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Learning New Names: Phenom Tip-Off (Virginia)
2028 Jamari Shepherd (Carolina Bulldogs): An NC prospect to continue to watch, Shepherd impressed with his overall feel, skillset, and size at his position. He was able to make plays and create for himself, use his body well to force the action, attack and finish around the basket, but also make plays in a variety of ways. Strong playmaking ability at his size early on. 2028 Elijah Haughton...
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2026 Manny Villegas / 2026 Germain Green are two to look at in Virginia
Up in Virginia, Phenom Hoops had a great opportunity to find new talent and there were two forwards that grabbed our attention early and we were eager to watch more at the Phenom Tip-Off. 2026 Manny Villegas and 2026 Germain Green are two prospects that bring intrigue and upside, and should be two names to jot down and watch more of in the coming years. We break down more of their games. 2026...
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Rockit Premier: A program bringing intriguing talent to the court
The Phenom Tip-Off up in Virginia was a great opportunity to find new talent, and we did just that. A team that really grabbed the attention of our scouts was Rockit Premier, as they offer several intriguing prospects that could develop nicely into future college prospects. Here are three players that should immediately be on the radars, as this program is one to check out more. 2027 6’5...
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Continuing to prove to be a future star: 2029 King Bacot
Another event for Phenom Hoops, another event that allowed us to check out a rising star in 2029 King Bacot from Team Loaded. Watching this young prospect on the court, Bacot simply makes the game look easy but also is one that you can sit and watch, and understand that the best years are to come. Our own Jeff Bendel wrote this recently:  “He’s able to shred opposing defense without...
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Start Learning Their Names: Phenom Tip-Off (Virginia)
2028 Donnie Fairley (Carolina Bulldogs): Fairley really impressed me throughout this event and is a player that I’m eager to see how he develops as well as continues to produce. This young man did everything he could to help lead his team to a championship, as he was unstoppable at times. His energy, motor, and relentless attack on the boards were so impressive, and he was filling it up all...
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Trio of Unsigned Seniors Turned Heads at Phenom Tip-Off
6’6 Kayleb Coles (Lionchaser) It’s perplexing to see a player like Coles, who truly possesses all the tools to be a clear difference-maker at the next level, still available for college programs. This head-scratching sentiment was only furthered through his dominant play throughout the weekend. Coles did legitimately everything, and it was impressive. Offensively, he consistently hit jumpers...
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Team FLY Loaded with Talented Young Prospects
Over the past two weekends, we’ve gotten the opportunity to watch Team FLY and their notable group of 2028 prospects. Where most teams require time to get adequately adjusted and iron out the early-season jitters, this team is already rolling. They’ve gone 7-1 across the two events while showcasing an impressive level of chemistry, toughness, and discipline. Let’s take a closer look at...
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Strong duo to watch out for with Team Loaded 2028 3SSB
Phenom Hoops had a great opportunity to check out the Team Loaded 3SSB team, especially some of the younger programs. Team Loaded 2028 3SSB has some intriguing prospects to look out for this year and down the road; while watching them at the Phenom Tip-Off, the duo guard of 2028 Damari Smith and 2028 Damien Robinson really captured my eyes and should be a strong force in leading the charge. They...
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Putting On Your Watchlist: Phenom Tip-Off (Virginia)
2027 Josiah Law (Rare 1s): Law is a player at Landstown High School to keep an eye on if you are a college coach. Learning more about him, he is a player who has hit a major growth spurt over the last year or so and now stands at 6’3. Law just has a natural, smooth feel for the game that translates well. He can create for himself, make plays off the bounce, gets to his spots for his pull-up...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Tip-Off (Virginia)
2026 Kenan Bufford (All-VA): Starting early in the day, Bufford was one that caught my eye and I feel like he played really well. Was assertive in attacking, getting downhill and creating well, finishing through defenders, and competing. When watching him early in the day, Bufford came up big to hit the game-winning basket. 2026 Manny Villegas (BWSL TMB): Villegas is a new name for me, but one...
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