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Making His Presence Felt: 2027 JR Adams (FCDS)
Player: JR AdamsClass: 2027Height: 5’7School: Forsyth Country Day There is so much talent to be found around the state of North Carolina, of all levels… and Phenom Hoops continues to bring the best coverage around for players to be seen. At the North Carolina Top 80 recently, many premier prospects attended the camp and put their game on full display. But it also allowed others to...
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Finding Ways to Produce and Lead: 2027 Romain Boyer (Concord Academy)
Player: Romain BoyerClass: 2027Height: 6’3School: Concord Academy There is so much talent to be found around the state of North Carolina, of all levels… and Phenom Hoops continues to bring the best coverage around for players to be seen. At the North Carolina Top 80 recently, many premier prospects attended the camp and put their game on full display. But it also allowed others to...
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Teams Excited to Start the Season with Phenom Jamboree Session 1
The season is right around the corner and teams are gearing up this Saturday with the Phenom Jamboree Session 1, and the excitement couldn’t be higher! Some of the top programs from around the region are set to hit the floor, bringing elite competition, standout prospects, and nonstop action all under one roof. This event marks the start of another incredible high school basketball season with...
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Commitment: Caleb Gaskins Selects Miami
Top-25 national recruit Caleb Gaskins (Class of 2026, 6′8 PF, Columbus HS — Miami, FL) has officially committed to the Miami Hurricanes, choosing the Canes over finalists such as Florida and Texas A&M. Gaskins brings a premium blend of size, strength, and two-way potential to Miami’s frontcourt. The long-armed forward can face up and score from midrange, step out toward the...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Dory Hines #46: 5’10 ’28 Bobby Montgomery (Queens Grant) Starting off, Bobby Montgomery is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2028. His combination of lethal shooting prowess and useful playmaking ability allows him to find success from either guard position. Montgomery is smart, tough, and unselfish with a well-rounded skillset. He knows how to initiate the offense, set up...
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Lady Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Denzel Walls #3: 5’3 ’29 London Williams (Wake Forest) Starting off, London Williams is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being one of the smallest campers on this team, she did a nice job of making an impact within the flow of the action. Williams is a quick, speedy guard who stands out through her defense and penetration sense. She’s a solid creator and willing...
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The Stage is Set: Schedule Released for the 2025 Coach Freddy Johnson Showcase
The wait is over — the schedule for the Coach Freddy Johnson Showcase is officially LIVE, and fans are in for another can’t-miss day of elite high school basketball. Set for December 6, 2025, at Greensboro Day School (5401 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455), this event continues to celebrate one of the game’s legendary coaches while bringing together top programs and prospects from across the...
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2027 Seth Harris ready to lead the way at Western Guilford
Player: Seth HarrisClass: 2027Height: 6’4School: Western Guilford There is so much talent to be found around the state of North Carolina, of all levels… and Phenom Hoops continues to bring the best coverage around for players to be seen. At the North Carolina Top 80 recently, many premier prospects attended the camp and put their game on full display. But it also allowed others to...
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College Coaches, Take Notice: 2027 Hunter McGrath (Hoggard) is Ready for Big Season Ahead
Player: Hunter McGrathClass: 2027Height: 6’1School: Hoggard There is so much talent to be found around the state of North Carolina, of all levels… and Phenom Hoops continues to bring the best coverage around for players to be seen. At the North Carolina Top 80 recently, many premier prospects attended the camp and put their game on full display. But it also allowed others to rise up...
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Positives/ Concerns/ What to Watch for with North Carolina
Heading into the 2025-26 campaign, North Carolina carries both promise and question marks, and their final tune-up before the regular season — an exhibition against Winston-Salem State — spotlighted both a little bit more. After watching their game against BYU and WSSU, these are the factors that I will have my eye on this season, including some of the positives from their game, what to keep an...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Nick Jones #91: 6’0 ’28 Micah Goodlow (Christ School) Starting off, Micah Goodlow is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2028. He enters the state with a notable reputation and the tools to be one of the top guards in his class. Goodlow is a smart, polished floor general with the handle, vision, and scoring polish to cause a ton of problems for opponents. Goodlow touches the paint...
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Lady Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Jay Lawson #2: 5’2 ’29 Jaela Brown (Ballantyne Ridge) Starting off, Jaela Brown is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2029. Though small, she had no issue making her presence felt for this group. Brown is a scrappy, unselfish guard with a high motor and sharp penetration sense. She utilizes her quickness and craftiness to consistently break down opponents, touch the paint, and...
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Breaking Out in a Big Way: 2027 6’8 Noah Dobyns Emerging as One of North Carolina’s Most Intriguing Young Prospects
Looking at players around the state of North Carolina, a player that brings a lot of intrigue and potential is 2027 6’8 Noah Dobyns at Wesleyan Christian. He showed that in a big way recently at the NC Top 80, as the forward displayed fluidity, skill, scoring ability, and upside with his game. Phenom Hoops has talked about Dobyns on several occasions, getting a chance to watch him flourish and...
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Potential Late D1 Steals: 2026 Stephano Farrington and 2026 Aden Jeffries
Many players in the Class of 2026 are wrapping up their recruitment but that doesn’t mean there aren’t players that could be late steals. Two players that fit that bill and have risen higher on our radars after their play at the NC Top 80 are 2026 6’8 Stephano Farrington and 2026 6’8 Aden Jeffries. Both bring length, both possess an intriguing skill set, and both have made strong strides...
