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Sunday Morning News with Phenom Hoops (1.8.23)
Two of NC's best simply go off Friday night It was a great day of high school basketball around the state of North Carolina, as there is nothing like it on Friday night.' But two stories really captured our eyes from this weekend, as two of the top players in the state of North Carolina had career nights.' First off, with our own Rick Lewis standing front and center watching, 2024 Isaiah Evans...
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Commitment Alert: 2023 Isaac Dobie headed to MIT
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Isaac DobieClass: 2023Committed to: MIT What Was Said: 'He's a wiry, long-bodied...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Good Guys vs. Cancer
2026 Isaac Ellis (Moravian Prep): The youngest prospect on the court stepped up in a big way for his team, leading the charge with 22 points on Day 2 and showcasing a nice blend of playmaking and scoring ability. Ellis continues to showcase his ability to make plays and create off the dribble, finding his spots, finding small openings for his shot, and his quick release from three. Really liked...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Steven Mims #1: 5'10 '25 Derek Ross Jr. (Jordan) Starting things off, we look at a player who is clearly trending as one of the top floor generals in his class, Derek Ross Jr. He's a smart, crafty, unselfish point guard prospect with sharp quickness, playmaking instincts, and three-level scoring ability. Ross understands how to properly run a team or burden a heavy scoring...
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Stockrisers from NC Top 80 (Class of 2023)
Another outstanding North Carolina Top 80 event has come and gone, and the talent was fun to watch. Some of the biggest names were all under one building and so many players could be found making this list, but these are a few players from the Class of 2023 that really popped off with their play at the event. 2023 6'8 Torey Alston (Winston Salem Christian): Alston had a great day of basketball,...
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Keep tracking this season: Class of 2023 (Part 2)
2023 Jaden Lyles (Rocky River): Lyles is one that I believe goes under the radar around the Charlotte area but he had a strong season last year for Rocky River in leading the charge with 18.1ppg, 4.2rpg, and 3.7apg while shooting 57 percent from the floor.' We had a chance to see an updated viewing of him at the Summer Finale, and he continues to show that he can be a productive scorer, getting...
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Fun to Watch on the Court: The Dobie Brothers
You may have not heard or seen Isaac and Mason Dobie from First Flight high school yet but that doesn't mean you shouldn't start learning about this duo down in the Outer Banks. You certainly will have to hit the road and maybe take a little vacation down at the beach to catch them in action, but when you watch them, it certainly is fun to watch. 2023 Isaac Dobie is leading the charge,...
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Underrated performers at Good Guys vs. Cancer
We wrote about our top performers overall on Monday but that doesn't mean the list of strong performances stopped there, as we had several other players step up on the big stage and put on a show. Here are a few more players that might have gone under the radar but put on a show down in the Outer Banks at the Good Guys vs. Cancer.
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Phenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Robinson #5: 5'6 '25 Jalen Mills (Hope Mills) Starting things off, we look at a player that continues to make a lasing impression with his nonstop motor and blue-collar approach, Jalen Mills. He's a young, unselfish guard prospect and possesses a clear willingness to make hustle plays or do whatever possible to provide his team with an edge. Mills can knock down the open...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom All-American Camp Session II
#177- William Stumpf- The long, wiry forward prospect was among the more intriguing prospects on display from the weekend. He's quite explosive and plays bigger than his size would imply, both as a defender and rebounder. Stumpf runs the floor well in transition, makes hustle plays, and does a nice job of producing within his role on either side of the ball. #53- Kevin Stokes- After a...
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Stepping up when called on: 2023 Isaac Dobie (First Flight)
Coming off a season in which First Flight went 20-9, head coach Chad Williams was looking and needing players to step up with the losses of senior Dylan Blake and Jordan High who combined for nearly 40 points last season.
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