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Powerful and Productive: 2026 Cedric Haynes Uses Strength and Skill to Dominate as a Multi-Level Scorer
Player: Cedric HaynesClass: 2026Height: 6’5School: TD Prep Certain players simply stand out regardless of the circumstances, and 2026 Cedric Haynes of TD Prep continues to prove he is one of those prospects. Haynes consistently found ways to elevate his team with his physical presence, scoring ability, and leadership on the court. At 6’5, Haynes possesses a college-ready frame that immediately...
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2026 6’6 Mahliq Guiseppi-Kitson Brings Elite Motor, Energy, and Two-Way Impact
Player: Mahliq Guiseppi-KitsonClass: 2026Height: 6’6School: Combine National Every year, there are players who somehow just go a bit underrated or are late bloomers. But that doesn’t mean D1 schools shouldn’t be looking hard their way. One of those players, who recently played in the Phenom PG Nationals event down in Rock Hill, would be a tremendous snag late as 2026 6’6 Mahliq Guiseppi-Kitson...
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Two Intriguing Freshmen to Track: Rocktop Academy
Rocktop Academy continues to bring along intriguing young talent, and two freshmen that immediately grabbed attention were 2029 prospects BJ Williams and Alahajee Fofaa. Both prospects showcased promising tools and a strong feel for the game early on, giving a glimpse into what could be high-upside development pieces in the coming years. With their ability to impact the game in different ways,...
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2027 6’10 Dante Otite Earns Offer from West Virginia; Talks Latest in Recruitment
Player: Dante OtiteClass: 2027Height: 6’10School: Andrew Osborne Academy Recruitment continues to heat up for one of the more intriguing big men in the Class of 2027, as 6’10 Dante Otite continues to see his name gain traction on the recruiting trail. The Andrew Osborne Academy standout has been steadily building his profile with college programs, and his latest offer from West Virginia only...
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Hidden Gem with Length and Skill: Julius Woods Emerging as a Late Pickup Target for College Programs
Player: Julius WoodsClass: 2026Height: 6’7School: V3 Prep 2026 Julius Woods continues to prove that he is a prospect college programs should be taking a serious look at, especially as a late addition. Though he may still be physically developing, it doesn’t take long to recognize the impact he brings to the floor and the upside he possesses with his overall skillset. Woods operated as the...
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6’7 Shot-Maker with Versatility: Jacob Wrencher’s Complete Offensive Arsenal Turns Heads
Player: Jacob WrencherClass: 2026Height: 6’7School: Middle Georgia Prep National The Phenom Post Grad/Prep Nationals always bring some intriguing new names to the courts for our scouts at Phenom Hoops, but this year may have been the most surprising event in regards of players that are still unsigned and could help a future program. A player that we wanted to highlight more was 2026 6’7 Jacob...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom PG Nationals (Part 2)
2027 6’1 Kevin Rodriguez (Elevation Prep) Rodriguez is a quick, controlled guard who does a great job leading the offense. He creates well off the bounce, consistently getting into the paint and finishing with touch over defenders. Rodriguez also shows solid decision-making, making good reads and keeping the offense flowing, which makes him a reliable presence at the guard position. He was...
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Fork Union Stock Rising: A Program Packed with College-Level Talent
Fork Union continues to prove that it is a program on the rise, bringing together a roster filled with college-level talent that deserves attention. With a strong mix of size, skill, and versatility across multiple positions, this group consistently shows the ability to compete and produce at a high level. As more eyes begin to turn toward the program, it is clear that Fork Union is building...
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College Coaches Take Notice: Flight 22 Loaded with Available Talent
Flight 22 continues to prove that it is a program rich with talent and value, bringing a roster full of intriguing prospects that college programs should have firmly on their radar. With players who bring versatility, skill, and the ability to impact the game in multiple ways, this group has consistently shown they can compete and produce at a high level. As recruitment continues to evolve,...
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Underrated Value: Experience Academy Prospects Making Their Case
Experience Academy continues to quietly build a roster full of intriguing prospects, and this group once again showed why college programs should be paying closer attention. With a mix of size, versatility, and players who understand how to impact the game in multiple ways, several names stepped up and made strong impressions. Whether it was efficient scoring, physical play, or high-motor...
