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POB’s Eye Catchers: Start Paying Attention to More in Class of 2027 (Phenom Stay Positive)
2027 Keyonee “KJ” Terry (CP3) Terry has impressed me the last few weeks with his play, as I’ve seen an uptick in showing more of his game and aggressiveness. He has caught our eyes before with his length, athleticism, and potential, and one can see he is starting to come along. Terry does a great job in attacking the rim and looking to finish high and strong at the rim. He creates...
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North Carolina Sophomore Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Jamal Mitchell #6: 5’8 ’27 JR Adams (Forsyth Country Day) Starting off, we look at a player who understands how to set the tone on both ends of the floor, JR Adams. He’s a smart, tough, scrappy point guard prospect with the ability to dictate the action or find opportunities as an off-ball option. Adams handles the ball with care, sets up others, and scores at an efficient rate....
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Eye Catchers From NC Sophomore 40 Part 1
As expected, the Phenom’s Sophomore 40 brought together some of the top talent in the state’s sophomore class, giving these young athletes a chance to compete and showcase their abilities. The atmosphere was electric, and the level of competition was high, with players pushing each other to elevate their game. This year’s event did not disappoint, as an abundance of talent was on full display,...
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Continuing to come together: 2027 6’5 Keyonee “KJ” Terry
Player: Keyonee “KJ” TerryClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: South Granville High School Stats: 8.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 2.3apg, 2.4spg Time sure does fly in the basketball world, as it was early a year ago when Phenom Hoops introduced 2027 Keyonee Terry as one to watch in the class of 2027 here in North Carolina. And now fast-forward to the Phenom Summer Showcase, we had a chance to watch him yet...
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Young Names to Start Tracking: Phenom Grassroots TOC
2026 Bryce Rogers (Triple Threat 2026): Rogers is a new name to look at here in North Carolina. With his 6’6 frame and being part of the Class of 2026, he showed flashes that he could be a target down the road. He has a unique blend of length and athleticism that was to shine inside and out. He is comfortable from multiple levels, stepping out from three but also finishing inside. ...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 16
Team 16 Coach: Aaron Jones #40: 6’2 ’27 Sean Nix (Cannon School) Starting things off, we look at a player who highlighted a lot of obvious appeal, Sean Nix. He’s a smart, tough, well-rounded guard prospect who appeared comfortable running a team or applying pressure as a scoring threat. Nix is a capable penetrator but at his best when finding opportunities as a shooting threat—both from midrange...
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Notable Standouts at North Carolina Freshman 40
6’3 Seth Harris (Caldwell Academy) As evidenced during camp, Harris has clearly put forth a lot of time and effort in developing his overall game over the last few months. He already possesses a nice blend of IQ, skill, and athleticism for his age. Harris is a reliable shooting threat who understands how to attack closeouts, defer to others, and operate within the team structure. He’s an engaged...
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Immediate Impact Freshmen in North Carolina
6’4 King Gibson (The Burlington School) It should probably go without saying, but King Gibson should be as impactful as any freshman in the state. Not only does he possess a ton of talent, but the 6-foot-4 wing is entering a situation tailored for his development. Gibson is long, explosive, and well-rounded with the ability to consistently make his presence felt on both ends of the floor. He can...
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Coach Gary’s Top 5 from Phenom Summer Showcase
By: Bronal Gary John Campbell – 6’5 – F – NC Spartans – 2024 The first thing I noticed about John this weekend was his motor. He was all out and did not come to waste time this weekend. The slashing wing runs the floor very well, had a solid scoring output, got his hands on a few rebounds, and had good defensive court awareness. Malachi Simpson – 6’5 – G/F-...
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Keyonee Terry Emerging as a Notable Prospect
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Summer Showcase, which essentially bridges the gap between the spring travel ball season and the high school Live periods in June. There were plenty of notable teams and individual performers on display across all age groups. That being said, The Humble Gentz were quietly among the most entertaining teams in attendance—and Keyonee Terry is a huge...
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Young Players to Learn: Class of 2027 from Phenom Summer Showcase
2027 Keyonee Terry (The Gentz): It was the start of the event, but Terry was one that immediately caught my eye and intrigue and he didn’t disappoint throughout the event, as the 6’4 prospect is a name that I would be jotting down and watching a lot more. He has the size, the length, and has a nice early feel; he showed glimpses of his ability to create and get downhill, use his wingspan to...
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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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POB’s Eye Catchers From Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 2, Part 1)
2027 Keyonee “KJ” Terry (Gentz): Terry started out the day very well, as he quickly grabbed my attention with his play, his upside, and with how young he is today. You must love his size, standing nearly 6’4 already and showed that he can be a weapon from multiple positions. He plays big, is active on the boards, handles well, was able to create, sees the floor, and also showed his ability...
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