TENNESSEE PHENOM 150 EVENT RECAPS

Kevin’s Players to Know (3.28.24)

By: Kevin Moses Braydon Olson@braydonolson11 Height: 6’2Class of 2024School: Mark Morris High School, WA Olson is an explosive young athlete who in my mind is a one-man fast break. Consistently getting down the court quickly in transition to get shots for himself or others. With great IQ and court vision, he can fuel a high-octane offense. Braydon is a prolific scorer with a beautiful...

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Jotting Down the Name: Phenom March Madness (Class of 2028)

2028 Eddie Cota (Cota Elite): Cota continues to flourish and develop as a playmaker on the court. One can see he is getting stronger and a better understanding of his position, looking to help lead the charge, create with his handles and craftiness, get by defenders, and open up opportunities for teammates, but also being able to get to his spots to score as well. 2028 Andrew Juergens (NC Rise):...

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Team CP3 EYCL is a Well-Oiled Machine

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports for our annual March Madness. The event featured a lot of notable teams, prospects, and overall storylines worth following—including Team CP3 EYCL and their slew of enticing pieces. Coach Will Price is back at the helm and has the perfect collection of players to implement his vision. Their combination of IQ, passing, and...

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NC Spartans program building something special – #PhenomMarchMadness Highlights

A rising organization here in North Carolina, the NC Spartans put on a show at the #PhenomMarchMadness, bringing several intriguing teams to the court. They will be must-see all summer long! Check out highlights from this past weekend. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Page #PhenomHoops (CLICK...

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Transfer Portal Updates

The transfer portal is open and players are entering their names, as there are several familiar players that Phenom Hoops has had the opportunity to watch on our platform. Continue to check back for all updates and names. Randi OvalleSmall Forward / 6’7Previous School: Troy Alex BatesGuard / 6’5Previous School: Iona Justin TaylorGuard / 6’6Previous School: Syracuse Justin BaileyGuard /...

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Young Guards Flourishing for Charlotte Royals

The Charlotte Royals have been a strong program here in North Carolina, and year after year they bring unique and new talent to the court. At the Phenom March Madness, we had a tremendous opportunity to look at the future, and one thing that we noticed was the strong guard duo between 2028 Mack Jordan and 2028 Silas Tate.  Both really excelled and impressed on the court, as we break down each of...

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A winning pedigree: DB Elite 2025

DB Elite 2025 is a program on the rise and continues to bring interesting talent to the court, as they walked away with a championship at the Phenom March Madness. This is a team that plays with heart, competes on both sides and brings a team mentality. We break down many of the players that we saw at the event, and DB Elite 2025 will be a team to watch throughout the summer. 2025 Kaden Drumgo...

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High-Major Vibes: 2027 6’5 DeShawn Hall (AL)

Player: DeShawn HallClass: 2027School: Valiant Cross Academy The high school season has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean Phenom Hoops isn’t checking out talent all around the county and looking for new prospects.  We recently started reviewing film down in Alabama, and there is a freshman who certainly fits the “up next” category. 2027 6’5 Deshawn Hall from Valiant Cross Academy is coming...

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Looking at More: Phenom March Madness

2025 David Anderson (Combine Academy): Anderson continued to shine as a big-time shot-maker and creator offensively for his team. On so many occasions, Anderson was able to create just enough space to find his shot from inside the arc or outside, just needing a small bit of space to get it off and knock it down. Shot the ball really well. 2025 Dylan Deluca (CC Elite): Deluca has been consistent...

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2028 Names to Learn from Phenom March Madness

6′ Mack Jordan (Charlotte Royals/Charlotte Catholic) Jordan was arguably the most polished guard prospect in the 14u division this weekend. He consistently displayed great court vision and playmaking instincts while also being an efficient, low-maintenance scoring threat. What stood out immediately about Jordan was his ability and willingness to make hit ahead passes in transition which is...

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Phenom 1-on-1: 2026 6’6 Ethan Joling (Hortonville HS)

Player: Ethan JolingClass: 2026Height: 6’6School: Hortonville HS (WI) Phenom Hoops continues to provide some of the latest news and introduce players on our platform, and the latest player that we talked to was 2026 6’6 Ethan Joling from Hortonville HS. Joling is coming off a season in which he finished averaging 15.5ppg, second on his team, as the Bears finished 15-11 overall. He has been...

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Tough as Nails: Brody Watkins

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports for our annual March Madness. The event featured a lot of notable teams, prospects, and overall storylines worth following—including DB Elite’s strong showing as a program. It’s clear that they’ve continued to expand, as each of their teams proved to be highly competitive throughout the three-day stretch. While they have several...

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NLPB 2025 is a team on the rise and with proven talent

2025 6’2 Ian Howard2025 6’4 Dacen Petty2025 6’1 Christian Petty2025 6’4 Jaiden Williams2025 6’9 Zach Peterson2025 6’1 Josiah Railey2025 6’3 Jordan Patterson2025 6’7 Grant Clayton2025 6’7 Rylan Parkins When watching this group over the weekend, this is a team that has developing talent and one that has prospects going a bit under the radar but could be nice pieces in the coming years.  Looking at...

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Cap City Charlotte Hitting Their Stride

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports for our annual March Madness. The event featured a lot of notable teams, prospects, and overall storylines worth following. While there were several 17U teams who performed well, Cap City Charlotte stood above the rest to claim the championship. They have a highly recruitable team featuring college-level unsigned seniors like...

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Middleton Elite Duo of Jamel McKinley and Jeremiah Triplin Turning Heads

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports for our annual March Madness. The event featured a lot of notable teams, prospects, and overall storylines worth following. Although there was consistent excitement among the older age groups, the young prospects warranted attention as well. One of the most intriguing teams, Middleton Elite, is a newly formed organization that is...

