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POB’s Top Wings from Phenom Tip-Off
The Phenom Tip-Off was loaded with versatile perimeter talent, and the wing position stood out in a big way. From high-level scorers to dynamic playmakers and multi-positional defenders, this year’s event showcased a deep collection of wings capable of impacting the game on both ends. Whether they were creating offense, finishing in transition, or providing valuable two-way presence, these...
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POB’s Standouts from Phenom Tip Off
Day 1 Standouts 2027 Caiden Jenkins (Phoenix Montessori) Jenkins simply set the tone in this game, coming out strong and making a statement for his team. He was on a tear early on, scoring 20 points in the first half and continued to play well within the game in the second half. Jenkins was consistent in showing his ability to score from multiple levels, getting to his spots off the catch, or...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Tony Dunbar #5: 5’10 ’26 Nick Arnold (Davidson Day) Starting off, Nick Arnold is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2026. In a setting where so many of the top guards were on display, he had no issue standing out as one of the best. Arnold is an incredibly smart, rugged, unselfish floor general who simply knows how to set the tone as a leader by example. He touches the paint at a...
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Phenom Game Report: NRCA at Trinity Academy
Trinity Academy: 20 – 14 – 16 – 12: 62NRCA: 6 – 13 – 12 – 20: 51 Phenom Hoops tuned in to watch Trinity Academy and NRCA, an interesting game with new names. Trinity came out strong offensively behind their leaders, knocking down shots inside and out which allowed them to jump out to a 20-6 first-quarter lead. They were able to maintain that lead heading...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 14
Team 14 Coach: Stephon McQueen #43: 5’7 ’27 Rudd Sutton (Fayetteville Academy) Starting things off, we look at a player who arguably stood out as the top shooting threat on this team, Rudd Sutton. He’s a scrappy, unselfish guard prospect with a nice feel and steady presence on both ends of the floor. Sutton is a capable creator who possesses solid vision, ball skills, and penetration ability....
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Learning New Names: Phenom Jamboree Session 1
2026 Rares Trandafir (Rabun Gap): This was a new name for us at the event, but the 6’11 sophomore big man showed flashes of what he could be down the road. Trandafir moved well, showed solid footwork, and made his presence felt on both sides of the floor. He was able to help alter shots at times, but also is very fluid offensively which makes him intriguing. He is one that I would keep an...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Jared Grady #26: 5’1 ’29 Andrew Crawther (Raleigh) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Andrew Crawther. He’s a young, unselfish point guard prospect with natural instincts for running the team and getting others involved. Crawther possesses a nice handle and sharp vision, which allows him to consistently...
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Phenom Open Gym: North Raleigh Christian Academy
By: Cooper Hart On Thursday morning, Phenom Hoops made it out to North Raleigh Christian Academy to check out the 2023-24 Knights. They’re coming off a 14-15 season where they finished 3rd in the TISAC and returned just one of their top six scorers. 6’3” ’24 Jayse Buckley Buckley will be one of the few veteran leaders for this young group. He’s a knockdown shooter who moves well without the ball...
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Phenom Hoops Freshman Forty Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #52: 5’7 Kevin Young Jr. (Riverside) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a nice impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Kevin Young Jr. He’s a quick, unselfish point guard prospect with useful defensive instincts and the ability to score the ball from all levels. Young moves well without the ball and knows how to fill in the gaps...
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