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Reidsville Eyeing Another Dominant Season
What to Watch at Phenom Team Camp Session II This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel to Bermuda Run, North Carolina, to host our annual June Team Camp (Session II). The event always features a slew of the most talented teams and individuals within the Carolinas, and this year’s will be no different. Leading up to the event, we will take a closer look at players and subplots to monitor....
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Queens Grant Young Core Ready for Next Step
What to Watch at Phenom Team Camp Session II This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel to Bermuda Run, North Carolina, to host our annual June Team Camp (Session II). The event always features a slew of the most talented teams and individuals within the Carolinas, and this year’s will be no different. Leading up to the event, we will take a closer look at players and subplots to monitor....
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Kaharri Coleman, Chacho Womack Emerging as National Prospects
Kaharri Coleman Chacho Womack It’s amazing how quickly things can change in high school basketball. Whether players relocating, individuals developing, or something completely different, there’s never a dull moment in the grassroots landscape. Right now, the majority of kids can be seen playing with their high school programs at team camps or the association-specific events hosted by the NCHSAA...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp
6’9 ‘27 Charles Pur (The Burlington School) Everyone should already be well-informed about Pur and his high-level status as a prospect. Although much of the recent buzz is surrounding his transfer to The Burlington School, it’s been a seamless transition as expected. Pur is shining as a dominant leader with skill, athleticism, and an incredibly impactful two-way game. He scores in every possible...
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Diamond in the Rough: Kamari Nicholson Bursting onto the Scene
There are so many options in today’s high school basketball landscape. Parents and players are constantly being encouraged to seek out new situations more than ever before. The period from April to June is now considered an extremely important stretch for coaches (both college and high school) to secure next season’s roster. Numerous players have already made moves to new destinations while...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp (Class of 2026)
6’9 ‘26 Nicholas McLean (Winston-Salem Christian) There’s a lot to like with McLean, especially considering that he’s starting to visibly tap into his long-term upside. He’s a long, wiry forward with an enticing blend of size, skill, and athleticism. At 6-foot-9, he’s becoming a real mismatch for opponents. McLean is a knockdown shooter with quality feel and developing ball skills. He regularly...
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The Go-To Option: Logan Johnson Poised to Lead Carmel Christian
Opportunity is a crucial component of player development. Accumulating game reps, particularly in basketball, is vital for an individual’s general understanding and comfort level on the court. We’ve seen countless prospects blow up after becoming the focal point for a noteworthy team, and that feels like exactly what’s going to happen for Logan Johnson as the go-to option for Carmel Christian....
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Phenom Hoops Alums Shine at NBPA Top 100 Camp
Credit: NBPA It was a busy weekend in Rock Hill with the NBPA Top 100 Camp followed by the Phenom Team Camp, and our staff was out and about for both. Heading to Rock Hill (SC) for the elite camp, there were PLENTY of familiar faces that have rolled through our platform on the court for the camp. We were excited to see what they could show on the big stage, and many didn’t disappoint....
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Blossoming Talent Turning Heads for Grace Christian
What to Watch at Phenom Team Camp This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel down to Rock Hill, South Carolina, to host our annual June Team Camp. The event always features a slew of the most talented teams and individuals within the Carolinas, and this year’s will be no different. Leading up to the event, we will take a closer look at players and subplots to monitor. Grace Christian (18-9)...
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Chris Ewell Makes Coaching Debut with West Meck
What to Watch at Phenom Team Camp This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel down to Rock Hill, South Carolina, to host our annual June Team Camp. The event always features a slew of the most talented teams and individuals within the Carolinas, and this year’s will be no different. Leading up to the event, we will take a closer look at players and subplots to monitor. There’s been a lot of...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Wednesday Top 100 Camp
2026 Deron Rippey Jr. Rippey came out ready to roll, as the point guard averaged 21.5 points per game on Day 1 along with 5.0 assists. Rippey is such an intriguing point guard and continues to prove why he is in the discussion as the top point guard in the class, especially with his blend of pace and feel, his court awareness and vision, his ability to blow by defenders and attack the defense,...
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Winston-Salem Christian Adding Even More Talent
Earlier this week, Coach Antonio Lowe announced the incoming transfers of Jaleel Smith and Williams Itumo to their already loaded roster. The duo is set to join a group with guys like Nicholas McLean, Bradley Floyd, Elton James, and newly acquired Elijah Thomas. It’s unclear how many more pieces they’ll add prior to the high school season, but they certainly have no shortage of talent. Let’s...
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South Meck Trio Preparing for Big Senior Season
What to Watch at Phenom Team Camp This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel down to Rock Hill, South Carolina, to host our annual June Team Camp. The event always features a slew of the most talented teams and individuals within the Carolinas, and this year’s will be no different. Leading up to the event, we will take a closer look at players and subplots to monitor. South Mecklenburg is...
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Lincolnton Adds Another Year of Experience
What to Watch at Phenom Team Camp This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel down to Rock Hill, South Carolina, to host our annual June Team Camp. The event always features a slew of the most talented teams and individuals within the Carolinas, and this year’s will be no different. Leading up to the event, we will take a closer look at players and subplots to monitor. After going 24-6 with...
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Rae Villines Set to Make Head Coaching Debut at Cresset Christian Academy
What to Watch at Phenom Team Camp This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel down to Rock Hill, South Carolina, to host our annual June Team Camp. The event always features a slew of the most talented teams and individuals within the Carolinas, and this year’s will be no different. Leading up to the event, we will take a closer look at players and subplots to monitor. Folks should be...
