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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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Phenom Recap: Breakout Players this Summer (Class of 2025) (Part 1)
2025 Tyree White (Cap City Charlotte / Covenant Day) White has had a strong summer, and schools are starting to catch on. Starting the summer with no offers, White has now added multiple offers to the table and that trend could continue as he hopes to help lead Covenant Day to a strong season. White is able to flourish with his polished game, displaying the ability to play under pressure,...
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Putting on an Offensive Show: 2025 TJ Lewis and 2025 Carson Evans
There was plenty of talent on display at the Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE in Bermuda Run (NC) last week, and two guards that impressed and stood out with their offensive capabilities were 2025 TJ Lewis and 2025 Carson Evans. Both put on shows throughout the event, as they had multiple big performances. We wanted to dive into a bit more of their games and what we saw. 2025 6’4 Taurus Lewis (Carolina...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 of Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE (Part 1)
2025 6’4 Yasir Hall (Strong Center) Hall continues to have a strong season and I believe that he is a college-worthy prospect with what we have seen so far. He has great size and feel for the game at 6’4, he plays hard and with a strong motor, can play multiple positions defensively, is active in the passing lanes, and really shows his ability to be an effective scorer, whether off the dribble...
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Phenom Game Report: North Meck vs. Mallard Creek
It was a packed house out at Mallard Creek, as they had two big-time showdowns on deck Friday night. Phenom Hoops went back and watched the film between North Meck and Mallard Creek boys, as it brought some strong talent to the court. North Meck came out strong and jumped out to a double-digit lead, eventually leading 16-4 after the first quarter. 2024 Isaiah Evans was putting on a show in...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Austin Collins Game Film: Team 3 vs Team 4Team 2 vs Team 4Team 1 vs Team 4NC Top 80 Semi-Final (1/4 vs 5/8) #13: 6’1 ’25 Johnniyus Sharpe (Reidsville) Starting things off, we look at a player who stood out as one of the most dynamic performers on display, Johnniyus Sharpe. He’s a smart, athletic guard prospect with quickness, toughness, and polish as a creator. Offensively, Sharpe...
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Dawkins’ Standouts from Phenom Grassroots TOC
By: DeAjai Dawkins 2025 Tre McKinnon (Team Charlotte 16U) Tre McKinnon boasts a level of athleticism that I have, quite literally, only seen in eventual collegiate athletes. McKinnon plays with a very rare blend of athleticism and discipline that allows him to contribute in every contest, despite his scoring output. I was most impressed today with how he challenged shots at the rim, especially...
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Phenom Open Gym Tour: North Meck
Phenom Hoops was in for a treat Wednesday night, as we went back out on the road to check in on another open gym. This time, we went down the road to North Meck to check in on what the Vikings had going on this season. They lost a few key players but if you have followed the tradition at North Meck, you know that this is still going to be a talented program… and they will be...
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A Closer Look: Butler High School
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops had the privilege of hosting our annual team camp, which featured talented individuals and title-contending teams at every turn. Of all the quality programs on display, Butler High School arguably stood out as much as any team in attendance. They didn’t win every single game, but each loss came by five or fewer points (and multiple with one of their stars...
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