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Storylines from Phenom Memorial Day Classic: John Lash is Wired Different
Although there were a ton of notable standouts on display at Phenom Hoops' Memorial Day Classic, John Lash made a lasting impression with his unique approach to the game. Commonly known for his baseball ability, the 6-foot-5 power forward is a major difference-maker on the basketball court. Lash is tough as nails and displays a seemingly nonstop motor, which allows him to consistently outwork...
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Start Recognizing More: Phenom MDC
2025 Hayden Assemian (CP3) Assemian is a player that I continue to be impressed with but still think he is a bit underrated as a national prospect and with college programs. Holding a few offers already, Assemian should be a target for many programs with what he provides on the court. When you talk about his game, this is one of the most physical forwards in the region. He bullies his...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 3 at Phenom MDC
2025 Elijah Melton (Sandhills): Melton simply continues to be a name that pops up with his play. You can't help but want to go to battle with this young man, because he is going to be that physical force that you love to have on the floor. A bruising forward that plays hard, battles constantly on the boards, embraces contact, and knows how to be extremely productive. Underrated prospect here in...
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Super Sophomores: Start recognizing these forwards in the Class of 2025
2025 Andrews Grimes (Clayton): In all honesty, we aren't surprised at all that schools are coming his way early on' we wrote about it nearly a year ago to watch out for Grimes (Click Here). The sophomore forward flourished then and is flourishing this season, averaging an impressive 16.4ppg and nearly seven rebounds. Grimes has a fluid feel, understands how to operate in the post, has nice touch...
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A Closer Look: Phenom Hoops' Rankings for North Carolina's Class of 2025 (6-10)
(6) 6'4 Zion Collins (Word of God) Although his previous high school season was somewhat lost due to injury, Zion Collins has come back and continued to show flashes of high-level ability. In terms of tools, he pretty much possesses them all. His blend of athleticism, positional size, and overall feel for the game make his appeal quite obvious. Collins can reliably handle the ball, create his...
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G3 Showcase Team Preview: Team CP3 15U
With the June and July Live Periods on the horizon, there's no better time for teams to compete to gauge their ability against high-level opponents. Our G3 Showcase is slated to feature a heavy mix of independent organizations and shoe-circuit programs'so there should definitely be something for everyone in attendance. The circuit teams nearing their halfway point should ultimately...
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John Lash Establishing Himself as a Noteworthy Prospect
Each year, the promise of young, up-and-coming freshmen leads to incredible optimism throughout the state. Although countless coaches have shown a willingness to play their young prospects early on, there are only about five to ten guys annually who actually have the ability to dominate during their first high school season. Currently, guys like Eli Ellis, Zy'Micah Wilkins, Colt Langdon, and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Holiday Classic (Day 2, Part 2)
2025 John Lash (Charlotte Christian): Hard to believe that this young man is only a freshman, as he plays more like a veteran on the court.' Really like his size and his motor on the floor, being assertive on the boards but also plays with such poise and touch.' Great frame already for his age, has a smart IQ in how to score around opponents, and has good touch with his shot. 2022 Logan Blair...
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DeAjai's #PhenomNovemberClassic Standouts
By; DeAjai Dawkins 6'2 2022 Sam Cogan (Team Together)' Sam Cogan boasts such an important presence for this Team Together squad, creating offense by scoring both points for himself and creating for his teammates. Cogan is standing about 6'2 and handles his role as a combo guard impressively from both positions. He's exceptionally strong driving to his left, which is his preference when both...
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