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Breakout Summer for Team CP3 Duo'
Every prospect runs their own race. Of all sports, basketball seems to be the most patient when it comes to development or “making the leap.” Each summer, we see new kids emerging and others getting lost in the shuffle. Those with talent and a real work ethic always seem to figure things out. Although folks already know about this duo and their respective games on the court, it feels like not...
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Don’t Overthink It. Players Who Made Major Leaps in the Transfer Portal
Since Covid, the recruiting landscape has been stranger and more confusing than any other stretch in history. Everyone knows it’s due to the additional years of eligibility, increased emphasis on NIL, and removal of portal restrictions. However, it’s almost laughable to see players who coaches labeled as “not good enough” are suddenly prioritized only a few years later. While players do develop...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Seros Open 804 (Part Two)
6’6 ’26 Marjaylen Jackson (Virginia Havoc) It doesn’t take long for opponents to realize how physically overpowering Marjaylen Jackson can be. Built like a football lineman, he’s a strong-bodied post player with a quality combination of skill and power inside the paint. Jackson displays touch, footwork, and the ability to absorb contact extremely well as a finisher. Although he’s at his best...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Seros Open 804
6’7 ’28 Modu Abdulrahman (Team New England) Young players possessing physical advantages are fairly common. However, it’s much different when those guys are also armed with the proper mentality to harness those tools. If anyone embodies this notion, it’s Modu Abdulrahman. He’s an absolute animal whose blend of nonstop energy, powerful athleticism, and imposing physicality allows him to make a...
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Bendel’s Best: Seros Open 804
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled up to the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Richmond, Virginia, to host our inaugural Ceros Open 804. Although we also held events in Bermuda Run (Carolina Clash with Made Hoops) and Rock Hill (Ceros Open), Richmond still had an incredible amount of talent on display. Between the likes of Team Loaded, Team New England, Team Different, New World, and...
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YKS Steals the Show at 757 Showcase
Last weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Virginia Beach Sports and Events Center to host our annual 757 Showcase. There was a lot of intriguing talent of all ages and several teams that should be priorities for college coaches this summer. That being said, YKS was clearly in a league of their own. The highly regarded girls’ team came to the event and absolutely dominated every opponent in...
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Christian Reeves Commits to College of Charleston
On Wednesday, Christian Reeves officially announced his decision to commit to Chris Mack and the College of Charleston. The 7-footer from Charlotte, North Carolina had previous stops at Duke and Clemson before entering the portal earlier this spring. In addition to his size and experience, Reeves should bring an interesting dynamic to the Cougars. Reeves previously attended Phenom Hoops’ camps,...
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Jaylen Cross Reopens Recruitment
On Sunday, Jaylen Cross of Caldwell Academy and Team CP3 announced via social media that he’d be decommitting from Charlotte and reopening his recruitment. This news largely came as a shock to the grassroots community, particularly within North Carolina, as it’s unclear what’ll happen next. Cross is coming off a strong senior season, including notable production and a state-title victory. He...
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Why Tyrell Beverly Should Appeal to College Coaches
Although it’s getting later and later in the recruiting process, there are still plenty of scholarship-worthy prospects available or playing travel ball. This past weekend, there were several standout performers, but it was confusing to try and understand how Tyrell Beverly of Team Resilience United isn’t committed to a college program. The unsigned senior should have a slew of programs in...
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Why Division I Schools Should Pursue Desmon Rose
The current state of high school recruiting is weirder than ever. It’s become virtually impossible for any non-high-major player to get flooded with scholarship offers. While this is primarily due to college players being allowed to compete for additional years, there’s nothing preventing or combating this practice. College rosters are determined to be as old as possible and, with no contracts...
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Player Standouts at Phenom 757 Showcase (Part Two)
6’10 ’27 Keaton Gregory (Team Loaded VA) There were several intriguing prospects on Team Loaded Virginia, including Gregory and the strides he’s made over the last calendar year. He’s a long, wiry big man with a steady, low-maintenance identity on both ends of the floor. Gregory is a reliable finisher with soft touch and the ability to consistently score within the offensive structure. He’s...
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Player Standouts at Phenom 757 Showcase (Underclassmen)
6’4 ’28 Marc Watkins (Team Loaded 757) Several guys within the Team Loaded 757 organization turned heads throughout the weekend, and that certainly includes Watkins. He’s a strong, athletic, physically overpowering forward with a quality level of skill for his size/position. Watkins is a reliable post-up threat who can finish through contact, attack off the bounce, or knock down jumpers at a...
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Player Standouts at Phenom 757 Showcase (Part One)
6’6 ’25 Desmon Rose (Team Loaded 757) There’s an abundance of talent within Team Loaded 757’s roster, and Rose stands out as much as anyone. At 6-foot-6 with an incredibly smooth game, it’s shocking that he doesn’t currently hold more offers from Division I programs. Rose is a legitimate matchup problem whose blend of size, athleticism, creation skills, and effortless scoring polish allows him...
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Shad Thomas Seeking New Opportunity in Transfer Portal
Like with any collegiate basketball player, so much lies within opportunity. Now, it’s more challenging to find an opportunity than ever before. Between the additional years being granted and general freedom of transfer rules, many kids are staying in college as long as possible. The portal has over 2000 names and counting. That being said, someone like Shad Thomas has the tools to be an asset...
