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Phenom Player Profile: 2027 Andrew Rogers
Player: Andrew RogersClass: 2027Height: 6’6School: DudleyAAU: CP3 DLee Freshman Season Stats: 6.8ppg, 6.6rpg at Dudley High School We are in the thick of things here at Phenom Hoops and summer ball, as we are getting our eyes on more players around the area. One player that we watched this past high school season was 2027 Andrew Rogers at Dudley, and he was back on the court with Phenom...
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2028 Trevor Holland and 2028 Jeremiah Thomas are two prospects to remember
Phenom Hoops continues to highlight young prospects that will be popping up on radars in the coming years, and two prospects that have been making a strong impact this season and making a name for themselves have been 2028 Jeremiah Thomas and 2028 Trevor Holland from CP3 DLee. For Holland, he has been a strong option on the court, presenting good size, a fluid feel, and the ability to create off...
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Making a Name for Himself: 2026 Onur Kurucu (ACE SD Elite)
Player: Onur KurucuClass: 2026School: Porter RidgeAAU: ACE SD Elite Summer after summer, year after year, some players elevate their play and start earning the attention of our scouts here at Phenom Hoops. So far this summer, there have been plenty of prospects taking the next step and showing more of their capabilities. One player that certainly fits in that category has been 2026 forward Onur...
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Continuing to come together: 2027 6’5 Keyonee “KJ” Terry
Player: Keyonee “KJ” TerryClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: South Granville High School Stats: 8.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 2.3apg, 2.4spg Time sure does fly in the basketball world, as it was early a year ago when Phenom Hoops introduced 2027 Keyonee Terry as one to watch in the class of 2027 here in North Carolina. And now fast-forward to the Phenom Summer Showcase, we had a chance to watch him yet...
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Looking to Lead the Charge: 2026 6’4 Cameron Fowler (Northwood)
Player: Cameron FowlerClass: 2026Height: 6’4School: NorthwoodAAU: Rising Pro Training Before you know it, the travel ball season will be ending soon and the high school season will be tipping off once again. But what travel ball has been teaching us a bit are players that a ready to take the next step coming into the season. A program that we were eager to see this weekend at the Phenom...
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Putting Your Name On the Radar: Phenom Summer Showcase
2027 Xavier Williams (DB Elite): Williams was a player who grabbed our attention with his scoring presence, putting on multiple offensive performances that even included a coming-out party with 33 points vs. WCBA. The 2027 prospect was able to help carry the weight offensively, scoring and making big plays on both sides of the floor. He was excellent in his ability to attack downhill,...
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Breakout Type Season' 2026 6’4 Kaleel Benjamin
Player: Kaleel BenjaminClass: 2026School: Sun Valley The summer keeps rolling along and Phenom Hoops continues to develop new storylines to watch. One player that intrigued us this weekend at the Phenom Summer Showcase was 2026 6’4 Kaleel Benjamin from Sun Valley and CP3 Academy. Benjamin is an intriguing prospect with his blend of size at 6’4, versatility, and his steady growth. Over the...
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Mint Hill Lakers Backcourt Foursome Making Noise
6’2 ’24 Gray Madeira Often tasked with running the team and controlling the offense, Maderia is a fairly well-rounded guard prospect. He’s a knockdown shooter with the ability to apply pressure off the catch or bounce and effectively make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. Madeira creates well for himself and others, moves well without the ball, and is able to adapt to whatever the...
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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 Spotlight: 2025 Xavier Bland
By: Kevin Moses Xavier Bland of the VA Warriors put on a blue-collar efficiency clinic this weekend. Xavier was nearly flawless from three-point range, only missing three shots from there all weekend; a pure sniper. When he shot you almost knew without a doubt it was a bucket. He never took one bad or forced shot either. And in two games he went 100 percent from three. Xavier also only missed 1...
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Keyonee Terry Emerging as a Notable Prospect
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Summer Showcase, which essentially bridges the gap between the spring travel ball season and the high school Live periods in June. There were plenty of notable teams and individual performers on display across all age groups. That being said, The Humble Gentz were quietly among the most entertaining teams in attendance—and Keyonee Terry is a huge...
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Phenom Summer Showcase Champions
It was a great overall weekend, with teams competing and ultimately walking away a champion. Check out all the champions from the weekend at the Summer Showcase. 17u Bracket: Team Legend16u Bracket: NC Spartans Henderson15u Bracket: Team DeVoe 202614u Bracket: WCBA 202713u Bracket: Charlotte Royals 202812u Bracket: CP3BA Select6th Grade Russell11u Bracket: CP3BA Select Joyner10u Bracket: Surry...
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Players that deserve more looks: Phenom Summer Showcase (Class of 2024)
2024 Michael Wilson: Wilson, who will now be playing for Fork Union Academy in Virginia this upcoming season, is a player that I believe deserves more attention and could be a valuable piece for a future program. There are a lot of things that you can find in what he provides; his size, his strength, his ability to be effective from a variety of levels, and his IQ for the game. ...
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Young Players to Learn: Class of 2027 from Phenom Summer Showcase
2027 Keyonee Terry (The Gentz): It was the start of the event, but Terry was one that immediately caught my eye and intrigue and he didn’t disappoint throughout the event, as the 6’4 prospect is a name that I would be jotting down and watching a lot more. He has the size, the length, and has a nice early feel; he showed glimpses of his ability to create and get downhill, use his wingspan to...
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Coopers Notes – Phenom Summer Showcase Day 3
By: Cooper Hart 5’10” ’26 Tyler Gibson (PSB Richmond/Manchester) Gibson thrived as your classic “bulldog” style of guard. He was constantly initiating contact, making his opponents uncomfortable on both ends. His aggression when attacking the rim was noticeable and is always a positive trait in young guards. Gibson is a hounding on-ball defender that takes pride in stifling the point-of-attack....
