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Phenom G3 Live Standouts: Class of 2026 (Part 1)
2026 Gvanni Byron (Team Global) Byron was a strong and consistent presence for his team throughout the event. He is a strong, physical guard who can force the action, using his physical frame to his advantage, attacking downhill, embracing contact, and finishing well through defenders. Byron consistently was one of the true leaders for his team 2026 Talla Mbaye (NC Heels Elite) Mbaye continues...
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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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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Rise Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Rise Showcase at Rise Indoor Sports and the new Kernersville Sports Center. Between the two sites and various age groups, there was an abundance of talent on display. Although many organizations have been playing over the last month, several programs kicked off their season during this event. Either way, we will take a closer look at five...
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Prospects Due for a Big Summer Season
Each spring, we see a slew of prospects who enter the travel ball season with a disconnect between their ability and offer sheet. Some cases are purely due to a player not being seen by the appropriate level of coaches while others are sheer oversights. Regardless, this exercise allows us to see where we identify deserving players prior to the summer and how things unfold for each individual...
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Biggest Stockrisers from Phenom Hoops Latest 2026 NC Rankings
It is a big week for Phenom Hoops as we continue to release our newest rankings here in North Carolina, as we started off with the Class of 2026. This is a class that has plenty of talent of all levels, as several names saw a significant uptick with what they have shown as of late. We dive in a little on a few players that saw a big uptick in our latest rankings. 2026 Rankings:...
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Rares Trandafir is a Must-See Prospect for Division I Programs
No matter how much basketball changes, size will always matter. The game has gradually shifted to emphasize spacing and three-point shooting while basically working to excise the idea of multi-big lineups (or those with interior pieces who are incapable of switching). This concept is less meaningful at the high school level, but still has an effect on the general development of post prospects....
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Trending Upward: 5 Players to Follow from #PhenomIshSmith Showcase
2026 Q Williams (Forsyth Country Day): Williams has been playing at a high level this season, as you can see he has really embraced being a leader and a go-to option for FCDS. Williams is a tough and scrappy guard that competes on both ends. He excels in being able to create for himself and get inside the defense, finishing over defenders well but also finding ways to get his teammates involved....
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Learning New Names: Phenom Jamboree Session 1
2026 Rares Trandafir (Rabun Gap): This was a new name for us at the event, but the 6’11 sophomore big man showed flashes of what he could be down the road. Trandafir moved well, showed solid footwork, and made his presence felt on both sides of the floor. He was able to help alter shots at times, but also is very fluid offensively which makes him intriguing. He is one that I would keep an...
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