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Immediate 2024 Recruiting Targets: Bigs in North Carolina (Part 1)
2024 6’8 Richard Goods (Grimsley): Goods should be a huge priority for so many programs of different levels. The 6’8 is a strong, physical forward who is continuing to have a huge year in averaging 21.0ppg, 14.2pg, and 3.1bpg. Goods can be a demanding big that is hard to slow down, attacks and looks to rip the rim off, has excellent touch and feel on the boards as well as finishing...
read moreRichard Goods Setting the Tone for Grimsley
Sometimes change is necessary. There are so many people who uncover success in unexpected moments or circumstances. Whether practicing bad habits, not being held accountable, or simply failing to harness ability, this is fairly common in athletics at the high school level. After some ups and downs throughout his career, it feels like Richard Goods’ transition to Grimsley has already...
read more2024 Richard Goods (Grimsley) can help a future program
Player: Richard GoodsSchool: GrimsleyClass: 2024 The high school season has started but will be going just as quickly, which means that there are plenty of unsigned seniors that remain open and should garner attention. One of the best-unsigned seniors and forwards in the state is 2024 Richard Goods for Grimsley, and he reminded everyone of that at the Phenom Tourney Town Showcase. Goods...
read moreStandouts from Phenom Tourney Town
2024 Lewis Walker (WS Christian): Walker was tremendous on Day 1, leading his team in a big way for a win against TBS. Walker showcased his full arsenal in his game, making strong play after strong play, being physical around the paint and with opponents, but also showing how nimble he is on the court in making plays off the bounce. 2024 Gage Lattimore (Ben L. Smith): It was a gritty and...
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Jared Grady #6: 5’11 ’25 Rodmik Allen (New Hanover) Starting things off, we look at a player who quietly stood out as one of the top floor generals on display, Rodmik Allen. He’s a smart, tough point guard prospect with excellent quickness and playmaking instincts. Allen scored the ball at a healthy rate from all levels but consistently looked to get downhill, touch the paint, and...
read moreNeeding a Big' – Seniors to look at Immediately in NC/SC (Part 1)
Taky Prosper 2024 Darius Carr (Gray Collegiate Academy): Carr is a player we have talked about a lot recently, and was the one that inspired me for this article. Carr had a tremendous showing at the SC Top 80, and is an underrated forward who plays the game the right way, has a strong feel for the game down in the paint, works hard, and has the right mindset both on and off the court. He is...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from NC Top 80: Forwards/Centers (Class of 2024)
2024 Bobby Cannon (Forsyth Country Day): What a camp it was for Cannon, as he impressed me extremely with his mindset, his leadership, and the offensive showing he put on at the camp. Averaging 21 points per game, Cannon was operating from all levels as the 6’10 prospect and was an effective scorer throughout. With his length and ability to finish around the basket as well as step out, Cannon...
read morePhenom Hardwood Classic Player Preview: Richard Goods (Carolina Clutch)
Given the fact that the next July Live Period is right around the corner, it feels like no better time to start introducing some of the players that college coaches should be monitoring. Currently amidst the busiest recruiting month of the year, our Hardwood Classic should be a hotbed for coaches and players alike. As usual, Phenom Hoops will have prospects of all levels in attendance. This...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Queen City Showcase
2024 Caden Giles (D1 Stars): Really liked what I saw out of the forward to start the evening, as he was impressive on both sides of the court. Giles was effective in scoring around the basket with a soft touch, understands angles, and uses his body really well. But he also made multiple plays defensively in blocking shots and attacking the boards. Very intriguing prospect to keep an eye on, but...
read morePOB’s Thoughts: Plenty of talented bigs from Phenom PG Nationals
2023 Marcus Overstreet (Feltrim): Overstreet may have been my favorite big man to watch, as he was incredibly productive, showcased his ability and impact at 6’9, and really filled it up around the basket. Overstreet simply catches your eye with his motor and activity around the basket, cleaning up on the glass, scoring effectively at the rim or around defenders, running the floor, and making...
read moreTalent to be found: Piedmont Classical
Checking in on our good friends at Piedmont Classical this past weekend at the Phenom Prep Showcase, before they look to make noise at the Hoop State Championship, they continue to remind us that this is a program that has talent to be found on the court. They already have a few players committed on the roster in 2023 Josiah Watkins and 2023 Khalif Barnes, who once again shined on the big stage....
read moreStock risers from Phenom Prep Showcase
2024 6’6 Jacob Brandly (Combine Regional): Brandly is one that continues to come to events, and catches our eye each time. Why' This is a 6’6 forward that creates so much havoc when he is on the court. Brandly does a great job in being able to attack the defense in an array of ways, whether it is in pick-and-pop situations and hurting them with his perimeter shooting, or his ability to use his...
read morePOB’s Day 1 Standouts (Phenom Prep Showcase)
2026 Carter Bullock (NC GBB Varsity): Only a freshman, Bullock played with a lot of poise and did a great job today getting to his spots. He finished with 16 points and hit multiple threes from a variety of areas of the court. Like his understanding, can create off the bounce, and has good size for his age. 2023 Shaedon Simpson (Combine PG): It was great to watch Simpson on the court again, and...
read moreHaving a Strong Season: Class of 2024 (NC) (Part 1)
Jaylen Sturdivant 2024 Tyler Whitehurst (Riverside-Martin) Stats: 23.7ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.7apg, 1.9spg Whitehurst, who s a 6’0 guard at Riverside-Martin, continues to play at a high level this season. Watching him in the Outer Banks earlier in the season, Whitehurst continues to show his ability to fill it up and be a scoring threat. Whitehurst does a terrific job in knocking down shots...
read morePiedmont 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...
