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2026 Trevor Manhertz: Trending as a Top 10 Prospect in NC?
Player: Trevor ManhertzClass: 2026Height: 6’7School: Green LevelAAU: Garner Road Summer ball is what can change the lives of many prospects; some prospects continue to shine and prove themselves on the big stage, but it is also a chance for late bloomers to shine and pop off. We may have our first player that fits that bill, as 2026 6’7 Trevor Manhertz has made some early noise and has been...
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Team New England’s Trio of 2028 Bigs Turning Heads
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled up to Richmond, Virginia, for our inaugural Seros Open 804 Showcase. The event was loaded with talent across various age groups and presented us with the opportunity to get a closer look at some new programs. Among these organizations was Team New England. Although their 2026 and 2027 groups are more than worthy of attention from spectators, national...
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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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Phenom Player Profile: 2025 Donnie Watts (DME SNJA)
Donnie Watts III #16’0 PGSouthfield, MITwitter: @DonaldWattsIII1 Donnie is a steady point guard with the ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Capable 3-point shooter, shifty playmaker, and creative passer. High IQ and a great positional defender.Averaged 15 ppg, 5 Assists, and 5 rebounds at Phenom Post grad nationals. High Academic prospect. He gets to his spots well and has a...
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Stars Gold offering intriguing talent to watch this summer
Stars Gold has been a staple in South Carolina as of late, as this is a team and program that continues to bring intriguing talent to the court. We have had a chance to watch some of the talent in the last two events, as we dive into a few players that have earned our attention so far to start the summer. College coaches should be looking their way this year. 2026 Justus Bell Bell is a prospect...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Seros Open (Class of 2027)
2027 Jarvis Hayes Jr. (Atlanta Xpress) Hayes was a player that I was eager to see again, and he was able to show why he is such an intriguing prospect with his blend of length, athleticism, and ability to score. A bouncy guard that has a long frame, which allows him to create and finish high, knock-down shots over defenders, or get to the rim consistently. Hayes excels well out in transition and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Seros Open (Class of 2028)
2028 AJ Morman (Garner Road) Morman is one that we have highlighted on several occasions, and it was great to see this young guard back in action at the Seros Open. It was clear that Morman has a chance to be something special in the coming years and will be one of the top guards in the state. Even at his size at a young age (still plenty of time to grow and get stronger), he was electric with...
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Underrated Athlete’s: Standouts from the Phenom Seros Open
The Phenom Seros Open brought together some of the region’s top rising talent across the all classes. From high-motor guards to versatile forwards, the gym was packed with future college level prospects showing early flashes of greatness. Jarvis Hayes – 6’5 Guard | 2027 – Atlanta XpressHayes is a long, athletic, and skilled guard with two-way potential. He excels in transition, plays with...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Seros Open (Class of 2026)
2026 Trevor Manhertz (Garner Road) Manhertz may have been the breakout player of the event with what he showed; we have been waiting for this young man and he has now arrived, as we could see the potential in his game, but everything had to come together. Well, we have arrived at that point, as Manhertz clearly put himself with some of the best in his class. Great length and size at 6’7, has...
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National Names Shine Big at Phenom Seros Open
2027 Lincoln Cosby (444 Athletics) Cosby comes in ranked as a Top 10 prospect in his class and you can see a lot of the intrigue with his game. Standing around 6’9, Cosby flourished in various roles and areas on the court, making him a tough matchup when locked in. He came out early to show his range and ability to knock down shots from three, displaying a fluid and comfortable release from...
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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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Top 5 Prospect, Nate Ament, commits to Tennessee
Player: Nate AmentClass: 2025Height: 6’9School: Highland School Committed to: Tennessee Regarded as a Top 5 prospect, Nate Ament, now joins DeWayne Brown, Amari Evans, and Troy Henderson in a loaded class. National Rankings ESPN: #4 Nationally On3: #4 Nationally 247 Sports: #4 Nationally Rivals: #4 Nationally What Has Been Said from Phenom Hoops From Phenom Hoops Post Grad Nationals: Link:...
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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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Upward Stars 2028 3SSB vs CP3 2028 EYBL went down at #PhenomGrassrootsTOC #PhenomHoops
Check out highlights between Upward Stars 2028 and CP3 2028 at #PhenomGrassrootsTOC! This game gave us a glimpse of the future talent coming out of the...
