PHENOM CHALLENGE EVENT RECAPS

POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Challenge (Day 1, Part 1)

2023 Angelo Alexander (CC Elite 17u): Alexander did a nice job in mixing it up, creating off the dribble, finding ways to get inside the paint, and knocking down shots. Mixed it up nicely from multiple levels with his game and showed a confident pull-up game. 2024 Carlos Vazquez (Eastern Carolina Phenomz): Vazquez continues to be a name that pops up over the last year with his production level....

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Coaching and playing the right way: NLPB TN 15u

Sitting on the sidelines recently at the Phenom Challenge, we got a chance to watch the NLPB TN 15u team in action and we came away impressed. First off, coach Joe Cassell plays and teaches the right way and in talking to him, he understands the importance in teaching team mentality but loves to compete. He also teaches and wants his players to know the importance of doing the little things on...

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Bendel

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Upward Star Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina for our final event in the month of April. There was expected to be a ton of excitement with an abundance of teams and a variety noteworthy prospects on display. While numerous players were worthy of recognition, this article will take a closer look at some personal favorites from...

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New Names to Add to the List: Rising Bigs from Phenom Challenge

Jamarcus Wilkins The Phenom Challenge was a great event that provided us several new names to the scene, especially some young big’s that will be ones to watch in the coming years. Here though are five players that captured our eyes in how they were able to make their presence known on the court down low. 2023 6

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Phenom Challenge Championship: 16u Blue Division

Another weekend of championships was going on all Sunday afternoon, as teams were looking to finish off the event in style and on top. All teams came in to compete but only a few could come away with some hardware. The final championship of the day and we all got a good one. Both teams were very competitive throughout, as Riptide 2023 SC and East Tennessee Kings wanted to finish in style....

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Phenom Challenge Championship: 16u White Division

Another weekend of championships was going on all Sunday afternoon, as teams were looking to finish off the event in style and on top. All teams came in to compete but only a few could come away with some hardware. Down on Court 1, the Aces 16u and VA Havoc ROA 2023 battled it out to end their fantastic weekend. VA Havoc though came out and made a statement with their game, jumping out quickly...

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Phenom Challenge Championship: 15u Red Division

Another weekend of championships was going on all Sunday afternoon, as teams were looking to finish off the event in style and on top. All teams came in to compete but only a few could come away with some hardware. Back down in the 15u Division, Carolina Riptide 2024 and Upstate Select 2024 wanted to both leave it all on the line, and that they did, as it came down to the final minutes and...

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Phenom Challenge Championship: 16u Red Division

Another weekend of championships was going on all Sunday afternoon, as teams were looking to finish off the event in style and on top. All teams came in to compete but only a few could come away with some hardware. Team Passion Elite and Upstate Select 2023 squared off for a championship at the Phenom Challenge. Two teams battled throughout the first half, with Team Passion holding the narrow...

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Phenom Challenge Championship: 15u White Division

Another weekend of championships was going on all Sunday afternoon, as teams were looking to finish off the event in style and on top. All teams came in to compete but only a few could come away with some hardware. We had another thriller on our hands and our first overtime championship game, and with the first team to get two points wins, anything can go. But overall, this was a back-and-forth...

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Phenom Challenge Championship: 17u Red Division

Another weekend of championships was going on all Sunday afternoon, as teams were looking to finish off the event in style and on top. All teams came in to compete but only a few could come away with some hardware. Heading back in the 17u bracket, Mint Hill Lakers and Virginia Havoc were two of the best teams at the event and they went at it to be crowned champion. Both teams played really well...

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Phenom Challenge Championship: 17u Blue Division

Another weekend of championships was going on all Sunday afternoon, as teams were looking to finish off the event in style and on top. All teams came in to compete but only a few could come away with some hardware. In the 17u Blue Division, Upward Stars JP and K-9 Elite battled it out on the court for the title. Upward Stars JP used a balanced scoring attack, getting everyone involved and into...

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Phenom Challenge Championship: 14u Division

Another weekend of championships was going on all Sunday afternoon, as teams were looking to finish off the event in style and on top. All teams came in to compete but only a few could come away with some hardware. To start off the championship games, we kicked it off in the 14u Division, as Haywood Hawks and Pro Skills Winston-Salem Cassada battled it out on the court. PSB came out strong early...

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Phenom Challenge Championship: 17u White Division

Another weekend of championships was going on all Sunday afternoon, as teams were looking to finish off the event in style and on top. All teams came in to compete but only a few could come away with some hardware. Another thriller in the 17u Division, as Virginia Havoc Roa Gray and Team Passion Elite as these teams battled it out on the court.  VA Havoc Roa Gray came out strong and used a...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Challenge (Day 1, Part 2)

2025 Treyvolis Walker (Elite 8 SC): For a player in middle school, he has a very intriguing and smooth game that he brings. He is shifty on the court, can create for himself and for others, and plays with a good motor at his age. Strong performance from him on Day 1. 2022 LeBron Thomas (FIBA): Thomas has only grown and gotten stronger with his game, while still being that playmaker on the...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Challenge (Day 1, Part 1)

2025 Greg Murray (Carolina Riptide 2025): As a young guard, Murray has a natural feel for the game and how to attack off the dribble. He makes savvy plays, always seems to be active and around the ball, and sees the floor really well. Add on top his ability to score from multiple levels and create off the dribble, Murray is certainly going to be a name to remember. 2025 Jackson Fannon...

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Phenom Challenge Team Listing

Team AgeTeam NameTeam State14UBTB 2025South Carolina14UElite 8 SCSouth Carolina14UHaywood HawksNorth Carolina14UHoopkilpNorth Carolina14UNext Level Elite 2025-JacksonSouth Carolina14UPro Skills – Winston Salem UA – CassadaNorth Carolina14URiptide 2025North Carolina15UCarolina Clutch 15uNorth Carolina15UCarolina Riptide 2024North Carolina15UCeltics South EliteSouth...

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Special K

This August was a month full of very intriguing talent and potential amongst the abundance of teams and players that attended our events. Talent everywhere from High Major Division 1 to Division 3 level players competed all month long. Of the many players I saw this August, a few players really stood out and either made a name for themselves or showed why they were already highly touted.

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Special K

This August was a month full of very intriguing talent and potential amongst the abundance of teams and players that attended our events. Talent everywhere from High Major Division 1 to Division 3 level players competed all month long. Of the many players I saw this August, a few players really stood out and either made a name for themselves or showed why they were already highly touted.

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