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2025 Isaiah Denis calls Arizona State a “big” offer in his eyes
2025 Isaiah Denis has been a hot topic late this summer and his recruitment has really taken a turn as multiple schools have been coming his way, including a big one from a school in the Pac-12. Denis announced back on July 19 that he had earned an offer from the Sun Devils at Arizona State, as they also join Georgia State, Radford, UNCG, and High Point in schools that have offered in the...
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2026 Kendre Harrison looking to play both football and basketball; receives ACC offer
Whether you are a fan of football recruiting or basketball recruiting, 2026 Kendre Harrison is a name that you have certainly heard of. Harrison has had a big-time summer, both on the football field and on the basketball court, as he has been able to really impress and show his impact for both. He has been able to rack up offer after offer with what he has shown on the football field,...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Emerson Thompson staying home, commits to Campbell
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Emerson ThompsonClass: 2024Committed to: Campbell What She Said: Lady Phenom: What...
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2025 London Jemison “excited” about Virginia offer, building a good relationship with staff
Player: London JemisonClass: 2025AAU: Expressions EliteSchool: St. Thomas More Offers: Brown, UMass, Rhode Island, St. Josephs, Yale, Fairfield, Boston, Temple, Virginia, George Mason Interests: Xavier, Boston College, Providence, Marquette, Purdue, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Harvard, Columbia, and SMU Game Description: “I would describe my game as a mismatch four, or a three. I can get to the...
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2025 Kamryn Kitchen getting it done on both offense and defense; excited about upcoming high school season
2025 Kamryn Kitchen has been a proven prospect here in North Carolina, as the now rising junior came off a very good sophomore campaign at Independence high school and backed that up with a strong showing with Team Curry 17u. Kitchen certainly has had the attention of college programs around the country, as she has been able to rack up an impressive list already of offers but we have a feeling...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: Ryan Soulis commits to Richmond, reclasses to 2023
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Ryan SoulisClass: 2023Committed to: Richmond What He Said: Phenom: What made...
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2025 7’2 Daniel Jacobsen continuing to attract college coaches; talks new offers
Player: Daniel JacobsenClass: 2025School: Brewster AcademyAAU: JL3 Elite Offers: Tulsa, New Mexico, Xavier, Illinois, Minnesota, Boise State, and Purdue Interests: Clemson, Colorado, Colorado State, NC State, Iowa, Northwestern, SMU, Nebraska, Notre Dame, and others You certainly can’t miss 2025 Daniel Jacobsen when he is on the court, as the 7’2 forward certainly brings the size along with a...
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2024 Chol Machot (WS Christian) taking the next steps with his game
Another great weekend of basketball for Phenom Hoops at the Coach Rick TOC, as we had a great opportunity to check in on a few players that we haven’t seen in a while. One of those players was 2024 7’0 Chol Machot, a player that came in last year to Winston Salem Christian but has clearly been putting in the work to take his game to another level. Coming over to the US and making his...
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Recruitment Update: 2024 Jase Butler
Player: Jase ButlerClass: 2024Height: 6’4School: Branson SchoolAAU: Jalen Green Elite Offers: Sacramento State, Seattle, Montana, UCSB, Idaho, Cal State Fullerton, Montana State, San Jose State, New Mexico, Pacific, San Francisco, Loyola-Marymount, Colorado State, Drake, UC Davis, Cal Baptist, San Diego, Hawaii, Wyoming, and Grand Canyon. Butler continues to rack in offers, with his latest offer...
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2025 6’9 Terrion Burgess brings a ton of intrigue with his game
Photo: Grady Majors Down in Rock Hill recently at the Adidas 3SSB Championship, Phenom Hoops had a chance to watch several prospects in action and one that we came across to watch was 2025 6’9 Terrion Burgess with the Arkansas Hawks. The long, lengthy prospect brought such an intriguing game to the floor, but you could also see that he is still a developing big that will only get better. At the...
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2025 Kareem Stagg finishing the summer off strong
Coming into the Phenom Hardwood Classic, we were excited about getting a view of 2025 6’8 Kareem Stagg with Boo Williams, and the 6’8 prospect didn’t disappoint while also bringing intrigue with his game. Stagg is one that has seen his recruitment start to take off, as schools like Providence, VCU, Texas A&M, Maryland, and Saint Louis have all offered this year. And when you...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Sidney Blackwell commits to UT-Martin
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Sidney BlackwellClass: 2025Committed to: UT-Martin What She Said: Lady Phenom: What...
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Put on your Watch List: 2026 6’7 Josiah Sanders
The Phenom Hardwood Classic has come and gone, and the amount of talent on the court for the event was impressive. It provided our scouts to get more eyes on players to watch for, and one player that I was personally excited about watching more was 2026 6’7 Josiah Sanders. Sanders was one that grabbed our attention in June with Berean Baptist Academy, and he backed it up with Boo Williams...
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Phenom Update: 2024 Amari Brown
Player: Amari BrownClass: 2024High School: Sandy Creek HSAAU: Anthony Edwards Five A while back, we spoke with 2024 Amari Brown to learn more about his game and his development. We recently checked in with the 2024 prospect, as he finished up playing with Anthony Edwards Five this summer, and it seems his recruitment is staying consistent. Article in 2021 (Click Here) Phenom: How did...
