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2025 Robert Moore announces commitment to Tulane
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or see 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: Robert MooreClass: 2025Committed to: Tulane What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops: “He...
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2026 Lance Barnes (Upward Stars) Looking for Strong Summer; Updates Latest in Recruitment
Player: Lance BarnesSchool: Legacy CharterClass: 2026AAU: Upward Stars 2026 Lance Barnes has been a strong prospect in the state of South Carolina, which has consistently produced over the years. He has been able to shine at SC Top 80 camps with Phenom Hoops, at LEC this past high school season, and has now been doing the same with Upward Stars 3SSB this spring. Barnes is one that we have...
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2027 Josh Leonard – Proving to be a Top 10 National Prospect
Going back down to South Carolina, Phenom Hoops was eager to check out again the big-time talent of 2027 6’6 Josh Leonard for Upward Stars 3SSB. A proven talent as a young prospect and now regarded as one of the top prospects in the country, Leonard continues to flourish and solidify just how big and strong of a prospect he truly is. Rewinding a few years back, Leonard was one who quickly...
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2027 6’9 Lincoln Cosby (444 Athletics) proving to be an elite talent
Player: Lincoln CosbyClass: 2027Height: 6’9AAU: 444 AthleticsSchool: Overtime Elite The Phenom Seros Open had high-level talent rounding the courts throughout, which included one of the top prospects in the Class of 2027 in Lincoln Cosby from 444 Athletics. We were eager to see more about his game, as he came in ranked as a Top 10 prospect. Our very own Patrick O’Brien had this to say about his...
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Jaylen Cross Commits to Wake Forest
Just ten days ago, Jaylen Cross announced his decision to decommit from Charlotte and reopen his recruitment. In addition to some uncertainty surrounding the roster composition, the coach who headed his recruitment, Vic Sfera, stepped away from the program. Fast-forward to now, and Cross has decided to join Coach Forbes and the Demon Deacons. We caught up with the 6-foot-4 dynamic wing to...
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2027 Jarvis Hayes and 2028 Myles Hayes are two to track for Atlanta Xpress
Player: Jarvis Hayes Jr.Class: 2027Height: 6’5AAU: Atlanta Xpress Player: Myles HayesClass: 2028Height: 6’5AAU: Atlanta Xpress Phenom Hoops will be having its eyes on the brothers suiting up for Atlanta Xpress this summer and down the road, as 2027 Jarvis Hayes Jr. and 2028 Mayles Hayes will be two prospects you will be hearing a lot more about down the road. We introduced Jarvis Hayes Jr. not...
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Top 5 Prospect, Nate Ament, commits to Tennessee
Player: Nate AmentClass: 2025Height: 6’9School: Highland School Committed to: Tennessee Regarded as a Top 5 prospect, Nate Ament, now joins DeWayne Brown, Amari Evans, and Troy Henderson in a loaded class. National Rankings ESPN: #4 Nationally On3: #4 Nationally 247 Sports: #4 Nationally Rivals: #4 Nationally What Has Been Said from Phenom Hoops From Phenom Hoops Post Grad Nationals: Link:...
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2026 Trey Beamer looking for another big summer; talks latest in recruitment
Player: Trey BeamerClass: 2026Height: 6’3School: IMG Academy One of the premier guards from Virginia, 2026 Trey Beamer, made the move last year to head down south and suit up for IMG Academy, playing a national schedule and looking to elevate his game. He was able to show that and is now looking to have a big summer with Team United. When talking about his game, Beamer is known as a scoring...
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2026 6’7 Trevor Manhertz seeing his stock rise, talks first D1 offer
Player: Trevor ManhertzClass: 2026Height: 6’7School: Green Level We are expecting several players in the Class of 2026 to make a lot of noise, and 2026 6’7 Trevor Manhertz from Green Level HS should be looking to be part of that wave. Manhertz is a very intriguing prospect with his blend of length and scoring ability, especially with his ability to knock down shots, terrific range, and...
