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2026 Jyi Dawkins (Garner Road) proving himself to start the summer
Player: Jyi DawkinsClass: 2026School: Ben L. SmithAAU: Garner Road A player that has been leaving his mark early on this summer has been 2026 Jyi Dawkins from Garner Road 17u. A player that we had a great opportunity to watch this past high school season, and right before the circuit at the Seros Open, Dawkins has clearly elevated his level to start the summer. Phenom Hoops had this to say just...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Seros Open (Class of 2026)
2026 Trevor Manhertz (Garner Road) Manhertz may have been the breakout player of the event with what he showed; we have been waiting for this young man and he has now arrived, as we could see the potential in his game, but everything had to come together. Well, we have arrived at that point, as Manhertz clearly put himself with some of the best in his class. Great length and size at 6’7, has...
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Prospects Due for a Big Summer Season
Each spring, we see a slew of prospects who enter the travel ball season with a disconnect between their ability and offer sheet. Some cases are purely due to a player not being seen by the appropriate level of coaches while others are sheer oversights. Regardless, this exercise allows us to see where we identify deserving players prior to the summer and how things unfold for each individual...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Lucas Hunter #3: 5’10 ’26 Ayden Johnson (Caldwell Academy) Starting off, we look at a player who is easily among the best shooters in the state, Ayden Johnson. He’s a smart, quick guard prospect with the ability to cause problems for opponents with or without the ball in his hands. Johnson is a lethal marksman from the perimeter. Although he attacks the basket and converts in the...
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Paying More Attention To: NC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’5 Jossiah Johnson (Berean Baptist) Johnson is a player that brings consistency. You know what you are going to get each and every time he steps on the court, and consistently sets the tone no matter where he plays. The blend of being 6’5, strong and physical, and being an effective scoring option should garner the attention of college coaches. He is comfortable in pushing the ball in...
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Could Ben L. Smith be a sneaky watch this season'
The season is quickly approaching here in North Carolina, as we are diving into topics and what to watch for around the state. One team that I’m going to have my eyes on this season as a sneaky team that could make a run is Ben L. Smith, as they have added some strong talent to a good talent. When talking about this team, 2025 Kenny Miller looked to be the clear leader for this team coming into...
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Biggest Stockrisers from Phenom Hoops Latest 2026 NC Rankings
It is a big week for Phenom Hoops as we continue to release our newest rankings here in North Carolina, as we started off with the Class of 2026. This is a class that has plenty of talent of all levels, as several names saw a significant uptick with what they have shown as of late. We dive in a little on a few players that saw a big uptick in our latest rankings. 2026 Rankings:...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Coach Rick’s TOC (Part 1)
2028 Ayo Awosanya (Carolina Culture) Another young prospect that we believe you will be hearing a lot about, Awosanya’s offensive capabilities can’t be denied as he continues to produce and be a tough matchup on the court. Operating inside and out, Awosanya is comfortable in a variety of roles and being the go-to option, as he still has a ton of potential left in his game. 2025 Jermaine...
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Southern Guilford Trio Continues to Dominate
This season, there has been a healthy amount of parody across the high school landscape. For the first time in several years, it feels like anyone can be beaten. It’s been especially evident on the public-school side, as numerous programs have emerged as real title contenders in each classification. Among these teams, Southern Guilford (18-1) is trending as a real threat to contend for a...
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Bendel’s Best: Gate City Classic (Part Two)
6’3 ’24 Gage Lattimore (Smith) It doesn’t take long when watching the Golden Eagles to notice Lattimore’s significance and overall involvement as a leader. Widely known for his lethal three-point shooting, the 6-foot-3 guard does legitimately everything for this group. Sure, he still applies constant pressure as a marksman from beyond the arc, but his defense, rebounding,...
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