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POB’s Notable Wings/Bigs from Phenom March Madness
2027 6’9 Charles Pur (CP3) Pur, who has now entered the national picture for many, continued to impress with his overall presence on the court. One can’t help but be impressed with his progression in his game, playing with a ton of energy, running from rim to rim, operating well around the basket, scoring through contact, and getting to the line. And that doesn’t mention his understanding on the...
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Noteworthy Bigs from New Year’s Bash
2026 Jordan Buzzard (East Meck) Buzzard has been a clear college-worthy prospect for some time now and he showed once again why college programs should be looking his way. Buzzard can be such a tough matchup on the court with his ability to be a threat inside and around the rim, as well as his comfort level from outside. He operates really well from a variety of levels, showing tremendous...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Phenom New Year’s Bash (Showcase Play)
2028 Chacho Womack (West Charlotte) A young but talented guard to watch for, Womack is a skilled guard who plays with poise, operates well with the ball in his hands, plays within the offense really well, makes plays off the bounce while also getting paint touches, and can knock down open shots as well. He will be a name to monitor more and he showed why at the event. 2025 Jordan Watford...
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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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North Carolina Sophomore Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Curtis Patton #16: 5’9 ’27 Nathan Jones (Grace Christian) Starting off, we look at a player who simply knows how to run a team and lead by example, Nathan Jones. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with a polished scoring arsenal and reliable playmaking sense. Jones shoots the ball at a high level and applies consistent pressure as a downhill threat. He looks to set up...
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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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Young Prospects Thrive on Big Stage at Phenom Hoops LIVE (Part 2)
2027 George Johns (Bricksquad Monopoly): Johns was a new name to learn about but each time we watched him, he brought intrigue with his game and length. Really liked his blend of size and mobility around the basket, has good length overall that he should continue to grow into, was active around the basket and finished with touch, and was strong on the glass. 2027 Lusemo Macharia (Future Prep):...
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Showing Promise: 2027 6’5 Lusemo Macharia
Player: Lusemo MachariaClass: 2027School: Independence HSAAU: Future Prep Travel Ball is finally here, and what is so great about having events is that it allows Phenom Hoops to find new talent that we have never seen. This past weekend at the Phenom Rise Showcase, several players earned our attention but one stood out on multiple occasions. 2027 6’5 Lusemo Macharia, a young prospect at...
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