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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 24
Team 24 Coach: Willie Gaskins #37: 5’7 ’29 Avery Scales (Caldwell Academy) Starting off, Avery Scales is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2029. He consistently found ways to make his presence felt despite being the smallest camper on this team. Scales is a smart, skilled floor general with a high motor, scrappy nature, and balanced offensive identity. He’s a lethal shooting threat, both off...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 23
Team 23 Coach: Josh Dixon #45: 5’9 ’29 Ricky Moore III (North Raleigh Christian) Starting off, Ricky Moore III is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2029. After watching him closely over the years, it’s no surprise to see his production in this setting. He’s a smart, crafty lead guard who touches the paint, knocks down jumpers, and sees the floor well as a playmaker. Moore dictated the...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 22
Team 22 Coach: Jordan Paris #36: 5’7 ’29 Micah Henry (Cardinal Gibbons) Starting off, Micah Hentry is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, he found several ways to make an impact. Henry is a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard who does a little bit of everything on the court. He’s a steady ball-handler and willing passer who sets up others at a...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 21
Team 21 Coach: Cam Corey #33: 5’6 ’29 Canyon Keilman (North Lincoln) Starting off, Canyon Keilman is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2029. Though small, he offers crafty, dynamic creation ability from the point guard position. Keilman displays nice balance between scoring and playmaking. He breaks down opponents and touches the paint at a consistent rate, where he’s able to finish or set up...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 20
Team 20 Coach: David Broome #32: 5’6 ’29 Kamden Stokes (Knightdale) Starting off, Kamden Stokes is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, he did a nice job finding ways to impact the game. Stokes is a scrappy, high-motor guard with a quality handle and the ability to knock down perimeter jumpers at a reliable rate. He’s a capable playmaker but...
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North Carolina Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 19
Team 19 Coach: Anthony Smith #31: 5’6 ’29 Carson Gladieux (Grace Christian) Starting off, Carson Gladieux is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, he did a nice job of producing within the flow of the action. Gladieux is a scrappy, unselfish guard who excels as a spot-up threat from beyond the arc. He’s willing to make the extra pass whenever...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 18
Team 18 Coach: Jeremiah Dickerson #49: 5’10 ’28 Grant Locklear (Northwood) Starting off, Grant Locklear is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2028. He’s a skilled, crafty guard with the handle, vision, and penetration sense to cause a ton of problems for opponents. Locklear touches the paint at a high volume, where he’s able to consistently finish or set up others. He’s a lethal midrange...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 17
Team 17 Coach: Jay Anderson #43: 5’9 ’29 James Garland (West Forsyth) Starting off, James Garland is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being one of the smaller and younger campers on this team, he highlighted a variety of intriguing flashes. Garland is a steady offensive threat who can touch the paint and score within the flow of the action. However, he’s arguably even more...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 16
Team 16 Coach: Melvin Nesbitt #84: 5’11 ’28 Tre Jefferson (Weddington) Starting off, Tre Jefferson is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2028. Given his terrific balance as a floor general, it was easy to appreciate everything he brought to the team. Jefferson is smart, skilled, and unselfish. He’s a quality creator, both for himself and others, with the vision and scoring polish to...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 15
Team 15 Coach: Armard Moore #17: 5’10 ’29 Trent Moody (Forsyth Country Day) Starting off, Trent Moody is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2029. Though young, there’s already a lot to like about his foundation and array of tools. Moody is a tough, scrappy guard with a fairly well-rounded skillset and clear upside on both ends of the floor. He’s comfortable handling the ball, creating for...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 14
Coach: CB McGrath #77: 5’11 ’28 AJ Morman (Southern Durham) Starting off, AJ Morman is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2028. It doesn’t take long to see what makes him one of the top players in his class. Morman is an incredibly smart, crafty floor general with amazing pace, change of direction, and overall instincts with the ball in his hands. He possesses excellent vision and sees the...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Dory Hines #46: 5’10 ’28 Bobby Montgomery (Queens Grant) Starting off, Bobby Montgomery is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2028. His combination of lethal shooting prowess and useful playmaking ability allows him to find success from either guard position. Montgomery is smart, tough, and unselfish with a well-rounded skillset. He knows how to initiate the offense, set up...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Nick Jones #91: 6’0 ’28 Micah Goodlow (Christ School) Starting off, Micah Goodlow is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2028. He enters the state with a notable reputation and the tools to be one of the top guards in his class. Goodlow is a smart, polished floor general with the handle, vision, and scoring polish to cause a ton of problems for opponents. Goodlow touches the paint...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Matt Brown #82: 5’11 ’26 Drew Johnson (The Burlington School) Starting off, Drew Johnson is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2026. After years of watching him shine at camp, it was no surprise to see Johnson perform at a high level. He’s a quick, crafty, polished guard with the ability to fill it up as a scorer from all levels. Johnson is a quality creator with the handle and...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Albert Perkins #81: 5’11 ’27 Kobe Plata (Southern Wake) Starting off, Kobe Plata is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2027. It’s no secret that traditional point guards are a dying breed, but Plata still represents that archetype extremely well. He’s a smart, heady floor general with a tight handle, sharp vision, and the ability to touch the paint at a consistent rate. Plata...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Travis Holcomb-Faye #10: 5’11 ’27 Braylen Hill (Hickory Ridge) Starting off, Braylen Hill is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2027. He’s a natural utility guard who seems to find production and mesh with any collection of teammates. Hill knows how to run a team, utilizing his blend of IQ, quickness, and playmaking ability to put consistent pressure on defenses. He penetrated,...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Julian Carlton #8: 5’10 ’27 Preston Scott (Queens Grant) Starting off, Preston Scott is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2027. In a time when so many guards want to showcase a flashy handle or aggressive scoring prowess, Scott is a breath of fresh air. He’s an incredibly smart, tough, physical floor general with a reliable two-way presence. Scott touches the paint at a high...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Greg Motley #7: 5’10 ’27 Asante Phillip (The Burlington School) Starting off, Asante Phillip is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2027. In a setting where so many players try to stand out through their scoring ability, he maintained his normal scrappy, team-oriented approach to the game. Phillip is a tough, high-motor guard who simply knows how to outwork opponents on the court....
