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D1 Players Coaches Can’t Afford to Miss in Class of 2025: Tayeshaun Smith (Combine)
Player: Tayeshaun SmithClass: 2025Height: 6’7School: Combine Academy The talent around the region that is still available in the Class of 2025 is eye-opening, but Phenom Hoops is here to highlight players who are must-see prospects for D1 schools if they are looking to secure a late snag in the class. This is a series of articles that will be bringing new names for schools to take a hard look...
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Brice Williams Leading the Charge for Nebraska
Photo Courtesy of Nebraska Athletics It didn’t feel that long ago when Brice Williams chose to commit to Charlotte over several ACC programs. The versatile 6-foot-7 wing was always a matchup problem for opponents, but it’s easy to see how he’s continued to develop upon reaching the college ranks. Now, five years later Williams is shining as a focal point for Nebraska. It’s easy to see the...
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Jordan Marsh Having Breakout Season for UNC Asheville
Photo Courtesy of UNC Asheville Athletics While there are several different approaches, it’s fair to say that recruiting has plenty of flaws. Some highly touted prospects are destined to fail while completely overlooked players end up thriving or outperforming expectations. These examples range from all levels and include legitimately every type of player imaginable. That being said, it’s...
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KC Shaw Putting Up Massive Numbers for Maryland Eastern Shore
Photo Courtesy of Maryland Eastern Shore Athletics Life is about opportunity and basketball is no different. Although it’s a sport and game designed for enjoyment, it’s become something greater for many people. We’ve seen countless players advance to the collegiate ranks and yield various results. Plenty of guys need time to progress, physically develop, or simply get acquainted with the new...
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D1 Players Coaches Can’t Afford to Miss in Class of 2025: Sabree Scott (QEA)
Player: Sabree ScottClass: 2025Height: 6’5School: Quality Education The talent around the region that is still available in the Class of 2025 is eye-opening, but Phenom Hoops is here to highlight players who are must-see prospects for D1 schools if they are looking to secure a late snag in the class. This is a series of articles that will be bringing new names for schools to take a hard look at....
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Player Standouts at Carmel MLK Showcase (Part Three)
6’3 ’25 Sacha Geremski (Forsyth Country Day) Although others on this roster might receive more attention, there’s no denying the value Geremski brings to the table. He’s a tough, unselfish, high-motor guard who excels at doing the little things and filling in the gaps on both ends of the floor. Geremski sets the tone defensively through his ability to contain his assignment and regularly force...
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Player Standouts at Carmel MLK Showcase (Part Two)
6’8 ’25 Kaden Hammond (The Burlington School) Given our numerous viewings of Kaden Hammond over the recent months, it’s fair to say he should have more action within his recruitment. His combination of size, skill, and physicality allow him to cause matchup problems for opposing big men. There are times when it looks like Hammond could score from the block every trip down the floor. He secures...
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Sad Sam’s Weekly Furious 5 for Week Ending 1/18
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the frigid Piedmont! The Great One is here to release his latest Furious 5 rankings again and name his Game of the Week. Last week, a nasty little thing called a “work schedule” canceled a visit to the Country Day – Latin game which was supposed to be his GOTW. Subsequently, it was another game that came down to the last shot with Latin...
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D1 Players Coaches Can’t Afford to Miss in Class of 2025: Robert Moore (LEC)
Player: Robert MooreClass: 2025Height: 6’7School: Legacy Early College The talent around the region that is still available in the Class of 2025 is eye-opening, but Phenom Hoops is here to highlight players who are must-see prospects for D1 schools if they are looking to secure a late snag in the class. This is a series of articles that will be bringing new names for schools to take a hard look...
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Three Players Hit 1,000-point milestone at Carmel MLK
It was a great day of basketball down in Matthews (NC), as each game was tight throughout. Several players though were able to hit monumental milestones in their high school careers, reaching the 1,000-point mark. We talk about each and send a huge congrats to each of them. 2025 Bryce Slay – Carmel Chrisitan Slay has been one of the clear leaders for Carmel Christian this year as a senior...
