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UNC gets its guy as Top-10 prospect Caleb Wilson is heading to Chapel Hill
Player: Caleb WilsonClass: 2025Height: 6’9School: Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Committed to: North Carolina This is the third commitment for North Carolina in 2025, joining Isaiah Denis and Derek Dixon National Rankings ESPN: #6 Nationally On3: #6 Nationally 247 Sports: #9 Nationally Rivals: #5 Nationally What Does This Mean for North Carolina This is certainly huge news for North Carolina,...
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2029 King Bacot receiving offers early on; proving to be a premier young talent
Player: King BacotClass: 2029Height: 6’3School: John Marshall There just aren’t too many prospects in the Class of 2029 that are receiving the early attention like 2029 6’3 King Bacot has already. The younger brother of North Carolina’s Armando Bacot, King Bacot is paving his own path early on and proving to be one of the premier prospects in his class early on. Phenom Hoops has had an...
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Butler continues to rack in talent, earns commitment from 2025 6’6 Efeosa Oliogu
Player: Efeosa OlioguClass: 2025Height: 6’6School: William Academy Committed to: Butler Oliogu is the fourth commitment for Butler, now joining Azavier Robinson, Jack McCaffery, and Jackson Keith What Does This Mean for Butler This is a huge get for Butler, as it not only continues a huge 2025 recruiting class but it also gives the program a very good recruit that should be able to flourish in a...
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High Major Programs Already Targeting 2028 Chase Smith
Player: Chase SmithClass: 2028School: Queens Grant One of the biggest bright spots when talking about the Class of 2028 has been the play of 2028 6’8 Chase Smith from Queens Grant. The big man has been an early force in the paint, showcasing his ability to score, bully, and impact the game around the basket. On several occasions, he has been a standout with the latest coming from the New...
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2026 6’6 Alexander Egbuonu enjoys Marquette official visit; talks latest in recruitment
Player: Alexander EgbuonuClass: 2026Height: 6’6School: Lawrence Academy Phenom Hoops’ latest recruiting news surrounds a rising prospect up north, as 2026 6’6 Alexander Egbuonu has been seeing an uptick in his recruitment with new offers coming in since this summer along with visits. Egbuonu has added offers from Mississippi State, Xavier, Marquette, Auburn, Penn State, Boston College, West...
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2027 Jordan Page continuing to lead the way at Broughton
2027 Jordan Page has certainly earned his name around the state of North Carolina, as he is regarded as one of the top prospects in his class both regionally and nationally. And with the John Wall Holiday Invitational right in his backyard, it was another opportunity for many to watch this young talented prospect in action. Page started to really break out last year at the John Wall, so it...
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D1 Schools Take Notice Now: 2026 6’7 Cutter Sisk
Player: Cutter SiskClass: 2026Height: 6’7School: Beech HS (Tennessee) Phenom Hoops’ job is to provide eyes and recognition of players’ game around the country, giving them a platform to shine on the biggest of stages. A player who was incredibly impressive this past summer and left a lasting memory was 2026 6’7 Cutter Sisk, and we are here to say that D1 schools should be recruiting hard. At the...
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2026 Hannah Moss adding more offers and having a strong season at Butler
The Butler Lady Bulldogs have been a team making a statement this season, as they sit at 12-1 on the season and flying high. One of the key reasons for the success this season has been the play of 2026 Hannah Moss, a 5’9 prospect who is averaging an impressive 15.6ppg, 7.9rpg, 4.5apg, and 3.4spg, showing her impact all over the court. Her recruitment and season have been going well these days,...
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2026 Cameron Lomax recaps Arizona State visit; schedules upcoming visits
Player: Cameron LomaxClass: 2026Height: 6’1School: Heritage High School Heading into the Class of 2026, Phenom Hoops recently caught up with a rising guard from Texas in 2026 Cameron Lomax. Lomax is one that holds offers from Arizona State, SMU, LSU, Memphis, UNLV, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State, and he recently posted that he took a visit to Arizona State the other week. Phenom Hoops was able to...
