by Jeff Bendel | Oct 2, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports
Entering its third year in existence, the Freshman 40 Camp has been a phenomenal success through the early stages. On one hand, it provides new prospects entering high school the chance to be seen by spectators, coaches, and talent evaluators alike. However, it also...
by Jeff Bendel | Sep 5, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports, SC Freshman 40
Arguably the most fun, entertaining part of each new high school season is the individual camps featuring high-level players and matchups. The North Carolina Top 80 has been a staple of the Phenom Hoops brand for over a decade, and it’s only continued to expand over...
by Jeff Bendel | Nov 27, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports
Team 20 Coach: Brant Short #4: 5’6 ’28 MJ Russell (RJ Reynolds) Starting off, we look at a player who has a natural understanding of how to run a team on both ends of the floor, MJ Russell. He’s a smart, scrappy point guard prospect with an unselfish approach and...
by Jeff Bendel | Nov 27, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports
Team 19 Coach: Joe Adams #3: 5’6 ’28 Bryson Phillips (Cardinal Gibbons) Starting off, we look at a player who made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Bryson Phillips. He’s a smart, scrappy point guard prospect who showcased an impressive...
by Jeff Bendel | Nov 21, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports
Team 18 Coach: Evan Neisler #2: 5’9 ’28 Paxton Coon (Wake Christian) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Paxton Coon. He’s a smart, skilled guard prospect who can run an offense or apply lethal...
by Jeff Bendel | Nov 20, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports
Team 17 Coach: Davis Absher/David Broome #1: 5’2 ’28 Anthony Lopez (Thales Academy) Starting off, we look at a player who really stood out on both ends of the floor despite his lack of size, Anthony Lopez. He’s a smart, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and an...
