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POB’s Eye-Catching Performers: Phenom Grassroots TOC (Class of 2028)
2028 RJ Davis (Cp3 EYBL) Davis is a player I would watch this summer and down the road, as he could have a “blow up” type summer with CP3. There are a lot of factors in his game with his length, 6’5 frame, and bounce, but he also has a ton of potential left in the tank. Davis was exceptional out in transition, attacking and finishing at the rim, creating well off the bounce, using his...
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Chase Smith Quickly Putting It All Together
Every year, there is a new batch of incoming freshmen. Typically, expectations from the masses vary based on reputation, production, and translatable long-term ability. North Carolina’s Class of 2028 has many talented players and intriguing prospects. Although he entered the high school ranks as prepared as anyone, it’s clear that Chase Smith is rapidly making strides within his progression. The...
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High Major Programs Already Targeting 2028 Chase Smith
Player: Chase SmithClass: 2028School: Queens Grant One of the biggest bright spots when talking about the Class of 2028 has been the play of 2028 6’8 Chase Smith from Queens Grant. The big man has been an early force in the paint, showcasing his ability to score, bully, and impact the game around the basket. On several occasions, he has been a standout with the latest coming from the New...
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POB’s Best of the Best: New Year’s Bash (Bracket Play)
2026 Justyn Whitfield (VCCS) Whitfield was tremendous throughout the event, as he has clearly taken over as the leader of this team. The point guard does a great job in leading the offense and showing the ability to score or facilitate to his teammates. Whitfield does a great job in being able to create his own space, showing creativity with the ball in his hands, a good change of speed, and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom New Year’s Bash
2028 Chacho Womack (West Charlotte) Another freshman to watch out for in the state of North Carolina, Womack has a strong feel for the game and plays with tremendous poise on the court. Effective scoring option and confident scorer from all levels of the court. Leading the charge this season, Womack is a fluid yet confident scoring option with his pull-up game from all levels but he also is able...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 1 at #TylerLewisHoopfest
2025 Miles Leaks (Carmel Christian) It was a strong showing overall for this group for several players, but Leaks was one that really stepped up in a big way with his offensive playmaking. On Day 1, Leaks was an effective shooter from the perimeter, hitting multiple threes, showing a confident release in knocking down shots as well as making plays in a variety of ways. Leaks helped bring a...
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Freshmen Helping Lead the Charge at Queens Grant
It has been an exciting month of high school basketball for Phenom Hoops, one team that we have seen quite a few times on the court has been Coach Joe Badgett and Queens Grant. This is a team that is very interesting as they offer a unique blend of talent, experience, and youth. There are plenty of experienced prospects that lead the way but what makes this team so interesting is the young...
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Standout Performances from Phenom Lakesgiving (Saturday)
2027 Jeremy Duhon (Gaston Christian) When Duhon is able to provide his shot-making ability for this team, Gaston Christian really shows how strong they can be. He did that on Day 2 at Lake Norman, doing an excellent job in spacing the floor, finding the opening spots in the defense, and really opening up the offense from behind the arc. Duhon has a confident and fluid release from deep and...
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North Carolina Freshman Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 18
Team 18 Coach: Evan Neisler #2: 5’9 ’28 Paxton Coon (Wake Christian) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Paxton Coon. He’s a smart, skilled guard prospect who can run an offense or apply lethal pressure as a shooting threat. Coon is a useful creator with the handle, vision, and scoring prowess to make plays with the ball...
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Freshmen Stepping Up: Phenom Tip-Off
2028 DJ Lindsey (Charlotte Country Day) Getting my first viewing of the young guard at CCDS, we were all impressed with what this young was able to provide and how he wasn’t afraid of the bright lights on the big stage. Lindsey did a great job in helping lead the charge offensively, dictating the game, playing strong and being crafty with the ball in his hands, putting pressure offensively with...
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Who is the Top Tandem in North Carolina'
Noteworthy duos have long been a major part of building successful basketball teams. Even after the establishment of a “Big Three,” we still see a lot of teams at every level who excel with two star-like talents surrounded by complementary pieces. While this is obviously more challenging at the high school level, plenty of examples exist—especially in North Carolina. For the purposes of this...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Hoops Team Camp
The past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Team Camp in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Between the individual talent, collection of teams, and overall competition, there were a lot of meaningful takeaways. College coaches were in attendance from start to finish, and several players made lasting impressions with their play. Although there were several standouts, this article will take a closer...
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New Names to Learn: Freshmen (2028) that impressed at Phenom Team Camp
2028 6’0 Cha Cho Womack (West Charlotte): West Charlotte has a lot of young pieces to look at, and Womack could be one to really watch out for to get early playing time. From what I saw, Womack is a skilled guard who plays with a lot of confidence at his age. He is able to knock down shots with a smooth jumper and has a nice feel for the game early on. 2028 6’2 Hunter Gerould (Gaston Day):...
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Put On Your Radar: Phenom March Madness (Forwards/Centers, Part 1)
2026 6’7 Jordan Buzzard (CP3): Buzzard is such an intriguing prospect with how he can operate and impact the game. He presents a natural understanding and feel at many positions, displaying a tremendous skillset and feel in being a presence in the paint and on the boards. He is also comfortable stepping out to knock down shots from outside. Buzzard is a versatile piece that can be used in...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom March Madness (Saturday, Part 2)
2026 Alex White (Team Ish): White really impressed me with his overall play and feel for the game. For his position, he has tremendous length and size, and used that athleticism to his advantage to attack and get downhill, as well as out in transition. He balanced it out though well, playing with poise, reading the defense, and knocking down shots from outside with range. White is an effective...
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2028 Chase Smith has the chance to be special
Player: Chase SmithClass: 2028Height: 6’6School: Charlotte Country Day It is always fun as a scout when you get a chance to sit down and watch, and you see an extremely young prospect who has a chance to be extremely special. The first eighth grader that fit that description for me was 2026 Latrell Allmond when we watched him at The O’Neal School years ago. But I have the second player...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Rise to the Occasion Session 4 (Part 2)
2028 Chase Smith (Team United Day): What a showing from the eighth grader, as he fully put his name in the team as a must-watch player in the class of North Carolina and could possibly be talking nationally sooner rather than later. The 6’6 prospect has a tremendous skill set for his size, as he shows the early intangibles inside as well as making plays outside. He can be such a dominant piece...
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Charlotte Country Day looking to continue its winning ways with new names
Head Coach David Carrier has proven to be one of the top coaches in the state of North Carolina, both on and off the court. When talking to him, you can truly see his passion for the game and for his players, as he has been able to help the Buccaneers build upon their program. Last year, Charlotte Country Day had a very strong season in which they racked up 20 wins and certainly wasn’t a...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Winter Nationals
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our Winter Nationals (and Prep Showcase) being held at Rise Indoor Sports. The field was littered with a ton of young, talented, up-and-coming prospects across all age groups. Add in the overall competition level and it made for a highly entertaining weekend of basketball. There were a ton of notable players on display, and...
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POB’s Day 1 Standouts (Phenom Winter Nationals)
2028 Donovan Bolton (Team Charlotte): Bolton has the early size that you like to see, and really can be a force around the basket. Bolton moved well all around the floor, being active on the glass and in the paint, as well as finishing strong over defenders. Bolton is going to be one to watch in the coming years around the Charlotte area. 2027 King Gibson (Team United): Gibson is going to be a...
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