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South Carolina Phenom Profile: 2026 6’2 Braysen Stockman
Player: Braysen StockmanClass: 2026Height: 6’2School: Ben Lippen South Carolina has brought us a lot of talent to look at and learn more about, as we continue to shine light around the state of players that many should be on the lookout for. 26 6’2 Braysen Stockman from Ben Lippen would be a player to watch more and I’m eager to see how he can surpass a strong sophomore season in which he...
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College-Worthy Prospects in NC Class of 2025 (Part 1)
2025 6’10 Bryson Cowan (1of1 Academy) Size always can be a big factor for college programs and a developing big is one that certainly should garner interest. We have watched Cowan over the years, and year by year he continues to add a bit more to his game along with playing with more confidence. As a 6’10 big man, Cowan continues to show flashes of his ability to finish with touch and at the...
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Learn the Name: 2027 6’4 Baboucarr Ann
Player: Baboucarr AnnClass: 2027Height: 6’4School: Maple Grove HSAAU: Howard Pulley EYBL Phenom Hoops continues to introduce prospects to our readers, and a player to keep an eye on down the road is 2027 6’4 Baboucarr Ann from Maple Grove High School and Howard Pulley. Ann is one that is young but has potential with his size and impact in a variety of ways. He brings good versatility to the...
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Preparing to Take Flight: Will James Headed to Toledo
On Saturday, Will James announced his commitment to Toledo University. This was a proud time for all his supporters and a devastating moment for all the schools who crossed their fingers in hopes of securing the 6-foot-4 guard. It’s been a long, taxing journey for James, but his mentality and approach never wavered. The first three years of his high school career consisted of solid team success...
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Bigs to Pay Attention to More (Class of 2025)
The summer has come and gone, and players have been able to leave their mark with college coaches. And with the high school season coming up, several prospects could be those hidden gems for schools looking to in the upcoming recruiting class. Bigs can be hard to find for several schools but we have a few in the Class of 2025 that could be sneaky prospects to watch more this upcoming season....
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Phenom Profile: 2025 6’3 Ian Howard (Queens Grant)
Player: Ian HowardClass: 2025School: Queens Grant Over the year, we at Phenom Hoops continue to highlight prospects around the country that should have the attention of college programs of multiple levels. 2025 6’3 Ian Howard had a good summer overall in helping lead NLPB and watching him over the years, you can see that he has continued to develop and elevate his game as well as...
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Phenom Profile: 2025 Darnerian Gibson (WS Christian)
Player: Darnerian GibsonClass: 2025School: Winston-Salem Christian Over the year, we at Phenom Hoops continue to highlight prospects nationwide that should have the attention of college programs of multiple levels. Gibson is a very productive and effective point guard, especially in what he provides for his team. The 5’10 guard has had some really good performances at Phenom Hoops events,...
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Phenom Profile: 2025 6’5 Trace Moffitt (Greensboro Day)
Player: Trace MoffittClass: 2025School: Greensboro Day Over the year, we at Phenom Hoops continue to highlight prospects nationwide that should have the attention of college programs of multiple levels. Today, we highlight a very intriguing prospect that has gone a bit under the radar but also has been having a strong summer and hopes to continue that into a big season. 2025 6’5 Trace Moffitt...
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Same Face, New Places: JD Bowden / Bradley Floyd on the move
There certainly has been some interesting news going around in North Carolina, as a few familiar faces will be suited up in different jerseys next season. 2026 6’5 Bradley Floyd and 2025 6’1 JD Bowden announced they would be on the move next season, bringing a few programs some elite talent for next season. We break down each and what they bring. 2026 6’5 Bradley FloydKings Mountain to...
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2026 BJ Powell back in the Carolinas, now playing for Combine Academy
Back in 2023, Phenom Hoops introduced you to 2026 BJ Powell, who had been attending Lincoln-Way East in Illinois. If you missed it then, you could check out the article here. But in recent news, it has been announced that Powell is back in the Carolinas and will be playing at Combine Academy this upcoming season. Powell is originally from the area, so he certainly is excited about returning...
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Smart, High IQ Guard to Start Watching More: 2027 Chris Gomez
Player: Chris GomezHeight: 6’2Class: 2027School: Forsyth Country Day There are players all around the state of North Carolina that Phenom Hoops has its eyes on, and a young player that I’m really excited about seeing more with a bigger role this upcoming high school season is 2027 6’2 Chris Gomez. Gomez has been a player on our radar for some time now, and he is one that I believe should only...
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Learning More About: 2028 Ephriam Moore
Player: Ephriam MooreClass: 2028School: Beaumont United Phenom Hoops continues to pride itself on shedding light on young prospects all around the country, learning new names and their games. One player that many will be having their eyes on as he continues to develop is 2028 big man Ephriam Moore, as he had a big early summer and it may just be the start of his recruitment. Game...
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The Newest Redbird: Isaac Ericksen Calls it for Illinois State
On Monday, Isaac Ericksen announced his commitment to further his playing career at Illinois State—choosing them over the likes of Mercer, Arkansas State, Furman, Eastern Kentucky, UNC Asheville, and UMass Lowell. The move is significant for a myriad of reasons. On one hand, it removes one of the top available prospects from the recruiting board. However, it also provides the Redbirds with a...