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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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Wingo’s Watch: Day 2 Standouts Phenom Summer Showcase
By: Brandon Wingo 2027 5’4 Ben Whitney (Carolina Tritons) Starting with one of the most intriguing 2027 players I saw yesterday, Ben Whitney has all makings of a future star floor general. He’s got an advanced handle for his age and can create offense in several ways. Multiple times yesterday he drove and made some impressive dump-offs to guys cutting and hitting the open man on the perimeter....
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Coopers Notes – Phenom Summer Showcase Day 2 (Part 2)
By: Cooper Hart 5’11” ’26 Hudson Fitzgerald (WCBA/Broughton) It felt like Fitzgerald hit everything he shot on Saturday. He’s got confidence and range like no one in his class. His extremely repeatable shooting mechanics make it so that he rarely misses more than two in a row and he’s one of those shooters that can hit 5-6 straight without getting too high (many shooters struggle after getting...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 2, Part 2)
2025 Asa Henderson (Team Breakout): Henderson had a very good showing when we watched him. The 2025 prospect was able to not only display his ability to knock down threes, spread the floor, and shoot the ball with a ton of confidence, but he also was able to make good decisions, help run the offense, and make high IQ decisions on the court. Overall, it was a strong showing from the young...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 2)
2025 Derek Studer (NC Spartans) Rarely do you find a heavily impactful presence in today’s game without a lot of touches coinciding, but Derek takes advantage of each and every time he touches the ball with a plan already in mind of what he’s doing with it. He has a versatile offensive package that allows him to score quickly off the catch and make soft touch passes in traffic, and he’s just as...
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Coopers Notes – Phenom Summer Showcase Day 2 (Part 1)
By: Cooper Hart 6’4” ’27 Braden Miller (Carolina Riptide/Lake Norman) Miller was a pleasant surprise today out of the rising freshman class and is a name that I expect to garner buzz around the state sooner rather than later. He’s a forward that has good size, length, body control, and footwork, pretty much all the physical tools that you want from a reliable post presence. His feel for...
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POB’s Eye Catchers From Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 2, Part 1)
2027 Keyonee “KJ” Terry (Gentz): Terry started out the day very well, as he quickly grabbed my attention with his play, his upside, and with how young he is today. You must love his size, standing nearly 6’4 already and showed that he can be a weapon from multiple positions. He plays big, is active on the boards, handles well, was able to create, sees the floor, and also showed his ability...
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Wingo’s Watch: Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 1)
By: Brandon Wingo 2024 5’6 Devian Smith A player that might get overlooked at first due to his size, Devian Smith has the ability to completely take over a game. He’s a gritty, quick point guard that is aggressive on both ends of the floor. He’s an incredible on-ball defender and specializes in making life hard for opposing guards and had several steals in both games yesterday. He attacks hard...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Summer Showcase
2024 John Campbell (NC Spartans): Campbell is one that I would really be on the lookout for. He has had a very strong summer and continues to add pieces to his game that makes him extremely effective. But again, he has the size, the athleticism, and competes on both ends that allow him to produce consistently. I’m going to be looking at him to make a lot of noise this summer and heading into the...
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Player Watch: 2024 Desmond Kent Jr. (Central Cabarrus)
Player: Desmond Kent Jr.Class: 2024Height: 6’3High School: Central CabarrusAAU: Crossover Elite New names continue to pop up every week for Phenom Hoops. Some are new players that get a chance to play on the big stage but others are getting a chance to showcase their development and work. 2024 Desmond Kent Jr. could be a mixture of both, but at the Phenom Summer Showcase this past weekend, he...
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Rising Pros Training displays young, rising talent at Phenom Summer Showcase
The Phenom Summer Showcase brought a ton of unique talent to the court, along with some intriguing teams. One young team that really caught the attention of all our scouts was Rising Pros Training 14u, bringing new names to really watch for down the road as they continue to develop. 2027 Jagger Emerson, 2026 Nick Fowler, and 2026 Chad Graves all were names that stood out and though it is early...
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Start jumping on board early with Chatham Charter
The Knights of Chatham Charter should be a program of high interest this upcoming season, not that they weren’t last year though. The Knights had a special season last year, going 33-2 before falling just short of their ultimate goal of a state championship against Hayesville. But the Knights look to be back once again from what we saw at the Phenom Summer Showcase, getting an early...
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Bendel’s Best: Summer Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Indoor Facility for our annual Summer Showcase. The event featured a mix of travel ball teams, and high school programs in preparation for the upcoming June Live Periods. Quality talent could be seen in each pool and age group throughout the two-day stretch. While there were many standouts, this article will take a closer look at some...
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Keep on the lookout for 2024 Quasim Oden (Grace Christian/ Team Wall)
Player: Quasim OdenHeight: 6’2Class: 2024High School: Grace ChristianAAU: Team Wall Programs are always looking for that next point guard and one to start keeping a bigger eye on is 2024 6’2 Quasim Oden from Grace Christian and with Team Wall. Phenom Hoops got a great glimpse of him once again to start the season at The Circuit’s Battle for NC, where we had this to say: “2024 Quasim Oden...
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2023 Jaydon Young looking ready to lead the charge for the Bengals
Over the weekend with Phenom Hoops, we had a terrific event going on with the Phenom Summer Showcase which brought a few AAU teams but also a few high school programs to the floor. One team that we certainly were excited to get an early glimpse of was Freddy Johnson’s Greensboro Day Bengals, as they are looking to gear up for a tremendous month with high school team camps and prepare for...
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