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Phenom Commitment Alert: Old Dominion snags commitment from 2025 Zacch Wiggins
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Zacch WigginsClass: 2025Committed to: Old Dominion Why Old Dominion: “Coaching...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Kaleb Evans staying in SC, commits to Winthrop
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Kaleb EvansClass: 2025Committed to: Winthrop “He’s a tough, athletic guard prospect...
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Who Stood Out at Hoopstate Fall League? (Part Two)
6’5 ’26 Kohl Rosario (Moravian Prep) Since the Ellis brothers didn’t play, it allowed us to get a closer look at the entirety of this Moravian Prep roster. There were several notable standouts, but Kohl Rosario was arguably the most intriguing prospect in attendance. It takes about ten seconds of warmups for spectators to notice he’s abnormally explosive, however, he’s far more than a pure...
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Phenom Open Gym: Green Level
On Tuesday afternoon, Phenom Hoops stopped by Green Level High School in Cary to check out the reigning SWAC champion Gators. Along with their SWAC regular season championship, they’re coming off a 29-2 record (the best in school history) and a run to the fourth round of the playoffs. They return three starters and their top two scorers. 6’9” 2025 Isaac Ericksen (Illinois State) Ericksen,...
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Who Stood Out at Hoopstate Fall League? (Part One)
6’1 ’25 Tyree White (Covenant Day) Although there were multiple standouts from this Covenant Day group, Tyree White was arguably the top performer on display. Overall, it was a typical showing for the floor general. He consistently broke down defenders, touched the paint, and made intelligent decisions with the ball in his hands. White possesses an innate feel for the game and true understanding...
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Will size be the difference for Greensboro Day this season?
When someone talks about Greensboro Day, this is a team that is always in the hunt for a state title led by Hall of Fame coach, Freddy Johnson, and his staff. Year after year, this is a team that is regarded as a team that has a chance to win it all and they continue to rack up victories. This year, the Bengals may be looking a little different and it could be a big factor in the team’s...
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2027 6’4 Andrew Ross (St. Paul VI) is a name to learn about
Player: Andrew RossClass: 2027Height: 6’4School: St. Paul VI Catholic St. Paul VI has a proven track record of having elite talent and that continues today. And it seems like they have a few young prospects that will be ones to watch out for in the coming years, which will include 2027 6’4 Andrew Ross. The young guard announced back in June he would be suiting up for St. Paul VI, as they look to...
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Phenom Announcement: Hoops and Dreams Showcase returns to Fayetteville
Phenom Hoops continues to announce its upcoming high school season events, as we are excited to head back to Fayetteville (NC) and that talent that will be in action. The Hoops & Dreams Showcase has been one of the top events in the area each year, and we have a loaded schedule once again for basketball fans. Check out the schedule we have on deck for everyone, as this will be one you will...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: Wofford lands commitment from 2025 Brian Sumpter
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Brian SumpterClass: 2025Committed to: Wofford “He’s a long, athletic, high-motor...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Madden Collins commits to American
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Madden CollinsClass: 2025Committed to: American What Has Been Said: “He’s a skilled,...
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Next Ones Up in Class of 2027 in North Carolina
Phenom Hoops released its 2027 Rankings this week, and this is a class that is loaded with talent of all levels. The Class of 2027 here in NC is shaping up nicely, as we first talked about the national names already but these players below are not far behind them and should be looked at very closely in the coming years. 2027 Rankings:...
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Chris Ewell Named Director of Events for Phenom Hoops
Grassroots basketball is a very niche, complex industry. The value of having trusted, reliable individuals can pay massive dividends for middle and high school prospects. Finding intelligent, qualified, respected people can be a challenging task. That being said, Phenom Hoops is excited to announce the hiring of Chris Ewell as our newest Director of Events. Between his knowledge as a coach,...
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NC Class of 2027 loaded with national talent
Phenom Hoops continues to release its rankings, as we recently released the Class of 2027 here in North Carolina. This is a very interesting class with a ton of rising talent, including several names that you will be and have already seen on the national stage. No matter how you rank these players, these prospects have certainly proven themselves in a big way as we dive into more of their games....
