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Maximizing Their Abilities: Three Guys Who Should Be Targets for College Coaches
6’0 ’26 Owen Calvert (Dub Salem) Anyone who has ever watched Calvert should already know what he brings to a team. He’s a polished three-level scorer with the handle, vision, and creation instincts to apply constant pressure as an offensive piece. Calvert utilizes his craftiness and quick first step to effectively break down opponents and generate quality looks for himself or others. He touches...
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Underrated Performances at Phenom May Madness
2025 Garrett Morgan (Cap City) Morgan is an unsigned senior who could be a nice late snag and had a good overall weekend. Morgan brings a little flash, playmaking ability, and skill to the court with his ability to create off the dribble, score off the bounce, facilitate to open teammates, and with his overall ability to operate. I really like him with the ball in his hands as he makes things...
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Underrated Athletes Spotlight: Who Stood Out at May Madness
The Phenom Hoops May Madness event brought together some of the most promising young talent from across the region, providing a high-level platform for underclassmen to showcase their skill, toughness, and upside. Mason Collins – 6’6 Wing | Class of 2028 | CP3Collins checks all the boxes early as a high-level long-term prospect. At 6’6 with length, skill, and feel, he already looks...
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Newly Ranked 2028 Prospects Compete in Bermuda Run at Phenom May Madness
The stars were out at the Phenom May Madness in Bermuda Run, as we welcomed in two of the top prospects in the country to the court. Last week, ESPN recently released their Top 25 players in the class of 2028, as we get an early look at the premier talent coming through the states in the coming years. 2028 6’9 Bentley Lusakueno was ranked as the No. 1 player in the country, as he has been...
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Should See an Uptick in Recruitment: Phenom May Madness
So many players earned the attention of our scouts at the Phenom May Madness, including players who hold several D1 offers already. But these five players had a big weekend and showed why they deserve to have the attention of college programs around, and should see an uptick in their recruitment this summer. 2027 King Kendrick (CP3) Kendrick grabbed my attention with his overall play. The point...
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Player Standouts at Phenom May Madness (Part Two)
6’2 ’28 Gary Grear (KOC) Despite being the youngest player listed, Grear is someone folks should be talking about. He already possesses a highly refined game with an impressive combination of IQ, playmaking, and scoring polish. Grear is a very fundamentally sound piece who sees the floor, makes quality decisions, and plays extremely well off two feet. He might appear somewhat unassuming at first...
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Player Standouts at Phenom May Madness
6’7 ’26 Trevor Manhertz (Garner Road) In my first viewing since everyone has dubbed Manhertz the biggest potential blow-up prospect in North Carolina, he definitely made a lasting impression. The first thing you notice is his long, wiry frame. Manhertz has visibly grown and gotten more explosive over the last calendar year, and still appears likely to keep developing physically. That being said,...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Top Five Forwards/Centers from Phenom May Madness
2028 Xavier Hall (CP3) Hall has been quietly going under the radar, but it is truly time to put him in the names with some of the best bigs in his class for North Carolina. He checks off a lot of boxes early on, and I’m eager to see how he develops more, displaying a strong build, terrific hands, and a physical frame that allows him to be a force down low. Hall’s impact on either side of the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Guards that Impressed at Phenom May Madness
2025 Darnerian Gibson (NLPB) Gibson had a good overall performance at the May Madness, as he was putting on an offensive show throughout. The 5’10 point guard displayed speed, creativity, a quick first step, tight handles, and the ability to be a true scorer from multiple levels. He picks his spots well, showing tremendous range from behind the arc but also being able to get opponents on his...
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2026 Ian Bailey (Team Vision) proving he should be on D1 radars all over the region
Player: Ian BaileyHeight: 6’3School: Asheville ChristianAAU: Team Vision At the Phenom Challenge, 2026 Ian Bailey was a player that sat on top of our lists of “breakout players” or “big-time performers.” No matter how you label it and how much you have watched him play, Bailey showed why he is a proven D1 prospect here in North Carolina and why he should be a target for many in the region....
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POB’s Standouts from Day 1 at Phenom May Madness
2028 Amari Robinson (Team Global Select) “2028 Amari Robinson (Team Global Select) has been assertive, active, and productive to start the day. Moves well without the ball, stays active and engaged, can play off the ball and knock down shots, but makes a variety of other plays for himself and others.” 2027 Jamarious Toney (Mid State Magic) “2027 Jamarious Toney (Mid State Magic) was an...
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Stat Stuffers: Phenom May Madness
It was another strong weekend with Phenom Hoops in Bermuda Run (NC), as the Phenom May Madness offered our scouts another viewing of several players. We have been shedding light on several of them, but we have two prospects that fill up the stat sheet and play with tremendous energy. Make sure you continue to watch them this summer. 2025 Raheim Misher (BYBD Elite): Misher is one that we have...
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Player Standouts at Phenom May Madness (Part Two)
6’9 ’26 Julian Adigun (Durham Hurricanes Every updated viewing of Adigun leaves more and more optimism about his growth as an overall player. At 6-foot-9, he’s an incredibly long, fluid athlete with the ability to anchor the paint or reliably space the floor. Adigun shoots the ball at an extremely high level for his size and position. He’s a quality finisher and applies pressure from midrange,...
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Player Standouts at Phenom May Madness (Part One)
6’0 ’26 Tyrin Graham (Mint Hill Lakers) After watching him throughout the weekend, it’s difficult to be anything other than impressed with Graham and his impressive offensive prowess. He’s a polished creator with a terrific combination of quickness, craftiness, and perimeter shooting. Graham breaks down opponents and applies downhill pressure as a penetrating threat, but is arguably at his best...
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Champions of Champions: Phenom May Madness
Phenom Hoops had a tremendous weekend of basketball at the Phenom May Madness, as teams were able to walk away crowned champions of the event. There were several heated battles and intriguing matchups, but these teams were champions down in Bermuda Run (NC). 17U Blue: Truth Elite17U Orange: Mint Hill Lakers Purple16U: Durham Hurricanes15U: CP3 DLee14U: Durham Hurricanes Liles13U: CP3BA Select...
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New Names to Learn: Phenom May Madness
2025 Camron Myers (Truth Elite): Myers is a prospect that left an impression on several of our scouts at the event, as the 6’5 prospect brings versatility and size to the court at his position. With his ability to make plays in an array of ways along with using his athleticism, Myers effectively was able to get to the basket, knock down shots from multiple levels, step out to score off the...
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Bigs to Track More: Phenom May Madness
2026 Julian Adigun (Durham Hurricanes): Adigun continues to be a big man making his presence felt and is one that sees his stock rising each time we watch him on the court. Jeffrey Bendel highlighted him before on several occasions, as the 6’9 forward shows promise in his game. He backed that up again this weekend, as he continues to shine in a variety of areas and still has potential left...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom May Madness (Day 1)
2026 Julian Adigun (Durham Hurricanes): Adigun is one we have highlighted countless times, and the 6’9 continues to garner attention his way. A very intriguing prospect that still has room for development but was able to be effective in an array of ways. Brings size that helps alter shots, finish around the rim, and be a force on the boards, but is also one that is comfortable in spacing the...
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