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Could 2029 Grant Duggins be trending early as a national prospect?
Player: Grant DugginsClass: 2029Height: 6’9School: Greensboro Day As we kick off the high school season, many are eager to see the new wave of talent in the freshman class here in North Carolina. Many new names will be emerging for fans to learn, but one in particular could be leading the charge early on as a future national prospect. 2029 6’9 Grant Duggins from Greensboro Day has been making...
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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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Phenom Hoops Introduces Terrell Allen (Mid-Atlantic Director)
Given the steady expansion of Phenom Hoops (and grassroots basketball in general), it’s no secret that things are constantly changing. This means adding events, operating in new areas, growing our staff, or something completely unforeseen. In turn, we are proud to announce Terrell Allen as the newest addition to our team. Not only does he bring a highly professional presence to the business side...
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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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Lady Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 14
Team 14 Coach: Tyler Lewis #4: 5’3 ’29 Shaquice Chambers (Home School) Starting off, Shaquice Chambers is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. She’s a steady, unselfish guard who found ways to make an impact on both ends of the floor. Chambers knocked down jumpers, set up others, and highlighted nice energy defensively. She did a quality job of maximizing her opportunities within the flow...
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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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Lady Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Denzel Walls #3: 5’3 ’29 London Williams (Wake Forest) Starting off, London Williams is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being one of the smallest campers on this team, she did a nice job of making an impact within the flow of the action. Williams is a quick, speedy guard who stands out through her defense and penetration sense. She’s a solid creator and willing...
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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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Lady Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Jay Lawson #2: 5’2 ’29 Jaela Brown (Ballantyne Ridge) Starting off, Jaela Brown is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2029. Though small, she had no issue making her presence felt for this group. Brown is a scrappy, unselfish guard with a high motor and sharp penetration sense. She utilizes her quickness and craftiness to consistently break down opponents, touch the paint, and...
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Breaking Out in a Big Way: 2027 6’8 Noah Dobyns Emerging as One of North Carolina’s Most Intriguing Young Prospects
Looking at players around the state of North Carolina, a player that brings a lot of intrigue and potential is 2027 6’8 Noah Dobyns at Wesleyan Christian. He showed that in a big way recently at the NC Top 80, as the forward displayed fluidity, skill, scoring ability, and upside with his game. Phenom Hoops has talked about Dobyns on several occasions, getting a chance to watch him flourish and...
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Potential Late D1 Steals: 2026 Stephano Farrington and 2026 Aden Jeffries
Many players in the Class of 2026 are wrapping up their recruitment but that doesn’t mean there aren’t players that could be late steals. Two players that fit that bill and have risen higher on our radars after their play at the NC Top 80 are 2026 6’8 Stephano Farrington and 2026 6’8 Aden Jeffries. Both bring length, both possess an intriguing skill set, and both have made strong strides...
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North Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Jamal Mitchell #79: 5’11 ’28 Sherod McCormick (Davidson Day) Starting off, Sherod McCormick is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2028. There were a lot of notable guards in attendance, and that certainly includes McCormick. He’s a smart, refined floor general who offers excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. McCormick dictates the action with pace and...
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Lady Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: LaTavia Dixon #1: 5’2 ’29 Hayden Robinson (Wilson) Starting off, Hayden Robinson is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she made a lasting impression with her high motor and pesky defensive presence. Robinson is a tough, quick lead guard with terrific IQ and an unselfish approach to the game. She’s a solid ball-handler who...
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Early Season Statement: 2026 Yohance Connor Wasting No Time Making His Presence Felt
The season has already gotten underway for a few teams, including the Blue Checks at OTE. And one thing that can be said for the Blue Checks (or Combine Academy) is that 2026 6’2 Yohance Connor already seems ready to make a statement in his final season. Connor has kicked off the season in style, having multiple impressive performances and showing why he is being recruited by several...
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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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Toughness Epitomized: Lincoln Vision
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Ambassador Christian School in Huntersville, North Carolina, to cover the Cyber Interscholastic Basketball Alliance (CIBA) event. The two-day showcase featured four noteworthy teams in Bull City Prep, Phoenix Montessori Academy, California Basketball Club, and Tennessee Collegiate Academy. The four games allowed us to see a lot of high-level...
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From Charlotte to Cali: JJ Sati-Grier Shines Among the Stars
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Ambassador Christian School in Huntersville, North Carolina, to cover the Cyber Interscholastic Basketball Alliance (CIBA) event. The two-day showcase featured four noteworthy teams in Bull City Prep, Phoenix Montessori Academy, California Basketball Club, and Tennessee Collegiate Academy. The four games allowed us to see a lot of high-level...
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Lady Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Jason Cheek #12: 5’5 28 Demi Thomas (NC GBB) Starting off, Demi Thomas is a 5-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2028. She’s a smart, high-motor lead guard who knows how to dictate the offensive action and outwork opponents on defense. Thomas utilizes her quick first step to beat opponents off the bounce and touch the paint at a nice rate. She defends with a lot of toughness 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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Lady Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Jason Lee #14: 5’5 ’28 Solansh Cedeno (Williams) Starting off, Solansh Cedeno is a 5-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2028. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she had no issue making her presence felt on both ends of the floor. Cedeno highlighted IQ and confidence when running a team. She consistently touched the paint and saw the floor to set up others at a strong...
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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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Lady Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Ashleigh Fuller #3: 5’3 ’28 Sidney Ferguson (White Oak) Starting off, Sidney Ferguson is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2028. Although she was the smallest camper on this team, she regularly found ways to make contributions on both ends of the floor. Ferguson possesses a tight handle with great vision and feel as a playmaker. She touches the paint at a consistent rate and...
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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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Lady Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Andy Woodard #2: 5’3 ’28 Aji Bryant (Hickory) Starting off, Aji Bryant is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2028. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she found several ways to make her presence felt. Bryant is a pesky, unselfish guard with a high motor and scrappy defensive presence. She’s a capable penetrating threat and willing passer, but is arguably at her best in...
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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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