summer havoc showcase RECAPS
A Closer Look: Team Passion 16U
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Rock Hill, South Carolina for another phenomenal four-day stretch of quality basketball. We had a heavy variety of college coaches in attendance, allowing for a ton of kids to showcase their talents on a bigger stage. Team Passion drew a lot of buzz entering this event and were able to follow through, bringing two extremely entertaining and competitive...
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Bendel’s Best: Summer Havoc (Part Three)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled back to Rock Hill, South Carolina for the final live period of the summer. We hosted our Summer Havoc from Thursday to Sunday at Comenius, Catawba Ridge, and Nation Ford. There were over one hundred college coaches to walk through our doors and various players received offers across the event. This article will take a closer look at some of the most...
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Bendel’s Best: Summer Havoc (Part Two)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled back to Rock Hill, South Carolina for the final live period of the summer. We hosted our Summer Havoc from Thursday to Sunday at Comenius, Catawba Ridge, and Nation Ford. There were over one hundred college coaches to walk through our doors and various players received offers across the event. This article will take a closer look at some of the most...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Summer Havoc
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled back to Rock Hill, South Carolina for the final live period of the summer. We hosted our Summer Havoc from Thursday to Sunday at Comenius, Catawba Ridge, and Nation Ford. There were over one hundred college coaches to walk through our doors and various players received offers across the event. This article will take a closer look at some of the most...
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Afternoon Standouts at Day Four of Phenom Summer Havoc
5’8 ’20 Shakeem White (Carolina Dream Team) No player has shot the ball better than White, who was absolutely unstoppable from beyond the arc during this contest. He’s slightly undersized, but sets up and moves so well without the ball for easy spot-up opportunities. That being said, White was also able to create for himself off the bounce and displayed the ability to make the right read when...
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Early Standouts at Day Four of Phenom Summer Havoc
5’11 ’22 AJ Cook (CC Elite) The high-IQ floor general was easily the most impressive prospect on this CC Elite squad. This team has plenty of shooters and scorers, but Cook’s ability to consistently create for others with poise and craftiness makes him extremely difficult for opposing guards. He sees the entire floor, especially in transition, and is capable of shooting efficiently from the...
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Evening Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Summer Havoc
6’4 ’21 Christian Cornish (CC Elite) The strong, athletic wing prospect continues to show absolute flashes of dominance on both sides of the ball. Cornish is aggressive and utilizes his body incredibly well to absorb contact when attacking the basket, which he’s able to do with consistency. He possesses IQ, size, strength, range, and a clear two-way identity. Cornish is one that college coaches...
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Early Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Summer Havoc
6’5 ’21 Omarion Farrar (Capital City Pacers) The long, athletic wing prospect opened the day with an excellent two-way showing and essentially led his team in all statistical categories. Farrar shot the ball well from the perimeter but really stood out for his rebounding and ability to attack the basket. He was an excellent leader from start to finish and made multiple critical plays down the...
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers #PhenomSummerHavoc Pt 2
It’s that time of the year and July is here once again, it’s the busiest time In the Travel Ball scene, the Live Period! Fort Mill, South Carolina- The Phenom Crew is back at it again in the other Carolina, for the annual Summer Havoc Live Period Showcase. Competitiveness is at its highest, prospects competed in front of dozens of college coaches in search of their next program...
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Evening Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc
6’6 ’21 Ben Burnham (Team Knicks) After missing their first contest, Burnham returned to Team Knicks and didn’t skip a beat on either end of the floor. He’s long, athletic, and incredibly active at all times, which allows him to naturally create havoc and disrupt the opposition. Burnham scores the ball frequently/efficiently from all levels and has the ability to create for himself off the...
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Afternoon Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc
5’8 ’19 DJ Thomas (NC Red Storm) Through eight games, no player has scored the ball more consistently than Thomas, who seems able to create a quality shot out of nothing upon every offensive touch. He’s undersized, but possesses blinding quickness, which allows him to get by opponents and make countless plays from within the paint. Thomas is an excellent three-level scorer with vision and...
