NC JUNIOR PHENOM CAMP EVENT RECAPS

Carson trio opens eyes at Phenom Team Camp

There were plenty of heavyweights this past weekend at the Phenom Team Camp, as talent could be found, and title contenders were on display.' But what is so great about events like this is that it opens our eyes to new teams and players to watch more this upcoming season.' One of those teams that impressed overall was Carson, a team that has a very young trio that could lead the charge and...

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North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations (Session II): Team 5

Team 5 Coach: Stacy Palmore #16: 5'7 '26 Grant Jacques (Grace Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who highlighted an impactful presence despite being the smallest camper on this team, Grant Jacques. He's a wiry, slightly undersized guard prospect with a high motor and quality feel for the game on either end of the floor. Jacques handles the ball, sets up others, and is...

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'Getting to Know''5'10 '25'Jonah Drye

We've seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a 'Getting to Know' series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...

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Dawkins’ Phenom March Madness Standouts (Day 1)

By: DeAjai Dawkins 2026 Kenan Dixon (Team Hope 2026) He plays with a respectable level of leadership. His soft touch around the rim creates an evident threat for opposing defenders once he's found the lane. Aside from being a purposeful scorer, Dixon shows promising decision-making abilities with the ball in his hands. Started his day with 32 points, followed up with another high-scoring...

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Phenom 150 Session II Camp Evaluations: Team 2

Team 2 Coach: Tyler Lewis  #25: 5'4 '26 Grant Jacques (Grace Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who performed very well despite being the youngest and smallest camper on this team, Grant Jacques. He's a wiry, unselfish, high-motor guard prospect with an excellent spot-up presence along the perimeter. Jacques is fairly quick and understands how to find opportunities...

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POB’s Young Players To Watch: Phenom Halloween Havoc

The Phenom Halloween Havoc was another terrific event, checking in on a few players that we have seen before and to see how they have been developing but also giving us some new, young names. Here are four young players that could be ones to monitor down the road, as they really showcased their talent on the big stage in Rock Hill. 2026 William Stevens (Triple Threat Academy): This is another...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Halloween Havoc

6'0 '23 TJ Cave (Winston 76ers) The Winston 76ers simply understand how to outwork opponents, and Cave is a massive part of their overall identity. He's a heady guard prospect with athleticism, defensive prowess, and a strong, sturdy frame. Cave's combination of quickness and physicality allows him to reliably defend opposing ball-handlers at the point of attack. He's also a smart passer and...

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Phenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 3

Team 3 Coach: Dre Simmons #3: 5'4 '28 Trent Moody (The Academy at Lincoln) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed exceptionally well despite being the youngest camper in attendance, Trent Moody. He's a young, tough, skilled guard prospect with excellent shooting ability and a clear desire to compete defensively. Moody plays older than his age and bigger than his size would...

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Player Standouts from Day 2 of Phenom Summer Showcase

by: Ethan Reece 2025 Jackson Powers (Pro Skills Cassada)Big man Jackson impressed with his postwork, he squared up and took his time to make the move he wanted. A natural rebounder, Jackson found the ball countless times for putbacks and finished efficiently inside with his soft hands and touch. Big man also showed he could spot up and make the outside shot from the elbow or top of the key 2025...

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Phenom 150 Session II Camp Evaluations: Team 12

Team 12 Coach: Jeff Bendel #69: 5'9 '24 Antoine Jones Jr. (Atkins) Starting things off, we look at a player that consistently stood out through his ability to carry the offense, Antoine Jones Jr. He's a quick, crafty, extremely confident guard prospect with the necessary skill and instincts to reliably generate (and convert) from all over the floor. Jones has no issue creating clean looks...

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DeAjai's Halloween Scary Standouts

By: DeAjai Dawkins 2026 Jonathan Ross (CLT1 Miller 7th) There is a mouthful to be said about the mountain of potential that Jonathan Ross possesses. A strong-bodied athlete placed on the wing, Ross displays elite guard-like ball skills with the ability to both handle the ball and make pinpoint passes on a dime. The very first play I saw from Ross was a beautiful one-handed find from the wing to...

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Special K's Hoops Take: Day 1 Early Standouts (Halloween Havoc/ HoopState League)

5'9 Jonah Drye 2025 of Crown Academy has a great feel for the game and an IQ that is beyond his age. He was precise in the way he operated in the picking roll, making the right reads almost each and every time down the floor. He displayed the ability to shoot both off the catch and off the dribble effectively. He also generated easy buckets for himself and his teammates in transition as he...

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North Carolina Jr. Phenom Spring Camp Evaluations: Team 4

Team 4 Coach: Kelvin Mills #6: 5'1 '24 Jason Howard (Raleigh) Starting things off, we look at a player that found a way to impact the game despite being the smallest camper on this team, Jason Howard. He's a smart, well-rounded guard prospect that showed the ability to create for himself and others while scoring effectively from anywhere inside the arc. Howard shoots the ball well for his size...

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NC Junior Phenom Session 1: Evaluation team 3

North Carolina Jr. Phenom Camp Evaluations   Team 3 Coach Reid   #4: 4'8 '26 Jacob Mills (Salisbury, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that effortlessly scored the ball while displaying a quality IQ on both ends of the court, Jacob Mills. He's a young guard prospect with great overall feel for the game. Mills scored efficiently from all three levels and highlighted his...

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