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Player Standouts from Blue Checks/Cold Hearts
Cold Hearts: 7’1 ’24 John Bol It’s easy to see the intrigue with someone like Bol, who already possesses an incredibly tantalizing frame and matching skillset. He possesses a unique combination of length, mobility, and overall instincts, which allows him to consistently cause problems for opponents. Bol patrols the court exceptionally well as a defender, consistently eliminating space and...
read moreD1 Programs looking to make a late Splash: North Carolina Class of 2024 Targets (Part 1)
It is getting to be that time of the year when there are still unsigned seniors who should clearly be targets for so many college programs.
read morePhenom Open Gym: Combine Academy (Part 1)
Phenom Hoops traveled to Lincolnton to cover open gym at Combine Academy. In only his second year at Combine, Head Coach Mike Wright has assembled talent and depth, and may be one of his most talented teams. Last season, Combine Academy was nationally ranked and finished as a top 25 team, not to mention winning the prestigious Phenom Hoop State Championship. Combine Academy has the...
read morePhenom Four Corners: ’24 Jayan Walker, ’25 Trajan Thompson, ’25 Gevonte Ware, and ’24 Rakease Passmore
2024 Jayan Walker enjoys visit to Georgia State One of the fastest rising prospects in the state, 2024 Jayan Walker will be a hot topic for many. Not only because he has joined the powerhouse of Combine Academy, but his recruitment has really taken off. Racking up the offers this summer, Walker has shown that he could be a tremendous get for many schools. He recently took a visit to...
read moreRecruitment Update with 2024 Jayan Walker (Millbrook)
A fast-rising player here in North Carolina has really elevated his play and continues to get better and better each time we see him. 2024 Jayan Walker is one that we have talked about for quite some time, but you can see that he continues to progress very well as a player. At the NC Top 80, we had this to say about his game:
read moreSummer Havoc Player Preview: Jayan Walker (1 of 1 Elite)
Given the fact that July is right around the corner, it feels like no better time to start introducing some of the players that college coaches should be monitoring. Going into the busiest recruiting month of the year, our Summer Havoc should be a hotbed for coaches and players alike. As usual, Phenom Hoops will have prospects of all levels in attendance. This series will begin by taking a...
read moreHaving a Strong Season: Class of 2024 (NC) (Part 1)
Jaylen Sturdivant 2024 Tyler Whitehurst (Riverside-Martin) Stats: 23.7ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.7apg, 1.9spg Whitehurst, who s a 6
read moreNorth Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Armad Moore #4: 5
read morePlayer Standouts at Hoopstate Fall League
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read more’24 Jayan Walker excited about opportunity at Millbrook
Millbrook has been a storied program here in North Carolina, producing some incredible talent and it doesn
read moreNotable Risers in North Carolina
On Wednesday, Phenom Hoops released our updated rankings for North Carolina
read moreExpected Breakouts in North Carolina High School Basketball
Each year, the grassroots basketball scene shifts from travel ball to the high school season. College coaches have been out for months, seen countless kids, and should be in pursuit of their priority-level prospects. That being said, there are plenty of players whose ability don
read moreBendel
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center for another exciting three-day stretch of basketball at our G3 Showcase. The field featured a ton of memorable teams, including a slew of shoe-circuit programs. Given the talent and intensity, it ultimately made for a highly competitive tournament. Like usual, this article will take a closer look at a handful...
read morePlayer Standouts at Day Two of Phenom G3 Showcase
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read morePOB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom G3 Showcase (Morning, Day 2)
2026 Nick Arnold (Carolina Riptide): When you watch Arnold operate on the court, you have to automatically think that he is an older, more experienced prospect. But when you come to find out that he is part of the 2026 class, Arnold is quite impressive and makes you excited about his future. Such a poised, polished point guard that sees the floor, makes the right reads, gets everyone involved,...
read moreG3 Showcase Team Preview: Team Curry 16U
With the June and July Live Periods on the horizon, there
read morePhenom Game Report: Northern Durham vs. Jordan
Jayan Walker Phenom Hoops continues their travels around the state of North Carolina to check in on the talent around the state. Wednesday night, we took in Northern Durham as they went over to Jordan high school. Jordan has been a program of interest this season with the talent and their success so far, as they look to be a team to be reckoned with. They came out strong against Northern Durham...
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