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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Lucas Hunter #3: 5’10 ’26 Ayden Johnson (Caldwell Academy) Starting off, we look at a player who is easily among the best shooters in the state, Ayden Johnson. He’s a smart, quick guard prospect with the ability to cause problems for opponents with or without the ball in his hands. Johnson is a lethal marksman from the perimeter. Although he attacks the basket and converts in the...
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Expecting Big Seasons Ahead: NC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’2 Ian Bailey (Asheville School) Bailey was one of several players at the NC Top 80 that we expect to have big seasons. Bailey had a breakout season last year, as outlets from all over started to notice his game and impact. When talking about his game, the first thing you must notice is his overall feel on the court; being a playmaker, making tremendous reads, facilitating to his...
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South Meck’s Junior Duo Making Noise
The past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Team Camp in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Between the individual talent, collection of teams, and overall competition, there were a lot of meaningful takeaways. College coaches were in attendance from start to finish, and several players made lasting impressions with their play. Several teams stood out across the weekend, which certainly includes...
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Elevating their Game: Phenom Rise Showcase (Class of 2026)
2026 Dane Cassada (CP3): Cassada is the definition of consistency. You know about his game, you know how he operates, and you know what he can do, but he continues to produce and be an effective option on the court for his team. Cassada brings physicality to the court with his game, and he is difficult to defend with his offensive ability to create and embrace contact, make plays off the...
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Could See Their Stock Rise: Class of 2026 in NC
2026 Michael Phillips (Grace Christian): This is one player that I’m very high on and think he could be one of the biggest stock risers in the Class of 2026 here in North Carolina, especially when you start watching more of his game and how he has developed. Phillips is a 6’5 long athletic prospect that has only elevated his game over the last few months, as he has added more offensively, is...
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Having a bigger impact: Class of 2026 (NC)
2026 Jamyr Coleman (Enloe): Here is a player that some may have already heard about, but is one that could be one to really gain even more momentum in his sophomore season. As a freshman, Coleman showed flashes of his game and finished the season averaging 4.0ppg. But with a year under his belt and one with more confidence, he could be a player that takes that jump as a sophomore. He is a high...
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New Names to Learn from Phenom Grassroots TOC
The Phenom Grassroots TOC was a terrific event that brought plenty of familiar faces to the court, but it also gave us the advantage to learn a few new names that will be on our radar this summer and down the road. Check out what was said about a few players to watch out for down the road. 2026 Jim Gatehouse (Team Griggs): “I’ve been very impressed with 2026 Jim Gatehouse (Team Griggs)....
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Grassroots TOC
2025 Jake Benham (Mint Hill Lakers): Benham is going to be a name that I will be watching more, and I’m excited to see how his summer goes. But so far, Benham has really elevated his game and is taking more of that lead role on his team. Benham shows how strong and effective he can be from multiple levels, finishing and making plays off the bounce, but also being a tremendous presence from the...
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Jr. Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Gary Hall #0: 4’11 ’26 Jayden Griffin (Matthews) Starting things off, we look at a player that contributed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Jayden Griffin. He’s a smart, fairly high-motor guard prospect with a reliable midrange jumper and a solid penetrating sense. Griffin also operates as an effective spot-up threat with the ability to attack...
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