PHENOM G3 SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS
Team Wall Led by Highly Productive Trio
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Raleigh Convention Center to host our annual G3 Live Showcase. The event featured over 280 teams across several age groups. College coaches of all levels were able to attend and extend scholarships to worthy prospects. Among those teams was Team Wall—a program known for consistently advancing talented players to the next level. Although they...
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Players College Coaches Need to Pursue from G3 Live Showcase (Part Three)
6’1 ’25 Beau Harvey (Rising Pros Training) Though unsigned, it’s pretty clear that Harvey has the makings of a next-level floor general. It’s unclear why more schools haven’t gotten involved with one of the most successful players in North Carolina (playing in state championships three of his four possible seasons). Harvey is a smart, unselfish leader by example who simply knows how to set the...
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Strictly Ballas Worthy of Attention from College Coaches
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Raleigh Convention Center to host our annual G3 Live Showcase. The event featured over 280 teams across several age groups. College coaches of all levels were able to attend and extend scholarships to worthy prospects. Among those teams was Stricly Ballas, a squad loaded with next-level pieces for various types of programs. Let’s take a closer look...
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Bendel’s Best: G3 Live Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Raleigh Convention Center to host our annual G3 Live Showcase. The event featured over 280 teams across several age groups. College coaches of all levels were able to attend and extend scholarships to worthy prospects. There were a ton of notable teams and individuals on display, and this article will take a closer look at five personal favorites...
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Duo to Watch at Phenom G3 Live Showcase: Ean King and Tyshaun Goldston
This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel to the Raleigh Convention Center to host our annual G3 Live Showcase. The event is set to feature an abundance of college-worthy talent and prospects for coaches at nearly every level. In addition to the countless names set to be on display, coaches will also have the opportunity to watch Ean King and Tyshaun Goldston of NLPB. Both worthy...
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Duo to Watch at Phenom G3 Live Showcase: Darrion Ellis and Cohen Hyatt
This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel to the Raleigh Convention Center to host our annual G3 Live Showcase. The event is set to feature an abundance of college-worthy talent and prospects for coaches at nearly every level. In addition to the countless names set to be on display, coaches will also have the opportunity to watch Darrion Ellis and Cohen Hyatt of Strictly Ballas. Both...
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Players to Watch at Phenom G3 Live Showcase: Chaise Smith
This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel to the Raleigh Convention Center to host our annual G3 Live Showcase. The event is set to feature an abundance of college-worthy talent and prospects for coaches at nearly every level. In addition to the countless names set to be on display, coaches will also have the opportunity to watch Chaise Smith of Washington/Team Wall. Still one of the more...
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Worthy of Attention from College Coaches: Team Loaded 804
This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel to the Raleigh Convention Center to host our annual G3 Live Showcase. The event is set to feature an abundance of college-worthy talent and prospects for coaches at nearly every level. Among those squads is Team Loaded 804, which has competed in several events this travel ball season. Although they have a trio of intriguing 2027s, this roster has...
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Three Must-See Prospects for College Coaches at G3 Live Showcase
6’3 ’26 Ian Bailey (Team Vision) Seemingly every coach who watches Ian Bailey becomes a fan, yet his recruitment doesn’t align with his appeal and overall abilities. He enters the live period with offers from Stetson, Western Carolina, and UNC Asheville…pretty surprising for a guy who has been the epitome of a productive leader with no baggage or glaring weaknesses. However, coaches will have...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’6 Brayden Venable
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Young Prospects Worth Noting from Phenom G3
5’10 ’28 Christian Hargett (FBP Elite) There were a lot of impressive young guards on display, and Hargett was quietly as notable as any of them. He’s a smart, smooth, dynamic floor general with an excellent balance between scoring and playmaking. Hargett consistently generated clean looks for himself and others and made smart decisions with the ball in his hands. He scored the ball from all...
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Three More Unsigned Seniors from Phenom G3 Live
6’7 Dylan Mann (Strong Center) Given his impressive growth over the last few months, Mann has clearly vaulted himself into being a next-level prospect. He doesn’t do anything flashy, simply provides a steady, reliable presence on both ends of the floor. Mann displays nice touch and an understanding of how to score with his back to the basket. He moves well for his size and runs the floor...
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Players to Watch at Phenom G3 Live: Taky Prosper
On May 17-19, Phenom Hoops will host our first Live period of the spring season with our G3 Showcase in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event is set to have dozens of college players from multiple states and various areas throughout the Carolinas. Over the next week, we will be taking a closer look at some of the players that college coaches should be prioritizing. In this article, we will be...
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Players to Watch at Phenom G3 Live: MJ Williams
On May 17-19, Phenom Hoops will host our first Live period of the spring season with our G3 Showcase in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event is set to have dozens of college players from multiple states and various areas throughout the Carolinas. Over the next week, we will be taking a closer look at some of the players that college coaches should be prioritizing. In this article, we will be...
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Five More Notable Young Prospect from G3 Showcase
6’6 ’26 Antwon Young (Next Level SC) It’s surprising how little it feels like folks are talking about Young, despite his ridiculous intrigue and array of enticing tools at such an early age. He’s a long, explosive, physically overwhelming wing/forward prospect with the ability to play inside the paint or along the perimeter. Young moves like a perimeter player, yet is strong enough to battle...
