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CP3 Rising Stars Player Spotlight: 2029 Marcus Miller
Player: Marcus MillerClass: 2029Height: 6’8School: West Park HS (CA) The CP3 Rising Stars Camp brought some of the nation’s top young prospects to Bermuda Run, North Carolina, for an exciting weekend of competition and evaluation. Phenom Hoops had an excellent opportunity to watch several familiar standouts while also learning about new names who quickly made their presence felt. With talent on...
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Recruitment Rising: 2029 6’8 Kai Harris Emerging as a Versatile National Prospect
Player: Kai HarrisClass: 2029Height: 6’8 Continuing to keep an eye on the Class of 2029 around the country, we take a look at a prospect who recently announced he would be reclassifying to the Class of 2029 and has seen an uptick in his recruitment since that announcement. 2029 6’8 Kai Harris should be a prospect of interest after his summer announcement. Playing this summer with Cooz Elite,...
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2027 Marcus Curry Jr. Staying Focused on Recruitment, Locking in Visits
What a summer it has been for 2027 6’6 Marcus Curry, as he was able to walk away with a championship at Peach Jam with the Florida Rebels, being a key piece on the court all throughout for his team. The lengthy and athletic prospect was able to bring a presence all over the court, whether it was creating and attacking, getting out in transition, defending multiple positions, and just doing what...
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College Coaches Should Track the Upside of 2028 6’10 Biar Deng
Player: Biar DengClass: 2028Height: 6’10School: Combine Academy College coaches are always looking for hidden gems all around the country, hoping to find those prospects that can bring value but may get overlooked at times. Well, we have a prospect that college coaches will want to jot down and check out more this summer, as 2028 6’10 Biar Deng could be one of those players. Deng is one that we...
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Furman Lands Versatile Prospect 2027 Kai Parris
Player: Kai ParrisClass: 2027School: Pinewood Prep Committed to: Furman What Has Been Said By Phenom Hoops: “Parris is one that I believe could be a sneaky prospect to watch down in South Carolina; there are a lot of factors in his game that I like, and he displays a polished overall feel for the game. The 6’7 prospect is a skilled wing prospect who is able to play multiple positions, score from...
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2028 Andrew Juergens Capturing More Eyes with Strong Summer
Player: Andrew JuergensClass: 2028Height: 6’8School: Greensboro DayAAU: Boo Williams Catching up with players around the country, Phenom Hoops recently got in touch with 2028 6’8 Andrew Juergens from Greensboro Day and Boo Williams. A prospect who has clearly put in the work, has continued to develop his game, and has shown that he can be a piece at the collegiate level, Juergens has proven to...
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2028 Sophie Montana Announces Commitment to Wofford
Player: Sophie MontanaClass: 2028School: NW Guilford Lady Phenom continues its coverage around the state of North Carolina, and you may have missed a commitment from a premier prospect in the state. 2028 PG Sophie Montana from NW Guilford announced her commitment to stay within the region and commit to Wofford, a program that offered her back in eighth grade and has been persistent throughout...
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2028 Lydia Cipriano (North Lincoln) in for a Big Season Ahead
Player: Lydia CiprianoClass: 2028School: North Lincoln Lady Phenom is gearing up for another big season ahead, looking to highlight players around the state that could get more attention with their play. A player that we are eager to see if she can take her game to the next level is 2028 Lydia Cipriano from North Lincoln. Cipriano is a highly intriguing prospect with her combination of size,...
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2029 Austin Acy Continues to Establish Himself Among the Nation’s Best
Player: Austin AcyClass: 2029Height: 6’6 The Class of 2029 is already creating a lot of early buzz, as Phenom Hoops has highlighted plenty of names you will be hearing on a national level. A player that we talked about last season was 2029 6’6 Austin Acy, who clearly showcased a ton of talent, understanding, upside, and overall skill set early on. Writing about Acy back in January, Patrick...
