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Breaking Down Phenom Hoops’ 2026 Rankings

Each year, we reach the brief transitioning point between the travel ball and high school seasons. This small window typically falls around mid-August, allowing ample time to update rankings, go to open gyms, and mentally reset before things get revamped. Now that we

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The Peck Brothers to Carmel Christian: What Does it Mean'

Just over a week ago, Carmel Christian announced the hiring of Tamar Slay as their new head basketball coach. This move sent a ton of waves throughout the high school landscape, as the Cougars have been established as one of the top programs in the state over the last six or seven years. Additionally, Slay has already previously shown success as the former head coach of United Faith

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Day 2 at Phenom MDC (Part 1)

2024 Jozohn Price (Charlotte Aces): It was good to see Price back in action, as it has been a while since seeing him in action. But when you watch his game, you have to like the intrigue of what he brings to the court. He has the size, he moves well, shows strong flashes of being a strong presence in the paint, and can make plays in a variety of other areas. He will be interesting to watch more...

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2026 Names to Know Entering High School (North Carolina)

Marcus Green By: Ethan Reece The travel season has come and gone, leaving us with a lot of impressions and thoughts on names to be excited to follow throughout the high school season. The 2026 class is next up to move into high school, and there are a lot of guys that will be making their impact felt sooner rather than later. It

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Reece

by: Ethan Reece 2025 Korvontae Hatter (Loyalty United)You better be ready to play traveling up from Orlando, FL and Loyalty United has brought it so far this weekend. Hatter stands out as a tone setting leader for this team with a rugged approach that maximizes what his build can do. Similar to how a Ford Mustang has a lot of horsepower yet also a smooth drive, Hatter has the frame to play bully...

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Reece

by: Ethan Reece 2026 Ezekiel Kelly (CC Elite)An explosive guard that played with a chip on his shoulder, Ezekiel was a big time competitor that dictated a lot of action. He was a dicy driver that featured comfort in finishing off balance, with either hand, and through defenders. He excelled at getting to his spots and used his body well to hold defenders at bay or just muscle around for...

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