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Enticing Seniors Shine for Erie Prep Academy PG
Getting a chance to watch Erie Prep Academy Post Grad this past weekend in Rock Hill, it allowed our scouts to learn a few new names that grabbed our attention with their play. Two unsigned seniors were able to flourish and shine for their team, as we dive into their games of what we saw. 2026 Tarun Saroya (Erie Prep PG National) quickly made an impression with his blend of size and playmaking...
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Balanced Attack Leads the Way: DME Academy PG Captures Championship with Several Standouts
DME Academy Wisconsin PG put together an impressive showing throughout the weekend, displaying a balanced attack, strong chemistry, and several players who stepped up in big moments to help lead the way to a championship. This group consistently found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor, showcasing scoring versatility, defensive activity, and unselfish play. With multiple prospects...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom PG Nationals (Part 1)
2026 6’1 Oliver Jones (Athletes in Action) Jones was a consistent presence each and every time we watched him in action for AIA over the Phenom PG Nationals. He consistently was an offensive threat and did a great job in mixing his game up, whether it was attacking and scoring, making plays off the bounce, moving without the ball, finding open spots from outside, or just putting consistent...
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Hidden Gems at Bridgeport Prep: Talent That College Coaches Need to Notice
Bridgeport Prep proved to be one of the more intriguing programs to watch at the Phenom Prep & Post Grad Nationals, showcasing several under-the-radar prospects that caught the attention of those in attendance. Throughout the event, the team displayed a strong combination of talent, energy, and versatility, with multiple players stepping up and making their presence felt in big moments....
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Carolina Storm Showcases Underrated Guard Play at Phenom PG Nationals
One program that quietly impressed with its backcourt talent at the Phenom Prep & Post Grad Nationals was Carolina Storm, as several of their guards stepped up and made a strong impact throughout the event. With a combination of scoring ability, playmaking, and toughness, the Storm showcased a group of guards that consistently created opportunities and kept defenses under pressure. While...
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Combine National’s Unsigned Seniors Make Their Mark at Phenom PG Nationals
2026 6’6 Mahliq Guiseppi-Kitson Guiseppi-Kitson delivered an outstanding weekend, showing why college programs should be taking a serious look his way as a potential late pickup. His energy and motor were on full display throughout the event, as he consistently impacted the game on both ends of the floor. Offensively, Guiseppi-Kitson proved to be a strong scoring presence, attacking with...
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Andrews Osborne Displays High-Level Talent That Should Be on College Coaches’ Radar
One of the programs that truly stood out with the level of talent it brought to the court was Andrews Osborne, a team that showcased a roster filled with intriguing prospects and college-level potential. Throughout the event, the program displayed a combination of size, skill, and versatility that made them a difficult matchup while also turning the heads of scouts in attendance. With multiple...
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Crowning of Champions: Phenom PG and Prep Nationals
It was an incredible weekend of high-level competition at the Phenom Prep & Post Grad Nationals, as some of the top prep and post-grad programs from across the country battled it out in Rock Hill. Throughout the weekend, teams delivered intense matchups, standout performances, and memorable moments as they worked their way through the bracket. By Sunday, the stage was set for the...
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Phenom Prep & Post Grad Nationals Set to Showcase Elite Talent in Rock Hill
The stage is set for one of the premier prep and post-grad events of the year, as Phenom Prep & Post Grad Nationals returns March 13–15, 2026, bringing together an impressive collection of talent from across the country. For college coaches, scouts, and basketball enthusiasts looking to discover hidden gems, late bloomers, and ready-made prospects, this event promises to deliver high-level...
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Phenom Player Profile: 2025 Donnie Watts (DME SNJA)
Donnie Watts III #16’0 PGSouthfield, MITwitter: @DonaldWattsIII1 Donnie is a steady point guard with the ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Capable 3-point shooter, shifty playmaker, and creative passer. High IQ and a great positional defender.Averaged 15 ppg, 5 Assists, and 5 rebounds at Phenom Post grad nationals. High Academic prospect. He gets to his spots well and has a...
