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POB’s Eye Catchers: Saturday at #TylerLewisHoopfest
2025 Dawson Esbrandt (NW Guilford) In a very balanced attack for Northwest Guilford, it was the senior guard who led the way with an impressive showing. Esbrandt was able to make a variety of plays off the dribble, creating and getting around defenders, forcing the action offensively, and showing he can knock down shots as well as get to the line. You add on top of his ability to battle on the...
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2027 Charles Pur talks recent Tennessee offer and early recruitment
It has been noted early and often that 2027 6’9 Charles Chienngan-Pur will be a name you will want to know more about and is proving to be one of the top bigs around the region. Every time we have watched him on the court, one can see the development this young man has made and the potential that is left in him in the coming years. Recently, we said he could and should be looking at a...
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Next Ones Up in Class of 2027 in North Carolina
Phenom Hoops released its 2027 Rankings this week, and this is a class that is loaded with talent of all levels. The Class of 2027 here in NC is shaping up nicely, as we first talked about the national names already but these players below are not far behind them and should be looked at very closely in the coming years. 2027 Rankings:...
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Young Prospects Thrive on Big Stage at Phenom Hoops LIVE (Part 1)
2027 Charles Chienggan Pur (Team United): Pur really impressed and could quickly become a national name with what we saw. His overall impact on both sides on the court was impressive, displaying footwork and feel in the post, his ability to run rim to rim, and his activity level on the boards as well as defensively. Pur was off the charts in controlling the paint and blocking shots. 2027 Julian...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Hoops LIVE
2027 Charles Chienggan Pur (Team United): Pur is a young talent I’m very excited about watching develop down the road, but what he gives you early on has to catch your eye and should certainly have him in the national spotlight. At his age, he has tremendous length and fluidity, showing to be a very effective big man that has a ton of potential. He shows a great feel and footwork around the...
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Deserving of D1 Attention: Phenom MDC
2025 KJ Younger (R4A Scholars): Nearly two years ago, Younger was a new name for all and Phenom Hoops was one of the first to introduce him to the state of North Carolina. Fast forward to today, Younger has only gotten better and stronger, as he continues to showcase that he is a talent to be reckoned with. He has consistently produced on the court, time after time excelling in his ability to...
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Immediate Impact Freshmen in North Carolina (Part Three)
6’9 Charles Chiennigan-Pur (Burlington Christian) Although it might take a few years for Charles Chiennigan-Pur to reach his ceiling, he should still be a major difference-maker as a freshman. Purely from a size, length, and mobility standpoint, he should cause a ton of problems for opponents. Chiennigan-Pur already displays great timing as a rebounder and rim-protector, which should allow him...
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The Future of Basketball in NC: Class of 2027 (Part 2)
2027 Cannon DeBerry (Olympic): DeBerry is a player that we have had a limited viewing of but is one that could be of interest as a young prospect. He has good size and there is a lot of appeal to his game. Our own Jeff Bendel summed it up nicely watching him at the LIVE Period, where he had this to say. “’27 Cannon Deberry (Olympic) has so much appeal. Young but already making an impact...
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