by Jeff Bendel | Oct 1, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
Imagine you’re swimming in the ocean. The water is calm, the sun is out, and no imminent danger is near. Suddenly, the sky darkens, and waves begin to thrust aggressively. You’ve now been pulled underwater. What do you do? That is the type of metaphorical question...
by Jeff Bendel | Oct 1, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
Life is largely based on timing and opportunity. The most talented individual might never cross paths with the right people to even get discovered. There is no certainty in following any path, rather just faith in the journey. Take being a high-level coach, for...
by Patrick O'Brien | Oct 1, 2025 | Featured, Hoop State League, News
Player: Truman BullingtonClass: 2028Height: 6’9School: Moravian Prep I will tell you this… getting a chance to watch Moravian Prep is always a joy because you always will learn about a new player now in the state of North Carolina. That is no different this season, as...
by Patrick O'Brien | Oct 1, 2025 | Featured, Hoop State League, News, Player Reports
Player: Jagger EmersonClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: Greensboro Day Just a few years back, Phenom Hoops introduced a young prospect who caught our eyes with his skillset and appeal. 2027 Jagger Emerson was one who had a ton of tools at his disposal, along with...
by Patrick O'Brien | Oct 1, 2025 | Featured, Hoop State League, News
Shooting has become one of the most valuable skills in today’s game, and the Phenom Hoop State League (West) was filled with players who proved they could stretch the floor and knock down shots at a high level. Over the course of the weekend, I had the chance to watch...
by Jeff Bendel | Sep 30, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, Hoop State League, News, Player Reports
6’4 ’26 Caleb Jones (Moravian Prep) Another week, another incredibly high-level showing from Jones. Quickly becoming the most under-recruited player in the state, it’s genuinely perplexing how he doesn’t already hold several Division I offers. Jones continues to...