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Curtis Patton #6: 5’10 ’27 Braylen McRae (Grace Christian Raleigh) Starting off, Braylen McRae is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2027. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, he consistently found ways to make an impact. McRae is a scrappy, unselfish guard with a well-rounded skillset and the ability to produce in various roles. His quickness and crafty handle allow...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Tony Dunbar #5: 5’10 ’26 Nick Arnold (Davidson Day) Starting off, Nick Arnold is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2026. In a setting where so many of the top guards were on display, he had no issue standing out as one of the best. Arnold is an incredibly smart, rugged, unselfish floor general who simply knows how to set the tone as a leader by example. He touches the paint at a...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Brett Queen #4: 5’9 ’27 Zarion Hobbs (White Oak) Starting off, Zarion Hobbs is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2027. Despite his size, he consistently found ways to make his presence felt on both ends of the floor. Hobbs displays a crafty handle and quality change of pace. He touches the paint at a nice rate, defends with toughness, and operates with a high motor. Hobbs is a...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Terrell Jones #2: 5’7 ’27 JR Adams (Forsyth Country Day) First up, JR Adams is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2027. Despite being one of the smallest campers on display, he simply knows how to make his presence felt on the court. Adams is a smart, pesky guard with a high motor, scrappy nature, and unselfish approach to the game. He’s a capable shooting threat with the...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Lucas Hunter #1: 5’10 ’26 Dionte Neal (Reidsville) First up, Dionte Neal is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2026. As expected, the UNCG commit continues to dominate in every possible context or setting. Neal is an incredibly smart, dynamic floor general with the quickness, handle, vision, and scoring prowess to effortlessly dictate the action. He showed the ability to create...
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Potential Top 80 Matchups and Storylines to Watch (Part Two)
This weekend, Phenom Hoops is hosting our annual North Carolina Top 80, Sophomore 40, and Freshman 40 Camps at Rise Indoor Sports. These camps bring together top players throughout the state and pit them against each other in competition. There have been countless memorable moments, storylines, and performances over the past decade. However, the emergence of the Sophomore 40 and Freshman 40 has...
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Potential Top 80 Matchups and Storylines to Watch (Part One)
This weekend, Phenom Hoops is hosting our annual North Carolina Top 80, Sophomore 40, and Freshman 40 Camps at Rise Indoor Sports. These camps bring together top players throughout the state and pit them against each other in competition. There have been countless memorable moments, storylines, and performances over the past decade. However, the emergence of the Sophomore 40 and Freshman 40 has...
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The Prestige of Phenom Hoops’ Top 80 Camp
Each year, we host our annual Top 80 Camps in North and South Carolina. These camps attempt to put all the top players in the state to compete under one roof. Many players take this opportunity to elevate their stock or prove themselves against higher-ranked opponents. Either way, it presents kids with a unique setting. Now that we’ve implemented the Freshman 40 and Sophomore 40 over the recent...
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North Carolina Sophomore Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Jared Grady #50: 5’10 ’27 Preston Scott (Queens Grant) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased an impressive two-way identity, Preston Scott. He’s a smart, heady point guard prospect with a tight handle, quick first step, and lethal penetration sense. Scott knocks down jumpers at a quality rate from midrange and beyond the arc, but is arguably at his best when attacking...
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North Carolina Sophomore Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Jay Anderson/Dree Phillips #53: 5’11 ’27 Daniel Wright (JF Webb) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased his ability to run a team as a leader, Daniel Wright. He’s a smart, high-motor guard prospect with a tight handle and sharp playmaking sense. Wright touches the paint at a high volume, where he’s able to finish or effectively set up others. That being said, he also...
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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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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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