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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Tyler Lewis #10: 5’4 ’29 Logan Warren (Meadowlark) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently stood out through his all-around abilities, Logan Warren. He’s a smart, tough, well-rounded guard prospect with a high motor and unselfish approach. Warren scored with efficiency from all levels, created for others at a strong rate, and overwhelmed opponents defensively. He also...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Jared Grady #37: 6’1 ’27 Cayden Simmons (Reagan) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased an impactful identity on both ends of the floor, Cayden Simmons. He’s a smart, polished, well-rounded guard prospect who can dictate the action on offense while setting the tone defensively. Simmons scores from all levels, sets up others, and makes hustle plays at a quality rate. He...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Michael Wilson #23: 5’7 ’27 Gabriel McLeod (Hoke County) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased nice balance when dictating the action, Gabriel McLeod. He’s a scrappy, unselfish point guard prospect with a high motor and strong feel for the game. McLeod handles the ball well and understands how to create for himself and others. He’s a reliable penetrator and midrange...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Austin Collins #22: 5’7 ’27 David Hicks (South Granville) Starting off, we look at a player who stood out through his defense and playmaking sense, David Hicks. He’s a smart, unselfish guard prospect with reliable creation skills and a high motor. Hicks is a capable scorer from all levels, but is clearly at his best when getting downhill and attacking the basket. He looks to make...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Chris Ewell #6: 5’2 ’28 Jeremiah Purdie (Knightdale) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased the makings of a quality young floor general, Jeremiah Purdie. He’s a small, unselfish point guard prospect with quickness, vision, and a quality handle. Purdie is a solid scorer from all levels but understands how to pick his spots while creating for others. He plays with solid...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Glenn Bynum #41: 5’10 ’26 Tyler Hines (Hoke County) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased a strong understanding of how to run a team, Tyler Hines. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with a high motor and well-rounded skillset. Hines possesses a quality handle and quick first step, which allows him to touch the paint and finish or set up others regularly. Hines...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Sakellie Daniels #30: 5’9 ’26 Jayen Reeves (Palisades) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently stood out through his motor and unselfish approach to the game, Jayen Reeves. He’s a smart, quick guard prospect who can initiate the offense or apply pressure as an off-ball threat. Reeves is a reliable shooting threat from midrange and beyond the arc—especially in spot-up...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Brian Allen #29: 5’9 ’25 Calvin Dennis (South Garner) Starting off, we look at a player who made a strong impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Calvin Dennis. He’s a fast, scrappy lead guard prospect with solid feel and a fairly well-rounded skillset. Dennis utilizes his quick first step to regularly touch the paint and make plays. He displayed the ability to knock...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Greg Harmon #26: 5’8 ’25 Chandler Kennedy (Carmel Christian) Starting off, we look at a player who stands out through his pesky, high-motor approach to the game, Chandler Kennedy. He’s a tough, scrappy lead guard prospect with the ability to set the tone on both ends of the floor. Kennedy possesses a quick first step, which allows him to break down defenders, touch the paint at a...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #21: 5’7 ’26 Branden Warren (Reagan) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently set the tone despite being among the smallest campers in attendance, Branden Warren. He’s a tough, heady guard with a high IQ and nonstop motor. Though somewhat undersized, Warren’s energy, quickness, and physicality allow him to shine as an absolute pest defensively. He...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Colby Lewis #14: 5’5 2026 Luke Russo (First Flight) Starting with a player who stood out for his motor, attitude, and willingness to be coached, Luke Russo. He’s a small, scrappy guard who provides consistent effort on both ends of the floor. Russo looked to seize scoring chances whenever possible, but understands how and when to defer to his teammates. He battles defensively,...
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Award Winners at Phenom Exposure Camp- Middle School
Co-MVP: 5’9 ’29 Jalen Webb (Cedar Creek) Arguably the most talented middle-school prospect on display, Jalen Webb has all the tools to be a fantastic player. He’s visibly improved his all-around game and now appears capable of dominating as a focal point. Webb scores with relative ease from all levels and touches the paint seemingly whenever he wants. He can blossom into a great defender and...
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Award Winners at Phenom Exposure Camp- Underclassmen
MVP: 6’5 ’28 Brayden Ragland (Northside) There was very little debate regarding who earned the MVP award, as Brayden Ragland was excellent from start to finish. Although he’s just a freshman, he displayed the ability to impact the game in several ways. Ragland utilized his strong frame and high motor to consistently set the tone as a rebounder and interior defender. He moves well for his size...
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Award Winners at Phenom Exposure Camp (High School)
MVP: 6’8 ’26 Justin Johannes (Porter Ridge) Despite being relatively unknown (due to prior injuries), it didn’t take long for Justin Johannes to make a lasting impression as one of the top performers from camp. He’s long, fluid, and showcased an impactful identity on both ends of the floor. Johannes ran the floor effectively in transition and routinely played above the rim on drop-off...
