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Grassroots Team Preview: CC Elite
Each travel ball season, we watch countless grassroots organizations compete over a six-month span to earn a limited number of scholarships. There have been so many notable programs to emerge over the years with plenty proving that you don’t necessarily need to play with a shoe-circuit team in order to get recruited. Often times, it’s not even a talent disparity, but rather a situation where...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Austin Collins #7: 5’11 ’24 Keenan Wilkins (Christ School) Starting things off, we look at a player who has consistently made strides in his transition into a floor general, Keenan Wilkins. He’s a polished, skilled point guard prospect with the ability to fill it up in a variety of different ways offensively. That being said, Wilkins has made clear strides as a playmaker and...
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Phenom Open Gym: United Faith
United Faith has been a traditional basketball program at the NCISAA 1A level. Last season, they once again won another state championship and this year’s team looks poised for a repeat. First year head coach Darion Holloway, known as “Coach D,” has plenty to be excited about. Coach D has been with the program for four years and served as the associate head coach for the past three years. Upon...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom March Madness (Part 1)
2023 DJ Jackson (NC Rise Dawkins): Jackson helped lead the charge for his team, as he was able to push the ball out in transition well, find his spots and knock down open jumpers from multiple levels on the floor. Smooth, confident release, scoring the ball well on Day 1 of the Phenom March Madness. 2022 Ian Blue (Sandhills 17u): Fresh off earning an offer from Coker, Blue came out strong on Day...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Dre Simmons #6: 6’0 ’23 Chase Dawson (Cary Academy) Starting things off, we look at a player who continues to embrace his identity as a quick, heady floor general, Chase Dawson. He’s a tough, scrappy, extremely fast lead guard prospect with solid vision and excellent penetration instincts, both in the half-court and open floor. Next in his development process is working on his...
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POB’s Best of the Best from Phenom Halloween Havoc
It was another great weekend in Rock Hill at the Phenom Halloween Havoc. There were several players that really captured our eyes with their performances but there were a few that really left the event leaving their mark. Check out who really stood out from the weekend. 2022 Landon King (Charlotte Guards): King was the king of the weekend at the Phenom Halloween Havoc, as he put on a show...
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Player Standouts from Phenom Halloween Havoc (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Amari Melton (Triple Threat)My second viewing of Amari only confirmed what I saw from him last month. The big guard takes what he wants and shows no indication that the defense phases him at all. He consistently finishes contested drives and uses his body well as he operates as the main ball handler. Any chance he got in the open court was a bucket for his team, so dangerous...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Halloween Havoc (Day 1)
2022 Landon King (Charlotte Guards): King continues to fly under the radar but caught a few more eyes with his 33-point performance to start the day. King continues to show his aggressive nature and ability to score, especially attacking and getting to the basket. He plays within the offense but can really take his game to another level when he is locked in offensively and scoring in an...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Metrolina Christian
Phenom Hoops continues to hit the road this offseason to check in on programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season. We made a recent stop at Metrolina Christian, a program we have seen quite a few times throughout the Hoop State League as well. We took in another practice to check in on the program, and there are several names that should have your attention. Seniors Leading...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Hoop State League (Week 4)
Phenom Hoops was back in town in Rock Hill for Week 4 action in the Hoop State League. Teams continue to make progress and prepare for the upcoming seasons, as well as players. There were several standouts from the event but these three players really played at a high level in Week 4. 2022 Evan Smith (Team Purple) Smith has been a known name throughout North Carolina for some...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 of Hoop State League (Week 4) (Part 1)
2022 Evan Smith (Team Purple): Really do believe this is just the start of a terrific season for Smith. He is going to have to pick up his offensive scoring and is showing that during the Hoop State League. He plays with such a smooth feel, is patient in his attack, and handles contact extremely well. Continues to be consistent offensively on the floor. 2022 Liam Craven (Combine...
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Dawkins’ Standouts: HoopState League/ Fall Finale
By: DeAjai Dawkins 6’3 2022 Toby Nnadozie (Believe Prep National) Few players have impressed me these past few weeks like Toby Nnadozie, as few players have been as consistently productive on the offensive end. Physical with explosive athleticism, Nnadozie offers a competitive presence about him that could be acknowledged by any onlooker. He’s comfortable scoring from beyond the arc as well. I...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Fall Finale/ HoopState League
2024 Paul McNeil (Richmond Jammers): McNeil is already regarded as one of the top prospects not only in the state but in the country and it is easy to see why at his age. We are talking about a 6’6 prospect that can be a huge threat from deep, knocking down tough jumpers from all levels, a player that can create for himself and can operate from all positions on the floor. What is scary to...
