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Utah and Houston entering the mix for 2026 Josiah Sanders; discusses schools looking to visit
2026 Josiah Sanders has been a proven prospect over the years and is ranked by outlets as a Top-100 prospect, especially with his combination of size, feel, versatility, and overall skillset on the court. Holding multiple D1 offers from all over the country, Patrick O’Brien with Phenom Hoops caught up with Sanders at the Phenom Summer Showcase to see who has been making him a priority and a few...
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The Emergence of 1 of 1 Elite
By: Khalil Shakir LJ Rush | LJ Rush has been on an absolute tear this summer, showcasing his ability to score in volume in a wide variety of ways while making a consistent impact on both ends of the floor. His elite athleticism and lightning-quick first step make him a nightmare to defend, LJ plays with impressive control, dictating the tempo and operating at his own pace, never looking rushed...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Summer Showcase (Saturday, Part 2)
2026 Eli Brown (Upstate Hornets) Brown may not always get the recognition he deserves, but no one can say that this young man doesn’t produce, and we are here to recognize that. The big man continues to be a force on the court, carving out space, operating strong and with good footwork/feel in the paint, and can be a factor with his outside game. Every time we get a chance to watch him, he makes...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Ty Walker #5: 5’10 ’25 Rodmik Allen (New Hanover) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently stood out as one of the top floor generals on display, Rodmik Allen. He’s a smart, heady point guard prospect with a terrific blend of quickness, vision, and scoring instincts. Allen plays with great pace and possesses a tight, crafty handle. He’s able to break down defenders and...
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POB’s Best of the Best: NC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’6 Markus Kerr (Chambers) On one of the biggest stages here in North Carolina with some of the best players around the state, it was 2026 6’6 Markus Kerr stepped up and made it easy to see why he should be named MVP of the camp. It may have been one of the best showing I’ve seen from him consistently, as Kerr looked locked in, was assertive offensively, used his size to his advantage, and...
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Who is the Top Tandem in North Carolina'
Noteworthy duos have long been a major part of building successful basketball teams. Even after the establishment of a “Big Three,” we still see a lot of teams at every level who excel with two star-like talents surrounded by complementary pieces. While this is obviously more challenging at the high school level, plenty of examples exist—especially in North Carolina. For the purposes of this...
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Let’s Not Forget: Prospects in the NC Class of 2026 that should be targets (Part 1)
2026 6’7 Josiah Sanders (Berean Baptist) Sanders is one that I believe should be a hot target for several programs but might not get the attention he deserves (as of yet). You can’t deny the intrigue with a prospect at his size (6’7) and his versatile skillset. He is comfortable in operating from multiple levels, whether it is helping run the offense, playing off the ball, or using his size to...
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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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High Major schools coming more for 2026 Josiah Sanders
One of the top rising players in the state of North Carolina, 2026 6’7 Josiah Sanders has been adding offers left and right, while several other big-time schools are looking early on his way. Sanders brings tremendous versatility with his size and positional play, and he is one that you should be hearing a lot more about. We talked to him about his latest offer from Cal, along with what...
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Top Performers from the NC Sophomore 40
The 2026 class in North Carolina has a chance to be special. It has a combination of high level talent, potential and depth. It has a chance to be one of the best classes the state has seen in years. It is still early, but as everyone continues to develop, it will be exciting to see where the players in this class end up in the coming years. On Sunday, the NC Sophomore 40 had some of the best...
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Looking for a Big Sophomore Season
2026 Rassell Young (Mallard Creek): Young has had a big summer, as offers have been rolling in and there is no doubt about it, he has made a name for himself in a big way. Last year, he averaged 10ppg for Mallard Creek but this young man could be in for a season in which he could almost double that production. And this is a team that may need that from him to find success. After losing several...
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Put on your Watch List: 2026 6’7 Josiah Sanders
The Phenom Hardwood Classic has come and gone, and the amount of talent on the court for the event was impressive. It provided our scouts to get more eyes on players to watch for, and one player that I was personally excited about watching more was 2026 6’7 Josiah Sanders. Sanders was one that grabbed our attention in June with Berean Baptist Academy, and he backed it up with Boo Williams...
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NCISAA Sideline Report: Learn the Names (Class of 2026) (Part 2)
Toot Clay 2026 Kohi Strickland (Greensboro Day): I’m excited to see what Strickland can do for the Bengals this upcoming season and further down the road. He opened up more eyes about his game over the weekend, as he plays with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove while also being a playmaker on the court. He does a nice job in knocking down shots from a variety of levels,...
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Phenom Hoops Freshman Forty Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Joe Adams/David Broome #55: 5’8 Malik McCotter (Chambers) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a nice impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Malik McCotter. He’s a quick, scrappy guard prospect with a useful penetration sense and the ability to finish at a solid rate. McCotter is a capable on-ball defender who utilizes his quickness to keep...
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