NC TOP 80 EVENT RECAPS
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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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: David Robinson #1: 5’10 ’26 Beckett Coon (Wake Christian) Starting off, we look at a player who offers an appealing blend of scoring and playmaking, Beckett Coon. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with a tight handle, reliable creation skills, and polished shot-making ability. Coon utilizes his quick first step to break down opponents and touch the paint at a consistent...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Whit Holcomb-Faye #4: 5’10 ’27 CP Perry (Carson) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased a strong combination of shooting and unselfishness, CP Perry. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with a polished skillset and reliable scoring arsenal. Perry is a quality creator who can consistently generate clean looks for himself and others. He scores from all levels and is...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #14: 6’1 ’26 Darius Whitner (Garner) Starting off, we look at a player who knows how to consistently set the tone on both ends of the floor, Darius Whitner. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with a high motor and balanced approach to the game. Whitner is a reliable playmaker who scores effectively from all levels. He takes care of the ball, makes quality...
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North 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...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Ty Walker #5: 5’10 ’25 Rodmik Allen (New Hanover) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently stood out as one of the top floor generals on display, Rodmik Allen. He’s a smart, heady point guard prospect with a terrific blend of quickness, vision, and scoring instincts. Allen plays with great pace and possesses a tight, crafty handle. He’s able to break down defenders and...
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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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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Jordan Paris #2: 5’9 ’26 Dionte Neal (Reidsville) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently propels winning in all possible settings, Dionte Neal. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with toughness, quickness, and a polished skillset. Neal is a natural leader by example and someone who visibly understands how to dictate the action as a primary creator. He touches...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Sam Layman #5: 5’9 ’25 Landon Wilson (Trinity Collegiate) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a solid impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Landon Wilson. He’s a quick, wiry guard prospect with a nice IQ and understanding of how to run the team. Wilson displayed the ability to score from all levels while getting others involved and making his presence...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Glenn Bynum #24: 6’2 ’25 Viktor Alao (Moravian Prep) Starting things off, we look at a player who is rapidly trending upward, Viktor Alao. He’s a smart, highly unselfish point guard prospect with an excellent combination of poise, playmaking instincts, and three-level scoring prowess. Alao knows how to control the action while picking his spots and getting others involved. He...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Blan Hodges #7: 6’0 ’24 Armani Henderson (Bull City Prep) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased a dynamic identity at camp, Armani Henderson. He’s an incredibly quick, heady guard prospect who thrives as a penetrator and overall transition threat. Henderson possesses a tight handle and sharp first step, which he utilizes to effortlessly break down opponents, touch...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Jared Grady #6: 5’11 ’25 Rodmik Allen (New Hanover) Starting things off, we look at a player who quietly stood out as one of the top floor generals on display, Rodmik Allen. He’s a smart, tough point guard prospect with excellent quickness and playmaking instincts. Allen scored the ball at a healthy rate from all levels but consistently looked to get downhill, touch the paint, and...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Travis Holcomb-Faye #5: 5’11 ’24 Makel Smith (Morehead) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply knows how to provide a steady, adaptable presence to a team, Makel Smith. He’s a smart, skilled floor general with nice balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Smith plays with pace and understands how to control the tempo with the ball in his hands. He creates...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Austin Collins Game Film: Team 3 vs Team 4Team 2 vs Team 4Team 1 vs Team 4NC Top 80 Semi-Final (1/4 vs 5/8) #13: 6’1 ’25 Johnniyus Sharpe (Reidsville) Starting things off, we look at a player who stood out as one of the most dynamic performers on display, Johnniyus Sharpe. He’s a smart, athletic guard prospect with quickness, toughness, and polish as a creator. Offensively, Sharpe...
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