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Senior Duo Making Noise for NC Spartans Henderson
After years of watching Coach Henderson’s NC Spartans group consistently outperform their competition, we’ve reached the final chapter for this team. Although the coaching and advocating for players doesn’t stop, this will be his last ride coaching guys like Bryson Mickey and Elliott Erlandsson. The unsigned senior duo will play their last few weeks in hopes of attracting college coaches and...
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Strictly Ballas Elite Loaded with College-Worthy Unsigned Seniors
Given how much times have changed over the recent years, this current stretch of weeks is undeniably critical for college coaches hunting transfers in the portal. However, there are still a lot of worthy next-level prospects floating around in the travel ball ranks. This number will naturally decline as the months pass, but any programs looking to bolster their roster would certainly be wise to...
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Consistent Production: NC Spartans Forest City Trio
Anyone within the local grassroots scene should know about the NC Spartans organization and how much they’ve expanded throughout the years. Previously just one group, they’ve integrated multiple new teams at each age level—including their Forest City squad. Director and Coach Steven Jones has done a terrific job of accumulating impactful players who fit the Spartans’ stylistic and off-court...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive (Part Two)
6’2 ’27 Chris Gomez (AWigg Elite) In a time where so much emphasis is placed on scoring, someone like Gomez is a refreshing change of pace. He’s a tough, rugged guard who consistently impacts the game through his high motor, defensive prowess, and nose for the ball. Gomez is comfortable initiating the offense or finding opportunities as a cutter and finisher around the basket. He’s a willing...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive
6’2 ’25 Jayden Little (Tru Elite) Given his status as an unsigned senior with college opportunities, it should come as no surprise to see Little as one of the more productive players on display. He’s a strong penetrator who gets downhill with relative ease and consistently finishes around the basket. Little knocked down multiple jumpers but was clearly at his best when touching the paint and...
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Open Gym Report: ACE Skill Development Scriven
On Wednesday, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Charlotte, North Carolina to watch the open gym session for ACE Skill Development. Entering their fifth year as a program, they are a scrappy group across the board. They’ll be a competitive team with a variety of prospects for college coaches to watch. Let’s take a closer look at both squads, moving onto ACE Scriven… Grady Webb Between his size and...
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Open Gym Report: ACE Skill Development Sanders
On Wednesday, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Charlotte, North Carolina, to watch the open gym session for ACE Skill Development. Entering their fifth year as a program, they are a scrappy group across the board. They’ll be a competitive team with a variety of prospects for college coaches to watch. Let’s take a closer look at both squads, starting with ACE Sanders… Sanders: Ayden Sanner Likely to...
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Dub Salem Unsigned Duo Should Appeal to College Coaches
This past weekend, we had the opportunity to watch Dub Salem for the first time in the early travel ball season. Although we wrote extensively about the program and its pieces, it feels like we need to reiterate that the year-round teammate duo of Nayte Spargo and Andin Ashford should both appeal to college coaches as scholarship-level pieces. Between their time at Winston-Salem Christian and...
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Rising Pros Training USS Has Several College-Worthy Players
Given how much the recruiting landscape has shifted over the last few years, it’s become more and more difficult for college-level high school prospects to actually receive offers—even from appropriate programs. The Rising Pros Training Unsigned Seniors group is a great example and representation of this sentiment. Ten years ago, this roster wouldn’t exist because they’d already be signed to the...
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AWigg Elite UAA 16U Full of Intriguing Pieces
The shoe-sponsored landscape consistently changes throughout the years. The introductions of secondary circuits have led to an influx of talent across these leagues. Additionally, we’ve seen new teams emerge as other programs fade or transition into something else. Among these programs is AWigg Elite—Aaron Wiggins’ newest team on the UAA circuit. We had the opportunity to watch the 16U and 17U...
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SW15H Elite Showcasing an Abundance of Talent
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. SW15H Elite made their debut and ultimately made...
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DB Elite Duo Continuing to Dominate
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. DB Elite loudly made their debut, dominating opponents...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Rise Showcase (Part Two)
6’1 ’25 Beau Harvey (Rising Pros USS) Given his body of work and overall ability, it’s really confusing why Harvey doesn’t have a slew of opportunities at the next level. In a time when so many people are pleading for true point guards, someone like Harvey (who fits the bill) gets overlooked. It makes no sense. Regardless, he’s a smart, unselfish floor general whose blend of pace, vision, and...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Rise Showcase (Part One)
6’4 ’27 Aiden Horton (NC Rise) Not enough players receive acknowledgement for approaching the game in an unselfish, team-oriented manner, which is why someone like Horton consistently stands out. Few guys can match his energy and commitment to making the right play. Horton is a useful creator who can finish, attack off the bounce, and knock down jumpers, but doesn’t necessarily need the ball to...
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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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Team Pittman Quickly Shaping Up as Top Team in PHL
Things are starting to heat up as we conclude the first month of the travel ball season. Although shoe-sponsored teams haven’t begun their respective circuits, the Phenom Hoops League is already going strong. In addition to interleague play, a considerable number of PHL teams have taken advantage of the opportunity to compete against all types of independent and shoe-circuit opponents. This past...
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