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D1 Coaches Making Them a Priority: North Carolina (Class of 2026)
The Class of 2026 here in North Carolina is shaping up nicely and it won’t be long until college coaches will be looking to contact prospects in June. There will be plenty of players who will be hearing from D1 programs, but I have five players who have gone a bit under the radar and should be high priorities for colleges. 2026 Michael Phillips (Grace Christian) Phillips is a player I have gone...
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Notable Performers from Phenom Rise Showcase
6’4 ’25 Abijah Franklin (Team USC EYCL) In an event full of impressive performances, Franklin might’ve been the most memorable piece on display. He’s a long, skilled, athletic wing prospect with size, toughness, and the ability to consistently impact the game on both ends of the floor. Franklin showcased feel, vision, and scoring polish from all levels. He reliably...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Rise Showcase (Day 1)
2025 Shamarius Peterkin (Big Shots): Peterkin continues to flourish and is a prospect that can be a key piece for a college program. The dual-sport athlete finds ways to be a big-time prospect on the field but consistently gets it down on the court as well. Peterkin is a long, bouncy prospect who excels out in the open and at the rim, but time after time showed his ability to rise up and knock...
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Standout Performers from #TylerLewisHoopFest
2024 Caden Bell (NC GBB): What a showing from the senior guard, but this is ultimately just a continuation of what he has been showing all season long for NC GBB. Bell has elevated his game as a senior and as a leader, pouring in some impressive performances. And on both days, he showed it all with his ability to knock down shots and consistently get to the line all game long. Really stepped up...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Summer Grind (Day 1)
2026 Noah Dobyns (NC Spartans) Potential is one of the most exciting things to look at in young prospects, and it’s very difficult not to think about the clear long-term upside ahead for Noah. He has an unmatched skillset for his length at this age, really comfortable operating with the ball in his hands but has a patient tendency in using his fakes and pivots off the catch to find good shots...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: Toot Clay
Height: 6’4 Class: 2026 School: High Point Christian Travel Team: CP3 Freshman Season: N/A What Was Recently Said: Continuing onto a player who possesses an enticing crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Jaiquan Clay. He’s a long, athletic forward prospect with a reliable midrange jumper, solid penetration ability, and quality defensive...
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High Point Christian is Overflowing with Talent
Over the past few weekends, Phenom Hoops had the opportunity to travel out to the NCISAA Live Period and get a closer look at the private school landscape. The gym was filled with countless notable teams and individuals at every turn. College coaches were in attendance and extending offers to deserving prospects. While there were various standouts, storylines, and takeaways, few topics are more...
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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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High Point Christian Full of Young Talent
Though it’s probably not acknowledged much as it should be, high school coaches are given the massive challenge of restructuring their roster following the departure of prospects—whether transferred or graduated. Look at how effectively Coach Cooper is transitioning after replacing guys like Thomas McIntosh, Ethan Smith, Jack Garner, and others. The Cougars have endured some ups and downs thus...
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