After months and months of travel ball, camp season is finally upon us. Although our (Phenom Hoops) camps don’t start until September, there’s no better way to kick things off than the prestigious CP3 Rising Stars Camp. It’s widely regarded as the top collection of talent among rising young prospects throughout the country (since they started doing multiple classes last August). Each year, the event hosts a slew of eventual pros (with even more former NBA guys wandering around the gym) and countless guys who will end up at the high-major level. Hopefully events like this will help kids understand the general value that comes from being seen and performing well in a camp setting. Let’s take a closer look at the representatives for the Carolina’s in the CP3 Rising Stars Top 20 contest (2025)…
6’6 Jackson Keith (Southern Durham)
Given how much he’s done over the last calendar year, it should come as no surprise to see Jackson Keith making the All-Star contest. He made it last year as a rising freshman, and has only gotten better since then. Keith is an all-around wing prospect with the blend of IQ, size, skill, and athleticism to legitimately dominate a game. He possesses no glaring weaknesses and is capable of producing with or without the ball in his hands. Keith can fill it up offensively, but also displays vision and unselfishness as a focal point. He rebounds and defends his position well. Keith has also added strength to his frame. Already a high-major prospect, he should only continue to collect offers going forward.
6’8 Zymicah Wilkins (RS-Central)
Young big men with polish are so rare, which is part of what makes Zymicah Wilkins such an impressive player. He’s a smart, skilled, strong-bodied post prospect with touch, vision, creation skills, and the ability to score from anywhere on the floor. Wilkins can effortlessly dominate from the block, but can also initiate the offense or reliably space the floor from the perimeter. He’s an excellent passer, especially for his size, and makes great decisions when setting up others from the block. Wilkins possesses a deep post arsenal, and mixes it up enough to keep opponents constantly guessing. He rebounds at a high rate, pushes transition play whenever possible, and alters shots effectively on defense. Wilkins should see an uptick in his recruitment sooner than later.
6’6 Robert Moore (Porter Gaud)
There have been a lot of notable names who have emerged from the Charleston area, and Robert Moore could easily be the next in line. He’s a smooth, skilled wing prospect with size, feel, and a well-rounded identity. Moore is a useful creator who can generate his own shot, set up others, or find opportunities without the ball. Add in his steady defense and rebounding, and he doesn’t possess any glaring weaknesses on either end of the floor. Moore played up two age groups throughout the summer, often times shining as the best player and prospect within the TMP roster. Expect him to continue trending upward as one of the top players throughout South Carolina.
6’5 Zion Collins (Word of God)
Few players possess as many favorable tools as Zion Collins. In terms of raw ability, he has as much as anyone. Collins is a dynamic all-around guard prospect with a notable combination of size and athleticism for his position. He scores the ball from all levels, but also knows how to set up others and dictate the offense as an initiator. Between his instincts, positioning, and anticipation, Collins has shown the ability to be a lockdown defender. He rebounds well and pushes the break nicely in transition, where he’s a proven to be a reliable passer and finisher. It’ll be exciting to monitor Collins’ recruitment over these next few years.
6’7 Sadiq White (Myers Park)
Similar to the other entries, Sadiq White should already be recognized as a known name throughout North Carolina. He’s long, wiry, and typically the most explosive player in every gym he enters. White has expanded his creation skills and perimeter shooting, but still primarily dominates games through playing hard, attacking the basket, and applying nonstop pressure as a finisher above the rim. He’s an active two-way rebounder with a quick second and third bounce, and the ability to consistently track down boards outside of his area. In terms of production, White should take the biggest leap of anyone listed. He still has a ton of upside, and should only get better and better over the foreseeable future.