by Jeff Bendel | Mar 15, 2021 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
Just four years ago, Grant Hodges, Greg Forest, and seven kids from the greater Lake Norman area came together to form the Carolina Riptide. Despite some roster changes over the years, the core grouping of Clay “Smoke” Hodges, Trace Forest, Christian Taylor, and...
by Colby Lewis | Jan 5, 2021 | Featured, News, Open Gym Tour
Not many teams across the state practiced at 8:00 a.m. on New Year’s Day, let alone really attacked the day and improved. One team did. Lake Norman High School. One of my biggest pet peeves that I look for when I attend a practice, is whether or not the players...
by Jeff Bendel | Oct 20, 2020 | Featured, News, Open Gym Tour
On Monday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Lake Norman High School for an open gym tour dual feature, capitalizing on the opportunity to evaluate both (boys and girls) varsity squads. Most of the boys’ team consisted of familiar faces, including numerous guys we’ve seen...
by Jeff Bendel | Jul 24, 2020 | Featured, News, Queen City Showcase
6’0 ’21 Khalil Brantley (Mint Hill Lakers) There should be no disputing the notion that Brantley was the most utterly dominant performer from this contest. He’s a compact guard with quickness, craftiness, and the ability to generate shots (and convert) from anywhere...
by Phenom Staff | Jul 18, 2019 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports, Recruiting News, Summer Havoc Live
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- With Summer Havoc wrapped up, we officially have one travel ball showcase remaining on the Phenom Hoops...
