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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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South Carolina Phenom 150: Evaluation Team 7
South Carolina Phenom 150 Evaluations Team 7 Coach: Yusuf English #62: 5’7 ’22 Cedric Shelby (Columbia, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that made great contributions as a two-way team player, Cedric Shelby. He’s a guard prospect with solid strength and the ability to seamlessly play with or without the ball. Offensively, Shelby showcased signs of a quality midrange...
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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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South Carolina Phenom 150: Evaluation Team 4
South Carolina Phenom 150 Evaluations Team 4 Coach: Major #57: 5’6 ’21 Robert Reed (Columbia, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that provided his team with great energy on both sides of the ball, Robert Reed. He’s a guard prospect with nice quickness and the ability to make plays on defense. Reed is usually slotted on-ball, but he moves extremely well as an off-ball...
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Tennessee Phenom 150 Camp Award Winners
Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Kingsport, Tennessee to host the 2nd Annual Tennessee Phenom Camp. The event is held at TNT Sportsplex and the campers came from a five state radius. The players embraced the 3-dribble rule and the games showcased tremendous teamwork and making the extra pass. Now, let’s take a closer look at our camp award winners. MVP: No. 77 6’4 2020 Tyler...
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South Carolina Phenom 150: Evaluation Team 3
South Carolina Phenom 150 Evaluations Team 3 Coach: Jason Brown #56: 5’5 ’21 Jordan Blue (Hartsville, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased great poise on both sides of the ball, Jordan Blue. He’s a point guard with exceptional ball-handling and passing abilities to pair with his unselfish approach to the game. Offensively, Blue is a smart overall player,...
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Tennessee Junioir Phenom Camp Award Winners
Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Kingsport, Tennessee to host the 2nd Annual Tennessee Phenom Camp. The event is held at TNT Sportsplex and the campers came from a five state radius. The players embraced the 3-dribble rule and the games showcased tremendous teamwork and making the extra pass. Now, let’s take a closer look at our camp award winners. MVP: No. 78 6’4 2023 Brandon...
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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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College of Charleston Lands High-Level Wing Prospect
College of Charleston Lands High-Level Wing Prospect There haven’t been many programs more consistent over the last few decades than College of Charleston, a school that has only seen three losing basketball seasons since becoming a Division I program in 1991-92. That stems from their firm understanding of who to pursue on the recruiting scene, constantly securing players that fit their style....
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South Carolina Phenom 150: Team 2 Evaluations
South Carolina Phenom 150 Evaluations Team 2 Coach: Jordan Washington #55:5’6 ’22 Jaden Sanders (Dalzell, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that brought a team-first approach to camp, Jaden Sanders. He’s a scrappy guard prospect with a strong motor and the ability to complement teammates on the court. Sanders scored the ball decently well and consistently looked to make...
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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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South Carolina Phenom 150: Team 1 Evaluations
South Carolina Phenom 150 Evaluations Team 1 Coach: Charles Blue #54:5’10 ’19 Joshua Gooding (Goldsboro, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that played with incredible energy all camp long, Joshua Gooding. He’s a combo-guard with excellent quickness, able to blow by opponents off the dribble whenever he desires. Offensively, Gooding showcased his ability to penetrate into...
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Houston Baptist Secures a Diamond in the Rough
Houston Baptist Secures a Diamond in the Rough The Class of 2019 is arguably the most intriguing group of prospects in recent memory, given its lack of a clear-cut superstar. That being said, this recruiting class is extremely thorough and full of quality, under-the-radar prospects. Guys outside of the national rankings often get pushed aside, but many players within that mold tend to...
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Myles Pierre commits to Houston Baptist
To say Houston Baptist is making North Carolina a prime recruiting territory would be a gross understatement. With the commitment of 6’2 Myles Pierre, Houston Baptist will now have SIX players on their roster from the state of North Carolina. Pierre will join Ian DuBose, Phillip McKenzie, Qon Murphy, Oliver Lynch-Daniels and Benjamin Uloko. Pierre is a strong and athletic guard that may be...
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BJ Mack commits to South Florida
What a difference a day makes! On Monday at Oak Hill open gym, we spoke to 6’8 senior BJ Mack about his two official visits, South Florida and East Carolina. At that time, he stated official visits to DePaul and Arkansas would take place in October. However, with head coach Brian Gregory and assistant coach Larry Dixon front and center, Mack decided on Tuesday to pull the trigger and...
