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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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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Brett Lamb #6: 5’4 ’27 Zaniya Reddick (Terry Sanford) Starting off, Zaniya Reddick is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2027. Despite being one of the younger and smaller campers in this group, she had no issue making her presence felt on both ends of the floor. Reddick highlighted an impressive penetration sense with the ability to finish, set up others, and knock down jumpers...
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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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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Colby Lewis #7: 5’5’ 27 Alana Burroughs (NC GBB) Starting off, Alana Burroughs is a 5-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2027. Despite being one of the smallest campers in attendance, she did a nice job of making her presence felt on both ends of the floor. Burroughs showed the ability to knock down jumpers and set up others while standing out as a pesky, high-motor piece defensively....
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Paul Biancardi Camp (Part 2)
2028 Brady Pettigrew It didn’t take long for us to recognize Pettigrew and his game, as he quickly caught our attention as a young prospect to watch. He has a good overall frame and size, and was extremely impressive with his overall athleticism on the court, finishing high at the rim and with authority. High IQ prospect who really proved his ability to be an all-around prospect and a tremendous...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Paul Biancardi Camp (Part 1)
2028 Aaron Parker Parker continues to soar up the rankings and will be a bigger national name in the coming years, as you simply can’t help but notice all the intangibles in his game. He has the size, mobility, fluidity, and overall skillset to be an impact player all over the court, bringing a ton of versatility, elite athleticism, and big-time overall potential. With his blend of size, bounce,...
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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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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Jennifer Baker #15: 5’6 ’26 Sarah Utley (NC GBB) Starting off, Sarah Utley is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2026. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she found a ton of success. Utley is a smart, well-rounded guard who knows how to find success from either backcourt spot. She has the handle, vision, and penetration sense to dictate the action, but is also...
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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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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Chris Ewell #5: 5’4 ’26 Stephanie Mobley (North Mecklenburg) Starting off, Stephanie Mobley is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2026. Regardless of setting, she always seems to stand out through her motor, unselfishness, and leadership by example. Mobley is a smart guard with the necessary vision and quickness to consistently create shots for herself and others. She sets the...
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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Mike Bolton #4: 5’4 ’26 London Haith (Ben L. Smith) First up, London Haith is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2026. Though small, she provides a highly impactful presence on both ends of the floor. Haith displays excellent energy and an unselfish approach to the game. She’s a quality playmaker and shooting threat from distance, but doesn’t require the ball to be effective....
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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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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Zach McCartha #1: 5’3 ’27 Kennedy Moore (O’Neal School) First up, Kennedy Moore is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2027. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she consistently found ways to make an impact. Moore possesses a very high IQ, strong motor, and well-rounded skillset. She displays excellent quickness, creation instincts, and scoring polish from all levels....
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Who Will Shine at South Carolina Top 80?
Each year, Phenom Hoops travels down to South Carolina to host our annual South Carolina Top 80. No matter the venue, a majority of the state’s top players come out to compete on a big stage against one another. Although folks have gotten spoiled with the depth of prospects in North Carolina over the years, the Palmetto State has more than solidified its incredible pipeline of talent. Sure, the...
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Bishop McGuinness Maintaining the Standard
On Thursday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Kernersville, North Carolina, to get a closer look at the Villains of Bishop McGuinness. Coach Thompson and his staff have consistently built the roster around very specific types of kids. Given their history of success, it’s worked quite well throughout the years. This squad is no different. The Villains have a very strong core of guys, including...
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How Far Can Dionte Neal Carry Reidsville?
It’s no secret that Dionte Neal is one of the most successful high school players ever. Whether the titles, nonstop winning, or individual production, his career has been largely unrivaled to this point. However, it’s fair to say the Rams’ roster has taken a pretty sizable hit with the departures of multiple key pieces. Should Kendre Harrison not play basketball this season, Reidsville will lose...
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Sophomore 40 Headlined by High-Level Talent
Although the Top 80 and Freshman 40 camps both have a considerable amount of talent slated to attend, the Sophomore 40 is arguably the most loaded of the three. The vast majority of top prospects will be on display, but it’ll be fascinating to see who will separate themselves in a setting like this. Camps are somewhat unusual for real analysis, but they certainly highlight a lot about an...
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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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Potential Sophomore 40 Matchups 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...
read more
Potential Sophomore 40 Matchups to Watch
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...
read more