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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: David Robinson #1: 5’10 ’26 Beckett Coon (Wake Christian) Starting off, we look at a player who offers an appealing blend of scoring and playmaking, Beckett Coon. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with a tight handle, reliable creation skills, and polished shot-making ability. Coon utilizes his quick first step to break down opponents and touch the paint at a consistent...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Evan Neisler #47: 5’7 ’26 Dionte Neal (Reidsville) Starting things off, we look at a player who is easily among the most dynamic guards in the state, regardless of class, Dionte Neal. He’s an undersized, incredibly smart, skilled floor general with lethal quickness and open-floor speed. Neal is a high-level creator and overall playmaker who utilizes his craftiness to effortlessly...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: Max van Weerdhuizen
Height: 6’0 Class: 2026 School: High Point Christian Travel Team: Team United Freshman Season 16.1 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 3.9 APG, 2.0 SPG, 45% FG, 37% 3FG What Was Recently Said: Moving onto a player that simply possesses a knack for running a team as a floor general, Max Van Weerdhuizen. He’s a smart, crafty, unselfish point guard prospect with a quality balance between...
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High Point Christian is Overflowing with Talent
Over the past few weekends, Phenom Hoops had the opportunity to travel out to the NCISAA Live Period and get a closer look at the private school landscape. The gym was filled with countless notable teams and individuals at every turn. College coaches were in attendance and extending offers to deserving prospects. While there were various standouts, storylines, and takeaways, few topics are more...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom G3 (Days 1 & 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2024 Cinjun Bridges (CC Elite) The typical shooter nowadays, whether efficient or not, typically takes a high volume of shots. But Cinjun is one of the most patient and methodical marksman you’ll find with elite shot selection. He doesn’t force looks just to try and get going, and still finds positive ways to impact the game as a facilitator with good off ball instincts as a...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Award Winners (HS/MS)
Another great camp has come and gone, and not only did players walk away with their names/games on the radar for Phenom Hoops, but a few walked away with awards from the event. Check out all the award winners from the high school and middle school exposure event. High School: MVP: 2025 Jaylen CrossMr. Offense: 2023 Zion McDuffieMr. Playmaker: 2025 Graham MooseMr. Hustle: 2026 Max Van...
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Six Freshmen Named to All-District Teams
On Monday, the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association announced their annual all-district teams. Across the twelve districts (and 180 total players), only six freshmen were chosen. It’s a tremendous honor for these young men to be appropriately recognized as some of the top players throughout the state—despite their age. Among the selections, you’ll notice that the three freshmen who...
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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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