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Kevin’s Players to Know (3.26.24)

Cole Hicks Twitter: @cole_hicks1 Height: 6’1, 165 Class of 2025School: Boyd County High School, KY Hicks is a dynamic game-changer who can torch the nets from downtown with a smooth touch. However, he can be electric off the bounce and finish strong at the rim. Cole is a natural playmaker with great court vision and a high IQ. He loves fueling his teammates with timely passes. Mixes it up...

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A Weekend of Commitments (3.25): Peter Moye, J3 Swindell, and Lenier Pocknett

There were plenty of names that went off the board this past weekend, as more Phenom Hoops alums will be playing at the next level. 2024 Peter Moye, 2024 J3 Swindell, and 2024 Lenier Pocknett all announced their next adventure, continuing their basketball career at the next level. Check out what has been said about each in the past. 2024 J3 Swindell – Committed to Tusculum “Swindell is a guy who...

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Sad Sam’s Yearly Superlatives and Season Farewell

Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the March Madnessing Piedmont!  The Great One is here to release his yearly QC 3A/4A superlatives and say “farewell” until the Holiday season.  This conference season shook down pretty much as predicted but a surprise transfer and trouble in school altered the landscape somewhat.  North Meck continued its run of league titles, culminating in a...

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Player Worth Looking At: 2026 Rodney Westmoreland III (CA)

Player: Rodney Westmoreland IIIClass: 2026Position: Point GuardHeight: 6’0High School: Santa Margarita Catholic HS (CA) Out in California at the SoCal Pro League, 2026 Rodney Westmoreland III was a player that we had a great chance to view, and a guard that impressed us. When talking about Westmoreland’s game, one couldn’t help by notice just how quick and shifty he operates on the court. He...

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NC Spartans Henderson Shaping Up as a Top Independent Team

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports for our annual March Madness. The event featured a lot of notable teams, prospects, and overall storylines worth following. Given the general rise of secondary circuits, this three-day stretch offered a closer look at some of the top independent teams across North Carolina. While various programs could be mentioned within this...

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Put On Your Radar: Phenom March Madness (Forwards/Centers, Part 2)

2025 6’7 Siul Murillo (Charlotte Aces): Murillo is a player we had a chance to watch this past high school season, and he was back on the court this past weekend. Murillo is an intriguing big with a really strong frame, understands how to be a physical presence that goes through defenders, and brings a powerful impact at the rim. Whether he is finishing at the rim with authority,...

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Carolina Riptide 2027 bringing names to watch

The Carolina Riptide is a premier program here in North Carolina, and we have a great opportunity to watch one of their younger teams in the Riptide 2027. This is a team that brings a lot of balance and should have names to check out. However, these three players really stood out throughout the weekend and should be catalysts all summer long. 2027 CP Perry Perry is a point guard who simply...

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Put On Your Radar: Phenom March Madness (Forwards/Centers, Part 1)

2026 6’7 Jordan Buzzard (CP3): Buzzard is such an intriguing prospect with how he can operate and impact the game. He presents a natural understanding and feel at many positions, displaying a tremendous skillset and feel in being a presence in the paint and on the boards. He is also comfortable stepping out to knock down shots from outside. Buzzard is a versatile piece that can be used in an...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom March Madness (Saturday, Part 2)

2026 Alex White (Team Ish): White really impressed me with his overall play and feel for the game. For his position, he has tremendous length and size, and used that athleticism to his advantage to attack and get downhill, as well as out in transition. He balanced it out though well, playing with poise, reading the defense, and knocking down shots from outside with range. White is an effective...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom March Madness (Saturday, Part 1)

2026 Robert Nyamongo (Basketpoint): The 6’5 big man certainly grabbed our attention to start the day, as he really showcased a strong feel as a big down in the paint. Nyamongo scored effectively around the basket with touch and both hands and was excellent in finishing through contact or simply being active on the boards.  He has a lot of early tools that you love to see in a player at his...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom March Madness (Friday)

2025 Bryson Mickey (NC Spartans): Mickey continues to be a fun one to watch, and it is hard to believe that he won’t be garnering more attention with his play this summer. He has a terrific feel for the game, can hurt you in a variety of ways, and is strong in knocking down shots from a variety of levels. Just has a knack for knowing how to score and be an effective offensive weapon. 2025 David...

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Star in the Making: 2027 Ty Cobb

By: Kevin Moses Ty Cobb Twitter: @tycobbie0 Height: 6’1, 165Class of 2027School: Upperman High School, TN  Cobb is an electric young stud that thrives in the big moment. Ty has a high IQ that helps him make game-winning plays in a flash. Ty loves attacking off the bounce getting into the seams creating shots for himself or his teammates. As a pass-first leader, he still wants the ball in...

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Unsigned Senior to Look At: 2024 Joseph Bjegovich

By: Kevin Moses Joseph Bjegovich Twitter @josephbjegovich Height: 6’2, 185 Class of 2024School: Banning Lewis Prep Academy Bjegovich is a strong and crafty athlete who loves to get out in transition and show off those jets getting easy transition baskets. Joseph has the nastiest change of pace speed I have seen this year. Joseph is a complete player who can score, rebound, and defend. He...

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2028 6’3 Carter Parker bringing early intrigue out in California

Player: Carter ParkerClass: 2028Height: 6’3School: Hillview MS, Palmdale Continuing to watch players out in California at the SoCal League, there was a young prospect getting a chance to shine once again on the big stage with several older prospects but he still was able to embrace the moment and shine in an array of ways. 2028 6’3 Carter Parker was a young prospect who really caught our eyes...

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