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2025 MJ Williams (Farmville) should have the attention of many
Player: MJ WilliamsHeight: 5’11Class: 2025School: Farmville Central Time after time, we hear from college programs still looking for some of the best talent still available in yearly classes, and the Class of 2025 has plenty of talent available. Whether you need guards, wings, bigs… there are names to be found, and Phenom Hoops is here to highlight these players. One player who has constantly...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Marlon Staton #2: 5’0 ’30 Grecyn Lyerly (Table Rock) First up, Grecyn Lyerly is a 5-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2030. Although he was the smallest camper in his age division, he consistently found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact....
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JJ Sati-Grier: Crafty Freshman Guard to Watch in 2028
Player: JJ Sati-GrierClass: 2028School: Charlotte Performance Institute Phenom Hoops has seen a lot of impressive freshmen this season, as the Class of 2028 is shaping up to be a special one here in North Carolina. At the Well Invitational this past weekend, presented by Underrated Athletes, we had another opportunity to watch a rising point guard in 2028 JJ Sati-Grier. The freshman point...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Obe Gray #11: 5’3 ’30 Ayson Whitmire (Oak Ridge) First up, Ayson Whitmire is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2030. He’s a smart, unselfish guard with great athleticism and a nonstop motor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Gray on Whitmire: “Ayson has a high basketball IQ, elite...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Dawkins #3: 4’6 ’31 Landon Norman (Elkin) First up, Landon Norman is a 4-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2031. He’s a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard with a polished skillset, high motor, and scrappy defensive prowess, In addition to being a reliable all-around scorer, Norman displayed a strong off-hand with vision and creation instincts. The next step in his development process...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Chris Ewell #2: 4’9 ’32 Carter Heath (Rolesville Charter) First up, Carter Heath is a 4-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2032. He’s a scrappy guard who made solid contributions despite being one of the youngest and smallest campers on display. The next step in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a better on-ball defender. Coach Ewell on Heath:...
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2026 6’9 Heimir Helgason (Asheville School) trending as a national prospect to watch
Player: Heimir HelgasonClass: 2026Height: 6’9School: Asheville School Season Stats (per MaxPreps): 20.2ppg, 7.2rpg, 2.5bpg With the Class of 2025 starting to wrap up (but there are still plenty of names college programs should be looking at), we are starting to look at the Class of 2026 here in North Carolina. One player that I find incredibly interesting to watch and full of potential is 2026...
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Rising Star Emerges at Phenom MS Elite Camp: 2029 6’2 Gradyn West
Player: Gradyn WestClass: 2029Height: 6’2School: Thales Academy (Cary) The Phenom Middle School Elite Camp was an incredible overall event and a chance for us at Phenom Hoops to get a glimpse of the future here around the region. We want to continue to excitement and coverage, as we will be highlighting several players along with all evaluations being posted here on the Phenom Hoops website. A...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Kelvin Mills #1: 4’3 ’32 Carter Reinhardt-Hull (Indian Land) First up, Carter Reinhardt-Hull is a 4-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2032. Despite being one of the smallest and youngest campers on display, his nonstop motor allowed him to make a constant impact. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing...
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2026 KJ Shouse (CIS) leading the way and playing at a high level
Player: KJ ShouseClass: 2026Height: 6’4School: Carolina International With Phenom Hoops continuing to highlight players throughout the state, we head back to The Well Invitational presented by Underrated Athletes as we look at another player who as been playing at a high level all season long. 2026 6’4 KJ Shouse from Carolina International has been taking advantage of a huge opportunity this...
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Sad Sam’s Game of the Week Ending 1/25
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the NFL playoff watching Piedmont! The Great One is here to recap his latest GOTW which involved old friends, Lake Norman and Mooresville. The 1st quarter was a wild one as Lake Norman’s Tre McKinnon was all over the place, especially the offensive boards, in leading The Cats to a 25-23 edge going into the 2nd frame. Another player was active in...
