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Hidden Gems from Phenom Hoop State Fall League (Part 1)
The Phenom Hoop State Fall League has once again proven to be a platform where talent shines and hidden prospects make their names known. Each weekend, new players step into the spotlight, showcasing skills that deserve recognition from fans, media, and college coaches alike. While the headlines may often go to the established stars, it’s the under-the-radar performers who continue to impress...
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POB’s Stars of the Day: Saturday’s Hoop State League (West) (Week 2)
2026 Henry Smith (Mavs Academy Blue) Smith is one of the more underrated players in North Carolina, particularly given what he is able to provide and lead for his team. Standing at 6’4″, Smith continues to demonstrate that he can operate and have an impact in numerous areas on the court for his team, doing what is necessary to help his team win. He battles hard down low, attacks the glass,...
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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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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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