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Harnessing the Tools: Prince Nwokemodo
Now that we’ve reached the month of July, basically every game represents the opportunity for players to be seen, evaluated, and offered by college coaches. While this notion is more applicable to seniors, several juniors and multiple sophomores will inevitably put themselves on the radars of next-level programs. Over the few months, we will take a closer look at various players who should...
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Making A Name for Himself: 2025 6’4 Yasir Hall (Middle Creek)
Player: Yasir HallClass: 2025Height: 6’4AAU: Strong CenterHigh School: Middle Creek High School Junior Season Stats: 14.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.9apg In the months of June and July, we have seen plenty of players elevate their play and prepare to make their mark for the upcoming high school season. One player that caught my attention in the last few months has been 2025 6’4 Yasir Hall with Strong Center...
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POB’s Eye Catchers at USA Club Championship (Class of 2028)
Dylan Betts 2028 6’4 Adan Diggs (Arizona Unity) – Williams Field HS Diggs is going to be a national name quickly and he will be a hot commodity for college programs, as he already holds offers from several. The 6’4 prospect has an incredible feel for a player at his age, has a mature understanding of how to operate on the court and lets the game come to him. He shows tremendous patience and...
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Breakout Season: Jordan Buzzard
Now that we’ve reached the month of July, basically every game represents the opportunity for players to be seen, evaluated, and offered by college coaches. While this notion is more applicable to seniors, several juniors and multiple sophomores will inevitably put themselves on the radars of next-level programs. Over the few months, we will take a closer look at various players who should...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at USA Club Championship (Class of 2026)
2026 6’6 Cameron Holmes (Arizona Unity) – Millennium HS Holmes was quite impressive, and it was pretty easy to see why he is so highly ranked as a prospect. There is a lot to like about his game as he checks off a lot of boxes with his 6’6 frame, his athleticism, his versatility, and his scoring power. Holmes was really strong in watching him attack downhill and being able to finish at the rim...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at USA Club Championship (Class of 2027)
2027 6’11 Isaiah Hill (Indiana Elite) – Pike High Hill is a name that you will be hearing a lot more about and there is a lot of upside/potential with this young man’s game. He quickly grabs your attention with his long 6’11 frame but when you watch his game, you see that he has a blossoming skillset and his impact can be felt in a variety of ways. Early on, Hill makes his name on the...
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A Hidden Gem: 2026 6’7 Cutter Sisk (Tennessee Tigers)
Player: Cutter SiskClass: 2026Height: 6’7High School: Beech HSAAU: Tennessee Tigers The Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE brought teams from all around the country to Bermuda Run (NC) and not only did it allow us to check in on names we knew but also learn a few new prospects to watch out for. One player that our scouts were blown away by and think that he could be a diamond in the rough was 2026 6’7...
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Putting on an Offensive Show: 2025 TJ Lewis and 2025 Carson Evans
There was plenty of talent on display at the Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE in Bermuda Run (NC) last week, and two guards that impressed and stood out with their offensive capabilities were 2025 TJ Lewis and 2025 Carson Evans. Both put on shows throughout the event, as they had multiple big performances. We wanted to dive into a bit more of their games and what we saw. 2025 6’4 Taurus Lewis (Carolina...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at USA Club Championship (Class of 2026)
2026 6’9 Latrell Allmond (Team Loaded VA) – John Marshall Sitting baseline for his game, Allmond was an immediate force it was great to get another viewing of his game and how he has evolved as a player. Phenom Hoops has been on him since 8th grade and he has only continued to get better and better. With his size and frame, he maneuvers really well on the court, staying active and engaged as...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at USA Club Championship (Class of 2027)
2027 6’2 Davion Thompson (Meanstreets) – Bolingbrook HS Thompson came in as a well-known young prospect already garnering college coaches’ attention. Holding offers from schools like Wake Forest and Michigan, and then adding another on the day from Tennessee, Thompson has an extremely smooth feel and a tremendous understanding of the game. His blend of pace, feel, ability to create, being...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc (Part Four)
6’7 ’25 Brennen Oldham (Rising Pros) It’s easy to see what makes Oldham an enticing college-level prospect. He’s a fluid athlete with size, length, and skill. Oldham maintains a consistent presence as a rebounder and interior defender while also making clear strides as an all-around offensive threat. He finishes around the basket, attacks off the bounce, and can knock down jumpers at a solid...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc (Part Three)
6’1 ’28 Cole Amonett (Tennessee Tigers) It’s clear that the Tennessee Tigers organization is littered with notable prospects, which certainly includes Cole Amonett and everything he provides as a floor general. Despite playing up a level, he consistently stood out as one of the smartest, most poised individuals on the court. He plays with pace, gets others involved, and picks his spots as a...
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2025 6’7 Ace Flagg coming to North Carolina, enrolled at Greensboro Day
North Carolina has been blessed with some incredible talent all over the state, especially with several new names coming into the region for this upcoming season. Well, the Class of 2025 in North Carolina just got stronger, as it is now official that 2025 6’7 Ace Flagg, the brother of Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, is headed to North Carolina and will be attending Greensboro Day this upcoming...
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Best Records from Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE
It was a great week of basketball for Phenom Hoops with the Summer Havoc LIVE, as teams from all over the country came to show out and capture the eyes of many. So many great teams were on display, and talent could be easily found at the event. Going back through some of the records, here are some of the top teams from the event that posted the best records. 17u Division: CP3 EYCL 5-0Team Gaters...
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UNC, Duke enters the mix for 2026 Jordan Smith Jr.