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2026 6’5 Cedric Haynes Jr. proves to be a D1 prospect for programs to look at more
The Phenom PG Nationals has come and gone, but we are still highlighting players that captured our eyes as well as talking about the latest going on with them. One of the top prospects that we saw at the event was 2026 6’5 Cedric Haynes Jr. with TD Prep, as he had an incredible overall event. Haynes finished the event averaging 34ppg, 10rpg, 4.3apg, and 2.7spg in leading his team and putting on...
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2025 6’7 Josiah Parker (Combine) caps off a special season with a championship
What a season it has been for Combine Academy National, as they were able to end it in a big way with a Phenom PG Nationals Gold Championship. There has been no doubt that this team is loaded overall and has impressed all season long, but the player that may have left the most lasting impression on our scouts was 2025 6’7 Josiah Parker. Coming into North Carolina, Parker was a new that we were...
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Bridgeport Prep brought a balanced attack to Phenom PG Nationals
Phenom PG Nationals was one of the best events to start the 2025 season, as teams from all over the country came to compete for a championship. Bridgeport Prep was back in action with us, bringing new names to check out but they impressed us with their overall balance. Here are a few of the players who led the way for this team over the weekend. 2025 6’2 David Johnson Johnson was one of the key...
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Cerebro Sports in-depth stats from Phenom PG Nationals
Cerebro Sports is your ultimate partner for understanding and showcasing basketball performance. They transform raw boxscore data into powerful insights, providing players, parents, coaches, and event operators with a clear and comprehensive view of player impact. They recently have been stating Phenom Hoops’ PG Nationals by Division, as we continue to bring some of the latest information....
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2025 Casey Williams (TSF) brings an EXPLOSIVE game to the court
If you want to talk about a player that earned our attention and earned it fast, it was 2025 6’8 Casey Williams with The Skill Factory. He came out immediately at the Phenom PG Nationals and put on an impressive show throughout, making sure his game was noticed immediately and should be one on more college radars. When you talk about the most explosive prospect from the event, Williams...
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Duquesne commit 2025 Dominique Aekins puts on a strong show
The Phenom PG Nationals was certainly one to remember, as talent was found all over the courts. One player that grabbed our attention was 2025 Duquesne commit Dominique Aekins with Winston-Salem Christian. The 5’9 point guard was electric with the ball in his hands; a true playmaker on the court. Our own Patrick O’Brien had this to say quickly about his game: “2025 Dom Aekins is electric with...
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Expression Prep Academy PG captured eyes in Rock Hill at Nationals
Expression Prep Academy PG was one that we were eager to see come to South Carolina and learn more about the talent. And having an opportunity to check out this roster on several occasions, there were a few players that really stood out to me. We dive into three seniors who could be late targets for college programs. See what we had to say. 2025 6’3 Evin Thompson Thompson was probably the most...
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2025 Julian Rivera proved himself at #PhenomPGNationals
The Phenom PG Nationals brought a lot of talent of all levels to the court over the weekend, and there are college programs that should be taking notice even with the transfer portal heating up. One player that we were interested in watching was 2025 guard Julian Rivera and watching him, he proved that he could help a D1 program and have the attention of several other schools. It can be...
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Flight 22 continuing to bring next-level talent to the court
The Phenom PG Nationals brought teams from all over the country to Rock Hill, as they looked to compete for a championship but it was also a great opportunity to check out talent that college coaches should recognize. Flight 22 continues to bring talent to the court under Coach Faulk, as we look to highlight a few players that have really played well in the last month or so. 2025 Caden Giles...
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Impressive showings from DME Academy PG at Phenom PG Nationals
DME Academy PG came back to Phenom PG Nationals, and they always bring talent to check out. We were eager to see this year’s team and we weren’t disappointed. This is a very interesting roster but the play of 2025 Jemeh Jones, 2025 Uchenna Amene, and 2025 Vincent Stewart Jr. really stood out consistently throughout as we dive into more of their games. 2025 6’7 Jemeh Jones We recently wrote about...
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