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Freshmen Helping Lead the Charge at Queens Grant
It has been an exciting month of high school basketball for Phenom Hoops, one team that we have seen quite a few times on the court has been Coach Joe Badgett and Queens Grant. This is a team that is very interesting as they offer a unique blend of talent, experience, and youth. There are plenty of experienced prospects that lead the way but what makes this team so interesting is the young...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 17
Team 17 Coach: Davis Absher/David Broome #1: 5’2 ’28 Anthony Lopez (Thales Academy) Starting off, we look at a player who really stood out on both ends of the floor despite his lack of size, Anthony Lopez. He’s a smart, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and an unselfish mentality. Lopez is capable of initiating the offense and creating for others, but also finds a lot of success in...
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Freshmen Stepping Up: Phenom Tip-Off
2028 DJ Lindsey (Charlotte Country Day) Getting my first viewing of the young guard at CCDS, we were all impressed with what this young was able to provide and how he wasn’t afraid of the bright lights on the big stage. Lindsey did a great job in helping lead the charge offensively, dictating the game, playing strong and being crafty with the ball in his hands, putting pressure offensively with...
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Is 2028 6’5 Mekhi Allen (Queens Grant) trending early on as one of the top prospects in North Carolina'
The young talent around the area certainly is intriguing and Phenom Hoops has had a great opportunity to learn several names early on that you will be hearing about more. Heading into the high school season, we can guarantee you that there will be several freshmen that you will be hearing about and will quickly leave an impression. One of those players may be 2028 6’5 Mekhi Allen at...
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Who is the Top Tandem in North Carolina'
Noteworthy duos have long been a major part of building successful basketball teams. Even after the establishment of a “Big Three,” we still see a lot of teams at every level who excel with two star-like talents surrounded by complementary pieces. While this is obviously more challenging at the high school level, plenty of examples exist—especially in North Carolina. For the purposes of this...
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Calling Up Next: 2028 6’3 Mekhi Allen (Queens Grant)
Player: Mekhi AllenClass: 2028Height: 6’3School: Queens Grant It is never too early to look and learn about players who will be playing at the high school level this upcoming season, and one freshman that everyone will need to have on their watch list will be Queens Grant freshman Mekhi Allen. We have spotlighted Allen on several occasions, seeing the true talent in a rising young prospect along...
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Cooper’s Notes: Phenom HS Team Camp Session 2
6’5″ 2025 Jackson Powers (Davie County) Powers was highly productive throughout the weekend, displaying an improved ability to space the floor, create for others, and attack the glass on both ends. He was highly efficient as a shooter, especially off the catch, forcing opponents to attempt to run him off the line which opened up space for both Powers and his teammates to attack the...
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Team CP3 2028 is Overflowing with Notable Prospects
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our annual Prep Showcase and Winter Nationals. Although there was a ton of talent on the Prep side, the blossoming middle-school prospects were arguably more exciting. Among the several grassroots and shoe-circuit programs, Team CP3’s eighth-grade squad appeared to be a cut above the rest. They were utterly dominant...
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US Open Basketball Championship Standouts (Part 3, Boys)
2028 Mekhi Allen (Charlotte Royals): Allen continues to really showcase his upside and should be a player on your watch list. He is one that has the size and length that you like, does a great job in finishing inside, and can be used in a variety of manners on the court. He has the upside, athleticism, and a rising skillset that you have to like. Really like his ability to be effective in...
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Coopers Notes – Phenom Summer Showcase Day 2 (Part 1)
By: Cooper Hart 6’4” ’27 Braden Miller (Carolina Riptide/Lake Norman) Miller was a pleasant surprise today out of the rising freshman class and is a name that I expect to garner buzz around the state sooner rather than later. He’s a forward that has good size, length, body control, and footwork, pretty much all the physical tools that you want from a reliable post presence. His feel for...
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Phenom 150 Session II (Jr.) Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Kelvin Mills #5: 4’7 ’27 Rylan Leak (Huntersville) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Rylan Leak. He’s a smart, wiry guard prospect with a nice spot-up threat and reliable perimeter shooting ability. Leak displayed an unselfish mentality, hit shots off the bounce or catch, and offered a high motor...
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