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Trusting Your Eyes: Five Players Who Outperformed Their High School Recruitment
Every year, we see the recruiting landscape determine which prospects are “supposed” to be coveted. Without fail, there are seemingly always guys who slip through the cracks and earn the label of “under-recruited.” While some people might look at the examples below and push back that “any offer is a privilege,” so let’s avoid any potential misunderstanding. First, let’s all collectively agree...
read moreQueens looking to continue success with in-state talent
Queens has been a staple here in North Carolina, and they have certainly proven themselves in a big way. Now a Division I program and coming off a successful season in which they finished 18-15 overall, the staff is looking to continue their success with a few key in-state recruits. The Royals have two terrific incoming recruits that are part of the 2023 recruiting class that should really set...
read moreNorth Carolina Commitment Steals: Class of 2023
The 2023 recruiting class is starting to wrap up here in North Carolina, and there are plenty of steals that programs are getting in the coming future. We have a few players that recently announced that could have a big impact at the next level, so let
read moreQueens Secures Major Commitment
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read moreCommitment Alert: 2023 Bryce Cash staying home, commits to Queens
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Bryce CashClass: 2023Committed to: Queens What Was Said by Phenom...
read moreHIGHLIGHTS: 2023 Bryce Cash showing why he is one of the best two-way prospects in North Carolina
2023 Bryce Cash has been a key piece at Carmel Christian this season, displaying his strength, his ability to create, his defensive impact, and much more. It is why he is one of the top unsigned seniors left on the board.
read moreSeniors rising to the Occasion: Carmel MLK Showcase
There are plenty of unsigned seniors around the region in North and South Carolina, and a few of them were on display at the Carmel MLK Showcase. If schools are looking for players in the Class of 2023, here are a few you may want to check out and rewind the tape with what they showed at the event. 2023 Zion McDuffie (Butler): McDuffie finally catching on with a few programs, which is...
read moreUnsigned Seniors Through the Rankings
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read moreTop Performances from the Tyler Lewis Hoop Fest
Here is a list of the top performances from the Tyler Lewis Hoop Fest presented by Fit for Life 24. Calvary DayJaydin Spillman – 12 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block and 4 steals on Saturday. Isaiah Ramazani – 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists on Saturday. Carmel ChristianKaleb Siler – 20 points and 6 rebounds on Friday. Jaeden Mustaf – 18 points, 7 rebounds, 5...
read morePlayer Standouts at Tyler Lewis Hoop Fest
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read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at the George Lynch Invitational
2023 Noah Van Bibber (Concord Academy): Bibber can really be a critical piece for his team because when he is clicking and stretching the defense with his shot-making ability, Concord Academy has plenty of weapons to be effective. He did that today, finding the open spots in the defense, rising up, and knocking key shots with his jumper. When he is on along with everyone else, this team is...
read more2023 Bryce Cash (Carmel Christian) talks latest offers and visits
2023 Bryce Cash has been a big-time prospect here in North Carolina and is going to be a big part of the success this season for Carmel Christian. The 6
read moreStockrisers from Day 2 at Carmel Tip-Off
2025 Isaiah Henry (Cannon): Henry
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Carmel Tip-Off (Part 2)
2024 JJ Moore (Concord Academy): The junior guard was terrific in this game. Moore came out red hot from the outside, continuing to show his capability to be a threat from three but also using his speed to attack and create off the dribble. It was hard for defenders to stay in front as they had to respect his quickness but he made them pay multiple times from three. Even in overtime, he...
read moreStockrisers from Day 1 at Carmel Tip-Off
2023 Bryce Cash (Carmel Christian): It is great to see that more schools are catching on with what Cash offers but still believe that more offers and college programs could use a player like him for their future. His ability to be a two-way player can really impact the game. On Day 1, he showed just that, using that college-ready frame to attack and finish through contact, and...
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Steven Mims #1: 5
read morePhenom Open Gym: Carmel Christian
Phenom Open Gym: Carmel Christian Coach Joe Badgett is one of the premier high school coaches in the country! Period. Point Blank. Winning and Coach Joe Badgett go hand in hand and the defending NCISAA 4A state champion has once again put together a roster that will be a favorite to repeat as state champions. And to take it a step further, put Carmel Christian in the national conversation as one...
read moreTop Available Prospects in North Carolina
The high school season is slowly approach, but that isn
read morePlayers in New Places: North Carolina (Part 2)
The school year is quickly approaching and that just means that high school basketball isn
read moreCarmel Christian looking like a powerhouse once again
Phenom Hoops went over to Queens University recently to check out Session 2 of the NCISAA Showcase, giving us a chance to get an early viewing of a few teams and what they have to offer. One team that was certainly on our radar to check out was Carmel Christian, a program that is coming off a state title and has a chance to add another from what we saw. Let
read moreThe Ultimate Teammate: Bryce Cash
After a long, winding road of waiting, the everchanging landscape of grassroots basketball seems to be slowly getting back to normal. Of course, the NIL, transfer portal, and free year of college eligibility during covid still have effects spanning throughout the community. Everyone knew it wouldn
read morePlayer Standouts at Day Two of Phenom G3 Showcase
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read moreG3 Showcase Team Preview: Team Curry 17U
With the June and July Live Periods on the horizon, there
read moreFive Names Who Should Be Bigger Priorities for Division I Programs
Each year, there are always plenty of prospects who are overlooked by the appropriate-level coaches. Examples are evident from each respective class, but perhaps Ricky Council IV is the best representative in recent memory. Sure, he collected ten total offers during his high school career, but Wichita State was clearly his highest offer. He went there, asserted himself as a major piece, hit the...
read moreSharpening his Game: 2023 Bryce Cash (Charlotte Christian)
Player: Bryce CashSchool: Charlotte ChristianClass: 2023 If you have been around the scene in North Carolina for high school basketball, you have heard the name of 2023 Bryce Cash from Charlotte Christian. This is a young man that has produced since day one in high school and has only continued to elevate his game, now leading the charge as a junior. When you talk about this young...
read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from #CHC12 (Day 1, Part 2)
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read moreTop Players in North Carolina
Ranking prospects is an interesting method to try and encapsulate the fluidity of overall player movement. Unfortunately, the vast majority of those who tend to form these ranking lists typically opt to make updates on a periodic basis rather than monthly or bi-weekly. Two important points need to be made. First (for those who oppose the aforementioned fluidity of rankings), all major
read moreFive Prospects Trending Upward in North Carolina
Unlike the Classes of 2021 and 2022, who will undoubtedly suffer from the aftermath of Covid, the Class of 2023 could be the first group of prospects able to restore normalcy to college athletics. The recruiting attention of scholarship-level coaches has been primarily centered on pursuing players who already have collegiate experience
read moreTeam Curry 16u Preview
Head Coach Nick Jones is entering his fifth season with Pro Skills Basketball. This is his second year as the 16u head coach. I was extremely impressed with Coach Jones last season while watching his Team Curry team play. His teams are always locked in. There is an acute attention to detail. They share the ball and execute on both ends of the floor. In talking with Coach Jones about this...
read moreCharlotte Christian v. High Point Christian Academy (Recap/Standouts)
The fourth game for day four of Phenom
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