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College Coaches Watch List: Phenom Hoop State Finale (Class of 2026)
2026 Justus Bell (Upward Stars Columbia) Bell is a player that should garner attention from college coaches this summer and down the road. You have to like his blend of positional size as well as his ability to knock down shots. Bell has strong range, the ability to get to his spots off the dribble, and score from the mid-range and behind the arc. With his skillset and his length at 6’4, Bell...
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New Names to Learn from Phenom Grassroots TOC
The Phenom Grassroots TOC was a terrific event that brought plenty of familiar faces to the court, but it also gave us the advantage to learn a few new names that will be on our radar this summer and down the road. Check out what was said about a few players to watch out for down the road. 2026 Jim Gatehouse (Team Griggs): “I’ve been very impressed with 2026 Jim Gatehouse (Team Griggs)....
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Grassroots TOC (Part 2)
2024 Gianni Vines (Team White): Vines continues to jump out as a player with intrigue. A 6’3 long prospect, he did a great job in using his length to his advantage, whether it was attacking and finishing at the rim or rising up over defenders. He is tough to stop with his combination of athleticism and length, and he was extremely effective on Day 2 at the event. 2025 Zeus Batts (WBC):...
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