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Commitment Alert: 2023 Josiah Watkins commits to Mount Olive
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Josiah WatkinsClass: 2024Committed to: Mount Olive What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’3 Josiah Watkins
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over a hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who...
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Piedmont Classical vs. Winston-Salem Christian Regional
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Piedmont Classical in Browns Summit, North Carolina, as the Bobcats were set to host Winston-Salem Christian Regional. Both teams entered this contest having played challenging schedules over the last few months, which only added to the excitement and anticipation of their ensuing battle. Piedmont Classical is a tough, rugged team led by a senior-laden...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Jabarr Adams #3: 5’11 ’24 Quay Watson (Hopewell) Starting things off, we look at a player who possesses a really balanced skillset and approach, Quay Watson. He’s a smart, polished point guard prospect with the ability to run a team, get others involved, and apply efficient scoring pressure from all three levels. Watson handles the ball with poise, creates clean looks for...
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Open Gym Report: Piedmont Classical
On Wednesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to New Light Baptist Church to see the Bobcats of Piedmont Classical. Since their founding in 2016-17, this program has found consistent success through building around the local (mainly Greensboro-based) talent. Now, in his first full season at the helm, Coach Cardes Brown (and Justin Watlington) has all the necessary pieces to have a ton of success....
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College-Worthy Rosters at Summer Havoc: New Light Disciples
Last week, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Fort Mill, South Carolina to host our annual Summer Havoc Live. The event featured a slew of noteworthy teams and players, which naturally led to a ton of college coaches attending to find their next program-changing piece. While a lot of attention was centered around a handful of teams, college coaches were able to find worthy prospects at seemingly...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Lamelo Ball Invitational
5’8 ’24 Jeremiah Benthall (Big Business Ballerz) Though slightly undersized, it’s easy to appreciate how much Benthall does as a leader for this group. He’s a smart, unselfish, passer-friendly point guard prospect with an understanding of how to run a team and locate the best available shot on seemingly every possession. Benthall handles the ball with care, passes to the open man, and scores the...
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Worthy of Attention: 6’3 ’23 Josiah Watkins
There are countless differences between the high school and summer seasons of grassroots basketball—now more than ever. For instance, numerous players who are the clear-cut leader for their high school team (even though those numbers have dwindled) are tasked with taking lesser or simply different roles during the travel ball season. The opposite is also true. Many players who receive few...
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Dawkins’ Dimes: Phenom Challenge Part 1
By: DeAjai Dawkins 6’3 2022 Joseph Thompson (Raising Young Men/South Central High School) Joseph has been amongst the more impressive players I’ve seen this weekend. He’s a well-built off-guard that shows comfort handling the ball and finding the lane. Rather than consistently looking for his own points, Thompson is comfortable making winning plays and finding teammates. 6’2 2022 Nicholas...
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A Closer Look: New Light Disciples
Over the last calendar year, normalcy has started to return to the grassroots landscape. The reinstated Live Periods have given these young prospects some semblance of hope in making it to the next level. However, coaches are still aggressively leaning into the transfer portal and opting to recruit guys who have already played (using the term loosely) in college. From the contrasting viewpoint,...
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Dawkins’ Standouts from Summer Havoc Session 2 (Day 2)
By: DeAjai Dawkins 6’0 2025 Cedric Kenan Shortly after announcing his reclassification into the class of 2025, Kenan made it a purpose to play the weekend with a high level of intensity and focus. Today against a talented Virginia Warriors squad, he was undoubtedly the team’s most engaged player. He played with intensity until the final buzzer sounded, even when it looked as if momentum was...
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Statement Makers: Underrated prospects in 2023 class that are producing early on
Here are five playeres that are making a statement early on this season that are part of the 2023 class.
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Phenom Game Report: Burlington Christian Academy vs. Shining Light Academy
Phenom Hoops tuned in Tuesday night to watch Burlington Christian Academy and Shining Light Academy battle it out. Two teams that bring scoring power dueled it out on the court in a fast-paced, up and down battle.
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North Carolina Phenom 150 Session I Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: T. Deshazior #60: 5’8 ’23 Seth Foster (High Point Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a true blue-collar approach throughout camp, Seth Foster. He’s a young, high-motor guard prospect with great defensive instincts and a team-first mentality. Foster is a solid midrange shooter but typically looks to set up teammates whenever the ball is in his hands....
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