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POB’s Top Guards from Carmel Tip-Off
The Carmel Tip-Off Classic once again delivered an incredible weekend of basketball, featuring elite matchups and standout performances from start to finish. Guards from across the region set the tone with their skill, leadership, and ability to control the game on both ends of the floor. From dynamic scorers and floor generals to defensive disruptors and clutch shot-makers, these playmakers...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Dory Hines #46: 5’10 ’28 Bobby Montgomery (Queens Grant) Starting off, Bobby Montgomery is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2028. His combination of lethal shooting prowess and useful playmaking ability allows him to find success from either guard position. Montgomery is smart, tough, and unselfish with a well-rounded skillset. He knows how to initiate the offense, set up...
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Notable Standouts from NC Sophomore 40 (Part 2)
6’1 2028 Davonta Lindsey (North Mecklenburg) Davonta Lindsey is a smooth, crafty point guard with the ability to beat you in a variety of ways. The lefty does a great job of balancing playmaking and shot-making. He gets to his spots and keeps the defenders on their heels with his change of pace and ability to hurt you from the perimeter. He shoots the ball with confidence. Lindsey is a huge...
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Young Stars Look to Capture Ultimate Prize this Season at Queen’s Grant
Queen’s Grant was a familiar face last year with Phenom Hoops, and they certainly showed why they were one of the top teams in the state. Finishing the season last year with a 27-8 overall record before falling last in the playoffs to Corvian, Queen’s Grant looks to be back once again and in the hunt for the ultimate prize… a state title. Coach Joe Badgett is back and leading the way, as...
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Miles’ Marvelous Five: Standouts from Phenom MDC
6’4” 2028 Justin Gray (Upward Stars 15U 3SSB) Gray is a talented and skilled young guard with a great set of foundational physical tools to go with his ability to knock down shots at a high level. He’s shown promise in his game off the bounce where he’s shown the ability to weave through traffic and finish in multiple areas on the floor. With all of that said, my favorite thing about this kids...
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POB’s Five Guards to Know from Phenom MDC
2026 Nolan Ericson (PSB Elite) Ericson had a good junior season at Mooresville, catching some eyes, and he has rolled that into his summer player with PSB. In Rock Hill, Ericson flourished with a balanced, high-IQ feel on the court. He is a good overall floor general who understands how to balance his scoring and running the show for others. Ericson is fundamentally sound with his ability to...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 of Phenom New Years Bash
2026 Bryan Little (Piedmont) Little has been a steady presence over the last two days, as he brings a ton of physicality to the table for his team. He is a true competitor, works hard to create extra possessions for his team, battles on the boards on both sides of the ball, and has been looking to be a force in operating in the paint. He has solid footwork and was a key piece on Day 2 for his...
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Freshmen Helping Lead the Charge at Queens Grant
It has been an exciting month of high school basketball for Phenom Hoops, one team that we have seen quite a few times on the court has been Coach Joe Badgett and Queens Grant. This is a team that is very interesting as they offer a unique blend of talent, experience, and youth. There are plenty of experienced prospects that lead the way but what makes this team so interesting is the young...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Phenom Lakesgiving (Saturday)
2027 Sean Nix (Cannon) It has been fun to watch the young rising star in action this weekend, as he led his team on both days. On Day 2, he finished with 26 points while also recording eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Nix has truly blossomed as a player with his frame, size, and overall development, as he shows great pace and feel overall. He is comfortable in a variety of areas on...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 17
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 unselfish mentality. Lopez is capable of initiating the offense and creating for others, but also finds a lot of success in...
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New Names to Learn: Freshmen (2028) that impressed at Phenom Team Camp
2028 6’0 Cha Cho Womack (West Charlotte): West Charlotte has a lot of young pieces to look at, and Womack could be one to really watch out for to get early playing time. From what I saw, Womack is a skilled guard who plays with a lot of confidence at his age. He is able to knock down shots with a smooth jumper and has a nice feel for the game early on. 2028 6’2 Hunter Gerould (Gaston Day):...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive (Part One)
6’0 ’27 Brayden Gatling (SW15H Elite) It doesn’t take long to recognize Gatling as a leader for SW15H Elite’s 2027 group. Although they’ve clearly grown as a collective, he’s simply the guy that makes them go. Gatling is a natural leader whose combination of IQ, toughness, and competitiveness allows him to set the tone in a variety of different ways. He possesses the necessary quickness and...
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Young Names to Put on your Radar: Summer Finale
Flory Kuminga 2027 Carson Hulsizer: The young prospect that impressed me the most was 2027 Carson Hulsizer, who should be a name that many put on their watchlists now.' He was an absolute scoring machine and as other players said after playing him, this kid can play.' Hulsizer is such a smart, crafty guard with the ball in his hands. He creates extremely well for himself, battles through...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Summer Finale
2026 John Slusher (Triple Threat) Although you could say it about many on this team, John fits the modern stretch-forward profile and effectively plays his role really well. He’s long and skilled with the feel to make every touch count, seemingly already knowing what he’s doing with it before he gets it. He doesn’t need a lot of touches to find his rhythm, creates his own looks off rebounds, and...
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Five Notable Young Prospects from Phenom Summer Showcase
6’6 ’26 Aidan Rousseau (WCBA) After hearing consistent buzz from cohorts about WCBA, it was time to get a closer look at them with the full team in attendance. Everything being stated was true, specifically in regards to Aidan Rousseau–who stood out as a legitimate prospect and someone who should be warranting more attention throughout the state. Though somewhat unassuming at first glance,...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Showcase
5’6 Bobby Montgomery Jr. (Carolina Premier) Despite his size, Montgomery was easily among the most impressive floor generals on display—regardless of age group. He’s smart, quick, and possesses a dynamic identity from the point guard position. Montgomery effortlessly breaks down opponents off the bounce, touches the paint at a high volume, and finishes or makes the correct read as a playmaker....
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North Carolina Phenom 150 Session III Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Kelvin Mills #2: 4’7 ’27 Bobby Montgomery (Charlotte) Starting things off, we look at a player that already knows how to impact the game despite being one of the youngest and smallest prospects on display, Bobby Montgomery. He’s a smart, quick point guard prospect with great ball-handling skills and quality three-level scoring prowess. Montgomery plays hard and makes intelligent...
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