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Early Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc
6’2 ’22 Manny Elliott (Greensboro Warriors) This Greensboro Warriors squad is very tough, especially when Elliott is firing on all cylinders. He’s a fairly well-rounded guard on both ends of the floor, but it’s his shooting ability that stands out the most. Elliott can really shoot the ball from midrange and beyond with range and a quick release. He should be a major contributor for Dudley...
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Bendel’s Best: Summer Havoc (Part Two)
Bendel’s Best: Summer Havoc (Part Two) As stated in our previous edition of Bendel’s Best: Summer Havoc, there were dozens of the most intriguing teams and prospects in the southeast on display in Spartanburg this past week. Scholarships were handed out and that is the goal, above all else. If you missed part one, click here… 6’3 ’20 Tyler McKinney (Team Vision-NC) Productivity is...
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Flomo’s Fab Five #SummerHavocLive Day 2 Mid-Day Article
I’ve had the opportunity to cover the action at Broome High School in Spartanburg, SC for Day 2 of #SummerHavocLive. So far I’ve been impressed with several players as I watched the games played on Court 2. Here are my top performers: 2021 PG Christian Rudisell- (U15) Charlotte Royals Rudisell has a mature game, a strong frame at the point guard position. He had several hard drives...
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#PhenomSummerHavoc Day Two: Miles’ Top Performers
I would like to start this article out with an apology that my little peanut brain can’t figure out a good name for my article’s like “Bendel’s Best” or something cool like that. If you have any suggestion’s hit my twitter DM’s @MasercolaMiles. In the meantime let’s take a look at some of the best players from this afternoon. 5’10 2023 Trey...
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#PhenomSummerHavoc Day Two: Players To Watch from the Morning Games
Let’s get right to it, here are some players to watch from this morning’s action at #PhenomSummerHavoc 6’4 2019 Quinten Thomas: Upward Stars Charlotte Thomas was sensational this morning for his squad providing tons of energy, athleticism, and leadership out there. He’s really explosive off both one and two feet with an innate ability to make acrobatic plays at...
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#PhenomSummerHavoc Night One Standout’s
It’s the live period ladies and gentlemen, offers flying in the sky like butterflies, oh my goodness we are back in business with the busiest three weeks of the year for tons and tons of people around the basketball industry and where else would I be… Spartanburg at the Upward Stars Center where all the action is this week. Here are some of the standout’s from night one!...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom’s Champion Showcase (Part Two)
6’3 ’20 Deangelo Patterson (SCBA) The SCBA 16U squad claimed the championship in the Silver bracket, but many spectators didn’t realize how strong this team was, especially behind the play of Deangelo Patterson. The 6- foot-3 wing is quite gifted on offense and was the unquestioned leader on the floor. Offensively, Patterson is capable of scoring from anywhere on the floor with efficiency, but...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Team Loaded – Griggs
6’0 ’21 Guard John Anthony Baker (Cox Mill)- He’s an athletic, natural floor leader that commands the offense for this team. Baker is capable of penetrating the lane, making the correct read, and assisting to the appropriate teammate. He gives maximum effort on the defensive end, with the ability to pick up the opposing point guard for 94-feet. His developing accuracy from behind the three-point...
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Player Profile — 6’7″ 2019 Marlow Gilmore (Hunter Kinard Tyler HS (SC) / Columbia Hoyas)
6’7” 2019 Marlow Gilmore is good for at least one “Oh My Gracious” moment per half. The long and incredibly bounce lefty has jaw-dropping type athleticism that has him finishing furiously above the rim or pinning a shot at the top of the square, regularly. This explosion, this incredible pop in his game is what opens eyes about Gilmore, these plays. But what gets him on the floor at the next...
