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Phenom Recap: Breakout Players this Summer (Class of 2025) (Part 4)
2025 DaRon Dunbar (Stars Basketball / North Augusta) Dunbar has been a consistent presence all summer long and it was great to see college programs really starting to notice his impact and his game. Dunbar continues to flourish in a variety of roles, showing himself to be a true leader on the court for Stars Basketball. He finds ways to be successful offensively in an array of ways, using a...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 3 at Phenom Hoops LIVE
2025 Jamari Jackson (Team Blessed): Overall, I liked what I saw from this Team Blessed (TX) team and more will be coming for them this upcoming week. But to start the day on Day 3, Jackson was one that captured a few eyes with his play and ability to make his presence felt. He is one that plays with a tremendous motor and is relentless in his attack, finding ways to finish through contact, get...
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Start Looking at More: Phenom Challenge (Class of 2025)
2025 DaRon Dunbar (Stars Gold): Dunbar consistently has gotten it done and does so in a variety of ways. Dunbar brings a nice blend of physicality, ability to create, and skill to the court that can’t be denied. However you play him, he can find ways to produce, whether it is using his physical frame to body defenders up and finish around the basket, showcasing athleticism out in...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Josh Staley #6: 5’9 ’26 Michael Jones (Indian Land) Starting things off, we look at a player who easily stood out as one of the top performers on display, Michael Jones. He’s a smart, dynamic lead guard prospect with incredible speed, quickness, and scoring polish. Jones is an excellent creator who touches the paint at a high volume, hits jumpers with consistency, and sets up...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from SC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 Cedric Schofield (Keenan): Schofield had a very good overall showing at the SC Top 80, and I believe a showing like this when you watch the film should help him garner more attention. The 6’8 athletic forward was active all throughout, running the floor in transition, showing his bounce and ability to finish at the rim, but also show a nice well-rounded balance in his overall skill set. He...
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Upward Stars Combine: Players to keep an eye on (Part 2)
The Upward Stars Combine was a sensational event, and we at Phenom Hoops want to thank all the staff there for allowing us to check out the talent. Many players from North and South Carolina were on deck, and we got a great refreshing view of players as well as learn about a few new names as well. 2025 Lamont Britt Jr (Gray Collegiate): Britt is an interesting player with his strong, football...
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SC LIVE Period Sideline Report: Stockrisers
2025 Kaleb Evans (Lexington): Evans was a player that was heavily talked about after the event as a stock riser from what we saw on the court. Evans has a lot of things going for him, as he has the size and length, he showed that he can run the offense, displayed tremendous playmaking ability, can be electric with the ball in his hands, and understands how to score getting to the basket or...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Tuwan Wilson #6: 5’11 ’23 Makhi Rivers (Oceanside Collegiate) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased the ability to make an impact on both ends of the floor, Makhi Rivers. He’s a smart, strong, tough point guard prospect with excellent quickness and the ability to apply great pressure as a penetrator. Rivers is a terrific passer who handles the ball well...
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