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Phenom G3 Live: Senior Standouts (Part 2)
2025 Darnerian Gibson (NLPB) Gibson was one of the quickest guards at the event, using that speed to create problems all over the court. He can be a dynamic point guard that excels out in the open floor, picking and attacking his spots, blowing by defenders at times, creating and dishing to open teammates, and being a dynamic scorer off the bounce or outside. His speed creates a lot of issues on...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at #PhenomG3Live
2028 Noah Dulin (Team Pittman) I’ve really enjoyed watching Dulin develop as a player and putting his game on full display over the years, and he did so again on Day 2 to start. Dulin is an intriguing prospect, as we are eager to see what he ultimately becomes in the coming years. But he excels really well in his ability to attack in transition and score off the bounce, finishing well inside and...
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Five Seniors to Watch at #PhenomG3LIVE
The Live Period is coming up with Phenom Hoops, as we hit the road and travel to Raleigh (NC) for the Phenom G3 LIVE, giving college coaches of all levels a chance to check out talent. Though there will be plenty of names to watch, we are bringing you five seniors that will be must-watch prospects at the event, as they could be tremendous late steals for programs. See what has been recently said...
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Notable Unsigned Seniors from Phenom May Madness
6’6 Justice Mitchell (Strong Center) Although we featured Mitchell yesterday, his production and generally impactful two-way identity cannot be ignored. His versatility naturally causes matchup problems for opponents on both ends of the floor. At 6-foot-6, Mitchell is too strong and athletic for perimeter players and too mobile and skilled to be contained by forwards or big men. He can reliably...
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Player Standouts at Phenom May Madness
6’7 ’26 Trevor Manhertz (Garner Road) In my first viewing since everyone has dubbed Manhertz the biggest potential blow-up prospect in North Carolina, he definitely made a lasting impression. The first thing you notice is his long, wiry frame. Manhertz has visibly grown and gotten more explosive over the last calendar year, and still appears likely to keep developing physically. That being said,...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Top Five Forwards/Centers from Phenom May Madness
2028 Xavier Hall (CP3) Hall has been quietly going under the radar, but it is truly time to put him in the names with some of the best bigs in his class for North Carolina. He checks off a lot of boxes early on, and I’m eager to see how he develops more, displaying a strong build, terrific hands, and a physical frame that allows him to be a force down low. Hall’s impact on either side of the...
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Big Senior Season Ahead: North Carolina (Part 3)
The high school season is quickly approaching here in North Carolina, and we are looking at an array of topics before the season starts. Looking at the Class of 2025, there are plenty of seniors who are looking to make a final statement for their school. Here, we take a look at a few seniors that we expect to have big years and should garner the interest of many, as they look to lead the charge....
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Could this be the year Clayton breaks through'
Continuing to find interesting topics to talk about before the season, the Comets of Clayton continue to be a team of intrigue. Last year, they were able to have a tremendous season finishing 22-7 before falling to Millbrook, and they showcased well this summer at the Phenom Team Camp this summer. They have two clear go-to guys that lead the charge once again, with Grimes and Mitchell being two...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Team Camp (Friday)
2026 Bradley Floyd (Kings Mountain): Talk about a player that is trending in the right direction, Floyd put his full game on display and I believe that he should be a hot topic for many programs. At 6’5, there aren’t too many holes in his game with his scoring capabilities, his athleticism at the rim, his decision-making and vision as a playmaker, and his rebounding impact. Floyd brings so much...
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POB’s Thoughts: Best of the Best from Phenom Hoop State League (Forward/Centers)
The Phenom Hoop State Fall League has been tremendous, and we are heading into championship weekend. But there have been plenty of storylines and players that have grabbed my attention. Even though this list could go on a lot longer, here are the top players who have left their mark on me so far at the Fall League at the forwards/centers position. 2024 Makoi Mabor Marier (Gabby Mabor) (Gaston...
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Clayton’s duo needing more recognition; expect big season
The Comets of Clayton will be a school of interest for me personally, as I believe they will be offering a duo that will be making their mark a lot this upcoming season. But I also believe that they don’t get talked about enough, as Clayton could be a very dangerous team in the area. The duo of 2025 Andrew Grimes and 2025 Justice Mitchell have my attention, and I believe that they could be...
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POB’s Thoughts: Top Forwards/Bigs at Hoop State League (Through 2 Weeks)
The Hoop State League has been tremendous so far… a lot of talent, a great chance to watch these teams in action early on, and players are competing. Trust me, there are a lot of names that have been catching my eye so far, which is why I wanted to share JUST A FEW NAMES that have really stood out to me through two weeks at the Hoop State League. Check out the forwards/bigs that have...
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Cooper’s Notes: 919 One Day Bump 8
By: Cooper Hart 5’9” ’25 Ghab Scott (Athletic Freaks) Scott made game-deciding play after game-deciding play all day long. He uses his quickness and instincts like few guards can, controlling what happens on both ends despite his lack of elite size. He was a nightmare defensively, pressuring the ball at a high level and getting involved in seemingly every possession. He got to the rim at will,...
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2025 Rankings Explained Part 1 (5 Honorable Mentions)
With the 2026 class rankings wrapped up, we move on to the deepest class in the triangle from top to bottom. Elite top-end talent and college-level players littered up and down the rankings. There’s legit talent well outside the 40 that we’ve ranked, and the 10 honorable mentions are a testament to that. You can view the full list of honorable mentions here (part 1) and here (part 2). 5’9”...
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Phenom Profile: 2025 6’6 Justice Mitchell
By: Kevin Moses 2025 6’6 Justice Mitchell was playing like a man among boys and was on a mission to dominate every game. Mitchell was a beast on both ends, earning MVP honors twice including the championship game. The young man was clutch this weekend delivering the fire needed to seal the deal. In game 1, Mitchell finished with 17pts, 1 block, and 1 steal. He then followed that up with 19pts....
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