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2025 Brett Freeman (Ardrey Kell) playing on another level
Ardrey Kell is having a tremendous season and one of the biggest reasons why is the play of senior guard 2025 6’5 Brett Freeman. Freeman is having his best season ever, as he is posting averages of 28.6ppg, 2.8rpg,3.5apg, and 1.6spg, being the true leader on the court for his team. His play has certainly sparked interest from programs and more eyes his way. Recently, Phenom Hoops wrote...
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2026 Trey Thompson recaps Tennessee visit; new SEC interest picking up
2026 6’8 Trey Thompson has been an impressive talent every time he has stepped on the Phenom Hoops platform, and his recruitment has been picking up in a big way. He has landed offers from several schools over the last year including Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Purdue, and others. He recently posted his most recent visit to Tennessee, when the Vols took on Arkansas. We caught up with the...
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2026 Will Stevens talks latest offer from Texas Tech and overall recruitment
One of the best big men in the region, 2026 6’10 Will Stevens has been having a strong season in helping lead Davidson Day as they have their eyes on another championship. Stevens has been in command of the paint all season long, being a consistent scoring presence down low with terrific touch as well as being able to step out. Defensively, Stevens continues to thrive as a rim-protector in...
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2026 Tarris Bouie discusses Alabama, Marquette visits; new interest from Michigan
The Chambers duo of 2026 Tarris Bouie and 2026 Markus Kerr certainly have the attention of many, not only fans in the state of NC but also college coaches around the country. Bouie has seen his recruitment take off in the last year along with his national ranking, as he is being recruited by several of the top programs around the country. Bouie sat down with Phenom Hoops recently at the Phenom...
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2026 Markus Kerr adding new interests in his recruitment
One of the top players in the Class of 2026 here in North Carolina, 2026 Markus Kerr from Chambers High School has been having a huge year in helping lead the charge for his team. Chambers has high hopes with their talent on the court, and they recently showcased their potential at the Phenom Mike Gminski Classic with an impressive 100-69 victory against Cox Mill. Kerr, much like he has done all...
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2026 Yale Davis (Ridge View) Showcasing Electric Feel on the Court
Player: Yale DavisClass: 2026School: Ridge View The talent down in South Carolina has certainly been interesting over the years and we are excited about the future as well. There are plenty of players really making a name for themselves, and Phenom Hoops had a great chance to watch one of the top programs in the state in Ridge View at the Mike Gminski Classic. Though this is a team that sports a...
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2027 6’6 Ryan Wingard discusses early offers and dream schools
2027 6’6 Ryan Wingard was a big-time standout this past weekend with our scouts at Phenom Hoops and is already being regarded as a Top 100 prospect. Many of our scouts on deck were impressed with his game and impact, and it was easy to see why schools are already coming his way. Our very own Jeff Bendel had this to say about his game from the Phenom Ish Smith Showcase this past...
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2026 Heimir Helgason seeing an uptick in recruitment, talks Nebraska offer
The talents run rich here in North Carolina and new names continue to pop up. One name that certainly isn’t new to us at Phenom Hoops and we are high on is 2026 6’9 Heimir Helgason, a talent that is starting to see his stock rise this season. The talented prospect popped up back at the NC Sophomore 40, where he caught our yes quickly and we had this to say: “Helgason is a long, wiry forward who...
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Oregon the latest to offer 2027 Tyler Sutton; more on his recruitment
Player: Tyler SuttonHeight: 6’2Class: 2027School: Roman Catholic HS Reports were out last week that Oregon had sent out an offer to a talented 2027 guard in Tyler Sutton, one that holds several other impressive offers. Phenom Hoops was able to reach out more to the talented guard at Roman Catholic HS, to ask more about the recent offer and more. Sutton, who is teaming up with some...
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2026 6’3 DeZhon Hall (LEC) setting up visits to ACC, SEC schools
Player: DeZhon HallClass: 2026Height: 6’3School: Legacy Early College Offers: Ohio, Miami (OH), Texas A&M, Wisconsin, Illinois, IUPUI The 6’3 guard at Legacy Early College has been having a strong start to the season. 2026 DeZhon Hall has been flourishing well with his new team and helping lead the charge overall. Hall has been producing in a big way this season against some elite-level...
