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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6'1 Jake Ledbetter

At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...

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#PhenomOpenGymTour: Bishop McGuinness

The latest stop on the Phenom Hoops Open Gym Tour was at Defending NCHSAA 1A Champions Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in Kernersville, North Carolina. This group lost some key pieces from last years team including guys like Cam Caroway and Mac McAlhany, Gus O’Hale, and Ty Cressman. They bring back some key pieces from last years team including a couple of new pieces that make the...

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Phenom Summer Havoc: Miles Saturday Standouts

6'1 2020 Jake Ledbetter: NC Spartans East Ledbetter is an incredibly smooth operator when on the ball and lethal off the catch when he's off of it.' He plays the game with a cerebral approach, never wavering from his calm approach.' He plays the game with flare, showing the ability to really heat up from beyond the arc.' Ledbetter consistently makes the right reads when initiating the offense...

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Phenom Team Camp: Aaron’s Day One Standouts

Hey guys, Aaron Dickerson is a young basketball fanatic that is looking to make his way into the recruiting game, he’s been shadowing me at the Phenom Team Camp and here are his day one standouts! By Aaron Dickerson 5'10' 2021 Jordan McPhatter: Butler High School (NC) An electric point guard with silky smooth handles and the ability to lead a team and distribute the ball and get everyone...

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Phenom Challenge Superlatives: Best 3-point shooters

Our Phenom Hoop Report head scouts have been debating about several topics and players from the Phenom Challenge LIVE.' Don't worry, it has all been fun and games but everyone loves to hear the thoughts of others on who is the best-of-the-best from the event.' So, we broke it down into several topics. Check out the thoughts of each scout on who they think is the best in each category. Best...

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Afternoon Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Challenge Live

Chattanooga Elite 5'8 '20 Cahlib Edwards- Though somewhat undersized, the wiry guard prospect proved to be a quality shot-maker with the ability to create for himself or others. Edwards displayed a strong feel for the game and highlighted solid craftiness when taking opponents off the bounce.   Team Trezz 6'3 '20 Keishon Porter- The long, wiry wing prospect immediately catches the naked eye...

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Prospects at Phenom’s Challenge LIVE who Would Look Good in the Patriot League

It is that time of year. Regional schools are mapping out their April Live periods. With only 3 days of LIVE period (well 2 really if you consider you cannot start until 6 on Friday and have to be done by 4 on Sunday) this year it is imperative that college coaches see the right players. In this series, we are taking a look at various leagues around this region and the players these coaching...

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Ledbetter and Caroway Shine as Bishop McGuinness Throttles Mount Airy 70-39

Last night I had the opportunity to take the drive up I-85 North to Kernersville to check out Bishop McGuinness High School on their Senior Night as they hosted rival Mount Airy and it was everything was going the Villains way in this one!  Let’s take a look at some of the standouts from last nights game. 6’2 2020 Jake Ledbetter: Bishop McGuinness (27 Points, 10/13 From the...

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Coach Rick’s All Tournament Team Phenom Jam Fest 3

Phenom Hoop Report finished its final high school team camp jamboree at Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. Again, we had an abundance of talented teams, high level coaches and collegiate prospects at every level. All the games were live streamed via Baller TV and a lot of questions going into the 2018-19 season was answered. Below is my All Tournament list based upon...

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Phenom’s Summer Jam Session 3 — The Storylines You Don’t Want to Miss

We are incredibly excited about the programs and the teams we have coming to Phenom's Summer Jam Session 3. This Saturday (June 23) at Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro, NC there will be some high level talent in the gym with some great programs, some of which are coming off state titles. Here are some storylines we will be watching for. Winston Salem Prep Defends its State Title Winston...

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