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Commitment Alert: 2022 Julian Kiett commits to Kilgore

Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report 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: Julian KiettClass: 2022Committed to: Kilgore What Was Said by Phenom...

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2022 Julian Kiett

South Carolina continues to put out premier talent each and every year and it looks to be the same in the 2022 class.  One player many could say went under the radar for quite some time now has seen his recruitment finally starting to take off. 2022 Julian Kiett has had a solid summer so far, giving college coaches a glimpse of his game.  The strong-bodied guard really excels in the...

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Dawkins’ Player Spotlight: Summer Havoc Session 1 (Day 1)

By: DeAjai Dawkins 2023 Keyon Webb (Sheed Wallace Select 17U/NC GBB Academy) After getting the opportunity to watch him play a few times this summer, I have a firm understanding of the reason why Keyon Webb has been receiving so much praise. The facilitative-minded guard has had as composed of a summer display as anyone: he thinks the game at an impressive level, rarely forcing situations or...

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Phenom Summer Havoc Team Preview: PCH Nightrydas

receive July is going to be fun, especially with Phenom Hoops. That is why we are getting just a small head-start on the teams and players that will be in attendance for the Summer Havoc. Here, we look to preview just a few names to watch for throughout the weekend in Rock Hill, with many others stepping up their game in front of college coaches. PCH Nightrydas No worries, there will be South...

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POB

The Phenom Memorial Day Classic was off the charts and gave us all a treat throughout the weekend with the talent that came through the doors. There was a ton of talent but we had a few players that really captured our attention from the event. So here are the best of the best from the players I personally viewed from the event in Rock HIll.

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom MDC (Day 1)

2023 Emanuel Richards (Upward Stars 3SSB 2023): Richards continues to show his production on the floor, as I believe he is one of the more underrated prospects in the state of South Carolina for his class.  Every time he comes out, he makes an impact on the floor.  Before, he did an incredible job in getting downhill and finishing through contact and he continues to do so, but you can...

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Special K

This weekend, Phenom Hoops took it to the great city of Rock Hill to host the Phenom Grassroots Tournament of Champions. Teams from all over the country came to participate and college coaches were in attendance. The talent level was through the roof, and these are the top players that I saw: 6

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Player Standouts at NC Top 80 v. SC Top 80

Jamarii Thomas- The tough, heady point guard prospect offered a very consistent two-way presence, overwhelming opponents with his motor and toughness. Thomas attacks the basket very well and displays a strong balance between scoring and playmaking. He

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A Closer Look: Point Guards in South Carolina

At this point, it should be no secret that our neighbors to the south have some of the most underrated basketball talent of any state in the country. Sure, South Carolina might not necessarily have the depth of prospects like North Carolina but their top grouping could consistently go toe-to-toe against the best players from almost any other state (including North Carolina). Even looking back at...

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