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Is 2028 AD Dalton NEXT UP here in North Carolina?
Phenom Hoops was on deck this past weekend for the Tyler Lewis Hoopfest, which brought a ton of talent to the court for our scouts to check out more. Plenty of players were the talk of the event, but one of the biggest discussions we had at Phenom Hoops is the potential and upside that 2028 6’6 AD Dalton has at Forsyth Country Day. Could he be the best freshman big man here in North...
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Indiana and DePaul the latest to offer 2027 Davion Thompson; new interests coming his way
2027 6’2 Davion Thompson has made a name for himself early on in his career, and his game has backed that up. From when we watched him at the US Open in Rock Hill to where he is today, Thompson continues to thrive and be an elite talent in the Class of 2027. And more schools are coming his way with offers and interest, as he spoke with Phenom Hoops on the latest with him and his recruitment....
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2026 4-star C Sam Funches talks latest offer from Vanderbilt; who has been staying strong with him
2026 4-star big Sam Funches continues to flourish and attract the eyes of many around the country, proving why he is ranked as one of the top bigs in the country. Funches is one we have seen on a few occasions, as we discussed his game back in 2022 when his recruitment was just starting. We first introduced Funches on our platform back in 2022, which you can find here: Getting to Know:...
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2027 6’8 Noah Dobyns talks new West Virginia Offer and other interests
The Class of 2027 here in North Carolina is certainly shaping up nicely, and a prospect who is rising the ranks and garnering more attention is 2027 6’8 “Noah Dobyns from Wesleyan Christian. Dobyns is a highly intriguing prospect with his feel, versatility, skill set at 6’8”, and upside with his game, which is why schools are making him a target early on. We spoke to him...
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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2026 Will Dopfer (Lambert HS)
Player: Will DopferClass: 2026Height: 6’6School: Lambert High School (GA) Heading down to Georgia, Phenom Hoops recently talked to a rising prospect who has been catching the eyes of college programs as of late. 2026 6’6 Will Dopfer from Lambert High School has seen his recruitment start to pick up over the last few months, as he had a strong summer and has been looking to carry that...
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Houston lands top big man in 2025 6’10 Chris Cenac Jr.
Player: Chris CenacClass: 2025Height: 6’10School: Link Academy Committed to: Houston Cenac is now the fourth commitment for Houston, joining an already loaded lass of Isiah Harwell, Kingston Flemings, and Bryce Jackson. National Rankings 247 Sports: #10 Overall / #1 Position ESPN: #7 Overall / #1 Position Rivals: #6 Overall / #3 Position On3: #4 Overall / #2 Position What Does this Mean for...
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Phenom Commitment: 2025 Jonah Lawrence commits to USC-Aiken over the weekend
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: Jonah LawrenceClass: 2025Committed to: USC-Aiken What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops:...
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Lady Phenom Commitment: 2025 Icyss Storm heading to Tennessee State
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: Icyss StormClass: 2025Committed to: Tennessee State What Has Been Said by Phenom...
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Lady Phenom Commitment: 2025 Amari Baldwin commits to Winston-Salem State
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: Amari BaldwinClass: 2025Committed to: Winston-Salem State What Has Been Said by...
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2028 6’5 Trey Edwards (TX) trending early as a top prospect
Player: Trey EdwardsClass: 2028Height: 6’5School: Melissa (TX) It is never too early to look at prospects in the Class of 2028 around the country, and we have our eyes on a rising talent in Texas that you will be hearing about a lot more in the coming years. 2028 6’5 Trey Edwards has been making a statement early on to start the high school season, proving that he could be one of the best...
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Davion Hannah Commits to the Crimson Tide!
Name: Davion Hannah School: Link Academy AAU: Team Herro EYBL ESPN: #22 247sports: #62 On3: #33 Rivals: #37 The Alabama Crimson Tide have secured another significant addition to their basketball program as 6’5 combo guard Davion Hannah, a four-star recruit out of Link Academy, has officially committed to the University of Alabama. Known for his dynamic playmaking ability, scoring versatility,...
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