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Player Profile – 6’3″ 2019 Ta’Lon Cooper (Dorman HS (SC) / Upward Stars Upstate)
Every July someone pops out and earns numerous offers. This July, that player may just be 6’3” 2019 Ta’Lon Cooper. As Cooper runs with the Upward Stars Upstate team, he is certain to show his ability to flat out score the basketball, and that shows well with lines of coaches watching. Cooper is a long-armed shooting guard who has easy, 3-level scoring ability. He has a quick release with...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: PSB 16U – Jones
6’0 ’20 PG Elias Kalariotes Kalariotes is the point guard at Myers Park High School. He’s a pass-first point guard who that thrives at setting teammates up and running offensive actions. Kalariotes has incredible floor vision and basketball IQ. He is a natural leader on the court and will serve as a great point guard at the college level, especially given his high motor and unselfishness. 6’2...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Atlanta Timberwolves 17U
6’0 ’19 PG Alex Kelehear Interest: Lee, Piedmont, GCSU, Covenant Offers: Maryville, Ferrum Kelebear is a true PG that makes this team run at a high level. Depending on the game/matchup, he is capable of scoring or distributing, depending on what the game calls for. He shoots the ball from three-point range at a strong clip and has a very high basketball IQ. 6’8 ’19 SF Austin Sloan Interest:...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Upward Stars Upstate 17U
6’3 ’19 Ta’Lon Cooper Offers: Radford, Presbyterian Interest: Morehead State, Tennessee Tech, C of C, USC Upstate, Lincoln Memorial Cooper is a strong combo-guard with the ability to play either position well. He can score on all three levels and is very strong getting to his spots in the midrange. Cooper is a good facilitator, who defends and rebounds very well. 6’10 ’19...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: North Metro Elite
6’7 ’19 Jelal Williams Offers: Interest: Huntington College, Marymount University, Georgia College, Lincoln University Williams plays the center position for us, but he’ll likely be a wing in college. He’s very athletic and skilled. Right now, he needs to put on weight, but is a diamond in the rough – high character and good grades, easy admission. Has D1 potential, but could thrive in the...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Upward Stars Charlotte- Bell
6’8 ’19 Ryan Bonnett Interest: Saint Joseph's University, St. Louis, University of Charleston, Army, Lehigh, Wofford, Dartmouth, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, University of Tampa, NYIT, LIU Post Pioneers, Erskine College, Hillsdale College Offers: Bonnett comes out with great length and size. He has great hands on the block and really shows an understanding of angles and...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: CTAB Elite 17U
6’4 ’19 Jon Hylton Interest: Coppin State, VMI, Christopher Newport University Hylton can play every position on the floor for this team. He’s a great combo-guard that finishes strong at the basket, has a quick handle and knock down open three-pointers. Hylton is a somewhat of a sleeper but will quickly open more eyes this summer. 6’4 ’19 Mike Cunningham III Offers: Interest: VMI, Marshall...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Hoop State Elite – Rexrode
6’8 ’20 Josiah Shackleford (Word of God) Shackleford is the most tantalizing player on this team. He’s an athletic shot blocker and rim- runner, but has a blossoming skillset and more potential than most everyone in the gym. He possesses all the tools to be a high-level prospect. 6’9 ’20 Aymeric Toussaint (Freedom Christian) Toussaint is a long-armed wing forward with really nice three-level...
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Player Profile – 6’10” 2019 David Elien (Chapel Hill HS / Team Stacked)
It does not matter how accomplished of a basketball coach you are, you cannot teach 6’10” with a 7’2” wing span…That is something you are born with. 2019 prospect David Elien was born with an incredible basketball frame as these are his dimensions. He is a natural run and jump athlete who possesses natural timing on the defensive end. Everything about Elien, and his game, fits exactly with...
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Player Profile – 6’2″ 2020 Jajuan Carr (Trask HS / WBC Elite 17s)
It was only a matter of time before 6’2” 2020 Jajuan Carr picked up his first offer. On June 15, Carr picked up an offer from East Carolina University, a big first offer as they are considered a “Power 6” program in the American Atlantic Conference, the conference that broke off from the Big East a couple years ago and has programs such as UConn, Wichita St, Cincinnati, SMU, Memphis,...
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