SC TOP 80 EVENT RECAPS
Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent — 6’9″ 2018 Gabe Bryant (Atlanta All Stars)
6’9” 2018 Gabe Bryant Dorman HS / Atlanta All Stars 17s By Jamie Shaw It starts in the lay-up lines. You immediately notice Gabe Bryant. It has a little bit to do with his look, he walked out with the Atlanta All Stars at Phenom’s Queen City Challenge with a Steven Adams like mustache. It also has a little bit to do with his incredible explosion, his ability to sky high above the rim to finish...
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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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6’6″ 2018 Sharone Wright Jr of West Florence HS / Karolina Khaos (SC)
Queen City Challenge – April 7-9 in Charlotte, NC “The upside is clear for Wright, he has great length, handles the ball well and is very active on defense.” His father is a legend in some circles. Sharone Wright Sr. has his jersey retired at Clemson University and was the number 6 overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft. However, Sharone Wright Jr. is a different player, one who is making his...
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6’6″ 2018 Jaron Williams of York Prep / Upward Stars York (SC)
6’6” 2018 Jaron Williams York Prep / Upward Stars York (SC) By Jamie Shaw Queen City Challenge – April 7-9 in Charlotte, NC Phenom Challenge LIVE – April 21-23 in Spartanburg, SC Jaron Williams first opened our eyes with his ability to defend multiple positions at a high level. He has great length, quick twitch athleticism and great anticipation that allows him to defend the 2-4...
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Phenom Hoops Brings Exposure and the NCAA Tournament is Proof
It is no secret, Phenom Hoops reputation is of an organization who puts players in front of college coaches. It is no secret, Phenom Hoops reputation is of an organization who puts players in front of college coaches. Not only does Phenom Hoops bring elite exposure to the prospects, but the elite schools around the country have taken notice and made it a point to subscribe to the Phenom Hoop...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: 2019 DJ Burns (GA Stars/ York Prep)
What’s not to like about potential and upside of this promising young prospect. PLAYER PROFILE: DJ BURNS Class: 2019 Height: 6’9 Position: Forward/ Center School: York Prep AAU: GA Stars 2019 Offers: LSU, Tennessee, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Western Kentucky, Tulane, South Carolina, College of Charleston, SC State, Davidson, Virginia Tech, North Carolina A&T, North Florida, Western Carolina,...
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6’5″ Unsigned Senior Dakota Jennings of Crestwood (SC)
We see a lot of basketball in our travels, we watch high school games, travel ball games, and camps. We talk to a lot of coaches daily, we have over 150 scholarship carrying schools who subscribe to our NCAA compliant written and video scouting service. In constant communication with hundreds of college coaches about thousands of high school prospects, sometimes we just don’t understand why a...
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6’1″ 2019 Trae Hannibal of Hartsville HS (Hartsville, SC)
When we ranked Trae Hannibal as the number 11 prospect in South Carolina’s 2019 class, we caught some flack for it. Not because of Hannibal’s talent but because many people had seen him play. Now, after watching what he has done this season, 11 may be a bit low for him. Hannibal was a standout player at the prestigious South Carolina Top 80 leading into the season and he has done nothing to...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: 6’7 2018 DJ James (Andrew Jackson, SC)
We have said it before, in fact the last time we said it James picked up his first two Division 1 offers the following week. 6’7” 225 pound DJ James is a very talented, ultra-productive, unique player. A player with whom Division 1 schools should start taking seriously, not only as a prospect, but the top prospect on many recruiting boards. The 2017 class had JP Moorman, from Greensboro Day, who...
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Our Week in Review — South Carolina – Part 1
We always love our travels throughout the state of South Carolina. It is such a fertile ground of talent and that talent usually goes unnoticed. Luckily Phenom Hoops is fortunate enough to have great connections to the state, and we make it a priority to get out and go find the talent. This past week we went to go see six games throughout the state. Each game had players who college coaches need...
