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2026 Stephanie Mobley shining on the big stage of Lady Top 80
The Lady Top 80 was an off the charts camp bringing elite talent from around the region all under one building. There was plenty of talent that shined in a big way, and one player that certainly earned recognition was 2026 5’4 Stephanie Mobley. She ultimately walked away with MVP honors in the Class of 2026, as she was consistent with her presence throughout. Mobley really was able...
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2026 Dionte Neal looking to make another statement this year
One of the top point guards in the state of North Carolina has been 2026 Dionte Neal, as he has shown to consistently impact the game and is a proven winner. Neal has racked up the accolades and championships, and he has attracted the eyes of college coaches. But he is also a standout on the football field, being a pest on the field and the court. He recently attended the NC...
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Phenom Schedule Announcement: Gate City Classic bringing loaded schedule to Greensboro
Phenom Hoops will have a loaded holiday schedule, as we will also be back in Greensboro at Ben L. Smith for the Gate City Classic. Teams not only from North Carolina but also from other states will be coming into town for a 3-day event at Ben L. Smith High School. Not only will we have showcase games but we will have bracket play, ultimately crowning a champion in the end. Check out the full...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Lucas Hunter #3: 5’10 ’26 Ayden Johnson (Caldwell Academy) Starting off, we look at a player who is easily among the best shooters in the state, Ayden Johnson. He’s a smart, quick guard prospect with the ability to cause problems for opponents with or without the ball in his hands. Johnson is a lethal marksman from the perimeter. Although he attacks the basket and converts in the...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Jordan Paris #2: 5’9 ’26 Dionte Neal (Reidsville) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently propels winning in all possible settings, Dionte Neal. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with toughness, quickness, and a polished skillset. Neal is a natural leader by example and someone who visibly understands how to dictate the action as a primary creator. He touches...
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Is 2027 6’6 James Minlend ready for his breakout season?
Player: James MinlendClass: 2027Height: 6’6School: Concord Academy The Class of 2027 here in North Carolina is shaping up to be a memorable one, for sure, as several players have already made their mark on the state. But could this be the year we add another name to the list? If you are looking for a potential breakout-type prospect in the class, 2027 6’6 “James Minlend would be the one I...
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2025 5’11 Sofia Ponce (Victory Christian) Brings Intrigue
Player: Sofia PonceClass: 2025Height: 5’11School: Victory Christian It was a great year of camps, especially with another year of the Lady Top 80. It provided Lady Phenom an opportunity to check out talent all around the state, and plenty of names impressed. One player that captured our eyes and took home an award was 2025 5’11 Sofia Ponce from Victory Christian. Ponce was one that simply just...
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Should 2027 6’5 RJ Moore be entering the national picture?
Player: RJ MooreClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: Corvian Community The NC Top 80 brought a ton of talent to the table for our scouts and national analysts, as several players really made a statement with their play against the best. A few sophomores participated in the NC Top 80, proving that they belong with some of the best in the state. The one prospect that really played well and certainly...
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UConn Stays Hot, lands 2025 6’5 Braylon Mullins
Player: Braylon MullinsClass: 2025Height: 6’5School: Greenfield-Central Committed to: UConn Mullins is now the third commitment for UConn, all coming in the last few weeks. He now joins Darius Adams and Eric Reibe, all of which are Top-50 prospects in the country. National Rankings 247 Sports: #16 Overall / #3 Position ESPN: #24 Overall / #6 Position Rivals: #29 Overall / #10 Position On3: #35...
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2027 Jaidiah Blake proving to be a talent to look at more
Player: Jaidiah BlakeClass: 2027School: Terry Sanford The Lady Top 80 was off the charts not long ago, as some of the top players were in attendance but it was also a chance for players to really make a statement for themselves as well. One player that played well throughout the camp was 2027 5’8 Jaidiah Blake from Terry Sanford. One can see the continued development of Blake from when we...
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Top Scorers from SC Top 80 / SC Sophomore 40 / SC Freshman 40
Check out the top scorers from each class this past weekend in South Carolina. Class of 2025 Class of 2026 Class of 2027 Class of 2028
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Boston’s Historic Opening Night: Breaking Down All 29 of Their Record-Tying Threes
In recent years, NBA offensive philosophy has seen a heavy emphasis on creating, sustaining, and capitalizing on advantages. Teams are finding a wide variety of creative ways to get two defenders committed to the ball, force difficult closeouts, and put their best decision makers in space against leveraged defenses. Basketball Immersion does a great job of breaking down the main concepts...
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SC Top 80 / Sophomore 40 / Freshman 40 Award Winners
South Carolina Top 80 Award Winners Mr. Top 80 – 2027 Josh Leonard2025 MVP – 2025 Jordan Watford2026 MVP – 2026 Lance Barnes Jr.Top Performer – 2025 Tristan ThompsonTop Performer – 2026 Broderick AndersonTop Performer – 2025 Amare Anderson South Carolina Sophomore 40 Award Winners MVP: 2027 Ty ShineTop Performer – 2027 Brandon RayTop Performer –...
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POB Eye Catchers from SC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’10 Mark Caslaru (Catawba Ridge) If you are looking for a big to keep an eye on in South Carolina, Caslaru would be one to keep tracking. He brings really good size and feel at his position, shows that he can maneuver well on the court as well as run the floor, and has a good feel around the basket. Caslaru shows a soft touch around the basket with upside left in his game. He has shown...
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Phenom Commitment: 2025 Jordan Vick commits to Jacksonville State
Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Jordan VickClass: 2025Committed to: Jacksonville State What Was Said by Phenom...
