NC JUNIOR PHENOM CAMP EVENT RECAPS

North Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations: Team 8

Team 8 Coach: Kelvin Reid   #16: 5'9 '23 Jason Hancock (Greensboro, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player with an excellent crossroads between productivity and long-term potential, Jason Hancock. He's a strong-bodied point guard prospect with an incredibly natural feel for the game on both sides of the ball. Hancock effortlessly navigates the floor and is able to create for himself...

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North Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7 Coach: Don Ledford   #24: 5'8 '23 Grayson Cathey (Greensboro, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that was able to provide his team with a consistent two-way presence, Grayson Cathey. He's a wiry guard prospect with a quality feel and unselfish, team-first mentality. Cathey scored as needed, but it was his defensive prowess that made the strongest impact. Next in his...

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8th Grader Dice Royster is WESLEYAN Christian’s NEXT IN LINE! 6’4″ Forward a BLOCKING Machine!

Check out highlights from Dice Royster, a 6’4″ 8th grade who currently attends Wesleyan Christian Academy. Royster was named to the All-Camp this past weekend as he displayed a relentless defensive motor. The prospect has a chance to develop into something special if he keeps...

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North Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: Dre Simmons   #10:'5'9 '23 Casian Richard (Winston-Salem, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player with an abundance of talent and translatable skills, Casian Richard. He's a point guard prospect that offers an excellent blend of playmaking and three-level scoring. Richard possesses a quality feel for the game and is able to continuously mix up his offensive approach. He's...

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North Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations: Team 5

Team 5 Coach: Wayne Lipford   #15: 5'4 '23 Caleb Bruni (Jonesborough, TN) Starting things off, we look at a player that showed a clear desire and willingness to get better during camp, Caleb Bruni. He's a guard prospect that is just beginning to understand his two-way skillset. Bruni played with great energy throughout the day and looked to create havoc however possible. Next in his...

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North Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations: Team 4

Team 4 Coach: Darius Williams   #5: 4'11 '26 Nylan Rush (Wake Forest, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a quality foundation during camp, especially for his age, Nylan Rush. He's a young guard prospect that was able to effectively get downhill and attack the basket with regularity. Rush finished a majority of his attempts inside and also displayed the ability to...

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North Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations: Team 3

Team 3 Coach: Gerroid Doughty   #4: 4'11 '25 Jalen Mills (Hope Mills, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that provided his team with a steady, unselfish presence throughout camp, Jalen Mills. He's a small guard prospect with solid IQ and the ability to score or make plays for others. Mills plays within himself and rarely forces the action on either end of the floor. Next in his...

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North Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations: Team 2

Team 2 Coach: Kyle Caddell   #2: 4'10 '27 Ridley Hightower (Wake Forest, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that operated with a consistently high motor during his time at camp, Ridley Hightower. He's a small guard prospect that provides his team with phenomenal two-way energy. Hightower played unselfishly and looked to apply scoring pressure whenever possible. He was a good...

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North Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations: Team 1

Team 1 Coach: Daymond Lindell   #1: 4'9 '25 Tristan Nunez (Lexington, NC) Staring things off, we look at a player that showcased a fairly well-rounded skillset at camp, Tristan Nunez. He's a wiry guard prospect with nice length and a solid balance between scoring and playmaking. Nunez proved to be a competitor on both sides of the ball and operated with a strong motor throughout the day....

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Brandon’s big time Ballers: NC JR Phenom

The Jr Phenom Camp didn't disappoint, the next generation of high school stars are in training, several prospects caught my eye throughout the day for multiple reasons. These guys are in the early stages and most are still learning the game this is an introductory into their hoops resume. 

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Young talent shines in Greensboro (Player Standouts Part 2)

Young, talented players from North Carolina, Virginia, and several other states made their way to Greensboro on Saturday, as Phenom Hoop Report hosted their first NC Junior Phenom event.' It has been an event that has seen great success in the past and has also seen several young talents make their way into big-time players at the next level.' It was another fantastic event, as here are a few...

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Bendel’s Best: NC Jr. Phenom Camp

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina to host our annual spring camps, beginning with Jr. Phenom and then gradually easing our way into the prestigious NC Top 80. These Jr. Phenom camps might feature middle-school prospects, but many of North Carolina's stars have put their abilities on display in this very setting. We've seen guys like MJ Rice, Jalen...

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NC Junior Phenom Top 25 Scorers (Spring 2019)

The 15th Annual NC Junior Phenom camp held Saturday, March 2nd at Proehlific Park in Greensboro, North Carolina once again enjoyed a wealth of talented young players. As with any camp, there are many factors that go into to making a complete player, scoring, passing, rebounding and playing defense. Today, we will take a look a the top scorers from the camp.   Class Height Name City State...

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Young talent shines in Greensboro (Player Standouts Part 1)

Young, talented players from North Carolina, Virginia, and several other states made their way to Greensboro on Saturday, as Phenom Hoop Report hosted their first NC Junior Phenom event.' It has been an event that has seen great success in the past and has also seen several young talents make their way into big-time players at the next level.' It was another fantastic event, as here are a few...

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NC Junior Phenom Fab 5 2024 Class

NC Junior Phenom Fab Five 2024 Class Standing the test of time, the 15th Annual NC Junior Phenom camp took place Saturday, March 2nd at Proehlific Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. As usual, the event enjoyed a wealth of talent especially at the 2023 and 2024. In today's issue, we are going to look at the FIVE FAB from the 2024 class and this class has a chance to be really good.   No. 52...