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Player Standouts at Carmel MLK Showcase (Part One)
5’9 ’26 Q Williams (Forsyth Country Day) Although there were several notable performers from the Furies, Q Williams clearly stands out as the leader of the Furies. He’s an incredibly smart, methodical point guard who controls the game with pace and unselfishness. Williams consistently breaks down opponents off the dribble, gets to his spots, and generates clean looks for himself or others. He...
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Phenom Carmel MLK Final Scores and Stats
Forsyth Country Day 70Hickory 54 FCDS: Adam Horobey 14pts, Q Williams 13pts, Chris Gomez 10ptsHickory: Jordan Powell 13ps, Jay Powell 10pts, Hayden Hillman 10pts Corvian Community 59Butler 54 CC: Malachi McCutcheon 20pts, RJ Moore 11pts, DeMarkus Milton 7ptsBut: Caleb Milligan 15pts, Isaiah White 9pts, Reece Starnes 8pts Wesleyan Christian 55The Burlington School 52 WC: Nick Keith 15pts, Zacch...
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One of the Last Undefeated Teams Remaining: Swansboro
Every year, there are a few teams that have the right recipe of talent, veterans, and overall chemistry to contend for a state championship. These teams can emerge in a variety of different ways, but we’ve become accustomed to seeing squads go undefeated for large stretches of the season. Right now, North Carolina only has three association teams without a loss: Christ School, Reidsville, and...
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West Bladen Making Lots of Noise
While it’s common for folks to pay more attention to teams from the major cities in North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh), it’s proven there’s a ton of talent across the state. Some of the best college and professional players emerged from smaller schools or less-populated areas. That being said, it feels like West Bladen isn’t receiving enough attention for their highly successful season. The...
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Abijah Franklin Having Dominant Senior Season
Each year, several prospects from South Carolina burst onto the scene and start quickly capturing attention. Although we know the Palmetto State is loaded with prospects, people still tend to generally overlook the talent it produces. Abijah Franklin is a prime example. Our first viewing of the 6-foot-5 wing came last April during the Phenom Rise Showcase. He played with Team USC and clearly...
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Harrell’s Christian Poised for Best Season in School History
After nearly 20 years of being established, Harrell’s Christian is set to have their winningest season ever. Currently sitting at 20-2 and winning the last seven games, the Crusaders legitimately have the ability to win the remainder of their schedule. What’s been the secret to their success? Between Dashaun McKoy, Zicareian McNeil, Amir Moore, and the clear breakout season from Antonio McKoy,...
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Maintaining Perfection: Reidsville Continues to Roll
There are so many factors that go into winning at the highest levels. Talent is an obvious requirement, but coaching, discipline, structure, and countless other variables play a massive role. It’s almost underappreciated when teams figure out the recipe, as dominance simply becomes the expectation rather than an unlikely occurrence. This sentiment feels somewhat applicable to Reidsville—a team...
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Leading the Charge: Kaharri Coleman Producing at a High Level
There’s a lot of talent in North Carolina’s Class of 2028. Many of these young prospects have already established themselves as meaningful contributors or primary options at the varsity level. While team success is undoubtedly important, individual production (specifically at this stage) can reveal a lot about a player’s ability and mentality. Quietly having one of the most productive seasons...
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Target for College Coaches: Rylan Parkins Having Big Senior Year
Every year, there are tons of high school prospects who get overlooked despite checking all the boxes. It’s pretty common to see coaches take a likening to a player and then (with or without reason) nothing happens. However, it feels like more college programs should be pursuing someone like Rylan Parkins of McDowell High School. He was a favorite amongst coaches during his travel ball season...
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Chase Smith Quickly Putting It All Together
Every year, there is a new batch of incoming freshmen. Typically, expectations from the masses vary based on reputation, production, and translatable long-term ability. North Carolina’s Class of 2028 has many talented players and intriguing prospects. Although he entered the high school ranks as prepared as anyone, it’s clear that Chase Smith is rapidly making strides within his progression. The...
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2028 6’5 Brelyn Moses showing he is NEXT UP out of Eastern NC
Player: Brelyn MosesClass: 2028Height: 6’5School: Rocky Mount It is always fun as a scout to see the next wave of talent, who is impressing early on, how is trending in the right direction, and who could be “next up” in the coming years. Plenty of talent has come out east, and many have 2028 6’5 Breyln Moses as the next up-and-coming. Playing at Rocky Mount this season as a freshman, Moses has...