Proving to be one of the top talents in the class of 2026, Jordan Smith Jr. continues to attract the eyes of some of the top programs around the country and that may have only hit another level with blue-bloods now entering the mix. Phenom Hoops wrote about Smith earlier this year after watching him in January, where we had this to say: “I liked what I saw from Smith on Monday, finishing...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc (Part Two)
6’4 ’26 Neal Swindell (Team Swish) Between everything Neal Swindell brings to a team, it’s easy to see why he should appeal to college coaches. He’s easily one of the most malleable players in the state. So few guys are able to produce alongside any collection of teammates, but that’s exactly what he does. Swindell can basically play all five positions on the court. Between his IQ,...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc
6’7 ’26 Cutter Sisk (Tennessee Tigers) During the first two days of the event, our Patrick O’Brien took notice of Cutter Sisk and immediately relayed the message of him being a notable prospect. Upon further review, Sisk is definitely the real deal. He’s a big, sturdy post player with an impressive level of skill and overall feel for the game. Sisk is the focal point for this unselfish group and...
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College-Worthy Bigs from Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE (Part 2)
2025 6’7 Brennen Oldham (Rising Pros Training) Oldham is a 6’7 forward who is able to make his presence felt with his physical play, his activity, and playing with relentless energy. At his size, he does a nice job in staying active and using his athleticism to his advantage, embracing contact, being physical in the paint, staying active and showing good timing on the glass, and just finding...
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College-Worthy Bigs from Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE (Part 1)
2025 6’9 Nayte Spargo (Cap City Clutch) The 6’9 long prospect was an interesting one to learn about and watch, as he had a breakout-type game on Day 2 and earned more of our attention. Spargo has really good size but has the game that allows him to operate freely outside with a confident perimeter game as well as an overall skillset to make plays inside. He can knock down shots off the catch but...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE (Night)
2025 6’3 Pierce Hargraves (Sixers Basketball) Hargraves may have had the shooting performance of the event, as he absolutely put on a clinic with his ability to knock down shots and his confidence from deep. He has no hesitation in his ability to rise up from behind the arc and be a threat from three, as he ended his game with 12 3-pointers and finished with 36 points to lead his team. ...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE (Afternoon)
2026 6’8 Benton Welker (Q6 All-Stars) Talking about new names to learn about, 2026 6’8 Benton Welker from Florida has been able to garner some more attention his way. The blend of size and fluidity in his game brings a lot of intrigue, as he has a strong skillset, can create and make plays for himself, finishes well around the basket, and really is fluid overall on the court. He can be a tough...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE (Morning)
2025 6’1 Beau Harvey (Rising Pros Training) It was great to watch Harvey back in action and he certainly produced for his team. When talking about his game, one has to see that this is a tough-as-nails type of player who embraces competition and makes strong plays. Time after time, he was able to battle through defenders, create opportunities and get to the rim, and also capable of knocking down...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE (Part 2)
2026 6’3 Drayton Cockfield (Carolina Pressure) Cockfield continues to be a newer name that impresses me. Though he started out slow, he got things going and continued to really flourish his versatility on the court. Posting up down low, finishing at the rim, stretching the floor from the perimeter, or making plays off the dribble for himself, Cockfield shows that he can be an offensive option in...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 of Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE (Part 1)
2025 6’4 Yasir Hall (Strong Center) Hall continues to have a strong season and I believe that he is a college-worthy prospect with what we have seen so far. He has great size and feel for the game at 6’4, he plays hard and with a strong motor, can play multiple positions defensively, is active in the passing lanes, and really shows his ability to be an effective scorer, whether off the dribble...
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Players to Watch: Phenom Summer Havoc LIVE
Phenom Hoops is looking to carry the momentum from the Phenom Hoops LIVE into this weekend’s event, the Phenom Summer Havoc. There will be plenty of teams in action and several names will be popping out to college coaches this weekend. Here are JUST A FEW NAMES to look out for, as we look to learn more about teams around the region. Event Page and Information:...
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Carson Trio Shining Bright for Carolina Riptide
Although rarer nowadays, it’s not uncommon for high school teammates to join up and play together during the travel ball season. This might not seem significant, but it’s quite easy to notice the difference in chemistry between the two camps. Getting increased reps naturally makes players more in-tune with one another. We’ve seen countless examples over the years, and the trio of CP Perry, Jacob...
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Still On The Board: 2024 Taky Prosper (Mid-State Magic)
We had plenty of players come through the doors in Raleigh (NC) for the Phenom Hoops LIVE, as we continue to highlight teams and players throughout. The Mid-State Magic brings plenty of players that college programs should be looking at, but we wanted to highlight a 2024 prospect in 6’7 Taky Prosper, as he could be a late snag. Previously Stated: “Even as the recruiting landscape has shifted,...
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Phenom Hoops LIVE Team Watch: Georgia Ignites 17u
Coming up from Georgia, it was great to learn a few new names at the Phenom Hoops LIVE with the Georgia Ignites. This was a team that brought good balance and guard play, as we made note of a few players that grabbed our attention and played well. We break down our thoughts on a few players with this team, hoping to learn more about them. 2027 6’2 Marlon Knight Knight, overall, had a strong...
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Sad Sam’s Superlatives from Phenom Summer Nationals
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the broiling Piedmont! The Great One is here to give you his superlatives from last weekend’s Phenom Summer Nationals. There were many teams and many good players that The Sadster watched and the following list is what he considered the creme de la creme of who he saw. First, he will give a couple of rare Sad Sam Salutes to three teams. The NC...
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East Carolina Elite: Players Worth Watching from Phenom Hoops LIVE
Phenom Hoops LIVE brought players and teams from all over the region, and there were plenty of hidden gems that college programs should be looking at or learning more about. East Carolina Elite continues to be a program that has found ways to flourish and could provide sneaky players for programs at the next level. We dive into a bit more of what we saw and their game description from what we...
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