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Making His Presence Felt: 2027 JR Adams (FCDS)
Player: JR AdamsClass: 2027Height: 5’7School: Forsyth Country Day There is so much talent to be found around the state of North Carolina, of all levels… and Phenom Hoops continues to bring the best coverage around for players to be seen. At the North Carolina Top 80 recently, many premier prospects attended the camp and put their game on full display. But it also allowed others to...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Terrell Jones #2: 5’7 ’27 JR Adams (Forsyth Country Day) First up, JR Adams is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2027. Despite being one of the smallest campers on display, he simply knows how to make his presence felt on the court. Adams is a smart, pesky guard with a high motor, scrappy nature, and unselfish approach to the game. He’s a capable shooting threat with the...
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POB’s Best of the Best Series: Top Point Guards from Top 80 (2027)
The POB’s Best of the Best Series starts off looking at the Top Point Guards from the 2027 class who stood out at the NC Top 80. This year’s group of floor generals showcased exactly why the position remains one of the most valuable in today’s game—each displaying leadership, poise, and the ability to elevate everyone around them. From playmakers who controlled tempo and created for others, to...
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North Carolina Sophomore Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Jamal Mitchell #6: 5’8 ’27 JR Adams (Forsyth Country Day) Starting off, we look at a player who understands how to set the tone on both ends of the floor, JR Adams. He’s a smart, tough, scrappy point guard prospect with the ability to dictate the action or find opportunities as an off-ball option. Adams handles the ball with care, sets up others, and scores at an efficient rate....
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Young Names to Learn from Carmel Tip-Off
2027 King Gibson (TBS): There was no doubt about it, Gibson really introduced himself as a player to watch nationally in the Class of 2027. He has a lot to offer early on with his game and impressed with his overall feel, impact, and upside in his game. Not only did he excel in creating for himself and making plays at the basket, but also made strong plays defensively as well. The blend of size,...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Steven Mims/Gerroid Doughty #46: 5’6 ’27 Jonathan Adams Jr. (Forsyth Country Day) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply knows how to produce alongside any collection of teammates, Jonathan Adams Jr. He’s a smart, skilled point guard prospect with a tight handle, useful vision, and the ability to create for himself and others. Adams is a quality shooting threat who...
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Phenom Open Gym: Forsyth Country Day
2026 Q Williams Q Williams played extremely well during practice Monday night. The smart, savvy point guard does a tremendous job running the show. He is a paint touch guard who has the ability to create for himself and others. Q will be the head of the snake for the Furies this season. He continues to expand his game from the perimeter and has proven to be more than capable from the perimeter....
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Rise Showcase (Part 1)
2025 Tyshaun Goldston (Mid State): Goldston really introduced himself to start the day, as the dual-sport prospect really made his impact felt in a variety of ways. The 6’4 prospect was able to not only play strong and finish well offensively but also made several plays defensively as well. Really was able to showcase his athleticism on the floor on Day 2. 2026 Jeremiah “Juice” McIlwaine (Up...
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North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Brian Allen #45: 5’6 ’26 Jonathan Adams Jr. (Forsyth Country Day) Starting things off, we look at a player who already knows how to effectively run a team on both ends of the floor, Jonathan Adams Jr. He’s a tough, unselfish, intelligent floor general with a terrific blend of vision, ball-handling, and perimeter shooting. Adams knows how to set the floor, touch the paint, and...
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NC Phenom 150 Camp Recap (Session I)
High School: Top Performer- 6’6 ’24 Tyler Showalter (Butler) The versatile two-way forward was easily the most consistently productive performer throughout the event. Showalter secured the MVP award by playing hard, unselfishly dictating the action as the offensive focal point, and establishing his presence as a defender and rebounder. Showalter created for himself and others, scored the ball...
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