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Our Week in Review — South Carolina – Part 2
We always love our travels throughout the state of South Carolina. It is such a fertile ground of talent and that talent usually goes unnoticed. Luckily Phenom Hoops is fortunate enough to have great connections to the state, and we make it a priority to get out and go find the talent. This past week we went to go see six games throughout the state. Each game had players who college coaches need...
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“Big Time Numbers”: 5’10 2017 Khali Clegg
Combine Academy’s 5’10 Khalil Clegg has put together an impressive resume for over the course of his high school career. More importantly, we have been able to watch, monitor and evaluate his growth and improvement since 2013. This season, Khali has put it all together for Combine Academy. He is averaging 20 PPG, 9 APG, 6 RPG, and 4 SPG. Khali is an athletic scoring point guard. He can score...
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Player To Know: 5’10” 2020 Jalen Coit of Cheraw HS (SC)
5’10” 2020 Jalen Coit Cheraw HS (Cheraw, SC) By Jamie Shaw When we walked into Richmond Senior High School, we did not expect what Jalen Coit gave us. We knew that Coit was good however, yet we were still taken aback with the elite performance Coit gave. The 5’10” freshman, is averaging 24.4 points per game through Cheraw High School’s first 15 games this season. However, in this game, Coit...
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Exposure — The Power of Phenom Hoops (Part 2)
Exposure – The Power of Phenom Hoops Part 2 By Jamie Shaw Impressions, Media Value, and College Coaches Galore In this world of ever changing talks of exposure, Phenom Hoops makes it a point to put a premium on making sure every kid who comes to our camps and tournaments is seen by the people who are able to directly help them fulfill their dream of playing at the next level. Exposure is...
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Best in Show – SCBCA Camp Isaih Moore
Sometimes you are able to just watch a kid play and know that he is Going To be good. Sometimes you are able to just watch a kid play and know that he is Going Tobe good. Watching Isaih Moore growing up, you could tell with his length and skill set that he was going to be something. Moore has now shot up, growing from 5’8” as an 8th grader to now 6’5” as a junior. That 6’5” is lengthy, with the...
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6’5″ Aaron Nesmith Phenom Highlight Package (SC Top 80)
Nesmith was one of the best players in the camp, voted defensive MVP. He displayed the full arsenal offensively, with explosion and deep consistent range. Nesmith’s camp coach Pete Ellis stated, “Aaron was excellent to coach, such a polished player. No question he will have a wonderful career.” Nesmith experienced a boost in after his showing at Phenom’s Summer Havoc, expect a big boost after...
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Ball is Life Mix – 6’7″ 2017 Matthew Garay of Beaufort HS
6’7″ 2017 Matthew Garay of Beaufort HS (Beaufort) Matthew is a great finisher around the basket. The lefty has good hands and is at his best when he player close to the basket. He has solid footwork though and rebounds his area well. Matthew is a great player with an all around with a great attitude.
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Ball is Life Mix – 6’2″ 2018 Justice Hill of Heathwood Hall
6’2″ 2018 Justice Hill of Heathwood Hall (Columbia) Hill was an interesting one to watch, as he has nice size at 6’2 that allowed him to play multiple positions. He was solid in several areas like penetration ability and finishing, ball handling, defense, visions and court sense, and moving without the ball. Solid performance overall and one that can really knock down spot up...
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Ball is Life Mix – 6’7″ 2019 CJ Felder of Sumter HS
6’7″ 2019 Calvin Felder of Sumter HS (Sumter) Calvin is a big time player. He is strong, skilled, and sneaky explosive. He has great touch around the rim, excellent footwork, and really understands how to use his body to gain angles to the basket. Calvin also has good range from the mid-range to 3 point line. He uses his strength and athletic ability to battle for rebounds and he is...
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Ball is Life Mix – 6’8″ 2018 Jerrel Kelly of Laurence Manning Academy
6’8 ’18 Jerrel Kelly of Laurence Manning Academy (Manning) Upside and potential at the two words that best describe Jerrel Kelly. The southpaw has extremely long arms and sports an impressive wingspan. Without question, Jerrel has all the physical tools that are envied at the collegiate D1 level. He has made immense improvements since last year and has become more effective on the low block. He...
