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POB’s Eye Catchers: Class of 2026 from Phenom Stay Positive
2026 Zion Wells (SW15H Elite) Wells has been a name on the radar for some time now, but we could see this being a much bigger summer for him overall in terms of earning looks. The 6’4 prospect will be key for SW15H Elite, especially with his blend of length and scoring capabilities. He is a quick, playmaking guard who can beat you from multiple levels, attack off the bounce, and is active...
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Phenom 919 Showcase Game Standouts: Trinity Academy vs East Chapel Hill
6’2” 2025 Kamran Prince (Trinity Academy) Prince finished Saturday’s contest with 14p, 8r, & 10a. He was dominant as a playmaker, making great passes in transition and scoring effectively in 0-3 dribbles. He controlled the tempo and spearheaded TAR’s 20+ point run in the third quarter. His production was impossible to ignore as he was awarded game MVP for his efforts. 6’4” 2026 Zion...
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919 Showcase Friday Night Standouts
Check out what was said from Phenom Hoops on Friday night of the inaugural Phenom 919 Showcase. 6’1 2025 Kierre Baker (Leesville Road)Led the way early for Leesville Road, created plays off the bounce and got to his spots. He scored from multiple levels. Can knock down the 3 but has excelled attacking the basket. Has provided a major spark for this group. Tough, scrappy, and applying...
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2026 Breakout Candidates in the Raleigh Area (Part 1)
With private schools tipping off this week and public school rosters now being officially set, I’m turning the page to the class of 2026 and highlighting players in the triangle who I believe should be popular candidates for a breakout season. Last week, I took a look at the class of 2027 which you can read here and here. 6’4” Zion Wells (Trinity Academy) Wells differs from his peers on...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Jordan Paris #2: 5’9 ’26 Dionte Neal (Reidsville) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently propels winning in all possible settings, Dionte Neal. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with toughness, quickness, and a polished skillset. Neal is a natural leader by example and someone who visibly understands how to dictate the action as a primary creator. He touches...
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2025 Rankings Explained Part 4 (11-15)
In Part 4, we look at five players who are all very close to making real noise on the statewide scene. The current rankings can be found at the links below. Tier 4 (8-13)Tier 5 (14-18)Tier 6 (19-21)Tier 7 (22-25)Tier 8 (26-31)Tier 9 (32-36)Tier 10 (37-40)HM (part 1)HM (part 2) (11) 6’7” Jake Cackovic (Holly Springs) Cackovic is a big, strong, and mobile forward that shoots it as well as most...
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Dawkins’ Standouts: Fall Finale/ Hoop State League
By; DeAjai Dawkins 5’11 2022 Gabe Proctor (Papa Pete’s Patriots/Apex Friendship) One of the more well-known names in NC’s 2022 class, Gabe Proctor is not a shooter you should leave open by any means. Certainly one of the most lethal shooting threats in the state, Proctor is excellent off the catch. Sound mechanics guided by repetition, and an IQ belonging to a player who I have oftentimes said...
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Dawkins’ Championship Sunday standouts
Lewis Walker By: DeAjai Dawkins 2025 Jamier Rice (Durham Hurricanes) I love when I get the opportunity to watch point guards that operate years ahead of their respective age group. It’s one thing to see this quality in wings & big men, but a guard playing with an older mentality usually means that they have a set of traits they perform at an elite level. Jamier Rice possesses an elite set of...
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