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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Summer Showcase
6’2 ’23 Grady Whitt (Go Hard) Few teams in attendance can match the balanced approach of Go Hard, and Whitt is a massive part of their overall game. The lefty is skilled and fairly crafty, able to consistently create for himself and other off the bounce. Whitt shoots the ball at an efficient rate from midrange and beyond the arc, and finishes with finesse around the basket. He’s a quality passer...
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Player Standouts from Day 1 of Phenom Summer Showcase
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Dionte Neal (CSB Elite)Dionte is a PG that can take over the game very easily. Quick and shifty with his handles, it’s hard for opponents to stay in front and keep him from getting to his spots. Controls the game well for such a young guard, rare to see such poise and patience. He made strong moves to the basket, finishing with his footwork and quickness 2025 Derek Ross (NC...
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Phenom G3 Showcase Player Spotlights
By: Sean Halloran 2026 Dionte Neal (Team CP3 15u) Neal’s high IQ screams out when you watch him play. He is someone who can do a bit of everything at the PG position. Very crafty offensively and around the rim, and constantly getting into the paint offensively. Good at breaking defenders down off the bounce and finding his open teammates for shots. Neal carries Good pace, and the ability to...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Stay Positive (Day 1, Part 1)
Rakease Passmore 2024 6’6 Rakease Passmore (NLPB 828): Talk about a star in the making. Watching him on multiple occasions, you can see that this young man has the “it” factors in his game that is going to make him a big-time target in North Carolina and one of the top prospects in his class. He has the athleticism that will get you out of your seat and he excels at getting downhill. But he also...
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Phenom 150 Session II (Jr.) Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Greg Harmon #4: 4’10 ’26 Izaac Skehan (Newport) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite his lack of size, Izaac Skehan. He’s a wiry, unselfish guard prospect with a high motor and team-first approach on both ends of the floor. Skehan is a scrappy defender with an understanding of how to hit three-pointers and operate within his role. Next in...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Jr Phenom
2025 Jack Bell: Bell is a young player that just understands how to work hard and what it means to have a tremendous motor on the court. He applied that on both sides of the floor, constantly moving to create opportunities and working hard on the defensive end. 2025 Lybrant Rush: He is a young man that has good size early on and is one that can make an impact on both sides of the floor. He was...
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Jr. Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Blake Walker #0: 4’7 ’28 Andrew Putman (Charlotte) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed well despite being the youngest camper on this team, Andrew Putman. He’s a smart, scrappy, team-first guard prospect with a quality motor and great defensive prowess—especially for his size. Putman attacked and finished well but also displayed a willingness to set up...
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Tennessee Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Tyrone Smith #2:4’11 ’25 Dionte Neal (Reidsville, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that stood out with his ability to run a team, especially at his age, Dionte Neal. He’s a young, intelligent point guard prospect with exceptional quickness and a tight handle, which allows him to enter the paint and make plays with ease. Neal displayed great footwork to go with...
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Early Standouts at Tennessee Phenom 150 Camp
#11- 5’8 ’25 Eli Ellis- The strong-bodied guard was among the youngest players from the first set of games, but more than held his own. He’s a leader with a tight handle and strong two-way feel for the game. Ellis effortlessly creates scoring opportunities and has the three-level ability to apply constant pressure as a penetrator or shooting threat from the perimeter. He sees the floor well and...
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North Carolina Junior Phenom Session 2: Evaluation Team 6
North Carolina Jr. Phenom Camp Session Two Evaluations Team 6 Coach Holloway #2:5’5 ’25 Kohi Stickland (Greensboro, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that possesses a pretty intriguing two-way skillset, Kohi Strickland. He’s a forward prospect that is capable of excelling from inside the arc, given his nice blend of size and physicality. Strickland shot the ball well...
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NC Junior Phenom Session 2: Coach K’s Standouts
Coach K’s Standouts Let’s take a look back at today’s stand out performers from North Carolina Junior Phenom camp session 2 and remember the play makers, the defensive stoppers, and the rest of the high impact players No. 54: 5’10 2023 Malik Brunson (Fayetteville, NC) You may remember Malik from session 1. (Mr. Defense Award Winner) Well today this man child had no problem performing at a...
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NC Junior Phenom Session 2: Coach Thread’s Standouts
5’4 2023 Evaan Ezhilan (Mooresville, NC One of the better shooter in the camp. Has a nice touch and follow through on his shot. He a small guard but understands spacing and how to get his shot off. Has a very high IQ and know how to play on and off the ball. Good team player and likes getting his teammates involve. 5’8 2023 Isaiah Sanders (Lexington, NC) Sanders was one of the...
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Brandon Lee’s four to watch: NC Jr Phenom
The second session of NC Jr Phenom showcased a diverse collection of talent, 63 junior high prospects from both Carolina’s and Virginia gathered in Greensboro to battle it out. Greensboro, North Carolina- Campers warmed up in competitive heart racing drills conducted by Phenom’s prestigious counselor staff, before breaking up into live play. Many of these youngsters are still learning the...
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