Hoop State Championship

Hoop State Championship

March 13-15, 2025
Location: TBD
Invite Only (High School)

One of the best ways to end the season is the Hoop State Championship, bringing some of the best teams in North Carolina in hopes of crowning a champion. Last year, Winst0n-Salem Christian was able to walk away with the trophy but the field this year looks wide open.

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POB’s Best of the Best: Top Bigs from SC Top 80

The South Carolina Top 80 Camp was packed with talent from start to finish, and the bigs made their presence known in a major way. This group showcased size, skill, and versatility — from dominant interior forces who controlled the paint to mobile bigs who could step...

Hoops, Heat, and High Stakes: The 4th Annual Phenom Lakesgiving Returns to Lake Norman

Mark your calendars for one of the premier events of the high school basketball season — the 4th Annual Phenom Lakesgiving! Taking place November 28–29, 2025 at Lake Norman High School (186 Doolie Rd, Mooresville, NC), this event will once again showcase elite talent,...

North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7 Coach: Julian Carlton #8: 5’10 ’27 Preston Scott (Queens Grant) Starting off, Preston Scott is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2027. In a time when so many guards want to showcase a flashy handle or aggressive scoring prowess, Scott is a breath of fresh...

Lady Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7 Coach: Andy Woodard #2: 5’3 ’28 Aji Bryant (Hickory) Starting off, Aji Bryant is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2028. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she found several ways to make her presence felt. Bryant is a pesky, unselfish guard with...

Next Up: Standouts and Rising Stars from the NC Freshman 40 Camp (Part 2)

The NC Freshman 40 Camp once again delivered an exciting showcase of emerging talent, giving an early glimpse at the next wave of standout players across North Carolina. This event brought together some of the most promising young prospects in the...

POB’s Best of the Best: Top Wings from SC Top 80

The South Carolina Top 80 Camp was loaded with talent from start to finish, and the group of wings truly stood out with their versatility, skill, and ability to impact the game in a variety of ways. From athletic finishers and dynamic scorers to two-way playmakers who...

North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: Greg Motley #7: 5’10 ’27 Asante Phillip (The Burlington School) Starting off, Asante Phillip is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2027. In a setting where so many players try to stand out through their scoring ability, he maintained his normal...

Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: Brett Lamb #6: 5’4 ’27 Zaniya Reddick (Terry Sanford) Starting off, Zaniya Reddick is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2027. Despite being one of the younger and smaller campers in this group, she had no issue making her presence felt on both ends of...

Commitment: Anthony Thompson Chooses Ohio State

Top-10 national recruit Anthony Thompson (Class of 2026, 6′8 forward, Western Reserve Academy — Hudson, OH) has officially committed to Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball, selecting the Buckeyes over a field that included programs like Indiana, Kentucky,...

Standouts from the South Carolina Sophomore 40 ( Part 2 )

The South Carolina Sophomore 40 highlighted a deep, talented 2028 group that combined skill, toughness, and high-level feel for the game. From dynamic guards to versatile forwards, this class displayed a range of tools that make them prospects to track moving forward....