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Big Senior Season Ahead: North Carolina (Part 1)
The high school season is quickly approaching here in North Carolina, and we are looking at an array of topics before the season starts. Looking at the Class of 2025, there are plenty of seniors who are looking to make a final statement for their school. Here, we take a look at a few seniors that we expect to have big years and should garner the interest of many, as they look to lead the charge....
read moreCarrying the First Flight Torch: Mason Dobie
Now that we’ve reached the month of August, travel ball has concluded and players are preparing for the upcoming high school season. While the majority of targets for college coaches are seniors, several juniors and multiple sophomores will inevitably put themselves on the radars of next-level programs. Over the next few months, we will closely examine various players who...
read moreBendel’s Best: Gate City Classic (Part Two)
6’3 ’24 Gage Lattimore (Smith) It doesn’t take long when watching the Golden Eagles to notice Lattimore’s significance and overall involvement as a leader. Widely known for his lethal three-point shooting, the 6-foot-3 guard does legitimately everything for this group. Sure, he still applies constant pressure as a marksman from beyond the arc, but his defense, rebounding,...
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: CB McGrath Game FIlm: Team 3 vs Team 4Team 1 vs Team 3Team 2 vs Team 3NC Top 80 Semi-Final (2v3 vs 6/8) #1: 5’9 ’25 Darnarian Gibson (Winston-Salem Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who consistently produced despite being the smallest camper in attendance, Darnarian Gibson. He’s a smart, skilled lead guard prospect with an understanding of how to get others...
read morePhenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Antonio Threadgill #22: 5’7 ’26 Bralyn Williams (North Raleigh Christian) Stating things off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to involve himself in the action, Bralyn Williams. He’s a quick, scrappy guard prospect with an unselfish approach and steady two-way presence. Williams is a useful creator, both for himself and others, and makes quality decisions with the...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Day 3 at Good Guys vs. Cancer (Part 2)
2024 Zion Walker (TBS): Walker just seems like his game has taken another level in what he is showing on the court, as he had another outstanding performance with 31 points. Walker just screams toughness and competitiveness on the court; his ability to get downhill and force players to foul or with him finishing is big time. He is also a tremendous leader, rugged, a tremendous two-way prospect,...
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Ricky Moore #5: 5’11 ’25 Mason Dobie (First Flight) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased a very steady, reliable presence, Mason Dobie. He’s a tough, unselfish guard prospect with a high motor and the ability to produce from either backcourt position. Dobie handles the ball well, gets others involved, and can create off the bounce, but is also capable of...
read moreFun to Watch on the Court: The Dobie Brothers
You may have not heard or seen Isaac and Mason Dobie from First Flight high school yet but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start learning about this duo down in the Outer Banks. You certainly will have to hit the road and maybe take a little vacation down at the beach to catch them in action, but when you watch them, it certainly is fun to watch. 2023 Isaac Dobie is leading the charge,...
read morePhenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Greg Harmon #4: 5’5 ’25 Dean Ruthstrom (Lake Norman Charter) Starting things off, we look at a player that found various opportunities despite being the smallest camper on this team, Dean Ruthstrom. He’s a young, wiry guard prospect with a solid spot-up presence and a willingness to play hard on both ends of the floor. Ruthstrom passes the ball well, makes unselfish decisions,...
read morePlayer Standouts at Phenom All-American Camp Session II
#126- Neeko Taylor- It’s easy to appreciate Taylor’s identity and overall approach to the game, as he will always be able to carve out a role with any collection of teammates. He’s a knockdown three-point shooter with IQ, playmaking ability, and nice defensive instincts. Taylor makes a quality impact with or without the ball in his hands. #181- Camden Jernigan- There were a ton of standouts in...
read moreJr. Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Josh Staley #0: 5’0 ’28 Jason Staley (Blythewood) Starting things off, we look at a player that is truly just beginning to scratch the surface of his long-term upside, Jason Staley. He’s a smart, young guard prospect with great vision and the ability to knock down perimeter jumpers at a consistent rate. Staley displays a high motor as a defender and was able to harass...
read moreNorth Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Daymond Lindell #3: 5’4 ’25 Mason Dobie (Southern Shores) Starting things off, we look at a player that made an excellent impact despite being the youngest prospect on this team, Mason Dobie. He’s a young, smart, high-motor guard that plays bigger than his size, defends with purpose, and knocks down jumpers at a pretty consistent rate. Dobie made unselfish decisions and...
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