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UNC, Duke enters the mix for 2026 Jordan Smith Jr.
Proving to be one of the top talents in the class of 2026, Jordan Smith Jr. continues to attract the eyes of some of the top programs around the country and that may have only hit another level with blue-bloods now entering the mix. Phenom Hoops wrote about Smith earlier this year after watching him in January, where we had this to say: “I liked what I saw from Smith on Monday, finishing...
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2025 Simon Walker (AL) sets up multiple visits in the coming months
Out of Alabama, 2025 6’5 Simon Walker has been taking off with his recruitment with high-major programs coming his way daily and offers continue to roll in. Now holding several offers after a strong summer, Walker has put himself on notice in the national spotlight. Phenom Hoops recently spoke with him about the summer so far and some of the latest going on in his recruitment. He talks about...
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2025 6’11 Tee Bartlett should be a big target for many
Continuing our talk and the NBPA Top 100 Camp that was just a few weeks ago, we now head down in the paint to talk about a big that impressed us overall with his impact and hard work on the court. Bartlett was one that we had watched before and was impressed, and he only proved that more against some of the best talent around. Bartlett understands how he can impact the game but also surprise you...
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True Playmaker and Scorer: 2026 6’4 Harris Reynolds
Earlier in April, Phenom Hoops had a chance to watch 2026 Harris Reynolds who played with Team Curry and stood out with what we saw on the court. The 6’4 guard was able to impress with his ability to run the show, be a scoring threat, and make plays for himself and others. In fact, we had this to say after the Phenom Grassroots TOC event: “Reynolds is a young prospect for Team Curry that I...
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2025 6’8 Ashley Sims (Riverdale Baptist) performing well for his school
2025 6’8 Ashley Sims has been having a strong June, as he has added multiple offers in the last month. The forward from Riverdale Baptist (MD) has been strong in his showings, especially with what he has shown at the DMV Live. Phenom Hoops was intrigued and reached out to him to learn more about his game, his development, his summer so far, and just a little bit about what has been going...
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2025 Kenny Miller (Ben L. Smith) receives first D1 offer
This summer has been a big one for several prospects, as they have developed and added more to their game, and college coaches are noticing. One player that has certainly been playing at a high level in leading the charge, especially during the June Team Camp has been 2025 Kenny Miller from Ben L. Smith. He has been playing at a high level and it has been a tremendous three weeks for him, so...
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Month of June has been good to 2025 6’8 Tre Singleton
Player: Tre SingletonClass: 2025Height: 6’8School: Jeffersonville HS (IN)AAU: Indiana Elite/ Team Tradition Looking into the state of Indiana, we head to Jeffersonville HS to talk to a forward in the class of 2025, as 6’8 Tre Singleton is coming off a strong high school season and putting that success right into summer ball. Singleton was able to be a huge presence on the court, averaging nearly...
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Learning a New Name: 2027 6’3 Cadarian Urune
Player: Cadarian UruneClass: 2027Height: 6’3School: Rowlett HS (TX) Heading back down in Texas, Phenom Hoops is starting to learn about a new and on-the-rise prospect in 2027 6’3 Cadarian Urune from Rowlett High School, and one that has been playing with Texas Impact this summer. The 6’3 guard has been having a strong summer and showing a bit more about his game/potential, as he could be a name...
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2025 6’4 Mason Ellison (MD) having a strong summer and college programs are noticing
Player: Mason EllisonClass: 2025Position: GuardSchool: Loyola Blakefield (MD) College coaches are looking in the Maryland area and they have had their eyes on 2025 guard Mason Ellison, a 6’4 guard that has been racking in some strong offers in the last few months. He has clearly been elevating his game over the last year, and he could be in for a big upcoming season, something he gave us a...
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Is 2026 Michael Phillips trending as a Top-100 prospect?
Several players in the Class of 2026 are catching the eyes of many with their play, as it is shaping up to be a loaded class here in North Carolina. Some players have passed others as far as development and potential, and then there are others that we are still waiting to see how they turn out. No matter where they fall, this is a very intriguing class. One player that seems to be trending in...
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In-State Schools Taking More of a Notice of 2026 Trace Westercamp
Player: Trace WestercampClass: 2026Height: 6’9School: Ponte Vedra HS (Florida) Previous Season Stats: 6.6 points, 4.9 rebounds In our latest 1-on-1, we head down to Florida for a blossoming big that has been garnering attention from programs around the state. 2026 6’9 Trace Westercamp has been seeing his stock rise as well as his recruitment, as he added another offer to his list...
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College Programs Starting to Catch On: 2026 Kelsey Rhyne
It seemed like it was only a matter of time before college programs started to catch on to 2026 Kelsey Rhyne from Lake Norman. Rhyne was one that we had a great opportunity to watch over the last year or so, and have seen the development she has made in her game but also continues to prove how deadly of a weapon she can be. Rhyne is such an interesting prospect with her ability to be an...
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Why 2025 6’5 Matthew Able should be garnering more attention
Player: Matthew AbleClass: 2025Height: 6’5Position: GuardSchool: Sagemont Prep Down in Florida for the NBPA Top 100 Camp, Phenom Hoops was able to check out some of the premier talent around the country. Some of the top players in the country made their way down and put on a show but several other prospects captured our attention. One player that we learned about and had the opportunity to watch...
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Should 2026 Bradley Floyd be part of the national landscape?