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North Carolina’s Top 2024 Prospects Make Waves at CP3 Rising Stars Camp (Part Three)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Sportsplex in Greensboro, North Carolina for the annual CP3 Rising Stars Camp. Typically, this event is exclusively for rising freshmen but the unforeseen circumstances over the last year prevented the Class of 2024 from the occasion. Instead of excising the class completely, they opted to combine the two classes into one enormous event. The amount...
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“Getting to Know” 6’6 2024 Dylan Deluca
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 embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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Team Curry 15u Preview
When watching this 15 and under Team Curry squad, one thing sticks out: size. This team has height, length, athleticism and skill. Head Coach Reggie Hairston has been with the Pro Skills Basketball organization now for seven years. This will be his second season as the head coach of the 15u Team Curry team. Last season, he helped guide the team to a 21-3 record and solidified themselves as one...
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Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 19
Team 19 Coach: Greg Harmon #0: 5’9 ’22 Baron Williams (Clayton) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Baron Williams. He’s a scrappy, team-first guard prospect with quickness, a nice handle, and the ability to touch the paint with regularity. Williams is a useful creator that scores effectively but also looks to...
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Porter’s Standouts: Game Recaps from #PhenomQCShowcase (Day 1)
Seems like it’s been forever since we were hooping, but the wait is over! Phenom took over the Rock Hill Sportsplex for 3 days of high-level hoops. We will be bringing you the ballers to know from each game throughout the event. Players to know from Court 5&6 are as follows.
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North Carolina Jr. Phenom Spring Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Greg Harmon #5: 5’0 ’25 Joshua Dorsette II (Durham) Starting things off, we look at a player that seems to make strides in his progression with each viewing, Joshua Dorsette. He’s a wiry, slightly undersized point guard prospect with a quality feel for the game and the ability to run a team decently well. Dorsette can knock down open shots, create off the bounce, and position...
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16th Annual NC Jr Phenom All Camp Teams
Jamie Shaw brings you his first and second all-camp teams, as these players made a statement on Saturday.
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NC Junior Phenom Standouts (Part II)
Some of the premier names in middle school as well as several few new names showcased their talent at the NC Jr Phenom
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Phenom Eastern North Carolina Junior Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #2: 4’4 ’27 Makhai Manning (Durham) Starting things off, we look at a player that competed quite well despite being among the youngest performers in attendance, Makhai Manning. He’s a wiry, slightly undersized guard prospect with an unselfish mentality and nice two-way feel for the game. Manning handled the ball, made smart decisions, and knocked down open...
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ENC Junior Phenom Award Winners
Eastern North Carolina has been a hotbed for talent so we were excited to show up at the famed JD Lewis Center in Raleigh, NC to see the talent.
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Eye Catchers: Phenom ENC Junior 150 (Part III)
We continue our look at some of the top players that impressed at the Phenom ENC Junior Camp.
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North Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #4: 4’11 ’25 Jalen Mills (Hope Mills, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that provided his team with a steady, unselfish presence throughout camp, Jalen Mills. He’s a small guard prospect with solid IQ and the ability to score or make plays for others. Mills plays within himself and rarely forces the action on either end of the floor. Next in his...
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Young talent shines in Greensboro (Player Standouts Part 1)
Young, talented players from North Carolina, Virginia, and several other states made their way to Greensboro on Saturday, as Phenom Hoop Report hosted their first NC Junior Phenom event. It has been an event that has seen great success in the past and has also seen several young talents make their way into big-time players at the next level. It was another fantastic event, as here are a few...
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NC Junior Phenom Fab 5 2024 Class
NC Junior Phenom Fab Five 2024 Class Standing the test of time, the 15th Annual NC Junior Phenom camp took place Saturday, March 2nd at Proehlific Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. As usual, the event enjoyed a wealth of talent especially at the 2023 and 2024. In today’s issue, we are going to look at the FIVE FAB from the 2024 class and this class has a chance to be really good. No. 52...
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NC Junior Phenom Superlatives
Saturday saw just shy of 100 middle school prospects come in from multiple states. Some of the names we knew, and some of the names we did not. However, something we have come to expect, since this camp was first run by Founder Rick Lewis 15 years ago, talent will be in the building. The NC Junior Phenom Exposure Camp has featured current NBA players, McDonald’s All-Americans, high level...
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Miles Magical Five: Late Morning #NCJrPhenom
#67 6’2 2024 Dylan Deluca (Indian Trail, NC) Deluca is a high IQ young big man that does an excellent job working hard on the glass and scoring with his back to the basket. He faced multiple double teams and rarely made a mistake in regards to his decision making when it came to finding the open man out of the post. His footwork on the block is very advanced, and as he grows he should...
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