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Five Players (Class of 2026) Trending Early this Summer as College-Level Prospects (Phenom Rise Showcase) (Part 2)
2026 Jack Siegel (NC Spartans) Siegel is one that I would keep an eye on, and he had a nice start to the season with NC Spartans. There are things you have to like when talking about him as a prospect of his size and his ability to be a threat from outside. He continues to show he can heat up from three and be an efficient scoring option but also does what is needed in other areas to help his...
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The New-Look Carolina Riptide Set to Make Waves
The travel ball season is officially underway for the majority of programs throughout North Carolina. Given the general growth and expansion of summer basketball, there are more teams than ever before. Many groups are being formed without any concept of how to actually structure a basketball team. Not the Carolina Riptide. They are among the very few programs who specifically hunt for guys who...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom March Madness
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual March Madness at Rise Indoor Sports in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. Although the travel ball season is still in its early stages, there were plenty of noteworthy teams, players, and storylines from the event. Several guys stood out during the weekend, and this article will take a closer look at five players who made a lasting impression… 6’6 ’28...
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POB’s Notable Guards from Phenom March Madness
2027 6’1 Conner Hodgson (Future Prep NXTPRO) Hodgson was one who consistently led his team offensively and finished off the event in a big way with a strong 26-point showing. He is one who was able to knock down shots from multiple levels, be a threat from the perimeter, and really step up for his team when they needed him. 2025 Ja’vier Tinnin (Team Legacy Gold) Tinnin may have had the dunk of...
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Phenom Open Gym: Concord Academy
Veteran Guard Play 2025 6’2 Jake Benham and 2025 6’1 Gray Madeira have played well together this summer and that trend should only continue this upcoming season. Benham and Madeira both are vocal leaders and have shown that they can be threats from the perimeter but also move well without the ball and make plays off the dribble. These two will be counted on to lead the team, knock down shots,...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Hardwood Classic (Day 2)
2027 Alex Dauska (CC Elite) In practically every area, Alex exceeds the expectations of a normal rising freshman. For his age, he has unmatched strength and build at the guard spot and is completely under control to put his tools to work. The moves he makes to score showcase not only his advanced skillset and strength, but also his feel and understanding of manipulating defense, passing and...
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Brady’s Ballers from Phenom MDC
By; Brady Malston 2025 Simms Disbrow (Next Level Elite) Simms consistently displays maturity on the court beyond his age. He is constantly picking teammates up, communicating on the court and always moving on to the next play. The mental approach to basketball is a skill that is hard to master and often overlooked in today’s game, especially on travel circuits. With Simms, you can tell he is...
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Phenom Hoops Freshman Forty Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Jordan Parris #54: 5’8 Darnarius Gibson (Winston-Salem Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who offers a pretty balanced approach as a floor general, Danarius Gibson. He’s a smart, wiry point guard prospect with quickness and the ability to create for himself and others. Gibson handles the ball well against pressure, touches the paint at a solid rate, and can...
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