This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports for the iconic CP3 Rising Stars Camp. Each year, a collection of the top rising freshmen and sophomores from throughout the country get selected to participate. While it’s still so early in their respective journeys, this event serves as a “who’s who” to separate individuals from their peers at this stage. We attended the Saturday session and, although we weren’t able to see everybody, there was a ton of talent on display. Let’s start by taking a closer look at some of the standouts from the Class of 2029…
6’6 ’29 Peyton Fogle (Greenfield)
Since June, Fogle has rapidly trended as one of the most intriguing prospects in North Carolina. He’s a very fluid, skilled wing with natural feel, excellent positional size, and the ability to do a lot of different things with or without the ball in his hands. Fogle appeared comfortable dictating the action as a main creator and generating quality looks for himself and others. He scored the ball in a multitude of ways, highlighting a smooth mix of drives, pull-ups, and jumpers from beyond the arc. Fogle was a willing passer who set up others as needed. He plays with energy and positions himself well to make plays defensively. Fogle is also a useful rebounder with a great nose for the ball and the ability to reliably push the break in transition. Given his current status and clear upside remaining, he should be a prospect worth noting.
6’5 ’29 MJ Postell (St. Benedict’s)
There were a lot of high-level prospects on display, and Postell was as impressive as anyone. At 6-foot-5, he stood out as one of the most refined scorers and offensive players in attendance. Postell effortlessly puts pressure on defenses as a real threat to score from legitimately anywhere on the floor. He gets downhill basically whenever he desires and finishes effectively through contact, above the rim, or with either hand. However, Postell hits jumpers at an efficient rate from midrange and beyond the arc, and displays the necessary shot variety to keep opponents constantly guessing. He’s a dynamic athlete whose size, handle, and craftiness make him a real problem for defenders. On the other end, Postell displays an active motor on the glass and sharp instincts for forcing turnovers. Given how effortlessly he was able to produce, it feels like he has all the tools to be a nationally regarded prospect.
6’8 ’29 Harlem Nunez (St. James)
Easily one of the most versatile, impactful two-way campers on display, Nunez proved to be a walking mismatch for basically every type of opponent. He’s a big, strong, powerful athlete with terrific length and a high motor. Nunez showed the ability to consistently affect all facets of the game. He dominated the glass with his nonstop effort and physicality, and regularly pushed the break in transition. Nunez is a rugged, switchable defensive anchor who appears comfortable guarding multiple positions, forcing turnovers, and blocking shots at a quality rate. Offensively, he naturally creates matchup problems for opponents. Nunez is an imposing downhill driver who absorbs contact, bounces off defenders, and finishes through contact or above the rim with ease. However, he’s also capable of posting-up, spacing the floor, or setting up others as needed. Nunez is already a very dynamic, versatile two-way player with the upside to continue trending upward.
6’3 ’29 Khory Copeland Jr. (Father Judge)
In terms of polish and maturity, Copeland clearly stood out as one of the top campers in attendance. He’s a smart, skilled guard with terrific pace, vision, and the ability to score in a multitude of ways. Copeland breaks down defenders with ease, touches the paint, and consistently makes the right decision with the ball in his hands. He appeared comfortable dictating the action as the main creator or positioning himself for success as an off-ball threat. Copeland is a very reliable defender with the strength, instincts, and athleticism to guard multiple types of opponents. Expect him to be a notable prospect over the foreseeable future.