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Phenom 150 Session II Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Khalil Shakir #32: 5’6 ’23 Jaydyn Sowell (Central) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Jaydyn Sowell. He’s a strong, physical lead guard prospect with the ability to attack the basket, finish through contact, and play bigger than his size on either end of the floor. Sowell displayed a quick first...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom 150 (Session II)
2021 Julian Williams: Williams is an unsigned senior that should be more of a priority for schools. It is pretty simple and the proof is there in the resume… he brings an incredibly physical presence down low and extremely productive on the court, especially around the basket. 2024 Austin Swartz: Swartz is going to be a name many get familiar with at Cannon. Really good size already, plays...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’7 Julian Williams
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Northwood Temple Knocks Off Westminster Catawba to Advance to the NCISAA 2A State Championship
The NCISAA 2A division was arguably the deepest division in the state this year. On Wednesday night, Northwood Temple hosted Westminster Catawba in the semifinals. Northwood Temple (26-7) entered the game on a 15-game win streak. Westminster Catawba entered the game with a 14-2 record. Both teams have played at a high level consistently all year. The first quarter started with Northwood...
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#PhenomMLKShowcase Player Spotlight: 2021 Julian Williams (Northwood Temple)
Julian Williams had a productive day in Rock Hill at the Phenom MLK Showcase, and he continues to have a stellar senior season at Northwood Temple.
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#PhenomMLKShowcase: Northwood Temple vs. Franklin Prep
Final game of the day on Court 4, as Franklin Prep and Northwood Temple both wanted to come away with a win in this one. Both teams were coming out competitive but the firepower that Northwood Temple played with, coming off a victory already on the day, continued. They were led by Jaquantae Harris and Julian Williams, two leaders for this program this year, as they scored 18...
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Northwood Temple vs Calvary Day: Game Recap
In the opening matchup of the Phenom MLK Showcase, Northwood Temple faced off with Calvary Day. The game was tight from the start. Northwood Temple was able to get the upper hand in the first quarter behind Julian Williams, Brady Rankin, and Jaquantae Harris. Northwood Temple finished the first quarter with a 22-15 lead. In the second quarter, Calvary Day made their run. James Wilkins III...
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Game Recap: Cape Fear Christian at Northwood Temple
One thing is for certain, basketball in Fayetteville is high level and the NCISAA Sandhills Conference is one of the toughest conferences in the state from top to bottom. Every single game is a dog fight. You have to bring it every single night. Last night’s conference opener between Cape Fear Christian and Northwood Temple lived up to the hype. Even with limited seating capacity, the...
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Northwood Temple v. Winston-Salem Christian (Recap/Standouts)
The final game for day two of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two teams who are among the top programs within North Carolina in Northwood Temple and Winston-Salem Christian. After establishing themselves as one of the better teams in the state, Winston-Salem Christian came out of the gate somewhat sluggish and Northwood Temple pounced on the lack of effort, leading 11-19 through the...
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Northwood Temple v. Victory Christian (Recap/Standouts)
The second day of Phenom’s November Classic carried onward between two premier programs in Victory Christian and Northwood Temple. Both teams are missing major pieces, namely 6’2 ’22 Jaquantae Harris for Northwood Temple along with 6’8 ’22 Randi Ovalle and 6’7 ’23 Addison Archer for Victory Christian. That being said, the Eagles quickly asserted themselves in control, dictating the action well,...
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Northwood Temple v. Wesleyan Christian Recap/Standouts
The second day of Phenom’s Tip-Off Classic concluded with a matchup between Northwood Temple and Wesleyan Christian. The Eagles quickly jumped out to an early lead behind the play of 6’1 ’22 Jaquantae Harris and 6’7 ’21 Julian Williams. However, Wesleyan immediately turned the tides during the second quarter. 6’5 ’21 Isaiah Ray led the charge in all facets of the game for WCA but they also found...
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DeAjai’s #PhenomJamboreeBash Saturday Standouts
Julian Williams By: DeAjai Dawkins 2025 Nick Hailey (Team Charlotte 2025/PDS) I have been keeping a close eye on Team Charlotte 2025’s squad for the past couple of months. This team boasts an array of talent across the board that allows them to compete a year or sometimes even two above their respective age-level. Amongst this star-studded roster lies a player that I personally believe could...
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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJSuI1FGChQZQh-M4T6BrGtLrrtEZn02N Coach: Ken Potosnakk #0: 5’4 ’25 Jalen Mills (Hope Mills) Starting things off, we look at a player that consistently found ways to make his presence felt despite being the smallest prospect on the team, Jalen Mills. He’s a young, tough, high-motor guard with a desire to compete and involve himself in...
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North Carolina Phenom 150 Session III Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Antonio Threadgill #27: 5’8 ’22 Quentin Rice (Freedom) Starting things off, we look at a player that already knows how to run a team with poise and maturity, Quentin Rice. He’s a smart, quick point guard prospect with toughness, sharp vision, and the ability to play bigger than his size would imply on both ends of the floor. Rice offers a strong balance between defense, playmaking,...
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NC Phenom 150 Session 3 All Tournament Team 2021
NC Phenom 150 Session 3 All Tournament Team 2021 6’3 2021 Glynn Hubbard III (Northside Christian) Glynn Hubbard III used the NC Phenom 150 camp as his own personal playground. if there were any doubts about his upside and potential, they were quickly diminished after his very first game. We’re talking about an ultra quick, explosive and athletic point guard that got where he...
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