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2029 Ty Kozlowski Building Momentum After Strong Summer on the EYBL Circuit
Player: Ty KozlowskiClass: 2029Height: 6’6School: Corner CanyonAAU: Utah Prospects The Kozlowski name has already become well-known in basketball circles, and now another talented prospect is beginning to carve out his own path. 2029 6’6 Ty Kozlowski, the younger brother of current BYU player Brody Kozlowski, put together an impressive summer with Utah Prospects while continuing to attract...
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Football Phenom, Basketball Standout: 2029 BJ Lafell Continues to Impress
Player: BJ LafellClass: 2029AAU: JL3 Elite Few athletes in the country can match what 2029 BJ Lafell has accomplished at such a young age. Already regarded as one of the nation’s premier football prospects with offers from nearly every major program, Lafell has also been turning heads on the basketball court. His explosive summer with JL3 Elite on the EYBL circuit showcased a dynamic skill...
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2028 Brice Wiersma Looking to Make His Mark in North Carolina; Transfers to Christ School
Player: Brice WiersmaClass: 2028Height: 6’8Previous School: TL HannaCurrent School: Christ School It has been a wild summer so far with players leaving but also coming into North Carolina, as we will be having some new names looking to lead the charge this season. One of the biggest transfers coming into North Carolina so far was the announcement of 2028 6’8 Brice Wiersma heading to Christ...
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2027 6’9 Landon Veal Has Big Month; Talks Latest in Recruitment
Player: Landon VealClass: 2027Height: 6’9School: Houston ChristianAAU: JL3 Elite The summer is wrapping up but there are plenty of storylines to follow with recruits around the country, as many prospects have seen their recruitment hit another level. 2027 6’9 Landon Veal has been one as of late who has seen an uptick with his recruitment because of his play. After having a slow start, the last...
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2029 Mamadou Sow’s Stock Continues to Rise with Dominant Interior Play
Photo Credit: Aaron Proia / @pr0ia Player: Mamadou SowClass: 2029Height: 6’10AAU: Arizona Unity 2029 6’10 Mamadou Sow has been a prospect Phenom Hoops has highlighted in the past when watching him, and we are back again after an impressive summer in which he was able to make a bigger name for himself. Playing for Arizona Unity this season, Sow was able to be an anchor down low, nearly averaging...
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2028 6’10 Hudson Hatch Talks Recruitment Jump and Move to Monarch Academy
Player: Hudson HatchClass: 2028Height: 6’10School: Monarch Academy/ Previously Christ School Big men always seem to be a hot topic for college programs and 2028 6’10 Hudson Hatch has been a hot topic for many, especially after the summer he has been having. A prospect that has seen a major jump in development along with upside, Hatch has shown tremendous improvement over the last year or so and...
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2028 Chacho Womack Continues Recruiting Momentum with Three Scheduled Visits
Chacho Womack Player: Chacho WomackClass: 2028Height: 6’4 The class of 2028 continues to shape up nicely and a premier guard that has been quickly rising up the ranks nationally has been 2028 Chacho Womack. Womack was a player who displayed a lot of early potential as a freshman at West Charlotte, as his offensive capabilities continued to shine at a young age. His rise and development could be...
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Damari Smith Making a Strong Case as a National Top-100 Prospect
Player: Damari SmithClass: 2029AAU: CP3School: St. Christopher’s School Finding an elite point guard can completely change the trajectory of a program, and 2029 Damari Smith has all the makings of being that type of player. After watching him extensively throughout the travel season with CP3, it became increasingly clear that he is one of the premier floor generals in the Class of 2029. He...
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2027 Markus Kerr Set for Next Chapter at Wellington Sports Academy
Player: Markus KerrClass: 2027Height: 6’7School: Wellington Sports Academy Back in the transfer window for high school, it was announced that another familiar face will be heading to another team as 2027 6’7 Markus Kerr will be heading to Wellington Sports Academy. Kerr, who was once part of Chambers High School here in North Carolina, has proven to be a strong talent that brings a lot of...
