Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
Programs jumping on early for 2025 Yohan Gutierrez
Player: Yohan GutierrezClass: 2025Height: 6’7AAU: Upward Stars The class of 2025 in North Carolina is shaping up quite nicely early on, as there are several college programs that aren’t wasting any time in checking out the talent and offering early on. One player that will be interesting to watch continue to develop is 2025 6’7 Yohan Gutierrez. He was part of an exciting team at...
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Jump on board NOW for 2024 6’6 Drake Powell
Player: Drake PowellClass: 2024Height: 6’6High School: Northwood HSAAU: CP3 Some may wonder why we are looking at such a big-time prospect in the class of 2024 and saying that people need to jump on board now. Yes, Powell is one of the top prospects in his class and has the attention of many fans around the state of North Carolina. But what we mean is that college programs at all...
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Phenom 1-on-1: 2024 Raina McGowens (Wren)
If the last name doesn’t sound familiar to you, it should if you have been following the talent around the region over the last few years. You should remember or know Trey and Bryce McGowens, both of which are playing at Nebraska now. But now, meet their sister in 2024 Raina McGowens who is playing at Wren high school. The sophomore prospect is helping lead the Hurricanes this...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 Kidd Brizek (Powdersville, SC)
Player: Kidd BrizekHeight: 6’7Class: 2022School: Powdersville (SC) Stats: 20.6 points per game/ 8.4 rebounds per game/ 2.1 assists per gameGPA: 4.3 South Carolina Top 80 Evaluation: “Onto a player that possesses a pretty useful amount of skill, particularly for his size/position, Kidd Brizek. He’s a long, wiry, fairly well-rounded forward prospect with nice offensive versatility and the ability...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 6’3 Orlando Lovejoy
The Phenom Holiday Classic was off the charts, having some terrific games and players really showed out. One of the more memorable players that really opened up a ton of eyes was 2022 6’3 Orlando Lovejoy from 1-of-1 Prep.
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2023 James Scott making an impressive jump to start the season
Seventy-First was an intriguing team to keep an eye on last year, as this was a program that was making strides and heading in the right direction all with young players leading the charge. Now, you have to expect with another year under their belt, the Falcons would take that next step and they seem to be doing so early on this season. But the junior leading the charge and putting up...
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Bigger and Stronger: 2022 6’3 Lebron Thomas (Trinity Collegiate)
It has been a few months since seeing 2022 Lebron Thomas in action but we got an up-close viewing once again at the Phenom Challenge of his game and he did not disappoint. Thomas has been regarded as one of the better guards in his class for South Carolina and he gave us multiple reasons why that shouldn’t be changing any time soon.
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A rising name in NC: 2023 Dallas Gardner
One player that continues to have impressive performance after impressive performance is 2023 6’2 Dallas Gardner. Gardner was a key piece at Myers Park this past season as a sophomore, averaging 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.6 steals per game and he has only continued to progress with his game this summer playing with Team HOPE.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 Antione Piper (Vance HS)
Piper is back on the court and is hoping to have a big summer ahead, giving everyone a chance to view more of his developing game.
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Stock Riser: 2022 6’8 Leon Nahar (Asheville School)
Every year, there is a player that can be considered a late-bloomer. We have our eye on one in the western part of the state of North Carolina, as 2022 6’8 Leon Nahar is one to start tracking if you haven’t already. Nahar is a name that came across to us earlier in the season in Rock Hill at the Phenom MLK Showcase, capturing our intrigue with his skillset, potential, and size. He...
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Rising Superstar Secures First Division I Offer
The grassroots basketball scene is such a unique landscape, especially given the uncommon circumstances we’ve been thrust into over the last twelve months. On one side, there are dozens of senior prospects that Division I schools should be prioritizing but prefer to hold onto offers and operate under the blind assumption that someone else is hopefully going to emerge. On the other hand, we have...
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Unsigned Senior: 2021 6’1 AJ Pruitt (Bearden HS, TN)
Senior AJ Pruitt is an intriguing prospect to watch for, as he is a key part of the winning program this year and a stat-stuffer. Pruitt is averaging 14 points, five rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.5 steals per game, showing how much of an impact he can have on the court. He is also a leader on and off the court, as he is a team captain for a second year.
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Get familiar with 2024 Blanca Thomas (Charlotte Catholic)
We haven’t had a chance to watch Thomas in action yet this season but hopefully, we will be able to do so soon. But that doesn’t mean this young freshman is catching the attention already from coaches and fans around the state already.
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2022 6’7 Randi Ovalle looking to make his mark in NC
Coming from John Bosco in California, Ovalle is going to be a name to really watch this year and could quickly become a favorite with college coaches on multiple levels.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2021 Troy Fulton (Lincoln Charter)
Fulton was off the charts last season for Lincoln Charter. He doesn't always get the praise but should be capturing eyes with his play. Last season, he averaged 14.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game to help Lincoln Charter to a 27-3 overall record. But what should have the attention of many is his ability to make shots from the perimeter. Fulton knocked down an astonishing 129 3-pointers last season on 58 percent shooting. That includes 13 games in which he hit 5 or more 3-pointers.
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