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Big-Time Performances from #CarmelTipOff
2026 AJ Washington (Davidson Day): Washington came up big for his team on Day 1, scoring 26 big points in what was an overtime thriller for Davidson Day vs. TBS. Washington is a big-bodied guard who shows his comfort level from behind the arc. He does a great job in finding the open spots on the court, and he doesn’t lack confidence in rising up and knocking them down from behind the arc. But...
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Brandon Baker #7: 5’11 ’26 Drew Johnson (The Burlington School) Starting things off, we look at a player who looks increasingly likely to have a breakout season, Drew Johnson. He’s a crafty, heady point guard prospect who knows how to run a team while maintaining balance between scoring and playmaking. Johnson utilizes his quickness to break down opponents and touch the paint at a...
read moreLeaving an Impression: NC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’1 Owen Calvert (Calvary Day) Calvert has had a really good summer in showing what he is capable of doing as well as his ability to elevate his game. At the camp, Calvert continues to find ways to produce and show his gritty game on the court, but also his ability to knock down shots and be a threat from outside. In his best game, he displayed confidence with his range, hitting seven...
read morePhenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Antonio Threadgill #22: 5’7 ’26 Bralyn Williams (North Raleigh Christian) Stating things off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to involve himself in the action, Bralyn Williams. He’s a quick, scrappy guard prospect with an unselfish approach and steady two-way presence. Williams is a useful creator, both for himself and others, and makes quality decisions with the...
read moreCooper’s Notes: Phenom Team Camp Day 1
By: Cooper Hart 5’11” ’25 Drew Johnson (Jordan) Johnson acted as the secondary ball handler for Jordan and impressed with his ability to create shots for himself as well as his teammates. He was poised when facing pressure, almost seeming to thrive off high defenses as he consistently leveraged that positioning into paint touches and open looks for his team. He has a real future as a shot maker,...
read more“Getting to Know” 5’11 ’25 Drew Johnson
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Challenge (Day 2, Part 1)
2022 6’3 Judah Ravenell (Grindhouse Lakers): The sturdy big guard led his team to start Day 2 at the Phenom Challenge. Ravenell brings a physical feel, using his strong frame to go through defenders and get into the paint or create space. But he also showed nice patience and feel with his game. Stepped up big for his team. 2023 6’2 Conall Lowry (Bigger than Basketball): Lowry is a new name...
read moreNotable Freshmen from Phenom Spring Tip-Off
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Indoor Facility to continue carrying onward with our travel ball season. The Spring Tip-Off featured a variety of intriguing teams from all age groups, and each had their own collection of standouts. While there were a ton of guys worth noting, this article will take a closer look at a few prospects who are concluding their...
read morePlayer Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Spring Tip-Off
6’7 ’24 Edgar Escobedo (BSA Supreme) It’s easy to see the appeal with this BSA Supreme squad, and Escobedo is arguably among their most underrated pieces. He’s a high-motor big man who truly doesn’t require the ball to make an impact. Escobedo is a reliable finisher, rebounder, and shot-altering presence with an understanding of how to run the floor in transition. Escobedo does whatever the team...
read morePhenom 150 Session I Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #100: 5’0 ’28 Gideon Mount (Forsyth Country Day) Starting things off, we look at a player who contributed quite nicely despite being the youngest camper on display, Gideon Mount. He’s a young, sturdy, high-motor prospect with excellent perimeter shooting abilities and a clear willingness to make hustle plays whenever possible. Mount worked well within the...
read morePhenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Shawn Robinson #1: 5’0 ’27 Jamey Patterson (Blythewood) Starting things off, we look at a player that contributed quite nicely despite being among the smallest and youngest campers on display, Jamey Patterson. He’s a tough, high-motor guard prospect with an excellent understanding of how to properly position himself on both ends of the floor. Patterson is a capable...
read morePhenom 150 Session II (Jr.) Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Greg Harmon #4: 4’10 ’26 Izaac Skehan (Newport) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite his lack of size, Izaac Skehan. He’s a wiry, unselfish guard prospect with a high motor and team-first approach on both ends of the floor. Skehan is a scrappy defender with an understanding of how to hit three-pointers and operate within his role. Next in...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers: Jr Phenom
2025 Jack Bell: Bell is a young player that just understands how to work hard and what it means to have a tremendous motor on the court. He applied that on both sides of the floor, constantly moving to create opportunities and working hard on the defensive end. 2025 Lybrant Rush: He is a young man that has good size early on and is one that can make an impact on both sides of the floor. He was...
