by Jeff Bendel | Aug 28, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
6’5 Jim Gatehouse (South Meck) There are so many players who have trended up throughout the recent months, but Gatehouse has arguably generated as much buzz as anyone. He’s long, skilled, and explosive with excellent positional size. Gatehouse is a versatile piece...
by Jeff Bendel | Aug 28, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
6’0 Lincoln Raper (Concord Academy) Although he should’ve been higher initially, Raper takes a massive leap forward after simply being one of the best, most consistent floor generals in the state. He controls the action in an extremely poised, intelligent manner with...
by Jeff Bendel | Aug 28, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
6’5 Dacen Petty (Christ School) Given so many talented pieces on the Christ School roster, it can be somewhat easy for folks to overlook Petty. However, his incredibly steady, well-rounded presence makes him an asset on legitimately any team. Petty is a long, fluid...
by Patrick O'Brien | Aug 27, 2025 | Featured, News, Recruiting News
Player: DJ OkothClass: 2028Height: 6’6School: Barlett Starting to look more into the Class of 2028 around the nation, we recently were able to catch up with a premier prospect in the country in 2028 6’6 DJ Okoth from Barlett High School. Certainly a prospect that has...
by Chris Ewell | Aug 27, 2025 | Featured
As the 2025–26 season approaches, several rising seniors are set to elevate their games and put themselves firmly on the radar of college coaches. These prospects bring skill, toughness, and the intangibles that translate well to the next level. Yohance Connor –...
by Patrick O'Brien | Aug 27, 2025 | Featured, News, Recruiting News
Although the football season is about to begin, it appears that Miami will also have a big weekend in basketball, as two of the top prospects in the country are set to visit the Canes. 2026 Dylan Mingo and 2026 Deron Rippey Jr., two Top 10 prospects in the country,...
by Jeff Bendel | Aug 27, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
6’5 Thomas Vickery (Myers Park) Anyone who has followed Vickery throughout the summer should already know about his burst onto the scene with Upward Stars. Now, he should seamlessly transition into being one of the most productive high school players in North...
by Jeff Bendel | Aug 27, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
Rankings are always an interesting discussion point. We know it’s an opinion-based practice heavily predicated on what the viewer values in a player. Some people value a pure scorer more than a true point guard, and assuming the players are of equal level, they could...
by Patrick O'Brien | Aug 26, 2025 | Featured, News, Recruiting News
Player: Khalil LusterClass: 2028Height: 6’8School: Red Bay HS It is funny how things work these days… just over a week ago, Phenom Hoops introduced and talked about a rising big man down in Alabama in 2028 6’8 Khalil Luster, who had a HUGE freshman season at Red Bay...
by Patrick O'Brien | Aug 26, 2025 | Featured, News, Player Reports
Player: Lattimore FordClass: 2026School: Combine Academy With so many players leaving North Carolina, it is a nice change to welcome new talent to the state. It was recently announced that 20256 Lattimore Ford, who comes from Snowualmie (WA), will be heading to...
