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Player Spotlight: 2025 Xavier Bland

By: Kevin Moses Xavier Bland of the VA Warriors put on a blue-collar efficiency clinic this weekend. Xavier was nearly flawless from three-point range, only missing three shots from there all weekend; a pure sniper. When he shot you almost knew without a doubt it was a bucket. He never took one bad or forced shot either. And in two games he went 100 percent from three. Xavier also only missed 1...

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Keyonee Terry Emerging as a Notable Prospect

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Summer Showcase, which essentially bridges the gap between the spring travel ball season and the high school Live periods in June. There were plenty of notable teams and individual performers on display across all age groups. That being said, The Humble Gentz were quietly among the most entertaining teams in attendance

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Phenom Summer Showcase Champions

It was a great overall weekend, with teams competing and ultimately walking away a champion. Check out all the champions from the weekend at the Summer Showcase. 17u Bracket: Team Legend16u Bracket: NC Spartans Henderson15u Bracket: Team DeVoe 202614u Bracket: WCBA 202713u Bracket: Charlotte Royals 202812u Bracket: CP3BA Select6th Grade Russell11u Bracket: CP3BA Select Joyner10u Bracket: Surry...

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Players that deserve more looks: Phenom Summer Showcase (Class of 2024)

2024 Michael Wilson: Wilson, who will now be playing for Fork Union Academy in Virginia this upcoming season, is a player that I believe deserves more attention and could be a valuable piece for a future program.  There are a lot of things that you can find in what he provides; his size, his strength, his ability to be effective from a variety of levels, and his IQ for the game. ...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 2, Part 2)

2025 Asa Henderson (Team Breakout): Henderson had a very good showing when we watched him. The 2025 prospect was able to not only display his ability to knock down threes, spread the floor, and shoot the ball with a ton of confidence, but he also was able to make good decisions, help run the offense, and make high IQ decisions on the court.  Overall, it was a strong showing from the young...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Summer Showcase

2024 John Campbell (NC Spartans): Campbell is one that I would really be on the lookout for. He has had a very strong summer and continues to add pieces to his game that makes him extremely effective. But again, he has the size, the athleticism, and competes on both ends that allow him to produce consistently. I

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Rising Pros Training displays young, rising talent at Phenom Summer Showcase

The Phenom Summer Showcase brought a ton of unique talent to the court, along with some intriguing teams. One young team that really caught the attention of all our scouts was Rising Pros Training 14u, bringing new names to really watch for down the road as they continue to develop. 2027 Jagger Emerson, 2026 Nick Fowler, and 2026 Chad Graves all were names that stood out and though it is early...

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Bendel

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Indoor Facility for our annual Summer Showcase. The event featured a mix of travel ball teams, and high school programs in preparation for the upcoming June Live Periods. Quality talent could be seen in each pool and age group throughout the two-day stretch. While there were many standouts, this article will take a closer look at some...

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Reece

by: Ethan Reece 2026 Max Van Weerdhuizen (Carolina Impact)Max is on his way to a bright future and being the GUY in Davidson County. He takes care of every aspect of the game to some effective degree, handling high levels of pressure maneuvering through constant waves of traps and face guarding. He leads as a point guard finding others and passing them open while being a dangerous shooter from...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Showcase (Day 1, Part 1)

2027 Sean Taylor (Triad Falcons): Taylor started his weekend off well with his performance, really displaying his all-around impact on the floor. Whether it was scoring (finished with 19 points), getting on the boards, making plays for his teammates, or playing with a strong motor, Taylor opened a few eyes in Game 1 of the day. 2027 Braylin Hill (Future Prep): Hill is another young prospect that...

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