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NC GBB is Full of Next-Level Pieces
Each season, the calendar turns to a new year and the grassroots landscape is reflooded with available senior prospects. Even after travel ball and several months of the high school season, there are still plenty of college-level players who have little to no traction within their recruitment. This isn’t a new trend, but the increased emphasis of the transfer portal has inevitably hurt guys...
read moreFour Unsigned Seniors that College Coaches Should Be on from Tyler Lewis Hoopfest
2024 Caden Bell (NC GBB): Bell has been on an absolute tear this year and has proven that he is one of the clear go-to players for his team this season. Time after time, Bell answered
read moreStandout Performers from #TylerLewisHoopFest
2024 Caden Bell (NC GBB): What a showing from the senior guard, but this is ultimately just a continuation of what he has been showing all season long for NC GBB. Bell has elevated his game as a senior and as a leader, pouring in some impressive performances. And on both days, he showed it all with his ability to knock down shots and consistently get to the line all game long. Really stepped up...
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Chris Kuhn Game Film:Team 1 vs Team 2Team 2 vs Team 4Team 2 vs Team 3NC Top 80 Semi-Final (2v3 vs 6/8) #2: 5
read moreCaden Bell and CJ Alston: The Top Unsigned Backcourt Duo in North Carolina'
Each year, there are various players whose recruitment doesn
read morePlayer Standouts at Hoopstate Fall League Championship
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The Phenom Hoop State Fall League has been tremendous and we are heading into championship weekend. But there have been plenty of storylines and players that have grabbed my attention. Even though this list could go on a lot longer, here are the top players who have left their mark on me so far at the Fall League at the point guard position. 2026 Cameron Newman (Gaston Christian): Newman is one...
read morePutting Them on Notice: Hoop State League
2024 Caden Bell (NC GBB): If you want to talk about a player who has been putting people on notice, Bell is one of those players. Bell has been off the charts so far, and our scouts have been noticing. He looks bigger and stronger, as he has put the work in the weight room. But he is showing how dynamic of a scoring weapon he can be, as he has been able to score any way he wants; getting to the...
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read moreFive Rising Seniors Who Should Have More Offers
The evaluation process for high school basketball players is similar to the majority of sports. The combination of performance, translatable tools/skills, and comparison to others from the same archetype is part of how we make these conclusions. Add in trends and what history has shown us, and it
read morePlayer Standouts at Phenom Champion Showcase
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read moreTalent to Watch Out For: NC GBB
We continue to cover this past week
read morePhenom Hoops LIVE Recap: Breaking Down more of Team Wall
Just because the LIVE period is over in April, doesn
read morePhenom HoopState Championship Recap: Word of God vs. NC GBB
Game 2 on Day 2, the Rams of Word of God matched up with NC Good Better Best, as each team was looking to make their way into the semifinals. Word of God came out with the early punch, knocking down shots and showcasing their strong guard play early to get the early lead. But NC GBB started to settle down and shots eventually started to fall as well. Word of God held the 21-13 first-quarter...
read morePOB’s Day 2 Standouts (Phenom Prep Showcase)
2024 Chicale Ward (Bull City Prep): Ward has put together back-to-back outstanding games to help lead his team to two wins. The 6
read moreTop Performances from the Tyler Lewis Hoop Fest
Here is a list of the top performances from the Tyler Lewis Hoop Fest presented by Fit for Life 24. Calvary DayJaydin Spillman – 12 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block and 4 steals on Saturday. Isaiah Ramazani – 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists on Saturday. Carmel ChristianKaleb Siler – 20 points and 6 rebounds on Friday. Jaeden Mustaf – 18 points, 7 rebounds, 5...
read moreHoops & Dreams Top Performances
Here is a list of the top performers from the Hoops & Dream Showcase presented by Lucas Moore Realty. Please note these top performers are in alphabetical order by school. Fayetteville Academy6’5 2024 Xavier Johnson: 31 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists & 2 steals on Friday. 19 points, 1 rebound & 1 assist on Saturday. 6’4 2026 Jossiah Johnson: 22 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist...
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Ryan Bernardi #7: 6
read morePhenom Open Gym Tour: NC GBB Academy
Thursday afternoon last week, Phenom Hoops was in the Raleigh area to check in on the talent. After our stop at Word of God, we drove just minutes down the road to check in on NC GBB Academy, a new program that will certainly bring eyes their way this year. Many of these guys we saw this summer and will look to have themselves a big upcoming high school season. Let
read moreStockrisers from the Phenom 757 Showcase
There were plenty of storylines through the event at the Phenom 757 Showcase, along with college coaches lining the baseline. This is why these players could be ones that see their stock rise after a strong showing in Virginia Beach. Check out who made the list this week. Jacob Cooper 2022 6
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom 757 Showcase (Day 1, Part 2)
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read moreGame Recap: Cape Fear Christian at Northwood Temple
One thing is for certain, basketball in Fayetteville is high level and the NCISAA Sandhills Conference is one of the toughest conferences in the state from top to bottom. Every single game is a dog fight. You have to bring it every single night. Last night’s conference opener between Cape Fear Christian and Northwood Temple lived up to the hype. Even with limited seating capacity, the...
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