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Chris Goodman #2: 5’10 ’23 Justin Monden (Word of God) Starting things off, we look at a player who offers a very steady, reliable two-way presence, regardless of setting, Justin Monden. He’s a smart, unselfish, well-rounded point guard prospect with excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Monden displays pace, patience, and great vision when initiating...
read moreOpen 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....
read moreNorth Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Jordan Mann #53: 5’7 ’26 Tyler Jones (Jordan) Starting things off, we look at a player who competed quite well despite being the youngest and smallest camper on this team, Tyler Jones. He’s a tough, scrappy, high-motor guard prospect with a menacing defensive presence and nice penetration sense. Jones handles the ball well, displays quality vision, and sets up others whenever...
read moreNC Phenom 150 Camp Recap (Session I)
High School: Top Performer- 6’6 ’24 Tyler Showalter (Butler) The versatile two-way forward was easily the most consistently productive performer throughout the event. Showalter secured the MVP award by playing hard, unselfishly dictating the action as the offensive focal point, and establishing his presence as a defender and rebounder. Showalter created for himself and others, scored the ball...
read moreOn the Boards: Class of 2024 in North Carolina
Bo Koebbe (Living Water Christian) Koebbe is a 6’6 prospect at Living Water Christian who is coming off a strong sophomore season and is looking to bring that consistent presence once again. Koebbe is coming off a season in which he averaged 17.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per game and has only continued to be that double-double type machine this summer. Koebbe continues to be that...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Team Camp (Day 1, Part 1)
2024 Xavier Johnson (Fayetteville Academy): Johnson came out strong to start his weekend at the Phenom Team Camp, using his 6’5 frame well, being active on the floor, creating second-chance opportunities for his team, attacking the glass, and getting downhill to make plays. Loved the energy and motor that he set for his team. 2023 Will Gray (East Forsyth): Gray continues to be a staple here in...
read moreProspects in the Class of 2024 to Watch at Phenom Team Camp
This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will host our annual June Team Camp at the Rise Indoor Facility in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. The event is slated to feature a talented mix of players and teams preparing for the month of July (in addition to the somewhat distant high school season), and this article will take a brief look at some of the prospects on display. Let’s take a look at the Class...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Challenge (Day 2, Part 2)
2024 6’8 Richard Goods (Carolina Clutch): Well look at it here, ’24 Richard Goods makes another standout list. In this game, there just wasn’t anyone that could match the physicality that he brought to the floor, carving out space in the paint, finishing through defenders, and attacking the glass once again. What continues to impress is his ability to step out and be a threat as...
read morePOB’s Best of the Best: Phenom Grassroots TOC
2025 Bryce Baker (Team Bond): If you don’t know the name Bryce Baker, you may want to start learning. The dual-sport athlete could be a player on the rise, whether it is in basketball or football. On the court though, this is a young man that plays with a ton of confidence. He doesn’t let the bright lights get to him, as Baker plays within himself and with what his team needs him to...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Grassroots TOC (Day 3, Part 1)
2024 Gage Lattimore (Carolina Clutch): Lattimore came into Day 3 with something to show and prove, and he did as he put on an impressive scoring show. Lattimore is a smooth and unselfish type of player, but he had it going; picking his spots well, pulling up for his jumper, getting to his spots off the ball from three, and just simply being a playmaker on the court. Impressive showing from the...
read moreReece’s Standouts: Phenom Grassroots Tip-Off Classic (Day 1)
by: Ethan Reece 2024 Graham Williams (Hoop Dreams)The definite long term potential is evident in Graham’s game. His length was overwhelming for the opponent and he utilized it to its full extent. He was a one-man clean-up crew around the glass and finished everything he came up within the lane. You can already see good feel and awareness defensively along with a muscular tone to his body that...
read moreNorth Carolina’s Class of 2024 forwards to keep an eye on
Phenom Hoops recently released their rankings for the class of 2024 in North Carolina and it certainly is loaded. There are several names that you may recognize, as you can find the full rankings and watch list here (Click Here). There are quite a few forwards/bigs that jump off the list but we wanted to dive into a few more prospects that should be interesting to watch as they continue to...
read morePlayer Standouts at Phenom Tourney Town Showcase
5’10 ’23 Zoe Davis (Ben L. Smith) The Golden Eagles led for a majority of this contest, largely due to everything Davis brought to the table—especially in the first half. She was the clear tone-setter for this group. When she was producing, the rest of the team naturally followed her lead. Davis is a great communicator and hustle player who understands how to outwork opponents as a rebounder on...
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Kenneth Bates #2: 5’10 ’22 Camian Shell (Winston-Salem Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply understands how to properly run a team from the point guard position, Camian Shell. He’s a smart, strong, undersized floor general with a quality blend of vision, quickness, and scoring ability from all levels. Shell is an excellent defender, especially for his...
read moreOpen Gym Report: Ben L. Smith
On Friday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to another quality open gym session with one of the Triad’s top public-school programs in Ben L. Smith. Coach Derrick Partee is entering his tenth season at the helm, maintaining their success while consistently getting his players to the next level. Just in the last five years, he’s put over a dozen prospects into the collegiate ranks. Although they were...
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