PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS

Hoops & Dreams Top Performances

Here is a list of the top performers from the Hoops & Dream Showcase presented by Lucas Moore Realty. Please note these top performers are in alphabetical order by school. Fayetteville Academy6’5 2024 Xavier Johnson: 31 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists & 2 steals on Friday. 19 points, 1 rebound & 1 assist on Saturday. 6’4 2026 Jossiah Johnson: 22 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist...

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Player Standouts at Hoops and Dreams Showcase

6'7 '24 Isaiah Otyaluk (NC GBB) It's easy to see the appeal with a blossoming prospect like Otyaluk, who possesses a ton of ability and long-term upside. He's a long, wiry wing/forward prospect with great size, athleticism, and an enticing level of skill (especially for his position). His insane length is an obvious asset, and he actually understands how to use it as a finisher,...

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Summer Finale Player Watch: East Carolina Elite 16u

Phenom Hoops heads into their final travel ball event of the summer with the Phenom Summer Finale and we want to get a head start on players that you will want to check out. Here are just a few players to watch for and a breakdown of their game from their coach. East Carolina Elite 16U Amari Latham “Amari is long and athletic at around 6’5. He has the ability to dominate the game on...

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South Carolina Phenom Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: Mason Padgett   #3:'5'8 '23 Derrick Barksdale (York Prep) Starting things off, we look at a player that is pretty advanced and polished for his age, Derrick Barksdale. He's a smart, slightly undersized point guard prospect with excellent perimeter shooting and the ability to overwhelm his assignment on both ends of the floor. Barksdale is quick and gets downhill with ease,...

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A Closer Look: New Light Disciples

The travel season is finally upon us and competition has begun to heat up; the who's who of shoe-circuit teams are beginning to separate themselves from the pack while many of the top non-shoe-circuit programs have been at our events and playing in front of dozens of college coaches. Team Winston, Team Trezz, Juice All-Stars, New Light Disciples, the Greensboro Warriors, and numerous others have...

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Phenom Challenge Team Preview: NL Disciples Elite 17u

The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level. So let's preview each teams players heading into the event.

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Stay Positive Team Preview: NL Disciples 17u

April is one of the biggest months when it comes to the AAU season.' Players and teams are looking to play in the right events, which is why Phenom Hoop Report is hoping to provide that platform all month long. We kick off the month of April in a big way with the Stay Positive, as teams from all over the region will come to compete.' Nationally ranked players and teams, along with unsigned...

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Mikey Dukes Vs. Jordan Jones Gets HEATED! High Level PG’s COMPETE!

Mikey Dukes is a known commodity, as the Clemson running back commit was also a heavily recruited basketball player prior to his commitment. Jordan Jones is an unknown commodity who is ready to break onto the scene. This was a great matchup, that went back and forth with Jones taking the first half and Dukes taking second. This was a great battle in the Quarter Finals of the SCISA playoffs...

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Early Standouts at Phenom's Porter Gaud Holiday Classic

Myrtle Beach Christian Academy: 6'2 '19 Mike Green The unsigned senior is still one of the most effective and dynamic players available, especially in the state of South Carolina. Green simply excels at putting the ball in the basket–from anywhere on the court'and provides a strong playmaking presence. He's a smart two-way player that can control the action with relative ease. Green...

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Porter Gaud Holiday Classic Saturday Midday Standouts

Porter Gaud Holiday Classic Saturday Midday Standouts There's nothing like spending time in the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina and to make it even more enjoyable than to cover the Porter Gaud Holiday Classic presented by Phenom Hoop Report. Fort Dorchester (SC), Trinity Byrnes (SC), United Faith (NC), Greenville Charter (SC), Legacy Charter (SC), Village Christian (NC) Goose Creek...

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Porter Gaud Holiday Classic Friday Midday Standouts

Porter Gaud Holiday Classic Midday Standouts (Presented by Phenom Hoops) There’s nothing like spending time in the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina and to make it even more enjoyable than to cover the Porter Gaud Holiday Classic presented by Phenom Hoop Report. Fort Dorchester (SC), Trinity Byrnes (SC), United Faith (NC), Greenville Charter (SC), Legacy Charter (SC), Village...

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North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Session 3: Evaluation Team 4

North Carolina Phenom 150 Session 3:Evaluation Team 4   Team 4 Coach Dre Simmons   #4: 5'5 '22 Matthew Liles (Lexington, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that was able to make his presence felt quite well for his age and size, Matthew Liles. He's a young guard prospect that showed the ability to operate with or without the ball and find success. Liles shot the ball very...

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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 9

South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations   Team 9 Coach: Michael McCray   #10: 5'9 '22 Shane Blakeney (Rock Hill, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased an intelligent and unselfish approach to both sides of the ball, Shane Blakeney. He's a point guard prospect with great quickness and a fundamentally sound feel for the game. Blakeney does a nice job of initiating the...

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#PhenomSummerHavoc Day Three Morning Players To Watch: Courts 5/6

We are starting to get into the thick of things here in Spartanburg now that it’s Friday and we’re in the 2nd event of our massive 1st live period week here at Phenom Hoop Report.  Here are some of the top performers from the first slate of games here at #PhenomSummerHavoc! 6’3 2020 Keishon Porter: Team ENC 252 17U Porter is one of the best athletes in this entire event...

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