QUEEN CITY MS SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS

North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2

Team 2 Coach: Chris Goodman #2: 5'10 '23 Justin Monden (Word of God) Starting things off, we look at a player who offers a very steady, reliable two-way presence, regardless of setting, Justin Monden. He's a smart, unselfish, well-rounded point guard prospect with excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Monden displays pace, patience, and great vision when initiating...

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Stockrisers from NC Top 80 (Class of 2025)

Another outstanding North Carolina Top 80 event has come and gone, and the talent was fun to watch. Some of the biggest names were all under one building and so many players could be found making this list, but these are a few players from the Class of 2025 that really popped off with their play at the event. 2025 6'5 Zacch Wiggins (Grimsley): Wiggins was extremely impressive with his showing...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: HoopState League (Week 3, East)

2026 Cole Cloer (Durham Hurricanes): Cloer has been a favorite of mine since the summer and he was off the charts today with what he showed.  Early on, you must like his size and his feel for the game, as he was making spectacular decisions and passes to set up his teammates, created well and found ways to score around defenders, displayed good athleticism and body control, as well as being...

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Cooper’s HoopState League East Division Awards Semifinalists

By; Cooper Hart After two weekends of the HoopState League East, I've created a list of names that are in contention for awards. The list will be cut down after pool play finishes, and winners will be announced after the finals on the 23rd. There will be a Most Outstanding Player, 3 all-east teams, and 2 all-defense teams. Most Outstanding Player Semifinalists Colt Langdon ('25) ' 6'8' Wing '...

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Wake Co Hoops: Watchlist 2025

Our final watchlist of the season highlights this year's sophomore class. There is a ton of potential across the county in this class and we are excited to see some new names come on to the scene. You can see our 2025 rankings in the tweet below. Full '25 Rankings – Post Summer Edition Rankings will be updated at the end of December If you want to talk about the rankings my DMs are...

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Breaking Down Phenom Hoops' Rankings for North Carolina's Class of 2025

(1) 6'8 Zymicah Wilkins (R-S Central) There are numerous guys who were in the mix for the top spot in our updated rankings, but Zymicah Wilkins ultimately walked away with the honor. His blend of IQ, size, skill, and polish makes him extremely difficult for most opponents to try and contain. Wilkins can dominate from the block, space the floor, or consistently make plays with the ball in his...

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2025 6’8 Colt Langdon recaps recent visits

Players around the country are starting to make visits to programs and 2025 Colt Langdon, a 6'8 prospect from Millbrook, has been making a few over the last few months including his latest to East Carolina. Langdon was able to take a trip to Greenville, North Carolina to check out the big-time matchup between the Pirates and NC State recently, as he was able to take in the atmosphere, the game,...

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A Closer Look: Phenom Hoops' Rankings for North Carolina's Class of 2025

(1-5) (1) 6'0 Eli Ellis (Moravian Prep) While many prospects are capable of playing up a level or two, it seems like Eli Ellis has been playing up numerous age groups for quite a while. It would be shocking if anyone was uninformed about the tough, shot-making guard, given how popular he and Moravian Prep have been over the recent memory. Regardless, Ellis is a lethal shooting threat with...

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Freshmen catching the eyes of college programs early

The class of 2025 in North Carolina looks to be a class really making some early noise and could be yet another loaded class coming through the state. That is why college programs are looking to get on these prospects even earlier, as a few freshmen received some early offers recently. We prove the latest updates.

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Tuesday Standouts from The John Wall, Part 1

Game 1Callaway vs. Northwood  First game of the day and it definitely didn't disappoint. Northwood came away with a 61-52 win in overtime. Each team had their chances to win the game at the end of regulation. Callaway played without their leader and playmaker (Keiveon Hunt) for most of the 4th quarter and overtime. Keiveon has the ability to create plays for himself and his teammates....

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Game Report: Pinecrest vs. Millbrook

Tuesday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to Southern Pines as Pinecrest hosted Millbrook in a 4A NCHSAA non-conference matchup. Both teams were coming off losses last Friday night, so they were ready to get back in the winner’s column. The first quarter started with both teams going back and forth. Millbrook’s CeeJay Jordan and Pinecrest’s Colby Wallace asserted themselves early in...

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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7 Coach: Ryan Bernardi #7: 6'0 '23 Jaiden Thompson (Central Cabarrus) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased a scrappy, high-motor presence throughout camp, Jaiden Thompson. He's a tough, heady guard prospect with a nice feel and the ability to make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. Thompson is a quality three-point shooter, but also attacks the basket...

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Special K's Hoops Take: Day 1 Early Standouts (Halloween Havoc/ HoopState League)

5'9 Jonah Drye 2025 of Crown Academy has a great feel for the game and an IQ that is beyond his age. He was precise in the way he operated in the picking roll, making the right reads almost each and every time down the floor. He displayed the ability to shoot both off the catch and off the dribble effectively. He also generated easy buckets for himself and his teammates in transition as he...

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Queen City MS Showcase Team Preview: Save Sports 2025

The Queen City Middle School Showcase brings a fantastic event to the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, giving families, friends, and fans a chance to see the next upcoming talent around the area.''' Every year, players and teams showcase their abilities in front of hundreds of fans and scouts with Phenom Hoops.' It is also a chance to learn early and gain national exposure at an early age, as...

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