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Best in Show – SCBCA Camp Russell Jones
Dynamic. Few players are able to step onto the court and change the entire course of the game each time…Jones does. Standing at a strong 5’7”, the sophomore is quick on quick with the ball in his hands. He carries an incredibly competitive personality on the court. He is vocal and he takes defense personally. Most of all, he gets his entire team involved. After Jones’ performance at the...
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Ball is Life Mix – 6’1″ 2018 Ethan Parton of Dorman HS
6’1 ’18 Ethan Parton (Dorman HS) The first thing you notice about Ethan is his ability to run a team efficiently and effectively. We were impressed with his team first approach and overall basketball IQ, skill set and attitude. He gives maximum effort and is definitely a low risk high return player. In addition, Ethan sports an impressive 3.9 GPA. Ethan is a tireless worker and it shows both on...
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Ball is Life Mix – 6’7″ 2018 Jimmy Nichols of Conway HS
#84 6’7” 2018 Jimmy Nichols of Conway HS (Conway) Nichols showed a non-stop motor to go with great length and anticipation. He was a terror in the passing lanes and offensive boards. Nichols also was able to step outside and create for himself as well as make shots. Nichols’ camp coach Pete Ellis stated, “Jimmy is a sure fire D1 talent. He has a great skill set and continuously made winning...
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Ball is Life Mix – 6′ 2019 Bryson Earle of Spring Valley HS
#16 5’11 2019 Bryson Earle of Spring Valley HS (Columbia) Earle is a very good shooter, with range, who knows how to navigate and get to his spots. His fundamentals and footwork were good as well as his ball handling ability. Earle’s camp coach Stefon Milhouse stated, “Bryson is a very good 3-point shooter, he does a good job of creating the space needed to get his shot off. He is also a good...
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Ball is Life Mix – 6’5″ Ohio Commit Zach Butler of Dorman
#4 6’5″ 2017 Zach Butler of Dorman HS (Spartanburg) Committed to Ohio Butler was impressive all day long and got the job done on the court. He had a high motor throughout each contest and was extremely athletic on the court. His ability to create for himself or set up his teammates impressed the staff and coaches, while also showing that he can be a true three-point threat. Great...
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South Carolina Top 80 – High Upside Players
When you bring together the best players in a specific state, it provides a great platform for some to step up and experience a break out. Here are a list of player who showcased various tools that put those in attendance on high notice. It wouldn’t surprise us to see these players take major steps forward in the upcoming months and years. 6’6 2019 Juwan Purdue (Lakewood HS) Walking onto the...
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Cream of the Crop: South Carolina
Over the next couple of weeks we will take a look at those who are doing extremely well on the court. Cream of the Crop will cover the 2017, 2018, and 2019 classes highlighting those who are at the top of the class when it comes to bringing in offers and drawing national attention. 6’4 CG Jalek Felton (Team Felton/GCA) By now Jalek needs no introduction locally or nationally. Coming into this...
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Phenom’s Offers, Transfers, and Commitments (August 30-August 31)
We at Phenom Hoops are fortunate to provide an early stage for a lot of prospects to begin their personal recruiting narrative. It is one of our great pleasures to watch each kid come in as wide eyed and bushy tailed youths and build themselves into multiple offer college prospects. We want to be there along the entire process for the kids, which includes celebrating their offers and...
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South Carolina 2019 “Fresh Faces”
6’ PG Trae Hannibal (Carolina Wolves/Hartsville HS) Hannibal is the first fresh face to look for this upcoming High School season. He has a strong build, which is the first thing one notice until the ball is tipped off. When he gets the ball in his hands one quickly sees the skills he’s equipped with. Trae is a strong lead guard who has handles, and is learning the game at a steady rate. He’s...
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South Carolina Top 80 All Academic Team
The inaugural South Carolina Top 80 took place last September in Columbia, South Carolina. One thing is for certain; the state of South Carolina is no longer just a football state. The talent is crossing over from the gridiron to the hardwood. The invite only camp featured 80 of the top players in the state regardless of class. While athleticism and skill are often associated with the top...
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