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Player Standouts at High Point Elite Camp
6’1 ’25 JD Bowden Easily among the top players in attendance, Bowden showcased his usual prowess from the point guard position. He utilizes his quick first step and tight, crafty handle to consistently break down opponents off the dribble—where he makes the right read without fail. Bowden applies constant pressure as a penetrator (and playmaker) but has proven reliable as a perimeter shooter....
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2026 6’8 Mannie Villegas (Benedictine) should be a player of interest
Player: Emanuel (Mannie) VillegasClass: 2026Height: 6’8School: Benedictine Virginia continues to be a state that produces under-the-radar talent for a variety of levels for the collegiate level, and Phenom Hoops is determined to shed more light on players that we watched over the summer. One player that we had an opportunity to watch and learn about was 2026 6’8 Mannie Villegas, a developing...
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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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Carrying the First Flight Torch: Mason Dobie
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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North Lincoln’s College-Level Duo Preparing for Notable Senior Season
Each year, the recruiting landscape becomes more and more challenging for prospects to navigate. The talent pool at all levels is greater than ever before largely due to the ability to play college athletics for an increased period. Ultimately, it’s terrific for coaches and the overall on-court product, but inevitably limits a player’s options. Take the North Lincoln pairing of Kellen Karr and...
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New Names to Learn from UA Rise 15u
The Under Armor Rise circuit or UA Rise, is home to a wide variety of intriguing prospects from across the country and North America. There’s talent for every level of college basketball, headlined by the duo of high major prospects in Davis Fogle (Seattle Select) and Jordan Scott (VA Elite). While much of the attention that UA Rise receives is given to the 17u level, the 15u division...
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Phenom Player Profile: 2025 Graham Orndoff
Player: Graham OrndoffClass: 2025School: Combine Academy Summer is ending, which means the high school season is right around the corner. To prepare for the upcoming season, we are looking to highlight players in the Class of 2025 that will be prospects to watch, as they look to go out in style. Continue to check back on all the latest player profiles with Phenom Hoops. We continue...
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Departing Talent: Prospects Heading to the National Stage
Each year, we watch high school prospects filter in and out of North Carolina. Some players come to the Hoopstate for increased exposure or opportunities, but several depart for the same reason. More often than not, our “homegrown” talents tend to transfer elsewhere in hopes of developing on a national-level schedule. This is no knock on any program, as it’s simply the nature of the landscape...
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Phenom Player Profile: 2025 Ahmari Hicks
Player: Ahmari HicksClass: 2025School: East Meck Summer is ending, which means the high school season is right around the corner. To prepare for the upcoming season, we are looking to highlight players in the Class of 2025 that will be prospects to watch, as they look to go out in style. Continue to check back on all the latest player profiles with Phenom Hoops. 2025 Ahmari Hicks...
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Phenom Player Profile: 2025 Graham Moose
Player: Graham MooseClass: 2025School: Willow Springs The summer is ending, which means the high school season is right around the corner. To prepare for the upcoming season, we are looking to highlight players in the Class of 2025 that will be prospects to watch, as they look to go out in style. Continue to check back on all the latest player profiles with Phenom Hoops. 2025 Graham Moose is a...
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2027 6’1 Jason Gardner Jr. proving to be an elite point guard
Player: Jason Gardner Jr.Class: 2027Height: 6’1AAU: Indiana EliteSchool: Fishers HS Down in Rock Hill (SC) for the USA Club Championships, there was plenty of talent to be found with some of the younger talents on display. One guard that we were impressed with big time was 2027 6’1 Jason Gardner Jr. for Indiana Elite, a team that ultimately won the silver bracket. When talking about his...
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Phenom Recap: Breakout Players this Summer (Class of 2025) (Part 5)
2025 6’5 Kenny Miller (Big Shots Elite NC / Ben L. Smith) If you want to talk about a breakout player, one could look at Miller. Though he has been a name many have heard and watched, he has clearly been catching more of the eyes of college coaches around the region, earning his first D1 offer not long ago. Miller has been a steady presence over the years but it was this summer that he...
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Put on your Watch List: 2030 Sonny Watkins
Player: Levi “Sonny” WatkinsClass: 2030 On multiple occasions this summer, Phenom Hoops had a chance to watch the future with young prospects coming through our platform. Several young players were able to flourish on the big stage, which included one player that really impressed early on. 2030 6’0 Sonny Watkins led the way for SW15H Elite on several occasions this summer, and it is clear...
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Proven Commodity: Why JD Bowden Should Remain a Priority for Division I Coaches
Now that the travel ball season is winding down, there’s no better time to highlight players college coaches overlooked during the recent months. Although JD Bowden lost most of his summer due to injuries, folks must remember everything he brings to a team as a smart, dynamic floor general. His recruitment began to take off last April and carried into the start of the high school season....
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Hidden Gems for D1 Programs to Look at More in North Carolina
The high school season will be quickly approaching but it also gives a chance to look back at the past. The Class of 2025 is shaping up nicely here in North Carolina, as several players have been garnering the attention of college coaches. But there are three players that I personally believe could be hidden gems for D1 schools, and they could see their recruitment take off more with another...
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Taking Notice of Early: 2028 6’5 Marque Johnson
Player: Marque JohnsonClass: 2028Height: 6’5AAU: New Heights LightningSchool: College Achieve Greater Asbury Charter The talent on display at the US Club Championships was off the charts, as some of the top players in the Class of 2026 and 2027 were on display, but that also included a few prospects in the Class of 2028. One player that we stumbled upon at the event was 2028 6’5 Marque Johnson...
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