read moreJr. Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Josh Staley #0: 5’0 ’28 Jason Staley (Blythewood) Starting things off, we look at a player that is truly just beginning to scratch the surface of his long-term upside, Jason Staley. He’s a smart, young guard prospect with great vision and the ability to knock down perimeter jumpers at a consistent rate. Staley displays a high motor as a defender and was able to harass...
read moreNorth Carolina Jr. Phenom Spring Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Greg Harmon #5: 5’0 ’25 Joshua Dorsette II (Durham) Starting things off, we look at a player that seems to make strides in his progression with each viewing, Joshua Dorsette. He’s a wiry, slightly undersized point guard prospect with a quality feel for the game and the ability to run a team decently well. Dorsette can knock down open shots, create off the bounce, and position...
read moreNC Junior Phenom Standouts (Part II)
Some of the premier names in middle school as well as several few new names showcased their talent at the NC Jr Phenom
read morePhenom Eastern North Carolina Junior Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Daymond Lindell #3: 4’9 ’26 George Daniels (Raleigh) Starting things off, we look at a player that contributed quite nicely despite his lack of true size, George Daniels. He’s a young, wiry guard prospect that already displays a quality feel for the game on both ends of the floor. Daniels drove the ball, knocked down open shots, and showed the ability to find success from...
read moreENC Junior Phenom Award Winners
Eastern North Carolina has been a hotbed for talent so we were excited to show up at the famed JD Lewis Center in Raleigh, NC to see the talent.
read moreCoach Rick’s Camp MVP By Class: ENC Junior Phenom
Phenom Hoop Report travelled to Raleigh, North Carolina to host the inaugural ENC (Eastern North Carolina Junior Phenom Camp). With approximately 40 campers in attendance, we got a first hand look at some of the promising young prospects at the middle school level. While we don’t rank players until their sophomore year of high school, it does provide valuable insight at some of the players...
read more#PhenomENCJr Camp Standouts
Make sure to check out some more standouts from the Phenom ENC Junior Camp. Bryant McGowan brings us five players that caught his eye from the event.
read moreEye Catchers: Phenom ENC Junior Camp (Part II)
The young players came out and competed at the Phenom ENC Junior Camp. Our scouts took notice, as these were the players that caught our eyes.
read moreNorth Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Darius Williams #5: 4’11 ’26 Nylan Rush (Wake Forest, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a quality foundation during camp, especially for his age, Nylan Rush. He’s a young guard prospect that was able to effectively get downhill and attack the basket with regularity. Rush finished a majority of his attempts inside and also displayed the ability to...
read moreBendel’s Best: NC Jr. Phenom Camp
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina to host our annual spring camps, beginning with Jr. Phenom and then gradually easing our way into the prestigious NC Top 80. These Jr. Phenom camps might feature middle-school prospects, but many of North Carolina’s stars have put their abilities on display in this very setting. We’ve seen guys like MJ Rice, Jalen...
read moreMiles Magical Five: #NCJrPhenom Late Afternoon Standouts
#75 6’4 2023 William “Dice Royster (Greensboro, NC) Royster is a super fluid young post player that will be attending Wesleyan Christian Academy to start his high school career and they have a lot to be excited about. He’s a super mobile, athletic, young post player that uses his length to impact the game on the defensive end. He had some highlight plays today, I’d be...
read more#PhenomQCMSS Morning/Early Afternoon Standouts: NW School of The Arts
Game One: Carolina Bad Boyz 12U (51) Vs LKN1 2025 (50) Carolina Bad Boyz: 5’7 2025 Kielin Thomas: 10 Points Thomas was a consistent presence in this one, and made some big time shots and FT’s down the stretch for his team in a tightly contested game to start the day. He’s a talented young prospect that has a legitimate future in basketball if he continues to play and work on his craft. LKN1: 5’0...
read moreAfternoon Standouts at Phenom’s Queen City Middle School Showcase
LKN1: 5’9 ’25 Jack Sullivan- Slightly undersized post prospect that simply outworks everyone else on the court, regardless of situation. He possesses an incredible motor and pursues every available rebound on both ends of the floor. Sullivan doesn’t have a clear offensive identity, but scores regularly from putbacks and dump-off passes around the basket. 5’1 ’25 Greg Murray- The spot-up...
read moreQueen City MS Showcase Team Preview: Save Sports 2025
The Queen City Middle School Showcase brings a fantastic event to the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, giving families, friends, and fans a chance to see the next upcoming talent around the area. Every year, players and teams showcase their abilities in front of hundreds of fans and scouts with Phenom Hoops. It is also a chance to learn early and gain national exposure at an early age, as...
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