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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 20
Team 20 Coach: Brant Short #4: 5’6 ’28 MJ Russell (RJ Reynolds) Starting off, we look at a player who has a natural understanding of how to run a team on both ends of the floor, MJ Russell. He’s a smart, scrappy point guard prospect with an unselfish approach and quality motor. Russell displays a great balance between scoring and playmaking, looking to create for others and pick his spots within...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 19
Team 19 Coach: Joe Adams #3: 5’6 ’28 Bryson Phillips (Cardinal Gibbons) Starting off, we look at a player who made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Bryson Phillips. He’s a smart, scrappy point guard prospect who showcased an impressive level of scoring polish. Phillips reliably initiated the offense and got others involved, but found consistent success from all...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 18
Team 18 Coach: Evan Neisler #2: 5’9 ’28 Paxton Coon (Wake Christian) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Paxton Coon. He’s a smart, skilled guard prospect who can run an offense or apply lethal pressure as a shooting threat. Coon is a useful creator with the handle, vision, and scoring prowess to make plays with the ball...
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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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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 16
Team 16 Coach: Kelvin Mills #12: 5’9 ’28 Josh Caldwell (West Forsyth) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Josh Caldwell. He’s a smart, scrappy guard prospect with a well-rounded skillset and unselfish approach to the game. Caldwell handles the ball well and effectively creates for himself and others. He’s a useful scorer...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 15
Team 15 Coach: Dre Simmons #11: 5’9 ’28 Grant Locklear (Excelsior Classical) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Grant Locklear. He’s a steady, scrappy point guard prospect who knows how to manage the offense, get others involved, and apply pressure as a shooting threat. Locklear displays great feel and pace with the ball...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 14
Team 14 Coach: Austin Collins #8: 5’7 ’28 Rudd Sutton (Fayetteville Academy) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased nice balance as a floor general, Rudd Sutton. He’s a skilled, unselfish point guard prospect who knows how to consistently knock down perimeter jumpers and set up others. Sutton possesses useful vision, ball-handling ability, and an understanding of how to initiate...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Steve Mims/Trenton Hancock #7: 5’10 ’28 O’Brian Lowery Jr. (Gaston Day) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased strong polish and feel on both ends of the floor, O’Brian Lowery Jr. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with a lethal penetration sense and reliable creation instincts. Lowery scored the ball from all levels but displayed a clear willingness to set up...
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Eye Catchers From NC Sophomore 40 Part 1
As expected, the Phenom’s Sophomore 40 brought together some of the top talent in the state’s sophomore class, giving these young athletes a chance to compete and showcase their abilities. The atmosphere was electric, and the level of competition was high, with players pushing each other to elevate their game. This year’s event did not disappoint, as an abundance of talent was on full display,...
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What We Learned from the North Carolina Freshman 40
Point Guards Leading the Way Although several wings, forwards, and big men warrant attention from the masses, this class is clearly headlined by guard play. Having the best of the best compete in notable matchups certainly made for an entertaining slate of competition. Various names could be mentioned, but the MVP award ultimately came down to AJ Morman, Jaleel Smith, and JJ Sati-Grier. All...
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NC Top 80 / Sophomore 40/ Freshman 40 Top Scorers
NC Top 80 Top Scorers NC Sophomore 40 Top Scorers NC Freshman 40 Top Scorers
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NC Top 80 / Sophomore 40/ Freshman 40 Award Winners
NC Top 80 Award Winners MVP: 2025 Johnniyus SharpeMVP: 2026 Markus Kerr Top Performers:2026 Elton James2026 Jossiah Johnson2026 Justin Caldwell2025 Rodmik Allen2026 Tarris Bouie NC Sophomore 40 Award Winners MVP: 2027 RJ Moore Top Performers2027 Cruz Miller2027 James Minlend2027 Lincoln Vinson2027 Julian Lowe2027 Charles Chienngan Pur NC Freshman 40 MVP: 2028 JJ Sati-Grier Top Performers:2028 AJ...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 18
Team 18 Coach: Dre Simmons #44: 6’2 ’27 Noah Wilson (Lake Norman) Starting things off, we look at a player who offered a steady, reliable presence on both ends of the floor, Noah Wilson. He’s a tough, unselfish, well-rounded guard prospect with useful ball skills and lethal shooting prowess. Wilson defends with energy, outworks opponents on the glass, and gets to his spots in transition. Next in...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 17
Team 17 Coach: Brandt Short #41: 5’9 ’27 Tayshawn Adams (Southeast Raleigh) Starting things off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to involve himself in the action, Tayshawn Adams. He’s a smart, tough point guard prospect with incredible quickness and a lethal penetration sense. Adams handles the ball with poise, touches the paint at a high volume, and finishes really well through...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 16
Team 16 Coach: Aaron Jones #40: 6’2 ’27 Sean Nix (Cannon School) Starting things off, we look at a player who highlighted a lot of obvious appeal, Sean Nix. He’s a smart, tough, well-rounded guard prospect who appeared comfortable running a team or applying pressure as a scoring threat. Nix is a capable penetrator but at his best when finding opportunities as a shooting threat—both from midrange...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 14
Team 14 Coach: Stephon McQueen #43: 5’7 ’27 Rudd Sutton (Fayetteville Academy) Starting things off, we look at a player who arguably stood out as the top shooting threat on this team, Rudd Sutton. He’s a scrappy, unselfish guard prospect with a nice feel and steady presence on both ends of the floor. Sutton is a capable creator who possesses solid vision, ball skills, and penetration ability....
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Steven Mims/Gerroid Doughty #46: 5’6 ’27 Jonathan Adams Jr. (Forsyth Country Day) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply knows how to produce alongside any collection of teammates, Jonathan Adams Jr. He’s a smart, skilled point guard prospect with a tight handle, useful vision, and the ability to create for himself and others. Adams is a quality shooting threat who...