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Upward Stars 3SSB makes a statement at Grassroots TOC
What made the Phenom Grassroots TOC so special is that we had some of the big-named programs from around the region come and compete all on the court, bringing some intense competition to Rock Hill (SC). We were eager to see what our good friends at Upward Stars 3SSB were going to bring to the court, and they certainly left a lasting impression. Upward Stars 3SSB 2026Grassroots TOC Record: 4-0...
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Noteworthy Performances at the Phenom Grassroots TOC
2027 Jordan Wiseman (Sewer South) Avery had a strong showing throughout and was part of a Sewer South team that grabbed my attention. He attacked well, was able to get downhill and be assertive, scored strong, and just be a playmaker on the court. 2027 Connor Hodgson (Future Prep) He is a big piece to the team’s success with his ability to open up the offense, be an effective scorer from the...
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Phenom Hoops Hosts Three Loaded Events This Weekend
Starting tomorrow, Phenom Hoops will be hosting a trio of the biggest events in the region: Seros Open in Rock Hill, Seros Open 804 in Richmond, and Carolina Clash (partnered with MADE Hoops) in Bermuda Run. Each of these showcases will feature a slew of noteworthy teams and prospects from throughout the DMV and Southeast. Below, we will list some of the 17U teams set to appear at each event…...
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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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2026 Trey Beamer looking for another big summer; talks latest in recruitment
Player: Trey BeamerClass: 2026Height: 6’3School: IMG Academy One of the premier guards from Virginia, 2026 Trey Beamer, made the move last year to head down south and suit up for IMG Academy, playing a national schedule and looking to elevate his game. He was able to show that and is now looking to have a big summer with Team United. When talking about his game, Beamer is known as a scoring...
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Is CP3 EYBL 2026 Looking Like the Top Dog this Summer?
There was plenty of talent on display at the Phenom Grassroots TOC, including CP3 EYBL 2026, who got their summer underway for the first time at the event. This is a team that has a lot of expectations coming into the season, and we were able to get our first viewing of the team. After an impressive 25-point win vs. Drifty Elite, one couldn’t help but walk away and wonder if CP3 EYBL 2026 is...
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POB’s Eye-Catching Performances: Phenom Grassroots TOC (Class of 2027)
2027 Jackson Terrell (Middleton Hoops) Terrell is an intriguing forward for Middleton, and I could see him showing up on more college coaches’ radars with his play. He has good size at 6’7, moves well, excels on the glass and being active, operates strong in the post as well as pick-and-roll situations, and runs the floor overall well. He has a polished overall feel that allows him to score...
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POB’s Eye-Catching Performances: Phenom Grassroots TOC (Class of 2026)
2026 Dionte Neal (CP3 2026) What hasn’t already been said about Neal already? He understands the game, knows how to lead an offense and team, and is a true presence on both sides of the court. Neal is tremendous in being a creator, a facilitator, or a scorer, impacting and running the show for a team and also making a huge presence on the defensive end. This is the summer that college coaches...
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2027 Lenise Joseph proving to be a FORCE all summer long for Carolina Hornets
Player: Lenise JosephClass: 2027Height: 6’0AAU: Carolina Hornets At the Phenom Lady Rumble, we had another great opportunity to check out one of the top talents in the state of North Carolina and one that we believe should be nationally ranked. 2027 Lenise Joseph, who is coming off a huge season at North Meck, is looking strong once again early on this summer with the Carolina Hornets as she...
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Kendre Harrison & CP3 2026 EYBL TAKES DOWN Drifty Elite & Kaden Magwood at #PhenomGrassrootsTOC!!!
Drifty Elite and CP3 EYBL 2026 was an absolute SHOW, with D1 talent everywhere you looked. With all the talent around, it definitely got heated between two premier programs. Check out all the highlights
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Underrated Athlete’s Standouts – Phenom Grassroots TOC / Lady Rumble (Part 2)
Phenom Hoops once again delivered a platform for top talent to showcase their ability, and this past weekend’s Grassroots Tip-Off Classic featured several young prospects making early statements in the spring. From high-level wings to rising guards, here are a few players who stood out with their performance and potential: Chase Smith – Forward | Class of 2028 | Team UnitedChase Smith proved to...
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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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