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Three Notable Matchups in NCISAA Quarterfinals
The Burlington School (#1) vs. Berean Baptist Given the fact that 2A NCISAA is arguably the most loaded classification across the private-school ranks, it’s only fitting for top-seeded Burlington School to face off against Berean Baptist in the quarterfinals. The Spartans are the most battle-tested team in this bracket while the Bulldogs have slightly underperformed in terms of preseason...
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Carlisle (VA) brings intriguing prospects to watch out for more
Branson Leduc-Mattox 2025 Branson Leduc-Mattox Season Stats: 13.3ppg, 4.7rpg, 3.0apg, 2.8spg, 1.2bpg Leduc-Mattox was one we watched at the VISAA last year that grabbed some attention his way. When watching him, we were impressed with his energy and ability to stay active in a variety of ways. This junior is at his best when he is able to attack and get downhill, showing bounce in his game and...
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Winston-Salem State Secures a Pair of Major Commitments
Over the past week, Coach Cleo Hill and the Winston-Salem State Rams received two massive commitments in CJ Alston and Isaiah Sutherland. Before we taking a closer look at each of their incoming pieces, it’s worth noting that 14 of the Rams 17 players are from North or South Carolina. The roster is littered with familiar faces, and both of these new guys should be seamless additions to the mix....
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Kevin’s Player to Know: 2024 Noah Payne
By: Kevin Moses Noah PayneTwitter: @_noahpayne112Height: 6’2 with a 6’7 wingspan, 165Class of 2024School: The Peddie School, NJ Payne is an explosive athlete who had a breakout season. Noah is a true point guard that can flat-out score on all three levels. And with those long arms, he is a tough cover for any guard. Add his athleticism and strong ball handling to that and opponents...
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Dudley High School bringing players to start learning more about on the court
Diving in and going back to watch film, Dudley High School has been a hotbed of producing talent in a variety of sports and recently watching games for them, this is a team that offers some intriguing talent on the court for college coaches down the road. 2026 Cortney “CJ” Jones Watching Dudley in action, one can’t help but be intrigued with the young development and game of 2026 6’1 CJ...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of 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...
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2026 Trey Beamer (Carlisle) is something special and it is time to recognize him more
Phenom Hoops is going back in time this year and reviewing a lot more film of players around the region. We recently went back to watch Carlisle in action, a team that has some intriguing talent to watch out for, but the discussion always starts with 2026 Trey Beamer, who I believe doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. Watching this young man operate is something special.
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of 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...
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Kevin’s Player to Watch: 2025 Docker Tedeschi
Docker Tedeschi Twitter: @docker_tedeschi Height: 6’8, 175Class of 2025School: Benton Consolidated High School, IL Tedeschi is an electric stud that presents a real problem for opposing defenders. With his size and length alone, he is a tough cover but when you add his speed athleticism and shooting ability, he can be an overwhelming force. This stud can score from almost anywhere or the...
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Why Richmond’s Unsigned Trio Should Appeal to College Coaches
Now that the high school season is coming to a close, more and more college-level players are searching for landing spots at the next level. Plenty of guys have committed, but the dearth of offers being doled out to high school kids is pretty apparent. Consider Richmond, for example. Everyone is talking about Paul McNeil’s memorable season (rightfully so) and the success they’ve enjoyed as a...
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Kevin’s Players to Know (2.6.24)
per Kevin Moses Dalton Scantleburg Twitter: @Dalton_ScanHeight: 6’9 Class of 2025School: Lane Tech High School, IL Scantleburg is a classic old-school punisher. With high percentage shooting and physical post play Dalton makes the statement that he owns the paint and isn’t expecting any guest. With ruthless power, he put on a show. Great footwork and fiercer finishes this stud...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of 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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Bryce Ward Shining Among the Top Freshmen in South Carolina
Now that we’ve began to settle into the 2024 calendar year, it seems like a perfect time to reflect on some of the top freshmen in the Carolinas. While so much excitement is being generated around guys like King Gibson, LJ Smith, Josh Leonard, and countless others, there are several players worthy of attention. Among that group, Bryce Ward has been someone who is quietly enjoying an...