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The Battle for Matthews: Weddington and Carmel Christian
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops will travel to Carmel Christian in Matthews, North Carolina to host our sixth annual Phenom Hoops MLK Showcase. The one-day event will begin at noon and the final game will start at 7:30, featuring six games of exciting action between twelve highly talented programs—both from public and private ranks. In preparation for the event, we will take a closer look at each...
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The Battle for Cabarrus County: Hickory Ridge and Concord Academy
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops will travel to Carmel Christian in Matthews, North Carolina to host our sixth annual Phenom Hoops MLK Showcase. The one-day event will begin at noon and the final game will start at 7:30, featuring six games of exciting action between twelve highly talented programs—both from public and private ranks. In preparation for the event, we will take a closer look at each...
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Private Powerhouses Collide at Phenom MLK Showcase
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops will travel to Carmel Christian in Matthews, North Carolina to host our sixth annual Phenom Hoops MLK Showcase. The one-day event will begin at noon and the final game will start at 7:30, featuring six games of exciting action between twelve highly talented programs—both from public and private ranks. In preparation for the event, we will take a closer look at each...
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Cox Mill versus East Meck: Who Will Separate Themselves from the Pack?
On Saturday, Phenom Hoops will travel to Carmel Christian in Matthews, North Carolina to host our sixth annual Phenom Hoops MLK Showcase. The one-day event will begin at noon and the final game will start at 7:30, featuring six games of exciting action between twelve highly talented programs—both from public and private ranks. In preparation for the event, we will take a closer look at each...
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Players to Watch at Phenom MLK Showcase
6’3 ’27 Jordan Powell (Hickory) 6’4 ’25 Jay Powell (Hickory) 5’10 ’25 Mark Hall (Hickory) 6’0 ’27 Hayden Hillman (Hickory) 6’2 ’27 Chris Gomez (Forsyth Country Day) 5’8 ’27 JR Adams (Forsyth Country Day) 5’9 ’26 Q Williams (Forsyth Country Day) 6’3 ’25 Sacha Geremski (Forsyth Country Day) 6’3 ’27 Adam Horobey (Forsyth Country Day) 6’6 ’28 AD Dalton (Forsyth Country Day) 6’1 ’26 Terrance Badio...
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Phenom Game Report: Lakewood battles past Pender
Lakewood: 16 – 19 – 18 – 17: 70Pender: 20 – 17 – 10 – 12: 59 Lakewood:Xavier Hall: 20 points, 7 reboundsCameron Williams: 18 pointsJaziah Brunson: 17 points Pender:Malcolm Driver: 15 pointsRyan Howell: 9 points Standouts: 2028 6’9 Xavier Hall (Lakewood) We heard some rumblings about this young freshman (Click Here), so we had to check him out and we were impressed with the flashes we saw. The...
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Sad Sam’s Weekly Furious 5 for Week Ending 1/11
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the wintry Piedmont! The Great One is here to release his weekly Furious 5 rankings. Last week saw only one change in the rankings as Olympic was stunned by the Pony Express of Myers Park, vaulting Independence back into the 5 once again. The top 4 remain unchanged as top-ranked Ardrey Kell blew out Myers Park, North Meck continued it’s mastery of...
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2029 King Bacot receiving offers early on; proving to be a premier young talent
Player: King BacotClass: 2029Height: 6’3School: John Marshall There just aren’t too many prospects in the Class of 2029 that are receiving the early attention like 2029 6’3 King Bacot has already. The younger brother of North Carolina’s Armando Bacot, King Bacot is paving his own path early on and proving to be one of the premier prospects in his class early on. Phenom Hoops has had an...
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Sad Sam’s Game of the Week Recap: North Meck vs. Chambers
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the NFL playoff watching Piedmont! The Great One began his inaugural GOTW schedule with North Meck visiting Chambers. This has always been an intense rivalry that has produced a few classics. This one would be no different as the Cougars jumped out to a 7-2 lead behind the shooting of Tarris Bouie and Marcus Kerr. Chadlyn Traylor and Ashton Pierce would...
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