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Names to Watch in Phenom Hoops 2025 NC Rankings
The latest rankings for 2025 in North Carolina have been released from Phenom Hoops, as this is a loaded class of talent for a variety of levels. There are plenty of familiar names that you will see, but here are a few players that I’m eager to see more and to see if they could see an uptick this upcoming season. 2025 Rankings: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/2025-north-carolina-rankings/...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Hoops LIVE
Over the past five days, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Live Period at the Raleigh Convention Center. Between the 20 courts of action and over 200 teams on display, there were a lot of notable storylines and takeaways. Throughout the week, we will be highlighting a variety of different teams and individuals who are deserving of attention. Let’s first take a closer look at five prospects who...
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POB’s Thoughts: Best of the Best from Phenom Hoop State League (SG)
The Phenom Hoop State Fall League has been tremendous, and we are heading into championship weekend. But there have been plenty of storylines and players that have grabbed my attention. Even though this list could go on a lot longer, here are the top players who have left their mark on me so far at the Fall League at the shooting guard position. 2024 Langston Boyd (Cox Mill): Boyd had a very...
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POB’s Thoughts: Top Guards at Hoop State League (Through 2 Weeks)
The Hoop State League has been tremendous so far… a lot of talent, a great chance to watch these teams in action early on, and players are competing. Trust me, there are a lot of names that have been catching my eye so far, which is why I wanted to share JUST A FEW NAMES that have really stood out to me through two weeks at the Hoop State League. Check out the guards that have impressed me...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Week 2 (East) at Hoop State League
2025 Trevor Best (Word of God): Best really had a tremendous showing; he backed up the talk with his game in Week 2, creating extremely well off the dribble, creating space for his shot from multiple areas, showing his range and confident release, as well as being a true energy player that competes on both ends of the floor. His team needed every point from the guard today and he stepped up big...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Champion Showcase (Part 1)
2023 Demarion Reynolds (EA Prep): Reynolds had a solid showing to start his weekend, as the strong-bodied prospect was able to really excel in getting downhill. Whether it was creating and taking his man off the dribble, attacking in transition, finishing strong at the rim, or making a variety of other plays, Reynolds was consistent all throughout his showing early on. 2027 Tristan Gaddy...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Armad Moore #4: 5’11 ’26 Cameron Newman (Gaston Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who possesses an impressive level of poise and polish for his age, Cameron Newman. He’s a smart, skilled, unselfish point guard prospect with great balance and the ability to consistently make the right play with the ball in his hands. Newman displays a tight, crafty handle and...
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HoopState League Stock Risers
Trevor Best By; Cooper Hart After 3 weekends of HoopState League basketball in Raleigh, these are the names that I think benefited the most from their performances. Trevor Best (Holy Rams Gold) – 6’2” Guard – Word of God ’25 Trevor has been one of the top sophomores through six games in the east. What stood out to me were his shooting ability and his perimeter defense. He can...
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Hoop State Fall League: Week 2 Thoughts & Storylines
Hurricane Ian closed down the school systems in Cabarrus County and unfortunately we were unable to host the Hoop State Fall League-West Division at Cox Mill High School. That being said, our Phenom staff headed down to Raleigh to the Hoop State Fall League-East Division at the JD Lewis Center. While the two-court facility has “tight quarters,” it’s the perfect venue to host a high school fall...
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Dawkins’ Standouts from Day 1 of Hoop State League (Championship Weekend)
By: DeAjai Dawkins 5’11 2022 Kyron Weil (Believe Prep) Kyron earned my unwavering respect after his final game against Word of God. Weil, with that single game, showed me a level of toughness, composure, ball-handling, and team-orientation that proved his competence to me. I believe this is a lead guard that coaches would fawn over. Relentless attacker that gets into the lane and...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Word of God
The tour around the state of North Carolina continues, as Phenom Hoops is checking out all the talent across the state. One program that we were eager to learn more about was Word of God and it looks like the Holy Rams are going to be a must-see for many. Talent on top of talent was on the floor during their first practice and they will for sure will be the talk around the area. When you look at...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 1, Part 1)
2026 6’4 Kendre Harrison (CSB 2026): Harrison is a young big that captures your eye with his frame and body early on. You also have to like his solid hands at an early age, Harrison can really make a presence known down in the paint and it will be interesting to watch him develop down the road. A new name to put on the watch list. 2025 Trevor Best (NLPB): Best is going to be a name that you will...
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