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NC Junior Phenom Superlatives

Saturday saw just shy of 100 middle school prospects come in from multiple states. Some of the names we knew, and some of the names we did not. However, something we have come to expect, since this camp was first run by Founder Rick Lewis 15 years ago, talent will be in the building. The NC Junior Phenom Exposure Camp has featured current NBA players, McDonald's All-Americans, high level...

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NC Junior Phenom Fab 5 2023 Class

Standing the test of time, the 15th Annual NC Junior Phenom camp took place Saturday, March 2nd at Proehlific Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. As usual, the event enjoyed a wealth of talent especially at the 2023 and 2024. In today’s issue, we are going to look at the FIVE FAB from the 2023 class.   No. 48 5’10 2023 William Ottom (Daniels Middle School, Raleigh, NC)...

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Miles Magical Five: #NCJrPhenom Late Afternoon Standouts

#75 6’4 2023 William “Dice Royster (Greensboro, NC) Royster is a super fluid young post player that will be attending Wesleyan Christian Academy to start his high school career and they have a lot to be excited about.' He’s a super mobile, athletic, young post player that uses his length to impact the game on the defensive end.' He had some highlight plays today, I’d be...

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Miles Magical Five: Late Morning #NCJrPhenom

#67 6’2 2024 Dylan Deluca (Indian Trail, NC) Deluca is a high IQ young big man that does an excellent job working hard on the glass and scoring with his back to the basket.' He faced multiple double teams and rarely made a mistake in regards to his decision making when it came to finding the open man out of the post.' His footwork on the block is very advanced, and as he grows he should...

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North Carolina Junior Phenom Session 2: Evaluation Team 5

North Carolina Jr. Phenom Camp Session Two Evaluations   Team 5 Coach Williams   #1:4'7 '24 Daisean Kelley (Greenville, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that was able to make his presence felt on both sides of the ball, Daisean Kelley. He's a point guard prospect with excellent quickness and a team-first approach to the game. Kelley can operate nicely with or without the...

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North Carolina Junior Phenom Session 1: Evaluation Team 4

North Carolina Jr. Phenom Camp Session Two Evaluations   Team 4 Coach Dre   #15:5'2 '23 Keenan Wilkins (Hendersonville, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that showed flashes of sheer dominance during his time at camp, Keenan Wilkins. He's a quick point guard prospect that can attack and manipulate defenses in a variety of ways. Wilkins scores effortlessly on all three levels...

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NC Junior Phenom Session 1: Evaluation Team 8

North Carolina Jr. Phenom Camp Evaluations   Team 8 Coach: Jones   #46: 5'5 '24 Hunter Wall (Taylors, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that worked hard and constantly highlighted his team-first approach, Hunter Wall. He's a guard prospect with unselfishness and a willingness to create scoring opportunities for others. Wall knocked down a few open shots on the day and drove...

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NC Junior Phenom Session 1: Evaluation Team 7

North Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations   Team 7 Coach Dre   #44: 5'5 '23 Casian Richard (Winston-Salem, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that exemplified an abundance of natural talent and instincts at camp, Casian Richard. He's a point guard prospect with sharp quickness to go with an excellent IQ and overall feel for the game. Richard scores efficiently on all...

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NC Junior Phenom Session 1: Evaluation Team 6

North Carolina Jr. Phenon Camp Evaluations   Team 6 Coach: Ryan Bernardi   #43: 5'5 '24 Caleb Jenkins (Sumter, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a really strong impression with his two-way presence during camp, Caleb Jenkins. He's a point guard prospect with great IQ, quickness, and the ability to make his teammates better. Jenkins is a willing passer with nice...

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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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Jamie’s List of 5 — NC Junior Phenom (Session 2)

#59 6’1″ 2023 Zion Walker Turrentine Middle (Graham, NC) Walker comes from great blood lines as he is cousins with JamesOn Curry and Junior Robinson. Walker looks like he is next in line to carry the family name. He is very strong, has great length and is very skilled. Walker was a 2-way threat with his ability to both defend the point of attack as well as create offense. He was a...

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NC Jr. Phenom Morning/Afternoon Standouts

Morning/Afternoon'standouts NC Jr Phenom Session 2' #47 2023 5'10'Cole Callaway:' Davidson Day' Callaway is a'flat-out'shooter who doesn't need much room to get his shot'off made'3 plus 3s'both'games. He really'knows how'to move without the'ball'and get'to his spots.'Rebounded'well for his'position'I would like to see him expand his game'more off'the'bounce.'' ' ' #19 5'4''Evaan'Ezhilan:...

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Four to Watch: NC JR Phenom Camp

The annual NC junior Phenom Camp has become one of the most prestigious junior high camps in the south, the alumni list is filled with some of the top prospects currently in the prep ranks, and even extends throughout college hoops. This year featured a crop of talented youngsters with an advanced understanding of the game. There was excellent fundamentals and passing on display, it was good...

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NC Junior Phenom Middle School Exposure Camp Recaps — 7th Grade Standouts

Year after year some of the top prospects come to compete in the NC Junior Phenom Middle School Exposure Camp. For 15 years this camp has become the longest running middle school camp, of its kind, throughout the region. This camp was no different, as standouts from 4 different states and Canada showed up and showed out. Here are some 7th Grade (2023) Standouts' 6' Brandon King Sumter, SC King...

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