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POB’s Top Forwards/Bigs from Phenom Tip-Off
The Phenom Tip-Off featured an impressive collection of forwards and bigs, each bringing their own blend of size, skill, and impact to the floor. From dominant rim protectors to versatile scorers and high-motor rebounders, the frontcourt talent was on full display throughout the event. These players controlled the paint, finished plays, stretched the floor, and anchored their teams on both ends....
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2026 Elhadji Diallo (Combine Academy) Bringing Consistent Production
Player: Elhadji DialloClass: 2026School: Combine Academy Back in North Carolina, one of the top unsigned seniors here in North Carolina is off to a strong start this high school season. 2026 6’7 Elhadji Diallo, who is back now at Combine Academy, has been putting on a strong showing early on this season and proving that he can help lead the charge for his team. In two events, Diallo has been...
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POB’s Top Forwards/Centers from Carmel Tip Off
The Carmel Tip-Off Classic once again showcased a deep collection of frontcourt talent, with several forwards and centers leaving a major impression over the weekend. From proven veterans to emerging underclassmen, this group displayed size, versatility, and skill that translated on both ends of the floor. Whether it was powerful interior scoring, smooth face-up ability, rim protection, or...
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Programs eyeing to recruit 2026 Elhadji Diallo (Combine)
Player: Elhadji DialloClass: 2026Height: 6’7School: Combine Academy Now back in North Carolina, things seem to be heating up for 2026 6’7 Elhadji Diallo at Combine Academy. One of the premier prospects in the state, Diallo looks to remind everyone around the state about his game in helping lead Combine this season. And with his play, it will also give a reminder to college coaches in hopes of...
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Breaking Down Phenom Hoops’ 2026 Rankings
Each year, we reach the brief transitioning point between the travel ball and high school seasons. This small window typically falls around mid-August, allowing ample time to update rankings, go to open gyms, and mentally reset before things get revamped. Now that we’ve finalized our rankings for North Carolina’s Classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026, it feels like no better time to go through and...
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Phenom Open Gym: Combine Academy (Part 1)
Phenom Hoops traveled to Lincolnton to cover open gym at Combine Academy. In only his second year at Combine, Head Coach Mike Wright has assembled talent and depth, and may be one of his most talented teams. Last season, Combine Academy was nationally ranked and finished as a top 25 team, not to mention winning the prestigious Phenom Hoop State Championship. Combine Academy has the...
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National Prospects Emerging in North Carolina’s Class of 2026
Each year, national scouting services work to find and evaluate the next wave of young, up-and-coming high school prospects. Ranking kids as freshmen usually has no real basis, since there’s no conclusive way to determine all the variables that go into the process. Between mentality, work ethic, physical growth, and countless other dynamics, plenty of factors should be considered. That being...
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Oozing with Appeal: Elhadji Diallo
The state of North Carolina is constantly full of noteworthy prospects that start to generate buzz at a young age. Consider how much status guys like MJ Rice, Jaden Bradley, Jaden Springer, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and countless others had prior to even playing a high school game. There is so much fluctuation with players at their age, but that’s arguably what makes the evaluation process so...
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