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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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Phenom Open Gym: Greensboro Day (Part 2)
Last Wednesday, Phenom Hoops made it out to Greensboro to watch the Bengals of GDS have Open Gym. They’re two years removed from their last state championship and are coming off a season where they went 24-13 and made an appearance in the NCISAA 3A Quarterfinals. They come into this season with arguably the deepest rotation in the state, thus requiring this article to be split into two parts....
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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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The Future of Basketball in NC: Class of 2027 (Part 3)
2027 James Minlend: Minlend is one that we have talked and written about before, but that was when he was part of the Class of 2026. It was recently said that he has reclassed to 2027 and he is looking to be a name to really watch out for. When you talk about his game, it is hard not to be intrigued by his length at 6’2, his athleticism, his ability to attack the rim, and really fill it up; he...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Hardwood Classic (Day 2)
2027 Alex Dauska (CC Elite) In practically every area, Alex exceeds the expectations of a normal rising freshman. For his age, he has unmatched strength and build at the guard spot and is completely under control to put his tools to work. The moves he makes to score showcase not only his advanced skillset and strength, but also his feel and understanding of manipulating defense, passing and...
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