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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 5

Team 5 Coach: Travis Holcomb-Faye #5: 5'11 '24 Makel Smith (Morehead) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply knows how to provide a steady, adaptable presence to a team, Makel Smith. He's a smart, skilled floor general with nice balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Smith plays with pace and understands how to control the tempo with the ball in his hands. He creates...

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Time to Wake Up: Players to Watch More of from NC Top 80

2025 Darnerian Gibson (WS Christian): Gibson had a very good showing and he should start earning more attention his way with his play.' The 2025 point guard continues to answer the bell every time we see him, as he competes, plays hard, makes plays for himself, and does a great job in finding others as well as leading the charge.' He is quick out in the open floor, can knock down shots with...

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NCISAA LIVE Sideline Report: Stockrisers

Mason Smith Phenom Hoops was on deck this past weekend at Greensboro Day for the NCISAA LIVE Period Session 1, where we have a great chance to view teams and players of all ages and levels.' So we are wanting to dive into more of what we saw, bring you names that impressed us, and put names on college coaches' radars.' Here are players that have flown under the radar, but made an impression on...

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Brother Duo looking to have a BIG season at Asheville Christian

Asheville Christian is looking to bounce back in a big way this upcoming season, and though this is a group that brings a team mentality, it was clear that the brother duo of 2024 Brendan Bailey and 2026 Ian Bailey will be two of the clear leaders. Both Brendan and Ian have been known names for the program, but watching these two in action this summer, you can see that they have only elevated...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Team Camp/ MS Nationals

2024 Jordan Patton (Chambers): Going to keep on saying it until more people notice; Patton is one that will simply help your team win games.' With how he can be used, Patton can be a vital piece on both offense and defense, and I expect him to really showcase that this season even more.' Patton's size, versatility, impact on both ends, and athleticism should attract more eyes, but he also brings...

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Five College-Worthy Seniors from G3 Showcase

6'2 '24 Stephen Quinn (Team Charlotte) Arguably the most lethal shooting threat in every building he enters, it's pretty easy to see why Quinn would be an asset for various programs. While there are plenty of available shooters, very few possess the unlimited range, quick release, and sheer accuracy of someone like him. Quinn can reliably attack closeouts, make extra passes, and mix it up as...

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POB’s Eye Catchers at Phenom G3 (Day 2, Part 1)

2024 Armani Henderson (BTB 2024): Henderson has had a strong month or so on the Phenom Hoops platform, as he has been putting up some impressive numbers each time he steps on the court.  Henderson has such a quick burst, being a tremendous player in getting by defenders off the bounce, finding ways in the paint, scoring over defenders, showing touch, and also hitting shots from multiple...

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Phenom Hoops LIVE Recap: NLPB Team Select 2024 stepping up on the big stage

Just because the LIVE period is over in April, doesn't mean that Phenom Hoops is stopping their coverage, as we are bringing you a ton of post-event coverage as well throughout the coming weeks.  Let's dive into a few players and teams that we saw at the event, as we shed light on players that performed well throughout. NLPB Team Select 2024 This is a team that has continued to come to the...

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North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations (Session II): Team 5

Team 5 Coach: Stacy Palmore #16: 5'7 '26 Grant Jacques (Grace Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who highlighted an impactful presence despite being the smallest camper on this team, Grant Jacques. He's a wiry, slightly undersized guard prospect with a high motor and quality feel for the game on either end of the floor. Jacques handles the ball, sets up others, and is...

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