightfully so, as he is a very unique prospect budding with potential. Moore is...
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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent – 6’9″ Unsigned Sr Bryant Thomas (PSB Elite)
6’9” Unsigned Sr Bryant Thomas South Mecklenburg HS / PSB Select Elite 17s By Jamie Shaw Bryant Thomas led the nation in blocked shots last year. That is no small feat considering the caliber of player he is listed ahead of. This is an elite statistic. According to Max Preps, which is a national stat and schedule provider, Bryant Thomas averaged 7.7 blocked shots per game this season. McDonald’s...
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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent – 6’10” 2018 Jake Lanford (TMP Elite)
6’10” 2018 Jake Lanford Porter Gaud / TMP Elite 17s By Jamie Shaw Lanford is a throwback type of big man. He is incredibly vocal as the anchor of the defense and he play on offense with his back to the basket. Lanford is a high academic kid and walks onto the floor, passing the look test. Lanford is already quite an accomplished player. During his junior year Lanford won a state championship...
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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent — 6’9″ 2018 Gabe Bryant (Atlanta All Stars)
6’9” 2018 Gabe Bryant Dorman HS / Atlanta All Stars 17s By Jamie Shaw It starts in the lay-up lines. You immediately notice Gabe Bryant. It has a little bit to do with his look, he walked out with the Atlanta All Stars at Phenom’s Queen City Challenge with a Steven Adams like mustache. It also has a little bit to do with his incredible explosion, his ability to sky high above the rim to finish...
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6’5″ 2018 Torey James of Charlotte Royals 17s
6’5” 2018 Torey James Charlotte Royals 17s By Jamie Shaw Torey James walks onto the court looking like a player. He carries long arms and a very athletic looking frame. Once he starts playing, James leaves no doubt as to whether or not he can play. James’ biggest calling card may be his versatility his high school coach, Andy Poplin (Hickory High School) says, “We were able to do a lot of things...
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6’6″ 2018 Sharone Wright Jr of West Florence HS / Karolina Khaos (SC)
Queen City Challenge – April 7-9 in Charlotte, NC “The upside is clear for Wright, he has great length, handles the ball well and is very active on defense.” His father is a legend in some circles. Sharone Wright Sr. has his jersey retired at Clemson University and was the number 6 overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft. However, Sharone Wright Jr. is a different player, one who is making his...
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6’6″ 2018 Jaron Williams of York Prep / Upward Stars York (SC)
6’6” 2018 Jaron Williams York Prep / Upward Stars York (SC) By Jamie Shaw Queen City Challenge – April 7-9 in Charlotte, NC Phenom Challenge LIVE – April 21-23 in Spartanburg, SC Jaron Williams first opened our eyes with his ability to defend multiple positions at a high level. He has great length, quick twitch athleticism and great anticipation that allows him to defend the 2-4...
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Phenom Hoops Brings Exposure and the NCAA Tournament is Proof
It is no secret, Phenom Hoops reputation is of an organization who puts players in front of college coaches. It is no secret, Phenom Hoops reputation is of an organization who puts players in front of college coaches. Not only does Phenom Hoops bring elite exposure to the prospects, but the elite schools around the country have taken notice and made it a point to subscribe to the Phenom Hoop...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: 2019 DJ Burns (GA Stars/ York Prep)
What’s not to like about potential and upside of this promising young prospect. PLAYER PROFILE: DJ BURNS Class: 2019 Height: 6’9 Position: Forward/ Center School: York Prep AAU: GA Stars 2019 Offers: LSU, Tennessee, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Western Kentucky, Tulane, South Carolina, College of Charleston, SC State, Davidson, Virginia Tech, North Carolina A&T, North Florida, Western Carolina,...
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6’5″ Unsigned Senior Dakota Jennings of Crestwood (SC)
We see a lot of basketball in our travels, we watch high school games, travel ball games, and camps. We talk to a lot of coaches daily, we have over 150 scholarship carrying schools who subscribe to our NCAA compliant written and video scouting service. In constant communication with hundreds of college coaches about thousands of high school prospects, sometimes we just don’t understand why a...
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6’1″ 2019 Trae Hannibal of Hartsville HS (Hartsville, SC)
When we ranked Trae Hannibal as the number 11 prospect in South Carolina’s 2019 class, we caught some flack for it. Not because of Hannibal’s talent but because many people had seen him play. Now, after watching what he has done this season, 11 may be a bit low for him. Hannibal was a standout player at the prestigious South Carolina Top 80 leading into the season and he has done nothing to...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: 6’7 2018 DJ James (Andrew Jackson, SC)
We have said it before, in fact the last time we said it James picked up his first two Division 1 offers the following week. 6’7” 225 pound DJ James is a very talented, ultra-productive, unique player. A player with whom Division 1 schools should start taking seriously, not only as a prospect, but the top prospect on many recruiting boards. The 2017 class had JP Moorman, from Greensboro Day, who...
