PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Team Camp (Day 1, Part 2)
2026 Cameron Newman (Gaston Christian): Not sure what else there is to say about Newman’s game that already hasn’t been said; he is a young point guard that simply understands the game at a high level. Love his IQ and feel, he is tremendous in running the offense but also showing more of his ability to be an incredible offensive weapon. Has really flourished as a player and should be getting a...
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Point Guards Leading the Charge: Phenom MDC
2026 Cameron Newman (Team Charlotte) Newman continues to shine as a young rising point guard here in North Carolina, and the future looks bright for him. Not only is he used to playing up against older players, but he also understands how to lead a team. Newman isn’t afraid of the bright lights, elevating his play to lead the charge, create his own scoring opportunities, and also knowing how...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 2 from Phenom MDC (Part 2)
2025 Jonah Lawrence (Team Curry): Lawrence could be one of those breakout players that you hear about more this summer and especially this upcoming high school season. There is a lot to like about his game; his shot-making ability, his one-dribble pull-up, his size for his position, and he is showing more of his ability to get into the paint and create as well. Consistent scorer each time...
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POB’s Eye Catchers at Phenom G3 (Day 2, Part 2)
2024 Jullian Mack (Grindhouse): Mack is certainly a familiar face on the Phenom Hoops platform, and he came out with a bang to start Day 2 going for 38 points in an impressive showing. Mack was doing and operating all over the court, knocking down shots, getting to his spots well, being a consistent perimeter threat, but also be assertive in attacking downhill. He put the pressure on the defense...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Queen City Showcase
2023 Isaiah Sy (Combine): Sy is an intriguing prospect with his 6’7 frame and ability to make plays from a variety of levels. He showed consistently his ability to pull-up from a variety of levels, stretching the defense and showing his confidence in his release, but also was able to use his mobility and size to attack the basket and make plays as well. 2027 Donyeh Baird (Team Loyal): It was...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom New Year’s Bash
2024 Miles Beard (Hickory Ridge): Beard was at it again in leading his team, finishing with 19 points and five rebounds. Beard continues to be a force offensively with his ability to knock down shots from outside and his pull-up game, but also excels in penetrating and getting to the basket. Beard just has a natural ability to find ways to score and does so consistently. 2023 Luke Brigman...
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Freshmen to Know from Phenom Holiday Classic
2026 6’3 Dane Cassada (Calvary Day): Cassada continues to be a name that impresses us with his overall maturity as a freshman. Cassada is a tough, strong, high IQ guard that understands the game well, sees the floor, and can bring some versatility to the court on both sides of the floor. He showed that he can be a knockdown shooter, as well as a playmaker with the ball in his hands. 2026...
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Player Standouts at Ancore Invitational
6’6 ’23 Clinton Efinda (Combine Regional) It doesn’t take very long to identify Efinda as one of the most talented players on this roster. He’s a big, strong, physical wing prospect with the ability to get downhill and finish above the rim or through contact seemingly whenever he wants. Efinda is a capable creator and perimeter shooter who forces opponents to respect his spot-up presence. He’s a...
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Phenom Game Report: Legacy Early vs. Gaston Christian
Final: Legacy Early 68 – Gaston Christian 54 Stats:LEC: Tyler Ringgold 16 points/ Kristian Hodges 17 points/ Hayden Assemian 8 points/ Jordyn Kee 13 points Gaston: Corey Gaines 15 points/ Cam Newman 14 points/ Joe Rhyne 8 points/ Preston Shuford 8 points Player Standouts: Was really impressed with what I saw from the newest South Florida commit in Tyler Ringgold (LEC). A 6’8 2023 prospect really...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Armad Moore #4: 5’11 ’26 Cameron Newman (Gaston Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who possesses an impressive level of poise and polish for his age, Cameron Newman. He’s a smart, skilled, unselfish point guard prospect with great balance and the ability to consistently make the right play with the ball in his hands. Newman displays a tight, crafty handle and...
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Phenom Open Gym Report: Gaston Christian
We continue to make our rounds around the state, recently heading over to Gaston Christian to check out the talent that will be on the court this year. After a strong season last year, this is a program that will have a few new names coming in but have the talent to really make some noise. Let’s dive into what we saw and who will be the players to watch. To start, you have to look at one of...
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North Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Mason Padgett #5: 4’11 ’25 Jalen Mills (Hope Mills) Starting things off, we look at a player that really knows how to stand out with his nonstop effort and team-first approach, Jalen Mills. He’s a tough, scrappy guard prospect with a nice handle and quality vision as a playmaker. Mills looks to set up teammates whenever possible but also knows how to take advantage of easy scoring...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from NC Junior Phenom Session I (Part I)
Phenom Hoop Report headed back to a familiar place over the years, as Proehlific Park in Greensboro, North Carolina held their first of three North Carolina Junior Phenom camps. Not only does it provide a fantastic chance for young, rising prospects to learn the game but it also gives us an early preview of the talent coming up in the years to come. Check out a few names that impressed at the...
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South Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Rick Lewis #2: 4’3 ’24 Landon Wilson (Florence) Starting things off, we look at a player that stood out with his leadership, communication, and team-first approach, Landon Wilson. He’s a smart, wiry point guard prospect with excellent quickness and the ability to make an impact on both ends of the floor. Wilson defends hard, forces turnovers, and looks to attack the basket...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from the South Carolina Jr. Phenom (Part III)
The standouts continue at the South Carolina Junior Phenom here in Lexington. Here are a few more names.
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