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Phenom’s April Sleeper Standouts – Part 3
At Phenom Hoops we are fortunate to be able to be a leader on multiple fronts. Not only do we run sold out events that hundreds of coaches come to watch during the NCAA Live Period, we also run a website that the nation reads and gets millions of views and are the authors of an NCAA compliant scouting service that hundreds of colleges subscribe to. Exposure is our main goal and our events,...
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Phenom’s April Sleeper Standouts
April Sleepers – Part 1 By Jamie Shaw At Phenom Hoops we are fortunate to be able to be a leader on multiple fronts. Not only do we run sold out events that hundreds of coaches come to watch during the NCAA Live Period, we also run a website that the nation reads and gets millions of views and are the authors of an NCAA compliant scouting service that hundreds of colleges subscribe to....
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NC Red Storm Gaining Attention with Division I Talent
On this edition of “Brandon’s squads on the rise” we’ll look at a program on the come up based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. NC Red Storm- has been running rampant in the triangle over the last few years and have become one of the hottest programs in the area. This squad is full of long athletes and guards who really enjoy pushing the pace. The Red Storm play tough and make you work for every...
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Squads on the Rise: Team Winston
On the inaugural edition of “Brandon’s squads on the rise” we’ll look at a program on the come up based out of Winston- Salem, North Carolina. Team Winston- Has been on fire this spring they’ve claimed a pair of tournament championships and most recently won the 17U title in the Phenom Hoops Tip-off Classic. They competed in arguably the toughest bracket assembled in the showcase, and went...
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PSB Select Continues Their Early Success This Summer
On this edition of “Brandon’s squads on the rise” we’ll look at a program on the come up based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. PSB Select- As a whole this entire program has been making noise recently claiming titles in multiple age divisions against some stiff comp. The 16U North squad put on a strong showing two weeks ago at the Phenom Grassroots tip-off Classic. PSB was put in a gauntlet of...
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PhenomGrassroots Team Standouts (Team Phoenix-Giles 16U)
Two 2019 prospects from Team Phoenix-Giles 16U really made their mark in Greensboro Team Phoenix-Giles 16U: 6’3 guard 2019 Dhieu Deing (Southern Guilford) Over the weekend he led the team by averaging 24.5pts, 8.5 rebounds, shooting 45% from the floor – including hitting 15 3-pointers during our 4 games. The best part of his game is not his shooting ability, however. It is his...
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Grassroots Tip Off LIVE — Breakout Performers
Grassroots Tip Off LIVE Breakout Performers By Jamie Shaw 6’9” 2018 Ody Oguama NC Red Storm Watch this stock continue to grow. There are only a handful of players in all of high school basketball who do what Oguama does on the defensive end. He is truly elite on that side, with the way he moves his feet, his motor, his length, his timing it’s a complete package. Put him at the point of the press...
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Player Watch: 6’3 ’20 Derek Young (Mars Dynasty)
6’3 ’20 Derek Young (Mars Dynasty) had another stellar event at a Phenom sponsored event. At the Phenom Grassroots Tip Off Classic, he provided us another glimpse at his upside and potential. We got a chance to watch him extensively at the Phenom 150 camp back in October of 2016. Even then, we were impressed with his strong frame and incredible feel for the game, especially on both ends of the...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Grassroots TOC Part II
Phenom Hoops hosted another fantastic event, this time in Greensboro, North Carolina, where college coaches were welcomed and showed up by the dozens. There were many intriguing teams and even more intriguing prospects; in this article, we will look at a quality group of those guys. North Carolina Preps Possessing the ability to perform on both ends of the floor is a massive asset in today’s...
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PhenomGrassrootsTOC Top Unsigned Seniors
We have arrived at the latter point in the 2017 signing period majority of the players in this year’s senior class have committed to a college program. Still in a rather deep class this cycle there are still some solid ballers left that could contribute to schools still searching for a diamond in a rough to give their roster a spark. This piece is dedicated to the late bloomers, we’ll examine a...
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PhenomGrassroots Team Standouts (Upward Stars Richmond 17u)
Here are some names from each game that stood out from the Upward Stars Richmond 17u It was a fantastic event down in Greensboro, North Carolina, for the Phenom Grassroots Tip-off Classic. Team competed, names were recognized, and players got better throughout the weekend. The Upward Stars Richmond finished with a 1-3 record but competed and just came up short in each of their losses, as all...
