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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: Jackson Powers
Height: 6’5 Class: 2025 School: Davie County Travel Team: NC Spartans Pittman What Was Recently Said: It feels like only a matter of time before Powers becomes a legitimate priority for various types of college-level programs. He’s a tough, unselfish, high-motor big man with a winning mentality and a long list of favorable intangibles. Powers is so naturally productive through his...
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Player Standouts at Session I of Phenom Summer Havoc (Thursday/Friday)
6’7 ’24 Jerquarius Stainback (Midstate Magic) There have been a lot of intriguing prospects to come through this year’s Summer Havoc, but Stainback is basically in a league of his own. At 6-foot-7 with incredible length and an enticing level of skill, it’s easy to see the appeal. Stainback handles the ball very well for his size, makes solid passes, and utilizes his length to disrupt opponents...
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Summer Havoc Player Preview: Jackson Powers (NC Spartans Pittman)
Given the fact that July is right around the corner, it feels like no better time to start introducing some of the players that college coaches should be monitoring. Going into the busiest recruiting month of the year, our Summer Havoc should be a hotbed for coaches and players alike. As usual, Phenom Hoops will have prospects of all levels in attendance. This series will continue by taking a...
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“Getting to Know” 6’6 ’25 Jackson Powers
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embodies being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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Cooper’s Notes: Phenom Team Camp Day 2
By: Cooper Hart 6’4” ’24 Xavier Peaks (Jordan) Peaks has been solid all weekend long, providing defensive versatility and constant rim pressure on offense. He’s a great athlete and understands how to use that to create havoc all over the defensive side of the ball. The wing duo of him and Javier Ortiz is going to be one of the better defensive tandems in the east this winter. He runs the floor...
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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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Phenom Hoops LIVE Recap: College coaches should be all over the NC Spartans 17u teams
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. NC Spartans 17u Pittman 2024 6’2 Coleman Lawhon – Lawhon had a good...
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Player Standouts at Phenom March Madness
6’3 ’24 Jaylon Bumpass (Team Legend) Given how he’s set the tone in each of their games, it would be difficult to ignore everything Jaylon Bumpass has brought to the table. He’s a long, wiry guard prospect with an excellent combination of IQ, athleticism, and overall polish. Bumpass operates as a primary creator for this group, showing an understanding of how to get others involved while...
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Grassroots Team Preview: NC Spartans Pittman
Last week, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Bishop McGuinness in Kernersville, North Carolina for the NC Spartans’ media day. The practice featured their five 17U squads, which allowed us to see the differences in style and roster construction between each team. We’ve seen this program put kids in college on a yearly basis, yet this might honestly be their most talented group from top to bottom....
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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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Due to Open Eyes in the Triad
Dominic Payne By: Ethan Reece The Triad area is no stranger to big-time talent on the hardwood. But due to the abundance of noteworthy prospects to keep track of, there are always some guys that tend to fly under the radar. Here we’ll take a look at a few guys that I think will be big contributors to the success of their high school teams this upcoming season and make a name for themselves as...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom March Madness (Day 1: Part 2)
by: Ethan Reece2025 Jack Sullivan (Carolina Riptide)You don’t see many guys in this age, especially AAU, that can impact the game so much without being a scorer. But Jack fills so many other roles for this team and shows no concern with anything except winning. He’s a tough gritty defender who plays with a high motor on every possession, irritating opponents. Their team is so evenly balanced as...
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Player Standouts from Day 2 of Phenom Summer Showcase
by: Ethan Reece 2025 Jackson Powers (Pro Skills Cassada)Big man Jackson impressed with his postwork, he squared up and took his time to make the move he wanted. A natural rebounder, Jackson found the ball countless times for putbacks and finished efficiently inside with his soft hands and touch. Big man also showed he could spot up and make the outside shot from the elbow or top of the key 2025...
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Player Standouts: Phenom MDC (Day 2, Afternoon)
By: Heath Gulledge 2024 6’1 Patrick Penosky (Big Shots Elite) Penosky is a knockdown shooter. He’s got a quick release and isn’t afraid to let it fly. He knows the difference between a good shot and a great shot and has taken great shots all day long. Whether it’s spot up three’s or on the move, Penosky comes ready to fire. With a quick release, he sets his feet on the catch and knocks it...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Challenge (Day 2)
2025 Jackson Powers (PSB Cassada): Powers has had a strong performance all weekend long, as the 6’4 big man has carved out space, moved well without the ball, and really been aggressive on the boards on both sides. Powers shows nice touch and hands for his size, as he softly gets the ball on the rim and finishes regularly. 2024 Bobby Hardison (Carolina Riptide); Hardison may have been one...
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Phenom 150 Session II Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Jeff Bendel #69: 5’9 ’24 Antoine Jones Jr. (Atkins) Starting things off, we look at a player that consistently stood out through his ability to carry the offense, Antoine Jones Jr. He’s a quick, crafty, extremely confident guard prospect with the necessary skill and instincts to reliably generate (and convert) from all over the floor. Jones has no issue creating clean looks...
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