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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 7’2 Harold Lee
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Immediate 2024 Recruiting Targets: Bigs in North Carolina (Part 2)
2024 6’8 Ty Outlaw (Burlington School): There is no doubt that Outlaw brings a physical nature to the court that should catch the attention of college coaches. Outlaw can physically dominate opponents down in the paint with a blend of strength and athleticism, bullying through defenders, attacking the boards, and finishing strong through contact and at the rim. He is one that...
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Senior Watch: Carmel Tip-Off
2024 Jacob Brandly (Combine Regional): Brandly is an underrated player who can be a tough matchup with his ability to knock down shots with range, but also his ability to use his frame to operate from multiple levels. This could be an eye-opening opportunity for Brandly on the big stage. 2024 Josh Bullock (Northside Christian): Bullock is tough, rugged, and understands how to lead and be...
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Three Senior Big Men Worthy of Scholarships
7’2 Harold Lee (Berean Christian) Although there’s a healthy number of big men in North Carolina’s Class of 2024, it’s very shocking that Harold Lee hasn’t already gained a ton of traction with college coaches. From an immediate glance, one can recognize his incredible size, length, and fluidity. He’s still developing as a long-term product but the instincts and array of tools should be too...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: Harold Lee
Height: 7’1 Class: 2024 School: Berean Christian Travel Team: Team Trezz What Was Recently Said: Finishing up, we look at a player who possesses an incredible amount of long-term appeal, Harold Lee. He’s a long, wiry, mobile post prospect with a blossoming skillset and clear instincts as a defender and rebounder. Lee is a capable finisher, both above and below the rim,...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom HS Jamboree Session 1
by: Ethan Reece 2023 Brayden Blue (Concord)Brayden is a guy who continually provides good basketball to a number of degrees. College coaches looking for someone who can adaptively lead and successfully carry the offense, this is your guy. He exhibits fundamental basics with his skillset and IQ that is admirable these days, as he makes the game as simple as possible to value production over...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Steven Mims #1: 5’10 ’25 Derek Ross Jr. (Jordan) Starting things off, we look at a player who is clearly trending as one of the top floor generals in his class, Derek Ross Jr. He’s a smart, crafty, unselfish point guard prospect with sharp quickness, playmaking instincts, and three-level scoring ability. Ross understands how to properly run a team or burden a heavy scoring...
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Stockrisers from NC Top 80 (Class of 2024)
Another outstanding North Carolina Top 80 event has come and gone, and the talent was fun to watch. Some of the biggest names were all under one building and so many players could be found making this list, but these are a few players from the Class of 2024 that really popped off with their play at the event. 2024 7’1 Harold Lee (Northwood Temple): A new name to really keep an eye on, Lee is one...
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Start looking out for the “Two Towers” at Northwood Temple Academy
The Lewis Basketball Academy was a great event that allowed players of all ages to come to compete and develop their game. Players were able to get better throughout the weekend but that doesn’t mean that it didn’t allow us as scouts to find a few intriguing prospects around the state. And we got our first glimpse of two new young guys that will certainly have the attention of other teams and...
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