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The Triad's Noteworthy Prospects in North Carolina's Class of 2024

Last week, we put out an article featuring noteworthy prospects throughout the Triad in the Class of 2025. It featured various up-and-coming talents, many of which attended the CP3 Rising Stars Camp, and highlighted what they should bring to their respective high school programs. In keeping with the trend of previewing some of the notable names across the Triad, today's edition will...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Rise Showcase (Day 1, Part 1)

2026 Jabian Shabazz (Carolina Rockets): The Rockets started out in impressive fashion and Jabian was one of the reasons why.' So young but this is a young man that has a terrific frame and size already, standing around 6'5, carves out space, has terrific hands, and excels on getting on the board.' This is going to be a big man to really watch down the road as he continues to grow and develop....

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Player Standouts from Phenom Rise Showcase (Day 1: Part 1)

by: Ethan Reece 2026 Lance Barnes (Carolina Heights)Lance led the charge in many ways this morning, but none more so than with his ability to facilitate. He's a long guard with great instincts as a rebounder that turned into leading the break with really smart decision-making. Saw the floor so well, impressive for a rising eighth-grader to know when to cut as well as read the defense so easily...

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Bendel's Best: Summer Finale

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for another two-day stretch of basketball. Although most teams have begun winding down and getting some much-needed rest, there were still plenty of noteworthy players and teams itching to compete. Our Summer Finale featured a variety of teams across all age groups, but this...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Finale

6'7 '24 Richard Goods (Carolina Clutch) After watching his recruitment steadily increase, it should come as no surprise to see Goods continuing to operate as a leader for this group. He's long, mobile, and fluid with the necessary blend of feel, touch, and footwork to attract various types of coaches. Goods is a quality two-way rebounder with a useful motor and the ability to alter shots at a...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Finale (Day 1, Part 1)

2024 Richard Goods (Carolina Clutch): Goods continues to be a flourishing big this summer and production is the name of the game. The 6'8 big man moves incredibly well on the floor, has terrific hands, and makes smart decisions on the floor, not forcing much but understanding when to score.  Terrific feel around the basket and still a developing young big, which is why schools are already...

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Ready to Step Up: 2024 Richard Goods looking to make his mark; receives first offer

It wasn’t long ago when we were talking and letting people know about 2024 Richard Goods from Ben L. Smith and Carolina Clutch. Then, the 6’6 prospect captured our eyes with his size, feel, and presence down low in the post, as Goods was extremely productive every time we watched him. In fact, we had this to say about his game shortly after:

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Player Standouts from NCHSAA Live Period

by: Ethan Reece 2024 Richard Goods (Ben L Smith) I've been impressed with Richard every time I've seen him. He's already had a strong spring playing with Carolina Clutch and went right to work this weekend with Smith. The clear workhorse and rim protector for his team, it's nice to see the game run through a post for a change with basketball being so guard oriented these days. Richard finished...

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Player Standouts from Day 2 of Phenom Memorial Day Classic

By: Ethan Reece 2024 Peter Moye (CC Elite Blue) Peter displayed a smooth shooting touch in the 8 am win, really good rotation on the shot. Standing at 6'2, he's got a long frame for a young guard and was very poised. He knew what play needed to be made and how to get it done, displaying a good set of ball fakes and using his body. If needed, Peter could easily move down low and play post as...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Stay Positive (Day 1, Part 1)

Rakease Passmore 2024 6'6 Rakease Passmore (NLPB 828): Talk about a star in the making. Watching him on multiple occasions, you can see that this young man has the 'it' factors in his game that is going to make him a big-time target in North Carolina and one of the top prospects in his class. He has the athleticism that will get you out of your seat and he excels at getting downhill.' But he...

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New Names to Add to the List: Rising Bigs from Phenom Challenge

Jamarcus Wilkins The Phenom Challenge was a great event that provided us several new names to the scene, especially some young big’s that will be ones to watch in the coming years. Here though are five players that captured our eyes in how they were able to make their presence known on the court down low. 2023 6'7 Jamarcus Wilkins (Upstate Select): Wilkins was a player that we got to watch...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Challenge (Day 1, Part 2)

2025 Treyvolis Walker (Elite 8 SC): For a player in middle school, he has a very intriguing and smooth game that he brings. He is shifty on the court, can create for himself and for others, and plays with a good motor at his age.' Strong performance from him on Day 1. 2022 LeBron Thomas (FIBA): Thomas has only grown and gotten stronger with his game, while still being that playmaker on the...

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