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North Carolina Sophomore Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Jamal Mitchell #6: 5’8 ’27 JR Adams (Forsyth Country Day) Starting off, we look at a player who understands how to set the tone on both ends of the floor, JR Adams. He’s a smart, tough, scrappy point guard prospect with the ability to dictate the action or find opportunities as an off-ball option. Adams handles the ball with care, sets up others, and scores at an efficient rate....
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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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Phenom Stay Positive: Start Learning the Names (Class of 2027)
2027 Caleb Nixon (Team Charlotte): Nixon certainly grabbed our attention and will now be on our watch list. He is a smooth operating prospect with size, the ability to be effective inside and out, can make plays off the dribble, and can be a terrific option off the ball and in catch-and-shoot situations. Comfortable from behind the arc, versatile piece on both ends, and plays at his own pace....
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive (Part One)
6’0 ’27 Brayden Gatling (SW15H Elite) It doesn’t take long to recognize Gatling as a leader for SW15H Elite’s 2027 group. Although they’ve clearly grown as a collective, he’s simply the guy that makes them go. Gatling is a natural leader whose combination of IQ, toughness, and competitiveness allows him to set the tone in a variety of different ways. He possesses the necessary quickness and...
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Five Young Prospects from Phenom Hoop State Challenge
6’8 ’27 Niko Bratton (Team United) After getting our first viewing of Bratton, it’s easy to see his path towards being a noteworthy prospect. At 6-foot-8, he’s already strong, fluid, and athletic with the necessary motor and nose for the ball to cause constant problems for opponents. Bratton possesses an excellent frame and moves like a perimeter player on the court. That...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Rise to the Occasion
2028 Jeremiah Thomas (CP3): Thomas is a prospect that has tremendous size to go along with an early skillset. When watching him, the 6’1 prospect is incredibly fluid and skilled for his age. Thomas uses his frame well in a variety of ways, and stays active on both ends of the court. He was strong out in transition, has a good perimeter game, and also can use his size to defend multiple...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Fred Cannon #28: 5’2 ’28 Aaron Jessup (Raleigh) Starting things off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor, Aaron Jessup. He’s a young, smart, scrappy guard prospect with excellent defensive instincts and a well-rounded offensive skillset. Jessup creates well for himself and others, scores from all levels, and is capable of...
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Young Names to Put on your Radar: Summer Finale
Flory Kuminga 2027 Carson Hulsizer: The young prospect that impressed me the most was 2027 Carson Hulsizer, who should be a name that many put on their watchlists now.' He was an absolute scoring machine and as other players said after playing him, this kid can play.' Hulsizer is such a smart, crafty guard with the ball in his hands. He creates extremely well for himself, battles through...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Summer Finale
2025 Larenz Stevenson (CBG): I liked what I saw out of the 2025 6’5 prospect from AL Brown, as he is a name that one could start tracking more as he develops. He fits what you are looking for in a prospect, as he is long and athletic, shows flashes of his potential, and is one that is still just scratching the surface of what he could ultimately be. Stevenson would be someone to watch out for...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 1 at Phenom March Madness
CP Perry 2027 CP Perry (Team Ish): Perry is a familiar face on the Phenom platform, and he only continues to get better the more we see the young prospect. Perry is a tremendous leader on the floor with his game, showing immense poise, understanding, creativity, and does a nice job in being a facilitator as well as a scorer. A really exciting young prospect that should get more attention down...
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