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2026 6’9 Alex Davis (Mainland HS) talks California offer and more
Player: Alexander DavisClass: 2026Height: 6’9School: Mainland High School Continuing on the recruiting trail, we look down in Florida at 2026 6’9 Alexander Davis who is now at Mainland High School. The forward has been garnering some attention his way and could be seeing a major uptick this summer with his game. He recently added a big offer from California, pushing his list to four offers and...
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Villanova latest offer for 2028 Brelyn Moses
Player: Brelyn MosesClass: 2028School: Rocky Mount There are plenty of talented young prospects here in North Carolina and 2028 6’5 Brelyn Moses looks to be one of them. Coming off a tremendous high school season at Rocky Mount and shining already this spring/summer, Moses looks to be trending in the right direction. And that couldn’t be more evident with his latest offer from Villanova. With...
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Prospects Off The Board: Latest Commitments (4.3)
2025 Jaylen Claggett – Committed to Lander Claggett is a guard who has continued to develop and add more to his game. His shot-making ability makes him a strong weapon. He has good range, is confident from behind the arc, and is a strong scoring option who competes. 2025 Jai’Den Davis – Committed to Tusculum Davis possesses length, mobility, and an impactful interior presence on both ends of the...
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2027 Karon Watlington’s game continues to mature
Starting to become a more frequent name to watch out for, 2027 6’4 Karon Watlington of Burlington Christian and CP3 EYBL 2027 is continuing to showcase more of his game. Watlington has had strong early seasons. As his game continues to mature, he is getting bigger and developing as a prospect, and he continues to attract the eyes of programs around the area. Patrick O’Brien with...
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2027 6’2 Aaron Britt Jr. Looking for Big Summer; talks newest high-major offer
Player: Aaron Britt Jr.Class: 2027Height: 6’2School: Villages Charter SchoolAAU: Tre Mann Elite Pro A very talented guard has been making some early noise, as 2027 6’2 Aaron Britt Jr. is showcasing why he is looking to be one of the top guards in his class. Our very own Patrick O’Brien recently caught up with Britt to reflect on his past high school season, finishing the season...
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2026 6’3 Aidan Able showing to be a complete player; provides recruiting update
2026 6’3 Aidan Able, from John Carroll High School, has already proven that he is one of the top prospects in his class for Maryland, and he has his eyes on showcasing more of his overall game. Known for his ability to score the ball, Able has his eyes in showing more of his overall feel and game, and that he is a complete player. But Phenom Hoops did get a good look at his game this past...
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2027 6’9 Charles Pur continuing to attract HM interest
2027 6’9 Charles Pur has been rising up the ranks not only in North Carolina but also nationally, as he continues to not only improve with his game but also continue to show that he has a chance to be one of the premier bigs in the region. His impact both offensively and defensively can be seen all throughout his time on the court, which is why schools are coming stronger his way. Patrick...
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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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2027 LJ Smith garnering a ton of SEC, ACC attention; blue-bloods continue to show interest
2027 6’5 LJ Smith has clearly put himself as one of the premier prospects in the Class of 2027 here in North Carolina, already breaking records and earning big-time offers from programs around the country. But this just may be the start of what is to come, as he ahs a chance to continue to make history as well as earn big-time offers from nearby and around the country. Phenom Hoops was...
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2027 6’9 CJ Rosser earns North Carolina offer
It seems that North Carolina is looking to make some waves early on in its backyard with some of the premier talents from the area. We recently wrote about 2027 LJ Smith being in touch with UNC and making a recent visit to Chapel Hill. They also have had their eyes on 2027 King Gibson who is now at Montverde. And let’s not forget that there have been reports of the Tar Heels checking in on...
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5-Star 2026 Christian Collins talks more about development, national rankings, and recruitment
Looking at the Class of 2026 nationally, many will find 2026 6’8 Chrisitan Collins near the top of those rankings as he has been a fast riser but is also one that has proven his talent this season at St. John Bosco. Collins has been taking his game to another level, developing more as an overall prospect and college coaches have been noticing. He has been racking in the offers that include UCLA,...