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Southern Guilford Trio Continues to Dominate
This season, there has been a healthy amount of parody across the high school landscape. For the first time in several years, it feels like anyone can be beaten. It’s been especially evident on the public-school side, as numerous programs have emerged as real title contenders in each classification. Among these teams, Southern Guilford (18-1) is trending as a real threat to contend for a...
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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...
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Kevin’s Players to Know (2.2.24)
Per: Kevin Moses Landen Briley Twitter: @landon_briley Height: 6’3Class of 2025School: West Valley High School, WA Briley is yet another dynamic stud that is a walking bucket. A smooth touch from three land. Explosive off the bounce and a crafty finisher. Double team no matter this young star powers right through to get his shot off or create for others and Landon can deliver some...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of 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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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of 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...
read more
Unsigned Senior Spotlight:
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of 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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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Quasim Oden
Given the high amount of volatility in college recruiting, specifically in today’s transfer-dominated world, it’s becoming more and more common to see high-level players not get the attention they deserve from college programs. This is perhaps the most evident (specifically in the triangle area) when taking a deeper look into Quasim Oden’s situation. The 6’1″ guard...
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2025 Sugar Eaton (New Hope Leadership) is one to get your eyes on
Player: Sugar EatonClass: 2025Height: 6’3School: New Hope Leadership (SC) The Phenom Hoops platform is here to provide an opportunity for all players to earn recognition for their game, and we are here to bring you a name that deserves the eyes of college coaches. 2025 6’3 Sugar Eaton was a name that recently came to South Carolina and made his presence known at the SC Top 80. He has only...
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Reidsville vs. Walkertown Game Recap
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Walkertown High School for an inter-conference matchup between the hosting Wolfpack and the visitors from Reidsville High School. The Rams enter this contest undefeated and sporting arguably the most dynamic basketball duo across North Carolina. However, Walkertown is also enjoying a ton of success and should ultimately emerge as a challenging opponent...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of 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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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of 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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North Surry Upholding Success Under New Leadership
When folks talk about the upper-echelon of basketball programs in North Carolina, we tend to hear the same list of names. Over the last few years, countless private and independent teams have been added to this mix while the number of public schools seems to shrink. However, Coach Tyler Bentley and the North Surry Greyhounds have maintained their status throughout all the constant change....
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Phenom Spotlight: 2026 Noah Pierce (North Henderson)
Player: Noah PierceClass: 2026Position: GuardSchool: North Henderson 2023-24 Stats: 19.2 points per game, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.7 steals A sneaky sophomore to take a look at this year and further down the road is 2026 6’2 Noah Pierce at North Henderson, as he has been putting up some impressive numbers so far this season. Averaging nearly 20 points per game, Pierce has been a...
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Kevin’s Players to Know (1.27.24)
Nate Rodriguez Twitter: @Nate10Rodrigues Height: 6ft, 175 Class of 2025 School: Parkersburg High School, WV Rodriguez is an electric 3 & D
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Under the Radar: Chance Gladden
In every class, there’s a small handful of players whose level of production and projection greatly outweighs their level of recruitment and general buzz. In North Carolina’s 2025 class, few players (if any) fit that bill more than Ravenscroft’s Chance Gladden. The 6’3″ guard generated quite the buzz over the holiday break after breaking the John Wall Holiday...
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The Top Team in Division III: Hampden-Sydney’s Winning Formula
In basketball, nearly every young player grows up hoping to become the next big star. After years of watching college and professional basketball, most kids still ultimately lack an understanding of the ability required to succeed in athletics. The grassroots level is a prime example of this notion. So many kids are fixated on Division I sports without realizing that Division II and Division III...
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