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PhenomGrassroots Team Standouts (Team Wall Dreamville 16u)
Team Wall Dreamville competed all weekend long and had a few names that you might want to remember down the road. It was a fantastic event down in Greensboro, North Carolina, for the Phenom Grassroots Tip-off Classic. Team competed, names were recognized, and players got better throughout the weekend. Team Wall Dreamville had a tough opening opponent against Team Winston but bounced to open the...
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The Total Package: 2019 6’4 Demarcus Johnson (Mooresville Magic)
The Grassroots Tip Off Classic is the perfect name when it comes to 6’4 ’19 Demarcus Johnson of the Mooresville Magic. You see, the Mooresville Magic is what’s great about “Grassroots” travel basketball. It’s a local organization and the roster is filled with players from Mooresville and the surrounding area. In addition, they are one of the more enjoyable 16U teams to watch in the “Grassroots”...
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Today’s 5 to Know – Grassroots Tip Off LIVE (Championship Sunday Edition)
Today’s 5 to Know Championship Sunday #PhenomGrassrootsTOC By Jamie Shaw Championship Sunday is when the stars come out to shine and during the Grassroots Tip Off Live, they most certainly did. It is refreshing to see that championships still matter as the cream of the crop rose to the top here. Here are Today’s 5 to Know from Championship Sunday. 6’5” 2021 Jalen McDonald Boo Williams NC...
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Grassroots Tip Off LIVE – Point Guard Standouts
Grassroots Tip Off LIVE Event Point Guard Standouts By Jamie Shaw 5’11” 2018 Jalen Johnson Durham Hurricanes Johnson has come out this travel with something to prove and night in and night out, he has proven it. Possibly the most dominate player in the entire event, Johnson lived in the paint and was able to finish as well as distribute. He is a leader who makes his team better the second he...
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Championship Sunday Standouts: Phenom GrassrootsTOC
Day three of #PhenomGrassrootsTOC featured the top teams battling it out on Championship Sunday. There were over twenty college representatives in attendance some looking for diamonds in the rough late in the signing period, others searching for the next big thing to build the future of their programs around. It was a great atmosphere for evaluations these young hoopers left it all on the...
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Grassroots Tip Off LIVE — Event’s Wing Standouts
Grassroots Tip Off LIVE Event’s Wing Standouts By Jamie Shaw 6’5” 2021 Jalen McDonald Boo Williams NC 15s McDonald is an elite level prospect. The lefty has deep touch, with a confident range. He sees the floor very well and he attacks the rim with poise and explosion. He is capable of ringing off 20+ points in a half, at any time he wants. McDonald is a Top 50 type talent and that may be...
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Names on the Rise at PhenomGrassrootsTOC
Brandon Blakney, Phenom Analyst had his eyes on five names to really keep an eye on after Day 2 of the GrassrootsTOC The second day of tournament play was one to remember as teams battled it out in Greensboro Coliseum for regional bragging rights. Some of the most prestigious travel programs over six states gathered in Greensboro for this live showcase. Winning is always at the top of the list...
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Phenom Hoops April Exposure — LIVE Events in Review (A Hard Look at the Raw Numbers)
Throughout the month, our baselines are full of college coaches, but that does not tell the complete story. We make sure to have multiple nationally recognized scouts covering every one of our events. We utilize our vast social media reach so every team is read about and seen. We make sure to send out a report to the 150 schools who subscribe to our NCAA compliant scouting report. Exposure is...
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POB Standouts: Phenom Grassroots TOC
Here are names that stood out at the Grassroots TOC this past weekend The last weekend of April brought another fantastic event for Phenom Hoops, this time being the Grassroots Tipoff Classic in Greensboro, NC. Talent surrounded the area of Greensboro and college coaches looked for undiscovered talent throughout the event. Our Phenom Hoops analysts’ were searching as well, as here are some...