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Five Notable Young Prospects from G3 Showcase
6’8 ’26 Mark Caslaru (Next Level SC) If the common adage of “big men take longer to develop” rings true, then folks should be getting really excited about Caslaru and his overall trajectory. The 6-foot-8 post prospect already has the makings of a modern big man, displaying a notable blend of touch, perimeter shooting, and rim-protection ability. Caslaru understands how to anchor the paint,...
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Five College-Worthy Seniors from G3 Showcase
6’2 ’24 Stephen Quinn (Team Charlotte) Arguably the most lethal shooting threat in every building he enters, it’s pretty easy to see why Quinn would be an asset for various programs. While there are plenty of available shooters, very few possess the unlimited range, quick release, and sheer accuracy of someone like him. Quinn can reliably attack closeouts, make extra passes, and mix it up as...
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Bendel’s Best: G3 Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Rock Hill, South Carolina for our annual G3 Showcase. The three-day event featured over 250 teams with highly competitive games and tons of talented prospects on display. There were countless subplots worth noting, but this article will take a closer look at five personal favorites from the last few days… 6’7 ’26 Trey Thompson (Tennessee Impact)...
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Player Standouts at Phenom G3 Showcase
6’7 ’26 Trey Thompson (Tennessee Impact) There were so many impressive pieces for Tennessee Impact, which certainly includes Thompson and his highly advanced identity. Though young, he already clearly understands how to outperform his assignment and dominate a game in various different ways. Thompson is an excellent post-up option with a notable blend of IQ, touch, and footwork. He finishes with...
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Bendel’s Best: G3 Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center for another exciting three-day stretch of basketball at our G3 Showcase. The field featured a ton of memorable teams, including a slew of shoe-circuit programs. Given the talent and intensity, it ultimately made for a highly competitive tournament. Like usual, this article will take a closer look at a handful...
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Player Standouts at Day Three of Phenom G3 Showcase
5’9 ’25 Gavin Fields (Carolina Charge) Though slightly undersized, it was easy to be impressed with Fields during his first showing of the day. He’s a blindingly quick lead guard with nice IQ and the ability to touch the paint at a seemingly nonstop rate. Fields finishes well, especially for his size, but also hits jumpers and creates well for himself and others. He’s a relentless defender with...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom G3 Showcase
6’5 ’23 Bryce Cash (Team Curry) There are so many quality pieces within this talented Team Curry group, but Cash is quietly as valuable as anyone on the roster. We’ve seen him shine as an undisputed leader on plenty of occasions, but there’s something particularly impressive about his ability to produce within a role. Cash is a smart, strong, athletic guard with excellent toughness, defensive...
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G3 Showcase Team Preview: Team United 15U
With the June and July Live Periods on the horizon, there’s no better time for teams to compete to gauge their ability against high-level opponents. Our G3 Showcase is slated to feature a heavy mix of independent organizations and shoe-circuit programs—so there should definitely be something for everyone in attendance. The circuit teams nearing their halfway point should ultimately...
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“Getting to Know” 6’7 ’23 Jayden Boyd
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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G3 Showcase Team Preview: Team Hope Laney
With the June and July Live Periods on the horizon, there’s no better time for teams to compete to gauge their ability against high-level opponents. Our G3 Showcase is slated to feature a heavy mix of independent organizations and shoe-circuit programs—so there should definitely be something for everyone in attendance. The circuit teams nearing their halfway point should ultimately...
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The Journey from Serbia to America: 6’7 2023 Sergej Cvetkovic
Often times, the Americanized approach to scouting and evaluating talent is completely focused on immediate gratification. Player X is better than Player Y right now, therefore Player X is clearly the better option…right' Not necessarily, especially when comparing international prospects to those who have spent the entirety of their lives in America. It seems that folks neglect to realize...
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Raising Young Men Hitting Their Stride
Throughout the grassroots basketball scene, most teams typically form due to some combination of talent level and relative location. Interestingly enough, Coach Michael Taylor decided to put together his team of young, up-and-coming prospects and named his squad “Raising Young Men.” It’s certainly an uncommon name, but one that embodies the journey and maturation process of these prospects...
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Bendel’s Best: Unsigned Seniors from Phenom G3 Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned back to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for another exciting grassroots event. The combination of atmosphere and overall talent led to a ton of standouts, competitive battles, and general buzz for the upcoming summer season. With so many college coaches still inquiring about unsigned seniors, we figured it would be...
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Bendel’s Best: G3 Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned back to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for another exciting grassroots event. Given the sheer amount of talent, there were quality teams across all divisions and age groups—which ultimately resulted in rugged competition from start to finish. Things are getting steadily more intense and meaningful for these players, as...
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Player Standouts at Day Three of Phenom G3 Showcase
6’2 ’21 Travon Jones (Mint Hill Lakers) Although guys like Joel Baucom and Glenn Bynum have been the main offensive weapons for this Mint Hill Lakers group, Jones made a very strong impact on that end of the floor. He provided his usual amount of hustle, toughness, and ability to fill in the gaps, but also attacked the basket and hit numerous jumpers along the perimeter. As an unsigned senior,...
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