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First Look at Charlotte Performance Institute Under Coach Jackson
What to Watch at Phenom Team Camp This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel down to Rock Hill, South Carolina, to host our annual June Team Camp. The event always features a slew of the most talented teams and individuals within the Carolinas, and this year’s will be no different. Leading up to the event, we will take a closer look at players and subplots to monitor. After a successful...
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Phenom Hoops excited about attending NBPA Top 100 Camp in Rock Hill (SC)
June is certainly a busy month in the basketball world, as team and national camps are held all around the country. Phenom Hoops is excited about this week, as we head down to Rock Hill (SC) for yet another year at the NBPA Top 100 camp, bringing some of the top talent from around the country all to one place. There are several prospects that we are excited to watch, along with several familiar...
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Sustained Greatness: New Hanover Shifts to New Leadership
What to Watch at Phenom Team Camp This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel down to Rock Hill, South Carolina, to host our annual June Team Camp. The event always features a slew of the most talented teams and individuals within the Carolinas, and this year’s will be no different. Leading up to the event, we will take a closer look at players and subplots to monitor. Clearly, one of the...
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Colton Kreger Transitioning into Key Role for New-Look Powdersville
What to Watch for at Phenom Team Camp This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel down to Rock Hill, South Carolina, to host our annual June Team Camp. The event always features a slew of the most talented teams and individuals within the Carolinas, and this year’s will be no different. Leading up to the event, we will take a closer look at players and subplots to monitor. We will start with...
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Beyond Basketball: The Burlington School Roster Fully Reloaded
Basketball is constantly changing. It’s evident at every level, but the high school landscape is more fluid than ever before. Player movement isn’t just expected, it’s almost encouraged nowadays. Kids seeking a new opportunity isn’t new. The sport has long been used as a tool and vehicle to open up other possibilities for the youth. This notion is evident for several of the top programs in North...
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Lady Phenom Standouts: US Open Basketball Championships
It was a great overall weekend working with USA Basketball at the US Open Championships, and we were able to learn several names on the girls’ side. Here were a few standouts that grabbed our attention throughout the event. 2030 Jordyn Avila (AEBL) Avila looks to be a name worth watching now and down the road, as she really captured my eyes with her overall play at the event. She has a...
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Local Talent Shines at US Open Championship
The talent ran deep at the US Open Championship, including several familiar names to Phenom Hoops. Here are a few players that were familiar faces that impressed throughout the event in Bermuda Run (NC). 2028 Ayo Awosanya (Carolina Culture) Awosanya played well in leading his team to a championship at the US Open Championship. The young prospect out of Myers Park was able to flourish by using...
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POB’s Best of the Best: US Open Basketball
Phenom Hoops had a great weekend of basketball, joining up with USA Basketball for the US Open Basketball East Championships. Teams from all over came to Bermuda Run (NC) to compete and take home a championship, and we were able to learn about several prospects. Patrick O’Brien was on deck throughout, and these were the players that left the biggest impression on him. 2029 Carib Morris...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at US Open Basketball
2029 Jordan Corbin (Team Push) Corbin had herself one heck of a game to lead her team in a tight battle to start the day, as she was an absolute force on the court. Corbin brings good size and feel to the floor, and she was assertive with how she attacked. She was aggressive with her ability to finish around the basket, bringing a dominant presence around the basket as well as finding ways to...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: US Open Basketball Day 1 Standouts
2029 Carib Morris (Legacy Carolina) Morris, who is a 6’2 young prospect, instantly caught my eye with her play and feel for the game. Learning more about her, she looks to be a name already trending as a big-time prospect in the Class of 2029. Holding multiple offers and part of Team USA, Morris is an absolute matchup nightmare with her size, perimeter feel, and overall skillset. She can operate...
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Chane Bynum Possesses a Ton of Intrigue
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops had our first opportunity to watch 1 of 1 Elite (17U) during the travel ball season. As expected, they put out a roster full of enticing prospects for all types of college coaches to pursue. We were already pretty familiar with most of the pieces on their team, but Chane Bynum stood out as a new name worth noting. At 6-foot-9 with length, fluidity, and a smooth...
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What 2027 Prospects Could Have a Potential Breakout Season? (Part Two)
6’5 Thomas Vickery (Christ School) Although we featured his teammate in the first edition, Vickery is another guy who should take a massive leap forward for the Greenies. Arguably, no one in the class has boosted their stock as much as him during the travel ball season. In addition to possessing an excellent blend of size, shooting, and athleticism, he’s a malleable piece with the ability to...
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What 2027 Prospects Could Have a Potential Breakout Season?
6’6 James Minlend (Concord Academy) Although he’s made steady strides within his progression, it feels like Minlend is poised to make the next leap as a prospect. His physical makeup, blossoming skillset, and growing confidence should be a real concern for opponents. Minlend was already a matchup problem at his size, but his increased assertiveness really allows him to take over a game if he...
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Phenom 252 Showcase Standouts
6’6” 2026 Khaleel Walters (No Guts No Glory) Walters came into this weekend with a point to prove and he flat out accomplished his mission. The versatile wing showcased his above-the-rim ability, two-way versatility, and a strong willingness to fit in with the other talented players surrounding him on this No Guts No Glory team. He was somewhat pigeon-holed in a role last year at Clayton with...
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Northwood Duo Should Be Major Priorities for College Coaches
Though it’s probably common knowledge, the last few years have led to a lot of excitement for the Northwood Chargers. As a public school, it doesn’t get much better than having multiple NBA prospects (Drake Powell and one year of Jarin Stevenson) and competing for state titles on a yearly basis. However, it’s time for the next era. Last year’s senior-laden squad fell just short to Reidsville,...
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