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2025 MJ Williams is off the board, heading to Eastern Kentucky
Each and every time Phenom Hoops reports or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is 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: MJ WilliamsClass: 2025Committed to: Eastern Kentucky What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops: “Williams has...
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2026 6’8 Marco Varani (Elite Future Prep) showcasing big-time shooting ability
Photo Credit: Josh Millican Player: Marco VaraniClass: 2026Height: 6’8School: Elite Future Prep Recently at the National Prep Showcase in Rhode Island, Phenom Hoops had an opportunity to learn about a player we hadn’t seen before but were quite impressed with what he showed at the event. 2026 6’8 Marco Varani from Elite Future Prep is an intriguing prospect with his size and shot-making...
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2028 6’7 Devaughn Dorrough (CA) proving to be a force early on and a name to learn
Player: Devaughn DorroughClass: 2028Height: 6’7School: Monterey Trail HS Out in California, Phenom Hoops looks to highlight one of the premier talents in the Class of 2028, as 6’7 Devaughn Dorrough has clearly made a name for himself. He has the Mustangs of Monterey Trail HS sitting at 23-5 overall and he is leading the team with 16.9ppg, 9.2rpg, and 1.5bpg, all while shooting 62 percent from...
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2027 6’8 Steven McLeod (TX) catching eyes with his play this season
Player: Steven McleodClass: 2027Height: 6’8High School: Grand Prairie High School Back in 2023, Phenom Hoops was on deck for the Pangos All-South Frosh/Soph Camp, bringing some terrific talent to the court. One player that caught our attention was 2027 Steven McLeod from Grand Prairie HS in Texas. At the event, we had this to say about his game: “McLeod is an intriguing prospect to keep tabs on....
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2026 Kobe Edwards (Greenfield) looking to prove his leadership; talks UNC visit and recruitment
Player: Kobe EdwardsClass: 2026School: Greenfield One of the top guards in the state of North Carolina, 2026 Kobe Edwards has been continuing the strong tradition at Greenfield in producing some impressive talent. He is averaging nearly 23 points, seven rebounds, and six assists a game, as Greenfield has its eyes on another run at a title. Edwards has been one of the clear leaders and has proven...
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2026 6’3 Promis N’landu (Fort Erie) looking to be a premier PG to watch
Player: Promis N’landuClass: 2026Height: 6’3School: Fort Erie International Academy Phenom Hoops was able to tune in and watch some of the action this past weekend at the National Prep School Invitational, bringing some terrific talent to the national stage. Plenty of players made themselves a name at the event, and one player that sits near the top of that list was 2026 6’3 Promis N’landu at...
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2026 Miley Malcolm commits to Drexel
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: Miley MalcolmClass: 2026Committed to: Drexel What Has Been Said by Lady Phenom...
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Recruitment Update: 2025 6’9 Kuai Deng proving to be a late target
Player: Kuai DengClass: 2025Height: 6’9School: Patrick School (NJ) Schools all around the country are looking for those late steals and 2025 6’9 Kuai Deng has been making his mark as a late target for many programs. Deng offers a lot on the court and has really elevated his game. Most recently, scout Zach Smart had this to say about his game: “Wiry 6-9 F w/length, defensive tenacity as a rim...
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2027 LJ Smith excited about upcoming UNC visit
One of the top players not only in the state of North Carolina but also nationally ranked, 2027 LJ Smith has been proving why he is such a special talent this season. The Lincolnton product is having another huge season, averaging over 30ppg once again and putting on an offensive show. It is why schools are looking hard his way, as the 6’5 guard truly shines as an offensive weapon. Smith...
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Milligan building a strong, underrated recruiting class with recent commits
Milligan has been in the news as of late, as this is a program that has been working hard on the recruiting trail and has quietly earned a strong and underrated upcoming class coming in. 2025 Ahmari Hicks was the first to announce but as of late, 2025 Jake Benham and 2025 Liviu Anton have both announced their commitments to the program. Hicks and Benham will certainly give this program...
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