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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Rise Showcase (Day 1, Part 1)
2026 Jabian Shabazz (Carolina Rockets): The Rockets started out in impressive fashion and Jabian was one of the reasons why. So young but this is a young man that has a terrific frame and size already, standing around 6’5, carves out space, has terrific hands, and excels on getting on the board. This is going to be a big man to really watch down the road as he continues to grow and develop. 2025...
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Player Standouts from Phenom Rise Showcase (Day 1: Part 1)
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Lance Barnes (Carolina Heights)Lance led the charge in many ways this morning, but none more so than with his ability to facilitate. He’s a long guard with great instincts as a rebounder that turned into leading the break with really smart decision-making. Saw the floor so well, impressive for a rising eighth-grader to know when to cut as well as read the defense so easily...
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Name to Watch: 2025 Dane Cassada (PSB Cassada)
Phenom Hoops gets to see a lot of players over the summertime during travel ball season. One player that has caught my eye on multiple occasions and continues to be a name that pops up on the MVP list and as one of the top scorers for his team is 2025 Dane Cassada for PSB Elite. I got to see him in person first at the Phenom Challenge, where he was off the charts in scoring the ball, showcasing...
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Player Standouts from Day 3 of Phenom Memorial Day Classic
By: Ethan Reece 2024 Will Ricketts (CC Elite White)Will came out absolutely on fire at 8 am to start Sunday off. Knocked down 7 threes in the win over HoopKlip! Did an excellent job of spotting up, getting his feet set, and was able to stay in rhythm easily as his teammates kicked the ball out to him over and over. Every shot had really good rotation on it 2024 Kory Scott (Upward Stars...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Challenge (Day 1, Part 1)
2025 Greg Murray (Carolina Riptide 2025): As a young guard, Murray has a natural feel for the game and how to attack off the dribble. He makes savvy plays, always seems to be active and around the ball, and sees the floor really well. Add on top his ability to score from multiple levels and create off the dribble, Murray is certainly going to be a name to remember. 2025 Jackson Fannon...
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Phenom 150 Session II Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Stanley Walker #66: 5’9 ’23 Raehzekeil Rice (Hough) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Raehzekeil Rice. He’s a scrappy guard prospect with nice creation skills and the ability to effectively defend at the point of attack. Rice found ways to involve himself as a rebounder on both ends of the floor....
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Phenom Hoops’ Carolina Middle School Showcase Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Jake Senyo #5: 4’11 ’25 Landon Wilson (Florence, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a nice impact on both sides of the ball during camp, Landon Wilson. He’s a wiry, slightly undersized point guard prospect with quickness and an excellent feel for the game. Wilson handles the ball with care and can create for himself or others with great poise. He’s able...
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