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Greer’s Guard Trio Turning Heads
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. After playing (and winning) two games on Friday, it was clear that...
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Player Standouts at Carmel MLK Showcase (Part Two)
6’4 ’27 King Gibson (The Burlington School) The noteworthy freshman continues to turn heads while getting steadily more comfortable and assertive. Gibson is a long, athletic wing with great size, feel, and a useful amount of skill. In this contest, he displayed an excellent understanding of when to defer versus when to take control. Gibson knocked down jumpers, attacked off the...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Carmel MLK Showcase
2025 Reece Starnes (Butler): Starnes started the event off in a big way, as he was imposing with his overall presence. The 2025 big man was all over the boards, racking up double-digit boards in the first half and ultimately ended with 22 rebounds total. He was incredible both offensively and defensively, battling through opponents and contact. Offensively he was able to use his frame to score...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Carmel Tip-Off (Day 2, Part 2)
2024 Josh Bullock (Northside Christian): Bullock continued to have a strong showing throughout the event. He is a tough, rugged guard who excels out in transition and shows his quickness with the ball in his hands. Bullock creates well around defenders, getting paint touches, and either scoring or dishing. He is a guard that impacts and competes in a variety of ways and showed that consistently...
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Cannon looking to be a title contender once again
The 4A NCISAA Division was tremendous last year in North Carolina and there is no doubt about it, this division should be strong once again. When diving into the division overall, Christ School comes in really strong after winning the title last year and they certainly have enough to do so again. But another program that I would look at strong as a clear title contender again is Cannon led by...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 2 from Phenom MDC (Part 2)
2025 Jonah Lawrence (Team Curry): Lawrence could be one of those breakout players that you hear about more this summer and especially this upcoming high school season. There is a lot to like about his game; his shot-making ability, his one-dribble pull-up, his size for his position, and he is showing more of his ability to get into the paint and create as well. Consistent scorer each time...
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Recruitment Update: 2025 Isaiah Henry (Cannon)
Player: Isaiah HenryClass: 2025School: CannonAAU: CP3 2025 Overall, it was a terrific event at the Phenom Rise Showcase, as the talent and incredible matchups could be found all over the place. It also allowed Phenom Hoops to get an update on a few prospects around the region, seeing what has been going on the latest as far as recruitment. 2025 Isaiah Henry was yet another prospect we have had...
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Diving into the Stats: 2025 Isaiah Henry (Cannon)
Player: Isaiah HenryClass: 2025School: Cannon What Was Said: “Think it is only going to be a matter of time for this young sophomore, but Isaiah Henry has been showing us A LOT early on this season; his game has matured, and he is understanding and adding more to his game, and is really stepping up as an overall leader and go-to player. Henry continues to mix up his offensive game, showing that...
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2025 Isaiah Henry taking his game to another level; recruitment picking up
2025 Isaiah Henry has been a very popular name so far this season, and deservingly so with what he has shown. Henry was a star prospect at a young age and really impressed with his understanding of the game, along with his physical maturity. Last year, he got his real true taste of high school basketball with Cannon, and there were some adjusting pains to go through but it also...
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John Wall Day 2 Standouts
6’0 2023 Amari Richardson (Panther Creek) Amari Richardson started off day two of The John Wall with a team-high 22 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals. The senior guard shot the ball extremely well from behind the arc, going 4-7 from three. Richardson has the ability to knock down shots both off the catch and the bounce. He has an extremely smooth release on his jumper. Richardson also...
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Key Standouts from Day 2 at Phenom Anthony Morrow
By: Asia Lampe Gaberiel Mabor 6’11 2024- Gaston Christian School Mabor is a young star on the rise. As he goes into his junior year of school you can tell that it is only going to get better from here. He is an absolute beast when it comes to tracking down a rebound, ending with 19 today. He is there to clean up around the rim with putbacks along with creating shots for himself. A true...
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Recruitment should continue to rise: Phenom Holiday Classic
2025 Isaiah Henry (Cannon): Think it is only going to be a matter of time for this young sophomore, but Isaiah Henry has been showing us A LOT early on this season; his game has matured, and he is understanding and adding more to his game, and is really stepping up as an overall leader and go-to player. Henry continues to mix up his offensive game, showing that he can be productive from outside...
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Playing at another level: Phenom Tourney Town
The Phenom Tourney Town Showcase, sponsored by Healthy Blue NC, was a terrific event that brought some terrific talent from around the state all under one building. Several teams and players captured our eyes, but these players listed below really have shown they have elevated their game and are playing at another level this season. 2024 Sean Birmingham (Cannon): Coming from Iceland, Birmingham...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at the George Lynch Invitational
2023 Noah Van Bibber (Concord Academy): Bibber can really be a critical piece for his team because when he is clicking and stretching the defense with his shot-making ability, Concord Academy has plenty of weapons to be effective. He did that today, finding the open spots in the defense, rising up, and knocking key shots with his jumper. When he is on along with everyone else, this team is...
