by Jeff Bendel | Sep 16, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
Updating rankings can be one of the most stressful events in the yearly high school calendar. Though it should be fairly common knowledge, there is no “correct” order or proper way of ranking these players. While subjectivity naturally plays a role, objectivity...
by Jeff Bendel | Sep 15, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, Hoop State League, News, Player Reports
6’6 ’28 Kmajay Jenkins (Moravian Prep) After recently transferring to Moravian Prep and reclassifying to 2028, the nationally regarded Jenkins continues to boost his stock. Although they were split into multiple teams, he stood out as the clear leader and focal point...
by Jeff Bendel | Sep 15, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
6’3 ’28 Knox Frey (Papa Pete’s) Given everything he showcased, Frey should certainly be a key piece for this group. He’s a smooth shooter and quality athlete who provides a useful presence with or without the ball in his hands. Frey scored the ball from multiple...
by Jeff Bendel | Sep 15, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, Hoop State League, News, Player Reports
5’11 ’26 Jadon Green (Papa Pete’s) Between his individual production and team success, Green was clearly one of the top performers on display. He’s a smart, heady lead guard who excels at getting downhill and making plays as a penetrator. Green utilizes his tight...
by Jeff Bendel | Sep 5, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Freshman 40, News, Player Reports, SC Freshman 40
Arguably the most fun, entertaining part of each new high school season is the individual camps featuring high-level players and matchups. The North Carolina Top 80 has been a staple of the Phenom Hoops brand for over a decade, and it’s only continued to expand over...
by Jeff Bendel | Sep 4, 2025 | Featured, News, Player Reports
2028 6’4 Antoine Caughman (Keenan) 6’6 RJ Davis (Ridge View) 6’7 Kazaveon Frierson (Westwood) 6’8 Ian Gause Jr. (Marion) 6’4 JJ Gray (Carolina Forest) 6’10 Hudson Hatch (Christ School) 6’5 Ricky Hood III (Greer) 6’7 CJ Moore (Ridge View) 6’8 Jaden Ray (Darlington) 6’7...