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2025 6’7 Cam Ward heading to Michigan State
Player: Cam WardClass: 2025Height: 6’7School: Largo Committed to: Michigan State Ward is the second commitment for the Spartans, joining Top-100 prospect Jordan Scott National Rankings 247 Sports: #54 Overall / #12 Position ESPN: #53 Overall / #12 Position Rivals: #99 Overall / #28 Position On3: #55 Overall / #12 Position What He Brings to Michigan State: “Well, my game is shown as a downhill...
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Duke lands premier talent in 2025 Top-50 Nikolas Khamenia
Player: Nikolas KhameniaClass: 2025Height: 6’8School: Harvard Westlake Committed to: Duke Khamenia is the third commitment for Duke in the Class of 2025, joining the Boozer brothers. National Rankings 247 Sports: #19 Overall / #6 Position ESPN: #35 Overall / #7 Position Rivals: #36 Overall / #12 Position On3: #26 Overall / #7 Position What He Brings to Duke: Duke strikes again with another huge...
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Keeping an eye on in South Carolina: SC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 6’3 LJ Britt (Gray Collegiate) Britt is one we have highlighted in the past and I’m eager to see what more he can do this upcoming season. Britt always brings a big-framed, physical feel to the court with his game, as he is strongly built and knows how to use that to his advantage in bodying up opponents on both sides of the court. He can bully his way and score through contact, but...
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D1 Attention: SC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’8 Elton Smith (Cardinal Newman) Smith had a very good showing at the SC Top 80 camp and showed why he is one of the best bigs from the state for his class. He continues to make tremendous strides with his overall feel and impact in the game, showing that he can be a strong scoring threat who can also take advantage of mismatches on the floor. He has good fluidity and feel around the...
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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Chris Goodman #18: 5’5 ’27 Rubi Davila (Clinton) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Rubi Davila. She’s a scrappy, unselfish guard prospect with a high motor and excellent penetration sense. Davila is able to break down opponents, touch the paint, and finish or set up others. She utilizes her quickness well...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from SC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 6’4 Malachi Cooper (Ridge View) Cooper is one that we have highlighted on several occasions throughout the summer and I still believe he could be a useful piece for a future program. He has the size and shot-making ability that should garner attention from college coaches, whether it is off the dribble or catch-and-shoot situations. Cooper has shown that he can open up the offense with his...
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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Colby Lewis #16: 5’5 ’27 Leia Rios (Knightdale) Starting things off, we look at a player who consistently stood out through her shooting ability, Leia Rios. She’s a smart, balanced guard prospect with an understanding of how to make an impact with or without the ball in her hands. Next in her development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make her a...
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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Kelvin Mills #12: 5’5 ’27 Faith Yon (Durham School of the Arts) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Faith Yon. She’s a smart, unselfish guard prospect with a polished skillset and scrappy defensive nature. Yon creates well for herself and others, and is comfortable without the ball in her hands. Yon is a...
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POB’s Best of the Best: SC Top 80
2027 6’6 Josh Leonard (Wilson) Coming into yet another Top 80 down in South Carolina, 2027 Josh Leonard proved once again why he is the top prospect in the state overall and nationally ranked by so many. The true blend of size, physicality, skillset, understanding, and feel for the game is quite impressive but he has been showing that consistently over the years. And what makes him scarier...
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Takeaways from South Carolina Top 80
Josh Leonard is Special Anyone who attended the camp knows that Josh Leonard’s pure dominance was the primary takeaway. There’s something so unique about the calm manner in which Leonard is able to lead a team, dictate the action, and legitimately destroy opponents at a moment’s notice. It’s been this way for quite a few years, but his feel and skillset (particularly at his size) are truly...
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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Chris Ewell #11: 5’4 ’27 Zaniya Reddick (Terry Sanford) Starting off, we look at a player who highlighted a polished skillset and variety of positive intangibles, Zaniya Reddick. She’s a smart, rugged, high-motor guard prospect with an unselfish mentality and the ability to score from all levels. Reddick sets the tone in several ways. She’s a tough defender with the quickness,...
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Michigan earns commitment from Top 100 2025 Winters Grady
Player: Winters GradyClass: 2025Height: 6’6School: Prolific Prep Committed to: Michigan Grady is the first commitment for Michigan in the Class of 2025 National Rankings 247 Sports: #74 Overall / #13 Position ESPN: #NR Overall / #28 Position Rivals: #41 Overall / #14 Position On3: #56 Overall / #14 Position What He Brings to Michigan: This commitment gets the Wolverines on the board for the...
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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Ethan Reece #9: 5’4 ’26 Stephanie Mobley (North Mecklenburg) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply knows how to set the tone on both ends of the floor, Stephanie Mobley. She’s a smart, quick, heady guard prospect with excellent vision and a lethal penetration sense. Mobley handles the ball with care, creates opportunities for others, and finishes well around the...
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2027 Amayah Barnes proving to be one of the top guards in the state
Player: Amayah BarnesClass: 2027School: NC GBB The Lady Top 80 was a tremendous success overall, as some of the top talent around the state showed up and competed against the best. Several players walked away impressing our scouts, but one of the top players from the camp had to have been 2027 guard Amayah Barnes from NC GBB. Barnes had everyone’s attention with her impact and it is easy...
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Expecting Big Seasons Ahead: NC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’2 Ian Bailey (Asheville School) Bailey was one of several players at the NC Top 80 that we expect to have big seasons. Bailey had a breakout season last year, as outlets from all over started to notice his game and impact. When talking about his game, the first thing you must notice is his overall feel on the court; being a playmaker, making tremendous reads, facilitating to his...
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