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Stockrisers from Day 2 at Carmel Tip-Off
2025 Isaiah Henry (Cannon): Henry’s growth as a player can easily be seen and recognized. The sophomore prospect is continuing his play this summer and offseason, and kicked off the season in a big way on Day 2. One can see that Henry just has a different feel to his game, a better understanding of what he can do, and is taking the game more into his own hands. His combination of strength and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Carmel Tip-Off (Part 2)
2024 JJ Moore (Concord Academy): The junior guard was terrific in this game. Moore came out red hot from the outside, continuing to show his capability to be a threat from three but also using his speed to attack and create off the dribble. It was hard for defenders to stay in front as they had to respect his quickness but he made them pay multiple times from three. Even in overtime, he...
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Breaking Down Phenom Hoops’ Rankings for North Carolina’s Class of 2025
(1) 6’8 Zymicah Wilkins (R-S Central) There are numerous guys who were in the mix for the top spot in our updated rankings, but Zymicah Wilkins ultimately walked away with the honor. His blend of IQ, size, skill, and polish makes him extremely difficult for most opponents to try and contain. Wilkins can dominate from the block, space the floor, or consistently make plays with the ball in his...
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A Closer Look: Phenom Hoops’ Rankings for North Carolina’s Class of 2025
(1-5) (1) 6’0 Eli Ellis (Moravian Prep) While many prospects are capable of playing up a level or two, it seems like Eli Ellis has been playing up numerous age groups for quite a while. It would be shocking if anyone was uninformed about the tough, shot-making guard, given how popular he and Moravian Prep have been over the recent memory. Regardless, Ellis is a lethal shooting threat with...
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G3 Showcase Team Preview: Team CP3 15U
With the June and July Live Periods on the horizon, there’s no better time for teams to compete to gauge their ability against high-level opponents. Our G3 Showcase is slated to feature a heavy mix of independent organizations and shoe-circuit programs—so there should definitely be something for everyone in attendance. The circuit teams nearing their halfway point should ultimately...
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Freshmen catching the eyes of college programs early
The class of 2025 in North Carolina looks to be a class really making some early noise and could be yet another loaded class coming through the state. That is why college programs are looking to get on these prospects even earlier, as a few freshmen received some early offers recently. We prove the latest updates.
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#CCSMLK22 Game Recap: Weddington vs. Cannon
We went into the second session of the night, as fans were treated to a fantastic game between Weddington and Cannon, two premier programs in the state of North Carolina. Weddington got out to a strong start led by one of their leaders in Chase Lowe as he scored eight first-quarter points. But Cannon was right there behind 2024 Austin Swartz and company, as they found themselves down 18-17 after...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Ryan Bernardi #7: 6’0 ’23 Jaiden Thompson (Central Cabarrus) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased a scrappy, high-motor presence throughout camp, Jaiden Thompson. He’s a tough, heady guard prospect with a nice feel and the ability to make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. Thompson is a quality three-point shooter, but also attacks the basket...
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Players that Impressed at NCISAA LIVE Period – Class of 2025
Phenom Hoops was on deck throughout the weekend at Forsyth Country Day for the NCISAA Live Period (Session 2), where teams throughout the state of North Carolina came to compete in front of college coaches. It was great to see all the teams and players in action over the weekend, as we are looking to bring you the stars and stock risers for each class from the weekend. We will continue with...
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A blend of experience, talent, and youth have Cannon looking to make another title run
Phenom Hoops was on deck recently at the Myers Park Summer League, a fantastic event that brought a few schools around the Charlotte area to come and compete in a 4-day event that was live-streamed by The Hoop State Network.
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The future is bright for 2025 Isaiah Henry (Team EAT)
You don’t always see too many articles about a rising freshman but at times, you just see that a young player has the game that could quickly be a topic of discussion down the road. One of those players that high school basketball fans around North Carolina should start learning is 2025 6’3 Isaiah Henry. If that last name sounds familiar, you may also know KJ Henry who was a dual-sport...
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Dawkins’ Phenom Grassroots TOC Friday Standouts
By; DeAjai Dawkins 6’1 2025 Isaiah Henry (Team EAT) After numerous times watching Isaiah Henry play in 2021, it’s become very clear that he’s a 2025 player that is capable of making a standout list in almost any tournament he plays in. Some may find that unfair, but what I’ve been witnessing Henry do to his competition is a bit unfair as well. Isaiah is a sizable combo guard teetering toward...
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Queen City Showcase Standouts: Day 2
Isaiah Henry By: Noah McKenzie 6’3 2025 Kody Frey (Save Sports Elite NC 2025) demonstrated his unique combination of skills. Offensively, he is the full package. He’s got a smooth stroke and his length allows him to finish well at the bucket. He also posses a solid handle to go along with impressive vision. Not only does he possess the skills of a high level player, but the mentality, too. He...
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Phenom Media Day: Team EAT 2025
On Wednesday afternoon, Phenom Hoops went to downtown Charlotte to check in on Team EAT 2025 and EAT Academy, giving us a glimpse of the future of not only what this program has to offer but several young prospects that will be quickly making their names in the Class of 2025 in North Carolina. About Team EAT and EAT Academy: EAT Academy and Team EAT: EAT Academy is deploying a unique model for...
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Phenom Spring Tip-Off: Day 2 Late Standouts
Jackson Robinson of Upward Stars Pee Dee 14U was great in their games today as he showed he could be a huge paint presence. He utilized his size and length to control the glass and protect the rim at a high level. He has a soft touch around the rim and even displayed the ability to shoot the ball as well. With his size and skill set to play inside out at his age, he shows promises for the...
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