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2025 6’5 Malachi McCutcheon (Corvian) proving his worth on the court
Player: Malachi McCutcheonClass: 2025Height: 6’5School: Corvian Community Two weeks in a row Phenom Hoops has had a chance to watch Corvian Community in action and though 2027 RJ Moore is a player that deserves a lot of attention, 2025 6’5 Malachi McCutcheon is another player that has really stepped up and proven himself. The 6’5 senior prospect has been a key piece for his team all season long,...
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Rising Star Emerges at Phenom MS Elite Camp: 2029 6’4 Jeremiah Thomas
Player: Jeremiah ThomasClass: 2029Height: 6’4School: CPLA (Greensboro, NC) The Phenom Middle School Elite Camp was an incredible overall event and a chance for us at Phenom Hoops to get a glimpse of the future here around the region. We want to continue to excitement and coverage, as we will be highlighting several players along with all evaluations being posted here on the Phenom Hoops...
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Rising Star Emerges at Phenom MS Elite Camp: 2029 6’4 Noah Melvin
Player: Noah MelvinClass: 2029Height: 6’4School: New Life Christian Academy The Phenom Middle School Elite Camp was an incredible overall event and a chance for us at Phenom Hoops to get a glimpse of the future here around the region. We want to continue to excitement and coverage, as we will be highlighting several players along with all evaluations being posted here on the Phenom Hoops...
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We Deliver What Others Promise: Why Phenom Hoops is the platform for your organization
The high school season is flying by, and it certainly was a fun season with Phenom Hoops, but with 2025 now here, it is time to start looking at the upcoming travel ball season with Phenom Hoops. There are plenty of opportunities out there for teams and players to play out there, but one of the biggest questions teams and coaches need to ask is “What does a platform have to offer?”...
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2026 Kohl Rosario Rising Up the Ranks, Attracting HM offers and interest
Player: Kohl RosarioClass: 2026School: Moravian Prep Whether it has been from recruiting news or highlights, 2026 6’5 Kohl Rosario has been a player making waves in the news feed. He has been attracting several big-time schools his way, securing some impressive offers as of late, or you have seen one of many of his highlight films. Either way, Rosario has been rising up the ranks and making a...
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Sad Sam’s Weekly Furious 5 for Week Ending 1/25
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the still cold Piedmont! The Sadster is ready to release his latest Furious 5 rankings. Last week saw the marquee matchup of Lake Norman and Mooresville turn into a feeding frenzy for the Wildcats in the 3rd quarter. It also saw the #5 spot once again become the hot seat as Cuthbertson fell to resurging Ardrey Kell. Without further delay, we will now...
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Player Standouts from Phenom Middle School Elite Camp
#51- 5’7 ’30 Justin Jenkins Arguably the best transition player across all age groups, Jenkins turned seemingly every rebound and turnover into a fast-break opportunity. He’s a blur in the open floor and finishes everything he attempts around the basket. Jenkins also displayed a respectable jumper and useful pull-up game off the dribble. Given his ability to impact the game on both ends of the...
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Lab U Regional has Guards to Monitor
Phenom Hoops was on deck this past weekend for a great event. The Well Invitational presented by Underrated Athletes brought teams from around the area to compete. Phenom had a chance to check out the talent and there were plenty of takeaways from the event. Lab U Regional was an interesting team to watch, as they took down Elevation Prep. It was the guard play that was able to excel 2026...
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Award Winners from Phenom MS Elite Camp
MVP’s of MS Elite Camp Class of 2029#148 Jeremiah Thomas Class of 2030#51 Justin Jenkins Class of 2031#30 Adam Lee MS Elite Top Performers #59 2029 Aidan Bell#135 2029 Gradyn West#140 2029 Rowen Fitzgibbons#31 2029 Logan Warren#95 2029 Brayden McCrimmon#139 2029 Jayden Velez#122 2029 Luke Newman#79 2030 Nolan Nelson#76 2030 Ace Collins#21 2030 Matthew Baker#20 2031 Mason Dockery#7 2032 Kanye...