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Most Dominant WNBA Season Ever' A’ja Wilson Secures Unanimous MVP and DPOY
The 2024 WNBA season will go down in history as a transcendent time year for women’s basketball. Statistically, the viewership skyrocketed across all levels. Whether the collegiate game, professional ranks, or international play, more people watched the sport than ever before. While much of this directly correlates with the rookie phenoms, the excitement certainly ranges beyond Angel Reese and...
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Key Pieces to Emerge for Chambers This Season
Last weekend, we had the opportunity to watch Chambers at our Hoopstate Fall League at Cox Mill High School. It didn’t take more than a second to recognize Tarris Bouie and Markus Kerr are the clear focal points of this group. Both guys are nationally ranked and approach the game as highly touted players should—leaving no doubts about their assertiveness or leadership. However, losing Maurio...
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Productive 2026 Showings at Fall League
6’4 ’26 Kaleel Benjamin (Sun Valley) Despite some struggles as a group, Kaleel Benjamin highlighted some enticing flashes throughout the weekend. He continues to improve as a long, athletic wing/forward with a useful skillset and array of physical tools. Benjamin finished around the basket, attacked off the bounce, and hit jumpers at a solid rate. He’s capable of securing rebounds and defending...
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Pangos Best of SoCal Showcase: Class of 2026 Standouts
Tajh Ariza (Credit to Dinos Trigonis) Phenom Hoops continues to expand its viewing, as we went out to California for the Pangos Best of SoCal Showcase, which allowed juniors and seniors to square off and showcase their talent. First off, we start with the juniors, as there was some talent to be found and new names to learn. Here are some of the players that captured our eyes at the event. Top 20...
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Expected Breakout Season: Parker Watkins and Travien Williams
Over the years, coaching public school basketball has become an increasingly difficult task. Given the lack of funding, resources, and general restrictions on sport-focused transfers, it’s certainly become an uphill battle for many. We see more kids transfer away from public schools now than ever before. Conversely, there are still plenty of players who go against the grain, stay put, and reap...
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Phenom Hoops’ 2025 Calendar Announced
Though we are still fully in 2024, that doesn’t mean we don’t have our eyes set on 2025 here at Phenom Hoops. We have announced our 2025 Calendar for travel ball, camps, and prep/post-grad events that you will not want to miss out on. Start signing up TODAY and come play on the best platform around. Register Today: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/2025-phenom-calendar/...
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Who Stood Out at Hoopstate Fall League' (Part Two)
6’5 ’26 Kohl Rosario (Moravian Prep) Since the Ellis brothers didn’t play, it allowed us to get a closer look at the entirety of this Moravian Prep roster. There were several notable standouts, but Kohl Rosario was arguably the most intriguing prospect in attendance. It takes about ten seconds of warmups for spectators to notice he’s abnormally explosive, however, he’s far more than a pure...
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Early Storylines to Look At: Phenom Tip-Off (Nov. 15-16)
Learning more about Ambassador Christian This is a program that many are eager to learn more about, as HC Scott Taylor and AC Nick Jones look to lead their new program and make a statement. New names have been filling out the roster, which included 2025 JD Bowden, 2026 Logan Johnson, 2026 Tyler Brown, 2025 Dylan Deluca, and several others. The talent is there, and many are eager to see how...
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Lake Norman
In one weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Carson
In one weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Phenom Announcement: Phenom Tip-Off Classic highlighting premier teams from North Carolina
The high school season will be here before you know it and if you have been looking forward to some of the upcoming releases of schedules, Phenom Hoops has you covered with some of the BEST events to kick off the season. Shortly after our first event, we are right back at it with another HUGE event with the Phenom Tip-Off Classic Presented By Sundown VA at Davidson Day on November 15-16. The...
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Greensboro Day School
In two weekends, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Asheville Christian
In two weekends, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Gaston Christian
In two weekends, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete with other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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The All-Around Floor General: Miles Leaks
Now that we’ve reached the month of August, travel ball has concluded and players are preparing for the upcoming high school season. While the majority of targets for college coaches are seniors, several juniors and multiple sophomores will inevitably put themselves on the radars of next-level programs. Over the next few months, we will closely examine various players who...
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Establishing the Foundation: Big Expectations for Ambassador Christian’s First Season
Every few years, a new school is formed (usually in one of the major cities), becomes a hotbed for talent, and eventually trends upward in the national spotlight. Well, that’s precisely what happened earlier this summer when coaches Scott Taylor and Nick Jones sent shockwaves through the grassroots scene by announcing their move to Ambassador Christian School. After going 145-62 in eight seasons...
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