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Cooper’s Developments: Phenom Opening
By: Cooper Hart 6’4” ’26 Tarris Bouie (Team EAT) Bouie was in the top tier of prospects in this weekend’s 15u division. He’s a long and athletic wing that, while still physically developing, is more than strong enough to defend up positions and handle contact. He was arguably the best shooter in the division, acting as one of the few five tool shooters in the event. He has incredible shooting...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Opening (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Tarris Bouie (Team Eat) Having already seen flashes as a freshman this year at Chambers, he immediately came out this weekend showing why he’s a name that will emerge as one of the top in his class this summer. He’s a sniper from deep and has crazy length to match his skillset, with the ability to get to his spots and hit shots and make good quick reads and finishing them...
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A Closer Look: North Carolina’s Class of 2026
6’6 Cole Cloer (Orange) Between the team’s success and his individual production, it’s easy to see why Cole Cloer is already one of the top players in North Carolina’s Class of 2026. At 6-foot-6, he already has the IQ, size, and skillset to legitimately dominate a game. Cloer is a smooth all-around player who comfortably dictates the offensive action with the ball in his hands,...
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Freshmen to Know from Phenom Holiday Classic
2026 6’3 Dane Cassada (Calvary Day): Cassada continues to be a name that impresses us with his overall maturity as a freshman. Cassada is a tough, strong, high IQ guard that understands the game well, sees the floor, and can bring some versatility to the court on both sides of the floor. He showed that he can be a knockdown shooter, as well as a playmaker with the ball in his hands. 2026...
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Phenom Hoops Freshman Forty Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Jordan Parris #54: 5’8 Darnarius Gibson (Winston-Salem Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who offers a pretty balanced approach as a floor general, Danarius Gibson. He’s a smart, wiry point guard prospect with quickness and the ability to create for himself and others. Gibson handles the ball well against pressure, touches the paint at a solid rate, and can...
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Phenom Open Gym: JL Chambers High School
Phenom Open Gym: Chambers High School Last season, JL Chambers went 22-7 before losing 58-56 to eventual NCHSAA 4A state champion, Weddington High School. From the outside looking in, many basketball pundits may not have high expectations for Coach Brian Frasier’s team. 6’2 Jaylen Curry transferred after averaging almost a “double-double” of 16.6 PPG and 9.1 APG. 6’8 All-Conference Player of the...
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