The Phenom Team Camp was a tremendous success and an opportunity for players of all ages and levels to play against strong competition and also impress our scouts. One player that impressed and we were high on after seeing him at the event was Kings Mountain 2026 6’5 Bradley Floyd. After the event, this is what we had to say: “Floyd is starting to enter a different discussion regarding the Class...
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2025 6’4 CJ Shaw progressing and developing this summer
Phenom Hoops recently got in touch with 2025 6’4 CJ Shaw from Nevada, a rising prospect who has been making more noise this summer with his play with Vegas Elite. Schools have been coming stronger his way, expressing interest and offers come rolling in. Shaw recently played at Pangos All-American Camp, where he was able to shine on the big stage and could see that push his recruitment even...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Isaiah Washington has committed to UNCG
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: Isaiah WashingtonClass: 2024Committed to: UNCG What Has Been Said: “Highly polished...
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Lady Phenom 1-on-1: 2025 Aidan Langley (Westtown)
Heading up north in our latest Lady Phenom 1-on-1, we recently spoke to 2025 6’1 Aidan Langley from Westtown High School in Pennsylvania, as she has had a very good summer so far when it comes to college programs taking notice her way. She has added double-digit offers since April, and that list could only continue this summer, as we spoke to her more about how it has been going overall for her...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Elijah Green headed to William Peace
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: Elijah GreenClass: 2024Committed to: William Peace What Has Been Said: “Green has...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2026 6’9 Darius Ratliff (Stepinac)
Darius Ratliff Player: Darius RatliffClass: 2026Height: 6’9School: Archbishop StepinacAAU: PSA Cardinals Phenom Hoops is continuing to expand and learn about new players around the country, as we recently stumbled upon and learned a bit more about a rising prospect in 2026 6’9 Darius Ratliff. He is a developing prospect who brings a nice blend of size and skillset, showing his comfort level and...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: Late snag for Charleston Southern with 2024 Cooper Kowalski
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: Cooper KowalskiClass: 2024Committed to: Charleston Southern What Has Been Said: “6’8...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Sadiq White commits to Syracuse
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: Sadiq WhiteClass: 2025Committed to: Syracuse More About His Game and What He Brings:...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Trent Steinour heading to Clemson
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: Trent SteinourClass: 2025Committed to: Clemson What Has Been Said: “Steinour is...
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Phenom Player Profile: 2025 6’3 KJ Neville
Player: KJ NevilleClass: 2025Height: 6’3AAU: Arkansas Hawks 3SSBHigh School: Barlett HS For our next player profile piece, we head out to Tennessee to check out 2025 6’3 KJ Neville from Bartlett High School. This is a team that is coming off a 33-5 overall record this past year, and coming up just short in the playoffs against Cookeville. When you watch his game, you can immediately see the...
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Phenom Four Corners: ’25 Isaiah Denis, ’26 Markus Kerr, ’25 Jamias Ferere, and ’25 Chadlyn Traylor
2025 Isaiah Denis Trending to Top-100/150 Status? One of the hottest targets here in North Carolina the last month or so has been 2025 6’5 Isaiah Denis from Davidson Day / Team CP3. Denis has seen his stock rise with his play this past high school season in leading his high school to a state title, where he was able to flourish and showcase not only his athleticism but his overall development as...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Tre McKinnon commits to Appalachian 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: Tre McKinnonClass: 2025Committed to: Appalachian State What Has Been Said: “At...
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2025 6’6 Austin Williford continuing to attract eyes his way
Player: Austin WillifordClass: 2025Height: 6’6School: St. Anne’s BelfieldAAU: Team Takeover Back in 2022, we had a chance to head down to the Outer Banks and get our eyes on some very interesting prospects who had yet to see their recruitment take off. One of those players was 2025 Chance Mallory, as he held one offer from NJIT at the time… look where he is today (Read Here). The other player...
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Stock Continuing to Rise for 2025 Ryan Crotty
Player: Ryan CrottyHeight: 6’6Class: 2025School: Miller SchoolAAU: Boo Williams 2025 Ryan Crotty should be a familiar name here in North Carolina, as he once was lighting it up in the class of 2024 for Holly Springs. But he announced a while back that he would be heading up North to play at The Miller School and it has been paying off. Not only did he have an excellent high school season...
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Indiana State Snags Two Late Commitments from North Carolina
Though many schools have wrapped up their recruiting in the Class of 2024, Indiana State has been hard at work especially in the state of North Carolina as they have landed two commitments in the last week. 2024 6’5 Jayan Walker and 2024 6’10 Bobby Cannon both announced that they would be heading to Indiana State, with the Sycamores adding more firepower to their roster. With two familiar faces...
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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2025 Josiah Sanders (Colorado Prep)
Player: Josiah SandersClass: 2025Height: 6’5Position: Point GuardSchool: Colorado Prep Offers: Tennessee, San Francisco, Wyoming, Colorado, Seatle, UC San Diego, Arizona State, Montana State, Northern Colorado A player that many have been seeing pop up a lot more in the recruiting news, 2025 6’5 point guard Josiah Sanders has had a strong start to the summer with his play and his stock...
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2027 Davion Thompson (IL) continuing his scoring nature this summer
Player: Davion ThompsonClass: 2027Position: Combo Guard Offers: Wake Forest, Michigan, Iowa, Washington, Illinois, Bryant, Eastern Illinois Names are starting to pop up a lot more in the Class of 2027, as we start learning more about the big-time talent in the class. A player who has been garnering early attention and should be looked at as one of the top prospects in his glass is 2027 Davion...
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