STAY POSITIVE CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS

Electric guard with Energy: 2025 Amare Anderson

Player: Amare AndersonClass: 2025Height: 6’2AAU: Team CharlotteSchool: Greer HS (SC) The Class of 2025 will be having all eyes their way this summer, and we are here to say that there is a guard down in South Carolina that should be garnering more attention his way.  2025 6’2 Amare Anderson is a player that may go a bit under the radar, but is coming off an incredible high school season and...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive (Part Two)

6’5 ’26 Cameron Thompson (Team Charlotte) After a strong showing throughout the weekend, it should come as no surprise to see Thompson’s name listed here. He’s always made a lasting impression through his defense, rebounding, and general athleticism. However, it’s clear that Thompson is making strides as an offensive cog. He highlighted improvements as a ball-handler, passer, and all-around...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive (Part One)

6’0 ’27 Brayden Gatling (SW15H Elite) It doesn’t take long to recognize Gatling as a leader for SW15H Elite’s 2027 group. Although they’ve clearly grown as a collective, he’s simply the guy that makes them go. Gatling is a natural leader whose combination of IQ, toughness, and competitiveness allows him to set the tone in a variety of different ways. He possesses the necessary quickness and...

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Bendel’s Best: Stay Positive

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Sports Indoor Facility for our annual Stay Positive Classic. The two-day event featured a variety of entertaining teams and players, and allowed for numerous takeaways. Rosters are starting to get more solidified, players are finding their individual comfort zone, and teams appear to be (generally) improving each week. The month of May...

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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Stay Positive

6’3 ’24 Keveon Rodgers (Big Business Ballerz) Although there are a ton of quality contributors on this Big Business Ballerz squad, Rodgers seemed to stand out as the primary leader on countless occasions. He’s a strong, physically overwhelming wing/forward prospect with the necessary IQ and versatility to dominate a game. Rodgers is an excellent passer who looks to set up others at every...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive

5’6 ’27 Corey Kinard (Strong Center) Though he was among the youngest players on display, it was easy to be impressed with Kinard throughout this viewing. His production is predictably appealing, but the intangibles are arguably what make him such an enticing long-term prospect. Kinard is very smart and patient with the ability to consistently create for himself and others. He displays a...

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Making Noise Across State Lines: B.Maze Elite BJ

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops held our annual Stay Positive Classic in the Rise Indoor Facility in Advance, North Carolina. There was a ton of buzz surrounding the event, as excitement swirled for spectators and college coaches alike. While many of the top performing teams and players were expected, B.Maze Elite BJ surprised plenty of folks with their tough, competitive makeup throughout the...

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More Than Deserving: 6’6 2022 Josh Scovens

Each year, the high school basketball scene doubles as somewhat of a revolving door for incoming and outgoing prospects. Whether staying put, transferring to other programs, or advancing their game to the collegiate level, the overall movement within the landscape actively allows for guys to maximize changes by establishing themselves in an entirely different light. That being said, Josh Scovens...

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Team Rogue: Disciplined, Skilled, and Unselfish

Although the grassroots landscape feels substantially different than in years past, programs have still found ways to adapt and prepare for the upcoming LIVE periods. The popularity of North Carolina-based teams is widely known and acknowledged throughout the region. Fortunately, our events allow us to see new faces and get updated viewings for prospects outside of the Carolinas. Take Team Rogue...

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Bendel’s Best: Unsigned Seniors from Phenom Stay Positive Classic

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned to the travel ball scene with another exciting grassroots event. We were stationed at the new Rise Indoor Facility in Advance, North Carolina, which already seems more than likely to become a major basketball hub over the foreseeable future. The combination of atmosphere and overall talent led to a ton of standouts, competitive battles, and general buzz...

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The Returning Core of Garner Road 2023

Each year, many players filter in and out of travel ball programs on a pretty regular basis. It’s widely become the new norm to see key pieces depart from their respective teams for the next best situation. However, Garner Road has always taken pride on being a program with the ability to keep most of their main pieces. While there will always be exceptions to the rule, the core within their...

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My challenge to you coach

We will be releasing the Phenom 3G schedule on Wednesday. It’s a sold out event and wanted to mention a few things to you. First of all, please take the time to read about the Stay Positive (Give God Glory) Stay Positive Story – Eric Day Proceeds and donations from this event will be made to the Stay Positive Foundation. However, it goes much deeper than that. A coach will impact more...

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Saiquone Harris & AJ Thompson Put ALL D1s on Notice!! Deadly Duo TAKE OVER #PhenomStayPositive

The April Pre-Live Period is set for Breakouts ... With Phenom Hoops, there is no better stage to perform on. 6'4" 2020 point guard AJ Thompson and 6'7" 2020 wing Saiquone Harris took advantage of this stage and made sure these D1 coaches new their names.

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The Team CP3 SHOW … Featuring Cam Hayes, Shakeel Moore, Dontrez Styles & MORE!

Chris Paul's AAU program Team CP3 has been a staple in North Carolina. Not only in North Carolina, but they have been a mainstay in Peach Jam on the EYBL. Regularly churning out talent, this team is no different.

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Juice All-Stars should have college coaches lining the baseline to watch

Each and every weekend at Phenom Hoops, it provides our scouts, coaches, and fans to look at some of the next upcoming talents but it also provides a platform for players who haven’t received the attention they deserve to shine. At the Phenom Stay Positive, players took advantage of the platform but it is rare that a whole team has talent that should be tracking on so many levels for college...

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Eye Catchers from the Phenom Stay Positive (Part III)

It has been a great event this weekend in Greensboro, as players have shown up and competed all throughout the event. Some players have caught the eyes of our scouts, but here are a few quick notes from some of the players we have seen. 2023 5’8 Trey Green (Team Charlotte 15u) Being such a young prospect, he brings poise and understanding at a high level early on in his career, which is one...

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Team Winston Brings Gold Back to the Tre-4

Team Winston brought the 17U gold back to the Tre-4 after a big win over the Greensboro Warriors, in what had the feel and intensity of a rivalry game.   Greensboro, North Carolina- Both squads were well coached and disciplined on the floor, each squad also featured multiple unsigned seniors that range form Division I – Division III prospects. Coaches looking to make a late splash...

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