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D1 Programs Keep An Eye On: HS Jamboree Session 1
2026 6’7 Aidan Rousseau (Cary Academy): The 6’7 prospect really grabbed our attention with his play throughout the event, as it is clear that he is taking the next steps as a prospect and D1 schools should be putting him on their radar. Rousseau really flourished in showing his feel and touch around the basket, displaying footwork and understanding of how to operate and score in the paint. ...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #14: 6’1 ’26 Darius Whitner (Garner) Starting off, we look at a player who knows how to consistently set the tone on both ends of the floor, Darius Whitner. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with a high motor and balanced approach to the game. Whitner is a reliable playmaker who scores effectively from all levels. He takes care of the ball, makes quality...
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WCBA Duo Continuing to Develop
WCBA 2026 has been a staple summer after summer, and this was a team that was able to walk away on top at the Phenom Queen City. Throughout the event, this is a team that played well together but you couldn’t help but notice the impact and effect that 2027 Nate Jones and 2026 Aidan Rousseau had on his team. Both were tremendous throughout the event, bringing production consistently...
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Cooper’s Notes: Opening Week of NCISAA
By: Cooper Hart Greensboro Day School vs GRACE Christian Cary Academy vs Southern Wake Academy Durham Academy vs St. David’s 6’2” ’24 Will Otto (Greensboro Day) Otto shined as a clear leader for the Bengals, carrying the scoring load without forcing the action or playing outside the offense. He was consistent as a finisher, able to absorb contact and make contested layups with efficiency. He...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Jim Baker #51: 5’9 ’26 Malik McCotter (Chambers) Starting things off, we look at a player who produced quite well despite being among the smallest campers on display, Malik McCotter. He’s a scrappy, high-motor point guard prospect with quickness and a solid feel for the game on both ends of the floor. McCotter excels at getting downhill, touching the paint, and finishing or...
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Wake Hoops: 2026 Rankings Explained Part 4 (1-5)
Before looking at our youngest class and their top 5, it’s worth looking back on the top 5 from our 2023 class and seeing how their freshman seasons played out. Collin Kuhl of Holly Springs was (semi-notoriously) a reserve player on the Hawks JV team as a freshman. Sam Martin of Apex averaged 4p, 4r, & 1b for a 3-win Cougars team. Micah Jones of Holly Springs was the starting PG for Cardinal...
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Noteworthy Frontcourt Duo: Wyatt DeGraaf and Aidan Rousseau
Given the constant movement and uncertainty swirling around the high school basketball landscape, there are a lot of players who are still being overlooked. Take Cary Academy’s group as a prime example. Although their young guys, McCoy Williams and Aidan Rousseau, have plenty of time to gain traction with college coaches, it’s perplexing as to why Wyatt DeGraaf doesn’t have more action entering...
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Looking for a Big Sophomore Season
2026 Rassell Young (Mallard Creek): Young has had a big summer, as offers have been rolling in and there is no doubt about it, he has made a name for himself in a big way. Last year, he averaged 10ppg for Mallard Creek but this young man could be in for a season in which he could almost double that production. And this is a team that may need that from him to find success. After losing several...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: Aidan Rousseau
Height: 6’6 Class: 2026 School: Cary Academy Travel Team: WCBA Freshman Season: 7.2 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 49% FG, 33% 3FG, 69% FT What Was Recently Said: 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...
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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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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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Phenom Player Watch: 2026 Aidan Rousseau (WCBA)
Photo: SC AAU The coverage continues with Phenom Hoops, as we are doing it BIG with all that has gone on in the month of April. Coming off an extremely successful event, we are highlighting more players and teams, as our platform is your platform. We want to take a look at a few more players to watch out for. One player that has been a name popping up more and more is 2026 6’5 Aidan...
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Cooper’s Developments: Phenom Hoops LIVE (Part 1)
By: Cooper Hart 6’6” ’25 Levi Beckwith (All Carolina/Heritage) Beckwith possesses a ridiculous amount of intrigue thanks to his size, skillset, and motor. It’s rare to see a big that sees the game as well as he does. He operated as a passing and creation hub for All Carolina this weekend, initiating the offense and creating plays for himself and his teammates at the point of attack. He has a...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Opening (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Tarris Bouie (Team Eat) Having already seen flashes as a freshman this year at Chambers, he immediately came out this weekend showing why he’s a name that will emerge as one of the top in his class this summer. He’s a sniper from deep and has crazy length to match his skillset, with the ability to get to his spots and hit shots and make good quick reads and finishing them...
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2026 Names to Know Entering High School (North Carolina) (Part 2)
Tyler Brown By: Ethan Reece The travel season has come and gone, leaving us with a lot of impressions and thoughts on names to be excited to follow throughout the high school season. The 2026 class is next up to move into high school, and there are a lot of guys that will be making their impact felt sooner rather than later. It’s early, but this is looking like a really deep class with a lot of...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Spring Tip-Off (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece2025 Jerquarius Stanback (NLPB)Length is something every coach wants and Jerquarius has so much of it to utilize. It impacts the game even more at his age, and he takes full advantage of it. Everything in the lane is his, defensively and offensively. His reach really helps him finish from all over and around guys. Showed awareness moving through the lane amongst others and finding...
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