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2028 Brice Wiersma flourishes with skill and footwork; should be on D1 radars
Player: Brice WiersmaClass: 2028Height: 6’7School: TL Hanna The Class of 2028 down in South Carolina is shaping up quite nicely, as it seems that there will be plenty of D1 talents coming out of that class. We had the chance to watch many of those talents at the South Carolina Top 80, and one player who proved himself against the best was 2028 6’7 “Brice Wiersma. After the camp, Patrick...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Jamal Mitchell #79: 5’11 ’28 Sherod McCormick (Davidson Day) Starting off, Sherod McCormick is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2028. There were a lot of notable guards in attendance, and that certainly includes McCormick. He’s a smart, refined floor general who offers excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. McCormick dictates the action with pace and...
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Lady Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: LaTavia Dixon #1: 5’2 ’29 Hayden Robinson (Wilson) Starting off, Hayden Robinson is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she made a lasting impression with her high motor and pesky defensive presence. Robinson is a tough, quick lead guard with terrific IQ and an unselfish approach to the game. She’s a solid ball-handler who...
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Early Season Statement: 2026 Yohance Connor Wasting No Time Making His Presence Felt
The season has already gotten underway for a few teams, including the Blue Checks at OTE. And one thing that can be said for the Blue Checks (or Combine Academy) is that 2026 6’2 Yohance Connor already seems ready to make a statement in his final season. Connor has kicked off the season in style, having multiple impressive performances and showing why he is being recruited by several...
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2027 Jaylen Hunter-Coleman Emerging as a Must-See Guard with Growing Recruitment
The 2027 class continues to produce rising talent, and one name that’s quickly climbing the radar is 6’1 guard Jaylen Hunter-Coleman from Newman High School. Known for his toughness, leadership, and ability to impact winning, Hunter-Coleman has developed into a hard-nosed, athletic guard that can impact the game in a variety of ways. Now part of the Class of 2027 and coming into Newman after...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Matt Brown #82: 5’11 ’26 Drew Johnson (The Burlington School) Starting off, Drew Johnson is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2026. After years of watching him shine at camp, it was no surprise to see Johnson perform at a high level. He’s a quick, crafty, polished guard with the ability to fill it up as a scorer from all levels. Johnson is a quality creator with the handle and...
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Toughness Epitomized: Lincoln Vision
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Ambassador Christian School in Huntersville, North Carolina, to cover the Cyber Interscholastic Basketball Alliance (CIBA) event. The two-day showcase featured four noteworthy teams in Bull City Prep, Phoenix Montessori Academy, California Basketball Club, and Tennessee Collegiate Academy. The four games allowed us to see a lot of high-level...
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From Charlotte to Cali: JJ Sati-Grier Shines Among the Stars
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Ambassador Christian School in Huntersville, North Carolina, to cover the Cyber Interscholastic Basketball Alliance (CIBA) event. The two-day showcase featured four noteworthy teams in Bull City Prep, Phoenix Montessori Academy, California Basketball Club, and Tennessee Collegiate Academy. The four games allowed us to see a lot of high-level...
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Lady Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Jason Cheek #12: 5’5 28 Demi Thomas (NC GBB) Starting off, Demi Thomas is a 5-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2028. She’s a smart, high-motor lead guard who knows how to dictate the offensive action and outwork opponents on defense. Thomas utilizes her quick first step to beat opponents off the bounce and touch the paint at a nice rate. She defends with a lot of toughness and...
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CIBA Fall Showcase Standouts
CIBA Showcase lived up to the hype, bringing together a deep field of talent from across the country. The event featured a mix of nationally ranked prospects and emerging young stars — all looking to prove themselves against elite competition. Here are some of the top performers who made a lasting impression throughout the showcase: 2028 PG JJ Sati-Grier (Sierra Canyon) Sati-Grier continues to...
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Malik McCotter Makes a Statement in His Phoenix Montessori Debut
Phoenix Montessori Academy’s newest floor general, Malik McCotter, wasted no time making his presence felt this past weekend. In his first outings with PMA, the junior point guard showed exactly why he’s one of the most underrated guards in the region. Two Strong Outings to Start the Season McCotter opened the weekend with a composed showing against powerhouse Sierra Canyon, finishing...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Notable Standouts from SC Top 80
As we wrap up our coverage from the South Carolina Top 80, it’s clear that the event was filled with high-level talent from start to finish. Beyond the headliners, several other players made strong impressions with their performances, effort, and overall impact on both ends of the floor. These prospects showcased why South Carolina continues to produce quality talent year after year. Here are...
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Next Up: Standouts and Rising Stars from the NC Freshman 40 Camp (Part 3)
The NC Freshman 40 Camp once again delivered an exciting showcase of emerging talent, giving an early glimpse at the next wave of standout players across North Carolina. This event brought together some of the most promising young prospects in the state—athletes who are already turning heads with their skill, size, and potential. From dynamic guards to versatile forwards and...
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Ashton Pierce Chooses Sacramento State
Huntersville, N.C. (October 2025) – After deep consideration and a full evaluation of his options, 6-foot-3 guard Ashton Pierce of North Mecklenburg High School has committed to play his collegiate basketball for the Sacramento State Hornets. Pierce’s recruitment list included a wide range of Division I programs. He received offers and high-level interest from schools including East Carolina...
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Commitment: Luke Barnett Chooses Kansas
Four-star 6’4 shooting guard Luke Barnett (Class of 2026, Mater Dei HS, CA) has committed to Kansas, selecting the Jayhawks over finalists including Miami and UNLV. His decision gives Kansas a high-level perimeter scoring threat who fits their need for outside shooting in the 2026 class. Barnett brings a refined scoring skillset to Lawrence, combining elite catch-and-shoot ability...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Albert Perkins #81: 5’11 ’27 Kobe Plata (Southern Wake) Starting off, Kobe Plata is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2027. It’s no secret that traditional point guards are a dying breed, but Plata still represents that archetype extremely well. He’s a smart, heady floor general with a tight handle, sharp vision, and the ability to touch the paint at a consistent rate. Plata...
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