by Jeff Bendel | Nov 19, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports
Team 16 Coach: Kelvin Mills #12: 5’9 ’28 Josh Caldwell (West Forsyth) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Josh Caldwell. He’s a smart, scrappy guard prospect with a well-rounded skillset and...
by Jeff Bendel | Nov 19, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports
Team 15 Coach: Dre Simmons #11: 5’9 ’28 Grant Locklear (Excelsior Classical) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Grant Locklear. He’s a steady, scrappy point guard prospect who knows how to...
by Jeff Bendel | Nov 15, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports
Team 14 Coach: Austin Collins #8: 5’7 ’28 Rudd Sutton (Fayetteville Academy) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased nice balance as a floor general, Rudd Sutton. He’s a skilled, unselfish point guard prospect who knows how to consistently knock down...
by Jeff Bendel | Nov 14, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports
Team 13 Coach: Steve Mims/Trenton Hancock #7: 5’10 ’28 O’Brian Lowery Jr. (Gaston Day) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased strong polish and feel on both ends of the floor, O’Brian Lowery Jr. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with a lethal...
by Chris Ewell | Oct 15, 2024 | Featured, NC Freshman 40, NC Sophomore 40, News
As expected, the Phenom’s Sophomore 40 brought together some of the top talent in the state’s sophomore class, giving these young athletes a chance to compete and showcase their abilities. The atmosphere was electric, and the level of competition was high, with...
by Jeff Bendel | Oct 14, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports
Point Guards Leading the Way Although several wings, forwards, and big men warrant attention from the masses, this class is clearly headlined by guard play. Having the best of the best compete in notable matchups certainly made for an entertaining slate of...