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NC Top 80/ Soph 40/ Freshman 40 Game Film
Check out all the game links from the NC Top 80/ Sophomore 40/ Freshman 40. 11:00AM on court 1 | Team 1 vs Team 2https://you.pixellot.link/Z7kZ0KYzYDb 11:00AM on court 2 | Team 9 vs Team 10 (game starts at 10-minute mark)https://you.pixellot.link/RZEwaTYzYDb 11:00AM on court 3 | Team 3 vs Team 4https://you.pixellot.link/1wKVmfZzYDb 11:00AM on court 4 | Team 13 vs...
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Notable Standouts at North Carolina Freshman 40
6’3 Seth Harris (Caldwell Academy) As evidenced during camp, Harris has clearly put forth a lot of time and effort in developing his overall game over the last few months. He already possesses a nice blend of IQ, skill, and athleticism for his age. Harris is a reliable shooting threat who understands how to attack closeouts, defer to others, and operate within the team structure. He’s an engaged...
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Top Scorers from NC Top 80/ Sophomore 40/ Freshman 40
NC Top 80 Scorers – Class of 2024 20246′10″69Bobby CannonForsyth Country Day2120246′7″62Isaiah EvansNorth Mecklenburg1920246′5″47Isaiah WashingtonWinston-Salem Chistian16.520246′8″76Kaleb SpencerFirst Flight14.520246′4″38Felipe PatinoWinston-Salem Chistian14.520246′1″17Zion WalkerThe Burlington School1420246′4″40Jordan PattonJulius L. Chambers13.520246′8″72Tymaureon OutlawThe Burlington...
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Top 80/ Sophomore 40/ Freshman 40 Award Winners
Check out all the award winners from this weekend at the NC Top 80/ NC Sophomore 40/ NC Freshman 40 camp NC Top 80 Award Winners: MVP: 2024 Isaiah EvansOffense: 2024 Bobby Cannon / 2025 Zymicah WilkinsDefense: 2024 Jordan PattonPlaymaker: 2024 Carson Daniel/ 2024 Chase DanielHustle: 2025 Johnniyus Sharpe Honorable Mention:2024 Isaiah Washington2025 Trey Shephard2024 Felipe Patino2024 Kaleb...
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Phenom Hoops Freshman Forty Evaluations: Team 14
Team 14 Coach: Dre Simmons/Rod Williams #56: 5’9 Judah King (Cannon) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply knows how to run a team and set the tone on both ends of the floor, Judah King. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with vision, scoring ability, and toughness on defense. King plays with great pace and makes the right plays with consistency. Next in his...
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Phenom Hoops Freshman Forty Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Joe Adams/David Broome #55: 5’8 Malik McCotter (Chambers) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a nice impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Malik McCotter. He’s a quick, scrappy guard prospect with a useful penetration sense and the ability to finish at a solid rate. McCotter is a capable on-ball defender who utilizes his quickness to keep...
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Phenom Hoops Freshman Forty Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Jordan Parris #54: 5’8 Darnarius Gibson (Winston-Salem Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who offers a pretty balanced approach as a floor general, Danarius Gibson. He’s a smart, wiry point guard prospect with quickness and the ability to create for himself and others. Gibson handles the ball well against pressure, touches the paint at a solid rate, and can...
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Phenom Hoops Freshman Forty Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Jordan Mann #53: 5’9 Dionte Neal (Reidsville) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply knows how to apply his dynamic identity, regardless of setting, Dionte Neal. He’s a smart, quick, skilled guard prospect who can absolutely fill it up offensively from anywhere on the floor. Neal is a crafty ball-handler and playmaker with the ability to consistently touch the...
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Phenom Hoops Freshman Forty Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: DeAngelo Spruill #51: 5’7 Ezekiel Kelly (Hickory Ridge) Starting things off, we look at a player who knows how to properly dictate the action with the ball in his hands, Ezekiel Kelly. He’s a smart, shifty point guard prospect with excellent quickness and a balanced offensive approach. Kelly handles the ball well, sets up others at a steady rate, and applies scoring pressure...
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Phenom Hoops Freshman Forty Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #52: 5’7 Kevin Young Jr. (Riverside) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a nice impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Kevin Young Jr. He’s a quick, unselfish point guard prospect with useful defensive instincts and the ability to score the ball from all levels. Young moves well without the ball and knows how to fill in the gaps...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from NC Freshman 40 (Part 4)
2026 6’3 Darius McGlashen (Winston Salem Christian): Another new name to look at in North Carolina and we got a feeling, he is going to be a name that will pop up a lot more after this season and down the road. McGlashen was one of the top scorers at the camp, showing that he just had a knack for finding ways to put the ball in the basket. Scoring out in transition, finishing at the rim,...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from NC Freshman 40 (Part 3)
2026 6’0 Aziz Aljurhanni (Westover): Coming from New Jersey, Aljurhanni is a new name to start monitoring at Westover high school in the coming years. He had a solid showing at the NC Freshman 40 and when you talk about his game, Aljurhanni is a strong-frame, physical prospect at his age, showing his ability to play hard, can bully opponents on both sides of the ball, and finish through contact....
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POB’s Eye Catchers from NC Freshman 40 (Part 2)
2026 6’4 Markus Kerr (West Charlotte): Kerr is going to be a name that you hear more and more down the road. He should get some meaningful minutes this season with his talent and skill set, as the 6’4 prospect is a smooth operator on the court. Kerr can score from multiple levels, stretch the floor, use his length to score over defenders and with touch, and competes on the defensive end. You...
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