PALMETTO WINTER CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS

Palmetto Winter Classic – Miller School vs. United Faith

From the Sideline Palmetto Classic United Faith vs Miller School Christmas in the South means friends, family, and hoops! The Palmetto Classic, Phenom’s gift to Columbia South Carolina, kicks off today with 6 games. In game 5 we have United Faith vs the Miller School. We have seen United Faith in other Phenom events this year and we are looking forward to seeing their D1 trio of Nate Springs,...

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Palmetto Winter Classic – Independence vs. West Charlotte

From the Sideline Palmetto Classic West Charlotte vs Independence Christmas in the South means friends, family, and hoops! The Palmetto Classic, Phenom’s gift to Columbia South Carolina, kicks off today with 6 games. In game 4 we have West Charlotte vs Independence. Independence is off to a hot start this year and carry a 9-1 record into this event. They are a balanced attack with 5 getting 8 or...

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Palmetto Winter Classic – Ben Lippen Vs. Village Christian

Christmas in the South means friends, family, and hoops! The Palmetto Classic, Phenom’s gift to Columbia South Carolina, kicks off today with 6 games. In game one we had Village Christian versus hosting Ben Lippen HS. Village comes in with several to watch including Travion McCrae, a 2019 6’2 scoring guard and 6’7” 2019 F Khuath Gatkhuath, both of whom carry D1 offers into the event. Ben Lippen...

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The Fan’s and Coaches Guide to Phenom’s Palmetto Winter Showcase

  The Fan’s and Coaches Guide to Phenom’s Palmetto Winter Showcase Who, What, When, Where … All You Need to Know   The nationally recognized Phenom’s Palmetto Winter Showcase is set to take place tomorrow (December 28-30) at Ben Lippen School in Columbia, South Carolina. There are several national level recruits taking part in this event with some elite level matchups to go along...

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Nationally Viewed Phenom’s Palmetto Winter Classic Set to Start Tomorrow at Ben Lippen

Media Contacts: Rick Lewis (rlewis57@gmail.com) OR Jamie Shaw (iamjamieshaw@gmail.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Columbia, SC (Dec 28-30) – Major event organizer Phenom Hoop Report is bringing a nationally recognized holiday basketball tournament to Ben Lippen School in Columbia, South Carolina. Phenom’s Palmetto Winter Showcase will take place December 28-30 and will feature 6 teams from...

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Phenom’s Winter Classic Enters Year 2 – A Look Back and a Look to Next Week

Phenom’s Winter Classic Enters Year 2 A Look Back and a Look to Next Week It seems like the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions have the best holiday tournaments around the country, that is probably because it is a known fact they do. Numerous events around the region bring the top talent from around the country together. Phenom Hoops is excited to be talked about in the same breath when, last...

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Phenom’s Palmetto Winter Classic What We’re Looking For Part 2 – Blythewood Vs. AC Flora

Phenom’s Palmetto Winter Classic What We’re Looking For Part 2 – Blythewood Vs. AC Flora These are two of the best programs in South Carolina basketball. AC Flora has a long and storied history that goes back to the days of the 80’s when they produced the likes of NBA players Tyrone Corbin and Xavier McDaniel. Blythewood is 50-15 over the past 3 seasons, going 6-2 in the last two playoffs...

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Phenom’s Palmetto Winter Classic What We’re Looking For Part 1 – the Unsigned Seniors

When you bring in some of the best players and teams from around the entire region, you are bound to have a lot of different looks. With this being the case for Phenom’s Palmetto Winter Classic, we are going to break up the unsigned seniors into different categories. The first group of players are in the midst of really blowing up. Having their recruitment go to a completely new level with a lot...

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Phenom’s Quick Take

Phenom’s Quick Take 6’5” Unsigned Senior Jamarius Burton 6’7” junior Matthew Smith Independence HS (Charlotte, NC) Multiple Schools in to See Independence Prospects Following a Monday which saw an Oregon State Assistant Coach and Temple’s Head Coach Fran Dunphy come in to see Jamarius Burton, he had Clemson and Winthrop by to watch. In a monster 67-40 win over defending NCHSAA state champion...

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Elite Status Potential in Basketball…No Football…No Basketball…

Elite Status Potential in Basketball…No Football…No Basketball… 6’6” 2020 Jordan Burch of Hammond (SC) Sophomore Jordan Burch is already being recruited at the highest level for football. He is thought of as a Top 100 prospect type as a Defensive End/Tight End. The 265 pound Burch carries early offers from the likes of South Carolina, Clemson, Georgia, UNC, Oregon, Wake Forest,...

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The Coaches Filed – In United Faith Christian (NC) Vs. Blythewood (SC)

The Coaches Filed In United Faith Christian (NC) Vs. Blythewood (SC) This was an interesting matchup because there were a lot of prospects for every level on the floor. The college coaches took note and they showed out to be front and center and get a good look at all of the talent strewn across the floor. The main draw was 6’9” unsigned senior Robert Braswell of Blythewood. Braswell just picked...

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From the Sideline – Chick-fil-A Day 1 – Part 1

From the Sideline Chick-fil-A Day 1 Part 1 The first day of the Chick-fil-A features teams from the state of the South Carolina. In the past, those games may not have garnished the media attention and sellout crowds. Once known as a football state, South Carolina is quickly becoming a hotbed for basketball and last night was a perfect example. In addition, Frank Martin (South Carolina), Buzz...

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