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South Carolina Jr. Phenom Highlight Video
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South Carolina Jr. Phenom: Team 4 Evaluations
South Carolina Jr. Phenom Evaluations Team 4 Coach: Troy Brace #3: 5’0 ’24 Christopher Curry (Florence, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that handled the ball fairly well throughout camp, Christopher Curry. He’s somewhat small, but he navigates the floor with passion and looks to make plays in transition. Offensively, Curry did a decent job of hitting open looks while...
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South Carolina Jr. Phenom: Team 3 Evaluations
South Carolina Jr. Phenom Evaluations Team 3 Coach: Brian Allen #2:4’9 ’25 Aidan Trimiew (Mechanicsville, VA) Starting things off, we look at a young player that shot the ball incredibly well throughout camp, Aidan Trimiew. He was probably the smallest player in attendance, yet had no difficulty making a constant impact on the game. Offensively, Trimiew can usually be found spotting-up...
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South Carolina Jr. Phenom: Team 2 Evaluations
South Carolina Jr. Phenom Evaluations Team 2 Coach: Michael Wilson #6: 5’2 ’24 Ladontae Felton (Aiken, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that turned some heads with his offensive approach, Ladontae Felton. He’s a guard with great quickness, able to break down opponents off the bounce and effectively enter the paint. Felton scored the ball fairly well, but his vision and...
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South Carolina Jr. Phenom: Team 1 Evaluations
South Carolina Jr. Phenom Evaluations Team 1 Coach: Mike Rollins #1: 4’10 ’26 Mario James (Columbia, SC) Starting things off, we look at the youngest player in attendance at our first South Carolina Jr. Phenom Camp, Mario James. He’s a solid player for his age with nice ball-handling and penetration abilities. Though James was younger than everyone else, he showed grit and...
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Phenom’s Open Gym Tour: Oak Hill Academy
For the sixth consecutive year, Phenom Hoop Report travelled up to Oak Hill the first Monday of the fall NCAA viewing period. Legendary coach Steve Smith is entering his 34th season at Oak Hill. Coach Smith has complied an unprecedented 1118-72 record. In other words, Coach Smith has won 94% of his games and has won nine national high school championships. Year after year, Oak Hill is competing...
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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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SC Phenom 150 Camp Award Winners
Phenom Hoop Report hosted its inaugural South Carolina Phenom 150 Camp at Lexington High School in Lexington, South Carolina. The event was a huge success as the state has seen an uptick in basketball talent over the past five years. As we have stated on numerous occasions, South Carolina is no longer just a football state. Yes, the state is producing high level talent and the Palmetto State is...
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Brandon Lee’s SC JR Phenom Standouts
Over the weekend some of the top junior high prospects around the region gathered at Lexington high school for an elite skills camp hosted by our staff at Phenom Hoops. Lexington, South Carolina- A handful of the most respected coaches around the Carolina’s led hours of drills and instructions before the youngsters battled it out in live game play. A handful of players caught my eye...
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SC Junior Phenom Camp Award Winners
Phenom Hoop Report hosted its inaugural South Carolina Junior Phenom Camp at Lexington High School in Lexington, South Carolina. The event was a huge success as the state has seen an uptick in basketball talent over the past five years. As we have stated on numerous occasions, South Carolina is no longer just a football state. Yes, the state is producing high level talent and the Palmetto State...
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Consultant, educator and concerned mom point of view on NCAA changes
Author: Gina Baucom (Consultant and Educator) The NCAA Commission on Basketball Change headed by Condeleza Rice has made some pretty sweeping suggestions. I have read the recommendations and the commissions reasons behind them but want to bring a little perspective to this discussion. I am impressed by the credentials of all members of the commission but they are lacking one thing, Real...
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Moravian Prep Gearing Up for Battle
There are circumstances in high school sports that can sound too good to be true, but this Moravian Prep roster has truly become more competitive by the day and should be one of the most exciting new-look programs in the area. They have done a quality job of bringing in kids and providing them with an opportunity to play at the collegiate level. Last year’s team had a slew of prospects that...
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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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