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POB’s Eye Catchers from NC Top 80: Guards/Wings (Class of 2024)
2024 Carson Daniel/ 2024 Chase Daniel (Central Cabarrus): The Daniel twins continue to flourish and showcase how big of a difference-maker they can be. They are proven winners, both understand how to run a team, they were incredible in creating and setting up teammates, and just understand how to be effective playmakers with the ball in their hands. 2024 John Campbell (Bishop McGuinness):...
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Watch out for Bull City Prep National this year
At the Phenom Hoops Fall League, I had my first chance to check out Bull City Prep and I walked away incredibly impressed as they look like a team that could make some noise this season. They have talent, multiple weapons, and they are looking to lock in as a team that will certainly bring the fight. When you look at the roster, there are multiple players that you should start hearing more...
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Dawkins’ Dimes: PG Nationals and Phenom Opening Standouts
By: DeAjai Dawkins 2023 Kyler Harris (Cap City Scrappers) You will be hard-pressed to find a player in NCHSAA 4A who had a more individually dominant season at the guard spot. Kyler Harris terrorized opponents this past high school season with some of the more entertaining scoring performances I watched all year. One thing is for sure; Harris is not afraid to take it to any defender. His...
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Cooper’s Developments: Phenom PG Nationals Day 1
By: Cooper Hart 6’10” ’23 Yulian Montero (Florida Coastal Prep) Montero was easily the most intriguing prospect I saw today thanks to his size, mobility, and ball skills. He’s 6’10” with a solid frame and plus-level quickness for his position. He displayed smooth and efficient shot mechanics in route to making four threes in the second half. His shooting flow was what made him so remarkable,...
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Bull City National proves themselves in a big way at Phenom Prep Showcase
What a weekend of basketball it was at the Phenom Prep Showcase, as there are plenty of storylines to look at from the event. But the storyline on the top of my mind has been the terrific play of Bull City National, who ended up going undefeated and really opening eyes. They were able to rack up wins against a strong NC GBB National team, and then again against Franklin Prep and Greater...
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