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Our Week in Review — South Carolina – Part 1
We always love our travels throughout the state of South Carolina. It is such a fertile ground of talent and that talent usually goes unnoticed. Luckily Phenom Hoops is fortunate enough to have great connections to the state, and we make it a priority to get out and go find the talent. This past week we went to go see six games throughout the state. Each game had players who college coaches need...
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Our Week in Review — South Carolina – Part 2
We always love our travels throughout the state of South Carolina. It is such a fertile ground of talent and that talent usually goes unnoticed. Luckily Phenom Hoops is fortunate enough to have great connections to the state, and we make it a priority to get out and go find the talent. This past week we went to go see six games throughout the state. Each game had players who college coaches need...
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“Big Time Numbers”: 5’10 2017 Khali Clegg
Combine Academy’s 5’10 Khalil Clegg has put together an impressive resume for over the course of his high school career. More importantly, we have been able to watch, monitor and evaluate his growth and improvement since 2013. This season, Khali has put it all together for Combine Academy. He is averaging 20 PPG, 9 APG, 6 RPG, and 4 SPG. Khali is an athletic scoring point guard. He can score...
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Player To Know: 5’10” 2020 Jalen Coit of Cheraw HS (SC)
5’10” 2020 Jalen Coit Cheraw HS (Cheraw, SC) By Jamie Shaw When we walked into Richmond Senior High School, we did not expect what Jalen Coit gave us. We knew that Coit was good however, yet we were still taken aback with the elite performance Coit gave. The 5’10” freshman, is averaging 24.4 points per game through Cheraw High School’s first 15 games this season. However, in this game, Coit...
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Exposure — The Power of Phenom Hoops (Part 2)
Exposure – The Power of Phenom Hoops Part 2 By Jamie Shaw Impressions, Media Value, and College Coaches Galore In this world of ever changing talks of exposure, Phenom Hoops makes it a point to put a premium on making sure every kid who comes to our camps and tournaments is seen by the people who are able to directly help them fulfill their dream of playing at the next level. Exposure is...
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Best in Show – SCBCA Camp Isaih Moore
Sometimes you are able to just watch a kid play and know that he is Going To be good. Sometimes you are able to just watch a kid play and know that he is Going Tobe good. Watching Isaih Moore growing up, you could tell with his length and skill set that he was going to be something. Moore has now shot up, growing from 5’8” as an 8th grader to now 6’5” as a junior. That 6’5” is lengthy, with the...
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6’5″ Aaron Nesmith Phenom Highlight Package (SC Top 80)
Nesmith was one of the best players in the camp, voted defensive MVP. He displayed the full arsenal offensively, with explosion and deep consistent range. Nesmith’s camp coach Pete Ellis stated, “Aaron was excellent to coach, such a polished player. No question he will have a wonderful career.” Nesmith experienced a boost in after his showing at Phenom’s Summer Havoc, expect a big boost after...
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Ball is Life Mix – 6’7″ 2017 Matthew Garay of Beaufort HS
6’7″ 2017 Matthew Garay of Beaufort HS (Beaufort) Matthew is a great finisher around the basket. The lefty has good hands and is at his best when he player close to the basket. He has solid footwork though and rebounds his area well. Matthew is a great player with an all around with a great attitude.
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Ball is Life Mix – 6’2″ 2018 Justice Hill of Heathwood Hall
6’2″ 2018 Justice Hill of Heathwood Hall (Columbia) Hill was an interesting one to watch, as he has nice size at 6’2 that allowed him to play multiple positions. He was solid in several areas like penetration ability and finishing, ball handling, defense, visions and court sense, and moving without the ball. Solid performance overall and one that can really knock down spot up...
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Ball is Life Mix – 6’7″ 2019 CJ Felder of Sumter HS
6’7″ 2019 Calvin Felder of Sumter HS (Sumter) Calvin is a big time player. He is strong, skilled, and sneaky explosive. He has great touch around the rim, excellent footwork, and really understands how to use his body to gain angles to the basket. Calvin also has good range from the mid-range to 3 point line. He uses his strength and athletic ability to battle for rebounds and he is...
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Ball is Life Mix – 6’8″ 2018 Jerrel Kelly of Laurence Manning Academy
6’8 ’18 Jerrel Kelly of Laurence Manning Academy (Manning) Upside and potential at the two words that best describe Jerrel Kelly. The southpaw has extremely long arms and sports an impressive wingspan. Without question, Jerrel has all the physical tools that are envied at the collegiate D1 level. He has made immense improvements since last year and has become more effective on the low block. He...
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Best in Show – SCBCA Camp Russell Jones
Dynamic. Few players are able to step onto the court and change the entire course of the game each time…Jones does. Standing at a strong 5’7”, the sophomore is quick on quick with the ball in his hands. He carries an incredibly competitive personality on the court. He is vocal and he takes defense personally. Most of all, he gets his entire team involved. After Jones’ performance at the...
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