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Team CP3 Making Early Noise on the EYBL

The nearly two-month transition from high school to travel basketball has been quite informative, especially after concluding the first live period of the season. While there have been countless subplots and takeaways, few have been more attention-worthy than Team CP3 being the only group among the (six) North Carolina-based shoe circuit (EYBL, UAA, 3SSB) squads to be undefeated after the first...

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HIGHLIGHTS: CP3 2024 EYBL Full of HIGH MAJORS! 2 Event Team Highlights with Phenom Hoops

CP3 2024 EYBL opened up their AAU season competing at the #PhenomMarchMadness & #PhenomRiseShowcase. Check out some of their team highlights including Bishop Boswell, Juke Harris, Jaye Nash, Clash Peters, Gabriel Mabor and Drake...

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POB

2026 Trey Beamer (Team United): Beamer is an exciting young prospect to really watch out for. Recently watched him in the VISAA playoffs where he filled it up, and did so again today to lead the charge for his team. When you talk about his game, you immediately notice his poise and feel for the game. He has a strong ability to create and make plays from all levels, find ways to get to his spots,...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from John Wall Invitational (Day 1) (Part 1)

2024 Lewis Walker (Winston Salem Christian): It seems that every time I watch Walker, he is producing and helping lead his team. He did so once again on Day 1, continuing to display his ability to make plays for himself, put the ball on the deck and be physical, and finding ways to score around the basket but also showing more of how he has expanded his game. Not sure what else this young man...

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Full Breakdown: ’24 Drake Powell heading to Chapel Hill, commits to UNC

North Carolina landed one of the top prospects in the state of North Carolina and a nationally ranked prospect in 2024 Drake Powell on Thursday, giving the Tar Heels their first commitment for the Class of 2024.  We have seen Powell countless times and it was a big get for UNC, as we dive into more about his game, why he is such an important get, and much more. Why was Powell such an...

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Commitment Alert: 2024 Drake Powell commits to North Carolina

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: Drake PowellClass: 2024Committed to: North Carolina What Was Said by Phenom...

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POB

Looking to bring a new segment to Phenom Hoops, as we dive into thoughts on players around the country. Phenom continues to bring you all the latest content, including player reports and profiles that we have been seeing on our platforms and throughout the entire year. Well, I

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 3 at LaMelo Ball Invitational

2024 Brandon Jennings (Team PUSH VA): Jennings was strong all game long to start the day on Day 3.  The long-framed guard blended his game very well, whether it was creating and getting in the paint to finish or stepping out to knock down some key shots from outside.  Really liked his balance on the floor, picking his spots to be aggressive and finish strong through contact or get to...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from LaMelo Ball Invitational (Day 2, Part 1)

2025 Melvin Teal Jr. (SHOTS United): Teal continues to impress and is a young player to watch out for in South Carolina. He sports a strong frame and really love his activity level on either end. On Day 2 early, he was able to play with tremendous energy, showing he can make an impact on the defensive end but also be a strong finisher and get to the basket. 2022 Devon Slagle (NLPB 2022 Best):...

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POB’s Eye Catchers on Day 2 from Phenom March Madness

2022 Will Rhodes (NC Spartans Unsigned Seniors): Rhodes came out to show a little something on Day 2. Rhodes did a tremendous job in putting the pressure on the defense, attacking in transition, finishing well around the basket and defenders, pulling up and knocking down shots, and playing with an aggressive, downhill mentality. Really couldn

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Bendel

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports in Advance, North Carolina to continue onward with the early stages of the summer season. The event was loaded with a ton of next-level talent, and though plenty of folks were enamored with March Madness, there was more than enough excitement swirling throughout the facility. There were multiple highly anticipated matchups on...

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INTERVIEW: 2024 Drake Powell on Soph. SZN & Playoff Run + AAU Outlook with CP3 + Talking Offers!

Phenom Hoops caught up with 2024 wing Drake Powell of Pittsboro Northwood High School. Powell is a 6'6" forward that competed with CP3 2024 this past weekend at the Phenom Opening. He caught up with Patrick O Brien about his sophomore season at Northwood, the upcoming AAU season with CP3, along with offers and schools that have been in touch recently.

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Early Look: Team CP3 2024

It is that time of the year, as players from all around start getting together with their travel ball team and prepare for an exciting spring and summer.  Phenom Hoops started the season off with the Phenom Opening, giving us a glimpse of several of those teams which also included a very talented young group with CP3 2024. Watching this team in action, you can see there is no shortage of...

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Bendel

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for a three-day stretch of very entertaining competition. We had a trio of different events taking place from the Hoopstate Championship to the Post Grad Nationals to the Phenom Opening, and each offered its own collection of standouts. Although we still plan to highlight...

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Phenom Game Report: Northwood vs. West Carteret

Playoff basketball, there is nothing like it in North Carolina as we continued with the public schools. Phenom Hoops was on deck for an intense showdown between Northwood and West Carteret, two strong teams that have won 20+ games on the year. Coming out, it was Northwood that made their mark, playing their pace, creating havoc on the defensive end and jumping out to a quick lead. But West...

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Phenom Game Report: Panther Creek at Northwood (Boys)

Phenom Hoops was able to get back and tune in to some of the action on Wednesday night, as we watched Northwood and Panther Creek battle it out on the court.  They are two very good teams that you should certainly start paying attention to if you haven

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Tuesday Standouts from The John Wall, Part 1

Game 1Callaway vs. Northwood  First game of the day and it definitely didn

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Game Report: Seaforth vs. Northwood

On Tuesday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to Pittsboro as Seaforth hosted Northwood. It was a matchup that the entire city and state was looking forward to. It was a packed house, which was a reminder of just how special high school sports are with fans in the building. From the opening tip, Northwood set the tone on the defensive end, pressuring the ball and turning defense to offense. They...

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