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Recruitment Update with 2024 Jayan Walker (Millbrook)
A fast-rising player here in North Carolina has really elevated his play and continues to get better and better each time we see him. 2024 Jayan Walker is one that we have talked about for quite some time, but you can see that he continues to progress very well as a player. At the NC Top 80, we had this to say about his game: “He’s a big, strong, well-rounded wing prospect with an excellent...
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2025 6’9 Joseph Ahart
Player: Joseph AhartClass: 2025Height: 6’9School: Christ SchoolAAU: BMaze A player that certainly brings size to the table and has been seeing interest levels increase this summer has been 2025 Joseph Ahart, a 6’9 lengthy prospect that has been a steady paint presence for Upward Stars this summer and should only continue to be that for Christ School this upcoming season. When diving into his...
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2024 Dennis Scott III “feels good to be back” on the court
A name that certainly stands out, 2024 6’10 Dennis Scott III was able to get back on the court with Anthony Edwards Five down in Rock Hill, as he was excited to be back on the big stage. A player that is coming off surgery, Scott is looking to remind everyone about his game and should see his recruitment start to pick back up. Phenom Hoops recently spoke with Scott to learn about his week...
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2024 Sean Birmingham seeing an uptick in his recruitment
2024 Sean Birmingham came to North Carolina and quickly made his mark with his play last year with Cannon. He is a very intriguing prospect that has a blend of size and shot-making ability and has only continued to develop his game. It was easy to see when we first saw him last year in 2022 when we had this to say: “The 6’8 prospect is a complete x-factor on the court, and the way he...
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Phenom Update: 2026 RJ Livingston
Player: RJ LivingstonClass: 2026School: Calvary ChristianHeight: 6’1 Last year, Phenom Hoops introduced you to a rising star in the class of 2026 in RJ Livingston. He has shown that he is one of the top point guards in the country and has been proving himself this summer even more, as college programs continue to come his way. We checked in with the young guard to see what the latest is. Offers:...
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Still Available: 2023 Clinton Efinda (Combine)
Player: Clinton EfindaClass: 2023School: Combine Academy Though it is late in the class of 2023, there is still talent left on the board and one player that can certainly help a program is 2023 Clinton Efinda from Combine Academy. Efinda is an explosive, strong, physical player that produces, can put players on posters, helps run the offense and on the boards, and can make plays getting...
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Programs taking notice of 2024 6’7 Mason Smith’s potential
Players all throughout the state continue to shine and develop as a player, and it is great to hear that college programs are taking notice. One player that should be rising up the ranks and earning more attention is 2024 6’7 Mason Smith. Phenom Hoops spoke about Smith’s intrigue and play recently at the NCISAA LIVE Period, where we had this to say: “Smith had people talking about his play...
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Interest continuing pick up with 2024 DJ Shine
One of the top players in South Carolina has continued to see his stock rise this summer, as 2024 DJ Shine has not only added more offers to his list but there are plenty of schools that have been reaching out his way. Shine has been a star on the Phenom Hoops platform before, with him performing incredibly well at the Phenom SC Top 80. Learn more about his game and what we saw at...
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Phenom Commitment: Jarin Stevenson heading to Alabama, reclasses to 2023
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Jarin StevensonClass: 2023Committed to: Alabama What Was Said by Phenom Hoops: “When...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2023 Isaiah Tate commits to Livingstone College
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Isaiah TateClass: 2023Committed to: Livingstone What Was Said by Phenom Hoops: “He’s...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2023 Derin Saran is headed to UC Irvine
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Derin SaranClass: 2023Committed to: UC Irvine What Was Said by Phenom Hoops: “Derin...
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Getting to Know: 2026 Braylen Langley (IN)
Phenom Hoops continues to shed light on the young rising stars around the country, as we head out to Indiana to learn more about 2026 Braylen Langley. Playing this summer with Indy Heat, Langley has been a strong presence and a rising player to watch for in the state. He also made some early waves in earning his first offer from Jacksonville recently. Phenom Hoops recently...
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Diving in early with 2026 TJ Crumble
It is time to really start looking early at the class of 2026, and one player that already has the attention of so many early on is 2026 6’8 forward TJ Crumble from Lutheran East high school. He has been running with All Ohio this summer on the EYBL Circuit, and really showing more of his development and overall skillset at a high level. Which is why he has already racked up double-digit offers...
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2025 Braden Frager talks newest offers
2025 Braden Frager is a name that has been popping up a lot more as of late, as his recruitment has started to take a turn. The 6’6 prospect from Lincoln Southwest (NE) is coming off a solid high school season in which he averaged 11.4ppg and 7.0rpg, helping the Silver Hawks to a 15-9 overall record. But now, his time has come to step up and he has this summer with ETG, as he prepares even...
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2025 Malachi Simpson continues to thrive and showcase potential
Player: Malachi SimpsonClass: 2025Height: 6’6School: Hendersonville 2022-23 Season Averages: Simpson is coming off a tremendous high school season for Hendersonville, leading the charge at 20.0ppg, 7.7rpg, 2.1apg, 2.5spg, and 1.0bpg. A player here in North Carolina, 2025 6’6 Malachi Simpson has quickly seen his game elevate over the last year or so. It was just over a year ago when Simpson...
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Recruitment Breakdown: 2025 6’4 William Harper
We continue to shed more light throughout the country, as we head up to Maryland to check in on 2025 6’4 William Harper from Gonzaga. Harper is one that has been attracting the attention of college programs early on, as he has added several D1 offers over the last few months and his recruitment could only continue to rise when college coaches can reach out to 2025 prospects. Phenom Hoops...
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