SC PHENOM 150 EVENT RECAPS
Elevating their Game: 2025 NC Stockrisers
The Class of 2025 here in North Carolina is certainly interesting and is developing quite nicely, but there are a few guys that have stuck out in my head so far this season with their play. They have elevated their play and, in my eyes, have seen their stock rise since the start of the season. Again, this is purely in the eyes of the writer and has nothing to do with rankings. But here are a few...
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Player Standouts at Carmel MLK Showcase (Part One)
6’5 ’25 Reece Starnes (Butler) The strong-bodied big man was critical to Butler’s success. Starnes scored within the flow of the action, consistently running the floor and positioning himself to take advantage of second-chance opportunities. However, his pure dominance as a rebounder is what made him a true nightmare for opponents. Starnes utilizes his body well, displays great activity on the...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Carmel MLK Showcase
2025 Reece Starnes (Butler): Starnes started the event off in a big way, as he was imposing with his overall presence. The 2025 big man was all over the boards, racking up double-digit boards in the first half and ultimately ended with 22 rebounds total. He was incredible both offensively and defensively, battling through opponents and contact. Offensively he was able to use his frame to score...
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Steady Improvement: 2025 6’5 Zacch Wiggins (Wesleyan)
Looking around the class of 2025 here in North Carolina, a player we recently had multiple viewings of for the season was Wesleyan Christian’s 2025 6’5 Zacch Wiggins. Certainly a familiar name we have watched over the years, but not only in a recent conference game and at our Carmel MLK Showcase in Charlotte, it is clear that this is a young man that has made steady progression in...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile:'Zacch Wiggins
Height: 6'5 Class: 2025 School: Wesleyan Christian Travel Team: Team CP3 What Was Recently Said: Moving onto a player who continues to look increasingly likely for a potential breakout season, Zacch Wiggins. He's a long, skilled, athletic wing prospect with a blossoming identity on both ends of the floor. Wiggins is a great finisher and shooter who can create for himself and...
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Making a statement: Phenom Hardwood Classic
Grant Hamilton 2024 Desmond Kent (BSA Supreme): With the matchups that BSA Supreme had lined up, this was a HUGE opportunity for Kent to really make a statement, and he did just that.' Kent, a rising prospect that continues to go above and beyond expectations, put on a show all throughout against some impressive talent. He showed that he belongs and that college coaches shouldn't be waiting; the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Hardwood Classic (Part 1)
2025 Bryson Mickey (NC Spartans): Can't deny the performance this young man had to start the day on Day 2, as he went off for 32 points in the first half and was making play after play, shot after shot. Whatever he wanted, he was hitting at 8am today; knocking down threes, scoring off the bounce, showing his touch with his floater, and just simply playing with a ton of tenacity. 2025 Jaden...
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Phenom Game Report: Page vs. Grimsley
Phenom tuned in to what was a big game in the Greensboro area between two rivals, as Grimsley traveled to Page for a showdown.' Both teams started to get into their rhythm, but it was Grimsley that was able to deliver the first punch, as the three-ball started to fall early. It is what helped them get out to a 21-12 first-quarter lead.' 'Page though started to chip away at that lead, really...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Jabarr Adams #3: 5'11 '24 Quay Watson (Hopewell) Starting things off, we look at a player who possesses a really balanced skillset and approach, Quay Watson. He's a smart, polished point guard prospect with the ability to run a team, get others involved, and apply efficient scoring pressure from all three levels. Watson handles the ball with poise, creates clean looks for...
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Stockrisers from NC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
Another outstanding North Carolina Top 80 event has come and gone, and the talent was fun to watch. Some of the biggest names were all under one building and so many players could be found making this list, but these are a few players from the Class of 2025 that really popped off with their play at the event. 2025 6'5 Zacch Wiggins (Grimsley): Wiggins was extremely impressive with his showing...
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Breaking Down Phenom Hoops' Rankings for North Carolina's Class of 2025
(1) 6'8 Zymicah Wilkins (R-S Central) There are numerous guys who were in the mix for the top spot in our updated rankings, but Zymicah Wilkins ultimately walked away with the honor. His blend of IQ, size, skill, and polish makes him extremely difficult for most opponents to try and contain. Wilkins can dominate from the block, space the floor, or consistently make plays with the ball in his...
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Dawkins’ Standouts from Day 1 at Phenom Team Camp
6'4 2026 Josiah Johnson (Fayetteville Academy) After watching a morning display of overpowering smaller defenders in the low post, rebounding at a high level, and defending with purpose, I had to inquire about Josiah Johnson. When I asked him, I was expecting to hear about a rising senior looking to solidify the college he'll call home the next for years. This is a rising freshman in high...
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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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Grimsley v. JL Chambers
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of Greensboro for a high-level playoff matchup between the Whirlies of Grimsley and the Cougars of JL Chambers. There was a ton of excitement in the air. On one side, Chambers probably entered this contest slightly underrated based on their seeding (considering they arguably played the most challenging schedule of any public-school team in the...
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Freshmen catching the eyes of college programs early
The class of 2025 in North Carolina looks to be a class really making some early noise and could be yet another loaded class coming through the state. That is why college programs are looking to get on these prospects even earlier, as a few freshmen received some early offers recently. We prove the latest updates.
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Dawkins’ Standouts from Phenom Jamboree
By: DeAjai Dawkins 6'5 2022 Josh Scovens (Greensboro Page)' One of the most impressive players of the day, Scovens presents a blend of length, defensive potential, and athleticism that shows well at the high school level. Scovens demands attention from all opposing defenses from start to finish. Boasts length that aids him on the defensive end, and is athletic enough to challenge...
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Open Gym Report: Grimsley High School
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of Greensboro for an exciting open gym session at Grimsley High School. Being the oldest and longest-standing school in the city, everyone should already know about the historic program and the nonstop success they've enjoyed over the last century (and beyond). Regardless, Coach Darren Corbett is entering his third season since returning to the...
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The Triad's Noteworthy Prospects in North Carolina's Class of 2025
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Sportsplex in Greensboro, North Carolina for the annual CP3 Rising Stars Camp. The two-day event is known for bringing in the best rising freshmen across the country, pitting them against each other, and seeing who rises to the top. Anyone who has ever attended should already know the validity of what it means to be included amongst so many...
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The Next Potential Star of a Historic Program
Regardless of area, it seems like every high school program within North Carolina was previously home to some type of noteworthy athlete or famous celebrity. Well, imagine the list for a place like Grimsley High School'which was founded in 1899. Although the Whirlies have seen some incredible talents come through their school, like DJ Reeder and Travis Shaw, it seems like just as many noteworthy...
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DeAjai’s Day 2 Standouts (Part 1)
By; DeAjai Dawkins 2021 6'0 Mustapha Shah'' Boo Williams Carolina 17U is one of the more complete teams I've watched today at the #PhenomSpringTipOff, and Mustapha Shah deserves recognition in that credit. The rock-solid lead guard possesses a blend of athleticism and vocal presence that captured my attention fairly early. His defensive disciple and dedication to creating disruption on that end...
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CP3 Media Day: CP3 2025
The class of 2025 for Team CP3 is going to be a fun one to watch and Phenom Hoops got a chance to watch them in action recently during their media day. A few names that we have seen before and are already making some noise at the high school level but many of these you will continue to hear this summer. We dive a little bit into the roster here. Team CP3 2025 will be led by two...
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