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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....
read moreCooper’s Notes: HoopState Fall League Championship Day 1
6’1” 2026 Owen Calvert (Truth Company) Calvert was one of the most productive players in attendance on Saturday, capping his day off with a 38-point performance in their second game. He’s one of the toughest guys on the court everytime he plays and never seems to let up in his gritty approach. He was lights out as a shooter while making great passing reads when attacking downhill. He was...
read moreLighting It Up from Deep: Hoop State League (West Division)
We continue to bring coverage from multiple weeks at the Phenom Hoops Fall League, as we have had over 70 teams compete throughout and get an early display of what teams have to offer. Continuing our coverage out in the West Division, there have been a few players who have continued to capture our eyes with their ability to knock down shots. Here are a few players that have been big threats from...
read moreLetting It Fly: Shooters with Range from Phenom HoopState Finale
2025 Jalyn Connor (Grindhouse Lakers): Connor is a player we have watched over the years and even with our first viewing of him, Connor continues to flourish in his ability to get to his spots and be a threat from behind the arc. As a smaller guard, he has a quick release and is going to let it fly when he has any opening from behind the arc, as he showcases deep range. 2025 Colin Wykes (NC...
read moreCarolina Riptide 2027 bringing names to watch
The Carolina Riptide is a premier program here in North Carolina, and we have a great opportunity to watch one of their younger teams in the Riptide 2027. This is a team that brings a lot of balance and should have names to check out. However, these three players really stood out throughout the weekend and should be catalysts all summer long. 2027 CP Perry Perry is a point guard who simply...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom March Madness (Saturday, Part 1)
2026 Robert Nyamongo (Basketpoint): The 6’5 big man certainly grabbed our attention to start the day, as he really showcased a strong feel as a big down in the paint. Nyamongo scored effectively around the basket with touch and both hands and was excellent in finishing through contact or simply being active on the boards. He has a lot of early tools that you love to see in a player at his...
read morePlayer Standouts at Hoopstate Fall League (West)
5’9 ’24 AJ Parsley (Team Ville) Playing hard has gradually become an obsolete skill, which is why it’s always refreshing to watch AJ Parsley push the limits on what “high motor” actually means. No matter the context or setting, he plays with a full-throttle approach. What Parsley lacks in height or vertical athleticism, he makes up for with speed, quickness, and general peskiness. He’s a heady...
read moreYoungsters looking to build something at Carson
The Hoop State Fall League gives us a great chance at Phenom Hoops to get an early look at several teams early on, and we are looking to dive into a bit of what we have seen on the court. One team that I was interested in checking out again was Carson, as this is a program that has some good young prospects who will be stepping up early to help lead the charge. We actually wrote about this top...
read moreCarson trio opens eyes at Phenom Team Camp
There were plenty of heavyweights this past weekend at the Phenom Team Camp, as talent could be found, and title contenders were on display. But what is so great about events like this is that it opens our eyes to new teams and players to watch more this upcoming season. One of those teams that impressed overall was Carson, a team that has a very young trio that could lead the charge and...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Team Camp (Day 1, Part 2)
2026 Cameron Newman (Gaston Christian): Not sure what else there is to say about Newman’s game that already hasn’t been said; he is a young point guard that simply understands the game at a high level. Love his IQ and feel, he is tremendous in running the offense but also showing more of his ability to be an incredible offensive weapon. Has really flourished as a player and should be getting a...
read morePhenom 150 Session II Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Austin Collins #43: 5’7 ’26 Dionte Neal (Reidsville) Starting things off, we look at a player who already possesses poise well beyond his years, Dionte Neal. He’s a tough, crafty guard prospect with excellent creation skills and a dynamic scoring arsenal from all levels. Neal can effortlessly get wherever he wants off the bounce, and displays the combination of scoring...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom 150 Session 2
2023 McCaskill Rivers: Rivers was absolutely dominant from the start and rolled his way to MVP at the camp. The 6’5 forward moved incredibly well on the floor, running the court to get easy baskets, finishing well around the rim, and through contact. It seems that there weren’t many that could slow him down, as he averaged 33 points in an impressive showing; great touch with this young man. 2026...
read moreAfternoon Standouts at NC Jr. Phenom Camp
#2- Adam Reavis- Though young and somewhat undersized, Reavis knows how to make his presence felt—especially on defense. He plays with a nonstop motor and simply looks to affect the action however possible on either end of the floor. Reavis knows how to disrupt his assignment on defense and was the only player in attendance that attempted to take a charge. #3- KJ Taylor- The two-way...
read morePhenom Eastern North Carolina Junior Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Andre Simmons #5: 4’9 ’26 Braylen McRae (Garner) Starting things off, we look at a player that already does an excellent job of asserting himself despite a lack of true size, Braylen McRae. He’s a young, skilled point guard prospect with quickness and the ability to properly run a team on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as...
read moreNC Junior Phenom Session 1: Evaluation team 3
North Carolina Jr. Phenom Camp Evaluations Team 3 Coach Reid #4: 4’8 ’26 Jacob Mills (Salisbury, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that effortlessly scored the ball while displaying a quality IQ on both ends of the court, Jacob Mills. He’s a young guard prospect with great overall feel for the game. Mills scored efficiently from all three levels and highlighted his...
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