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Phenom Open Gym: Wakefield
On Wednesday afternoon, Phenom Hoops stopped by Wakefield High School in Raleigh to check out this year’s Wolverine squad. They’re coming off of a 22-7 season in which they advanced to the second round of the playoffs, they graduated eight seniors. 6’3” 2025 Dylan Goodknecht Goodknecht is coming off a highly productive summer with WCBA and is the Wolverines’ returning leader in scoring and...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2025 Braelyn Stilwell
Player: Braelyn StilwellClass: 2025School: East Burke Lady Phenom is continuing to focus on players all around the state, as the talent is running deep throughout. There are plenty of talented prospects out there that deserve recognition, as we dive into players to watch more this upcoming season. East Burke had a tremendous season, making it all the way to the state championship game last...
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Who might be looking to come out of the 1A Northwest Piedmont Conference?
Phenom Hoops is diving into the upcoming season, and we are bringing several previews and discussions about teams and players to watch out for. We are looking into several conferences to see who could be looking strong early on based on the information we have and from last year’s results. Take a look at these teams below, as we think these could be programs to watch out for in each. 1A...
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Sneaky Prospects to Watch: Phenom Hoops 2026 Rankings
Phenom Hoops released its 2026 North Carolina Rankings, and there are so many players to be looking at for college programs of all levels. We have been highlighting several names already, but now we take a look a bit deeper into the rankings of sneaky prospects that we will have our eyes on and others should too. 2026 Rankings:...
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Names to Watch in Phenom Hoops 2026 NC Rankings
The latest rankings for 2026 in North Carolina have been released from Phenom Hoops, as this is a loaded class of talent for a variety of levels. There are plenty of familiar names that you will see, but here are a few players that I’m eager to see more and to see if they could see an uptick this upcoming season. 2026 Rankings:...
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Biggest Stockrisers from Phenom Hoops Latest 2026 NC Rankings
It is a big week for Phenom Hoops as we continue to release our newest rankings here in North Carolina, as we started off with the Class of 2026. This is a class that has plenty of talent of all levels, as several names saw a significant uptick with what they have shown as of late. We dive in a little on a few players that saw a big uptick in our latest rankings. 2026 Rankings:...
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: East Mecklenburg
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Chambers
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: The Burlington School
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Sneaky Prospects to Watch: Phenom Hoops 2025 Rankings (Part 2)
Phenom Hoops released its 2025 North Carolina Rankings, and there are so many players to be looking at for college programs of all levels. We have been highlighting several names already, but now we take a look a bit deeper into the rankings of sneaky prospects that we will have our eyes on and others should too. 2025 Rankings: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/2025-north-carolina-rankings/ 2025...
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Sneaky Prospects to Watch: Phenom Hoops 2025 Rankings (Part 1)
Phenom Hoops released its 2025 North Carolina Rankings, and there are so many players to be looking at for college programs of all levels. We have been highlighting several names already, but now we take a look a bit deeper into the rankings of sneaky prospects that we will have our eyes on and others should too. 2025 Rankings: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/2025-north-carolina-rankings/ 2025...
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Names to Watch in Phenom Hoops 2025 NC Rankings
The latest rankings for 2025 in North Carolina have been released from Phenom Hoops, as this is a loaded class of talent for a variety of levels. There are plenty of familiar names that you will see, but here are a few players that I’m eager to see more and to see if they could see an uptick this upcoming season. 2025 Rankings: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/2025-north-carolina-rankings/...
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Biggest Stockrisers from Phenom Hoops Latest 2025 NC Rankings
It is a big week for Phenom Hoops as we continue to release our newest rankings here in North Carolina, as we started off with the Class of 2025. This is a class that has plenty of talent of all levels, as several names saw a significant uptick with what they have shown as of late. We dive in a little on a few players that saw a big uptick in our latest rankings. 2025 Rankings:...
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Enloe
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Green Level
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Phenom Open Gym: Heritage
On Tuesday afternoon, Phenom Hoops started our open gym tour with a stop in Wake Forest for a look at the Heritage Huskies. They’re coming off of coach Gibson Pyper’s first year at the helm, in which he improved the Huskies’ win total from four to 14. 6’2” 2025 Jon Mwanda Mwanda will have a breakout year this winter after having a quietly productive summer with All Carolina. He’s always...
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South Carolina Phenom Profile: 2026 6’2 Braysen Stockman
Player: Braysen StockmanClass: 2026Height: 6’2School: Ben Lippen South Carolina has brought us a lot of talent to look at and learn more about, as we continue to shine light around the state of players that many should be on the lookout for. 26 6’2 Braysen Stockman from Ben Lippen would be a player to watch more and I’m eager to see how he can surpass a strong sophomore season in which he...
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