CITY OF OAKS EVENT RECAPS

JUCO Priorities Worthy of Attention (Part Two)

The grassroots landscape is an intensely competitive setting for young kids to try and achieve their goals in making it to the collegiate ranks. Given the overabundance of talent within North Carolina, we've grown accustomed to seeing extremely talented players take the JUCO route as opposed to other alternatives. Whether for grades, lack of exposure, or something completely different, each of...

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The Game of Unpredictability: Heritage vs. Word of God

In the basketball world, some things are simply impossible to predict, even when the odds are stacked in the opposite direction. That's a big part of what makes this matchup so riveting. This game is going to be a must-see for basketball savants, as there are so many gems and diamonds in the rough within these two teams. So folks need to attend Saturday, as Phenom Hoops will be traveling to...

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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom's Hoops and Dreams

Heritage IJN 6'5 '20 Robertas Jonaitis Right now, the most reliable and productive performer on this squad is clearly Jonaitis. He's a long, explosive wing prospect that has a ton of attainable upside on both sides of the ball. Jonaitis handles the ball well and is able to consistently create his own shot, typically preferring to get to the basket and finish above the rim with his deceptive...

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North Carolina Phenom 150 Session 2: Evaluation Team 14

North Carolina Phenom 150 Session 2: Evaluation Team 14   Team 14 Coach: Brian Cousin     #10:5'8 '22 William Ham Jr. (Denver, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that is just beginning to scratch the surface of his long-term potential, William Ham Jr. He's a young point guard prospect with a tight handle and the ability to navigate the floor pretty well. Ham offers a...

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Morning Standouts at NC Phenom 150 Camp

#5-Kadyn Dawkins- Really intelligent point guard prospect that created a ton of scoring opportunities in this contest. He consistently took defenders off the dribble, touched the paint, and displayed terrific vision as a playmaker while applying solid pressure as a scorer.   #21-Smoke Hodges- High IQ floor general with natural playmaking skills and solid scoring ability. He has an...

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