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Top Scorers from Phenom MS Elite Camp
ClassHeightNoPlayerGame 1Game 2Game 3TotalAvg20296′4″148Jeremiah Thomas1924287123.6720295′8″59Aidan Bell1727186220.6720305′7″51Justin Jenkins2618125618.6720296′2″140Rowen Fitzgibbons1813205117.0020296′2″135Gradyn West1615164715.6720295’11″104Jayden Almonte1123114515.0020305’9″76Ace Collins1516124314.3320296′0″122Luke Newman1117154314.3320305′4″21Matthew...
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The Well Invitational Standouts
2026 Jalyn Connor (Lab U) It was good to see Connor back in action with Lab U, as he really can flourish as a dynamic scoring option and is fun to watch in how he creates. I really like what Connor provides on the court with not only his dynamic scoring ability but also his ability to be a playmaker. He continues to show his range in knocking down multiple threes but is quick and creative off...
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Phenom’s Takeaways: 2026 Christian Collins and 2026 Brandon McCoy Shine; Orange Lutheran (CA) offers D1 prospects
Phenom Hoops was able to tune in on Wednesday to watch a tremendous matchup in California between St. John Bosco with two of the top prospects in the country and Orange Luthern, a very intriguing team that offers talent. Patrick O’Brien dives into more of his thoughts from the game, as St. John Bosco eventually won 58-44. 2026 Brandon McCoy Jr. (St. John Bosco) McCoy Jr. is ranked as a...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: JD Bowden
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked or...
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Why is Izzy Eatman Getting Overlooked?
Each year, we see several players who struggle to receive the appropriate level of recruitment from college coaches. Some folks will say an individual’s recruitment reflects their ability. History has shown us this isn’t true. Plenty of players go too high or too low. However, it feels like far more players go where they are wanted, outperform expectations, and either leave a legacy or transfer...
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Who is the Top Big Man in North Carolina’s Class of 2026?
Every year, there are debates and discussions surrounding who are the top players in the state. While these are almost entirely subjective arguments, it’s worth taking a deeper, more objective look at this topic. These conversations typically ignore positional context and long-term upside but we will acknowledge both. Although we will take a closer look at guards and wings, this article will...
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UNC gets its guy as Top-10 prospect Caleb Wilson is heading to Chapel Hill
Player: Caleb WilsonClass: 2025Height: 6’9School: Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Committed to: North Carolina This is the third commitment for North Carolina in 2025, joining Isaiah Denis and Derek Dixon National Rankings ESPN: #6 Nationally On3: #6 Nationally 247 Sports: #9 Nationally Rivals: #5 Nationally What Does This Mean for North Carolina This is certainly huge news for North Carolina,...
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D1 Players Coaches Can’t Afford to Miss in Class of 2025: Johnniyus Sharpe (Reidsville)
Player: Johnniyus SharpeClass: 2025Height: 6’3School: Reidsville The talent around the region that is still available in the Class of 2025 is eye-opening, but Phenom Hoops is here to highlight players who are must-see prospects for D1 schools if they are looking to secure a late snag in the class. This is a series of articles that will be bringing new names for schools to take a hard look at....
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Phenom Recap: Watauga’s balanced scoring powers past Freedom
Watauga: 14-18-23-22: 77Freedom: 18-12-15-25: 70 Top Scorers: Watauga: Jace Blocker 21pts, Cade Keller 24pts, Josiah Railey 18ptsFreedom: King Johnson 20pts, Amore Connelly 17pts, Braxton King 13pts Standouts: 2025 Josiah Railey (Watauga): Railey has proven that he is a college-worthy guard here in North Carolina, and schools should look his way more. He was again excellent off the dribble,...
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Unselfish Leadership: Jake Baker Shining as X-Factor for Cannon
There are so many different ways to be an impactful basketball player. Unfortunately, most kids tend to gravitate toward scoring and overemphasize the individual facets of the game. It’s simply uncommon to see a young player who would rather pass, defend, or rebound instead of score. However, they do exist. There are a handful of examples throughout North Carolina, and Jake Baker arguably...
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