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Today’s 6 to Know — Day 2 Standouts From #PhenomGrassrootsTOC
Today’s 6 to Know Day 2 Standouts From #PhenomGrassrootsTOC By Jamie Shaw 6’9” 2018 Ody Oguama NC Red Storm (NC) Oguama is an elite defender, not only that but he is an incredibly unique one. He has great length, timing and athleticism which allows him to be a very good shot blocker. He also has a non-stop motor and moves very well laterally. Oguama can defend the wing through the five and is a...
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Grassroots Tip Off LIVE Player Preview – 6’7 2018 Adafe Price (Queen City Thunder)
Grassroots Tip Off LIVE 6’7” 2018 Adafe Price (Queen City Thunder) By Jamie Shaw By all accounts, Adafe Price is a beast. As we wrote after a Top 80 camp this year,“Through playing the best competition in the state at the NC Top 80, through multiple AAU events, and even in NC Phenom 150 camps, Price has produced. Well, that production is finally reaching absurdity.” Off the rip, the two things...
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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent — 6’7″ Josh Hall (Durham Hurricanes 16s)
6’6” 2019 Josh Hall Oak Hill / Durham Hurricanes 16s By Jamie Shaw Within the first play of each time he steps on the floor, it is easy to see how good Josh Hall will end up being. He has all the skills and pedigree one could ask for as well as a frame that is incredibly projectable to the next level. What makes Hall truly unique is that he is continuously growing, already standing in the 6’6”...
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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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John Meeks Commits to Bucknell
John Meeks Commits to Bucknell By Jamie Shaw It has been a big year for Meeks. At this point, last season, colleges were not really recruiting Meeks. However, he led The Burlington School to 34-1 record and picked up 15 offers along the way. Meeks averaged 16 points and 7 boards per game last year. He played this Summer for PSB Elite and things really took off. The lefty is explosive and plays...
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Grassroots TOC:MVP Performer 6’1 2019 Chico Carter
Grassroots TOC MVP Performer 6’1 ’19 Chico Carter (Upwards Stars SE) 6’1 ’19 Chico Carter was instrumental in the Upward Stars SE winning the Grassroots TOC 15U ACC championship. Upward Stars went 6-0 for the weekend Carter scored a game high 22 points in the championship game over the Charlotte Dragons. While he was superb the entire weekend, another game that impressed us was the...
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Grassroots TOC: MVP Performer 6’1 2018 Ben Craig
Grassroots TOC MVP Performer 6’1 ’18 Ben Craig (Team Carolina Asheville) 6’1 ’18 Ben Craig (Team Carolina Asheville) enjoyed a solid sophomore season for Owen High School in Black Mountain, North Carolina. He averaged 14.2 PPG, 5.5 APG, 4.4 RPG, and 1.6 SPG. These are all outstanding numbers and the talented young point guard is still somewhat under the recruiting radar. At the Grassroots TOC,...
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Grassroots TOC: MVP Game Performers Part 1
Grassroots TOC MVP Game Performers Part 1 The 3rd Annual Grassroots TOC had 160 teams and a lot of MVP game performers that deserve special recognition. Today, we want to look into some players that were voted MVP of their particular game. 5’11 ’19 Qualeem Poindexter (NC Gaters) The freshman from Greensboro Page enjoyed a stellar tournament and averaged over 20 PPG for the event. In...
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“Balanced Role/ Lead Scoring Guard”: 6’1 ’17 Marquis Caldwell (Ft. Mill Knicks)
Ft. Mill Knicks finished 2-1 in pool play, but lost 70-68 to Team Elevate, which determined the team that advanced to bracket play. That being said, 6’1 ’17 Marquis Caldwell had a great weekend at the Grassroots TOC. However, his game against Team Elevate was tremendous. He finished with a game high 26 points. Marquis did an excellent job of scoring from all levels on the court. He has good open...
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Name To Know: 6’0 ’17 Jorden Davis (CEBA)
Jorden Davis had an enjoyable spring season with his CEBA travel ball basketball team. Last season for Durham Academy, Jorden averaged 16.5 PPG. His play earned him a spot in the Super Sixty Showcase and a crowd-pleasing dunk that about closed the gym down. Jorden was terrific at the Spring Hoop Fest and he followed up with an equal or better performance at the Grassroots TOC. The super athletic...
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