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2028 Brady Pettigrew Is Living Up to the Hype—and Then Some
Credit: Treal Holland (@CoachTreal2) Player: Brady PettigrewClass: 2028Height: 6’4AAU: Brad Beal Elite Talking about some of the big-time standouts from Peach Jam and EYBL overall, we head down to the 16U Division where 2028 6’4 Brady Pettigrew was able to shine as an elite prospect. The 6’4 is coming off an impressive showing at Peach Jam in which he averaged 23.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.4...
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5-Star DeMarcus Henry Announces His Top 8 Schools
Regarded as one of the top prospects in the country and one of the biggest risers of the last year or so, 2027 6’8 DeMarcus Henry announced his Top 8 schools on his YouTube page. In an interview, Henry announced that North Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, UConn, Ohio State, Arkansas, Louisville, and BYU are all in the hunt for his talents, and it will be interesting to see who will come out on...
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2027 Kevin Savage, 4-Star PG, commits to Purdue
Player: Kevin SavageClass: 2027School: Wheeler Committed to: Purdue National Rankings:On3/Rivals: #72 NationallyESPN: #28 Nationally247Sports: #36 Nationally What Has Been Said By Phenom Hoops: “2027 Kevin Savage (Wheeler) continues to show why he’s such a valuable piece in the backcourt. The super-quick point guard plays with tremendous burst, consistently blowing by defenders off the dribble...
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2027 Camden Cooper Commits to Florida A&M
Player: Camden CooperClass: 2027School: San Jose Prep Committed to: Florida A&M What Has Been Said By Phenom Hoops: “2028 6’6 Camden Cooper (Swift Sports 2027) certainly has the intrigue with overall game. Long shot maker that can score well over defenders, find his shot from multiple levels, and does a great job of impacting the game all over.” “Cooper brings a ton of intrigue with his...
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Prospects that Should be Holding Double-Digit D1 Offers (Part 2)
Though there have been plenty of changes around the state of North Carolina when it comes to prospects, the talent is still running deep all over the state. And with the high school LIVE periods throughout June, we are highlighting a few players who I believe should be strong targets for many schools and should be holding double-digit offers from schools all around. Check out Part 2 of the...
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2028 Jamel McKinley Is Trending as a Prospect to Watch in SC
Player: Jamel McKinleyClass: 2028Height: 6’8AAU: Team UnleashedSchool: Cane Bay HS (SC) The state of South Carolina continues to be such an intriguing state for hidden talent, and we have a player who could be next in line as a player that college coaches will really want to check out more. 2028 6’8 Jamel McKinley from Cane Bay HS and Team Unleashed has shown promise this summer on the Phenom...
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Prospects that Should be Holding Double-Digit D1 Offers (Part 1)
Though there have been plenty of changes around the state of North Carolina when it comes to prospects, the talent is still running deep all over the state. And with the high school LIVE periods coming through June, we are highlighting a few players that I believe should be strong targets for so many schools and should be holding double-digit offers from schools all around. Check out Part 1 of...
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New School, Same Impact: 2028 Jermier Nelson Ready to Lead Carmel Christian
Player: Jermier NelsonClass: 2028School: Carmel Christian The month of June is a big one for Phenom Hoops and scouts around the region, as we get a chance to check out teams early on before the season, while pieces also start to move around. There are plenty of new names in new places, but one we are highly eager to see this coming high school season is 2028 Jermier Nelson, now at Carmel...
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North Carolina Bigs Are Becoming Hot Commodities on the Recruiting Trail
The state of North Carolina continues to produce high-level talent across all positions, but several big men have recently seen their recruitment take a significant jump. As college programs continue to search for size, physicality, and long-term upside, a few frontcourt prospects have emerged as priority targets after strong spring and summer showings. Whether it is proven production,...
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More Respect for the Player: 2027 6’0 Micah Gordon
Player: Micah GordonClass: 2027Height: 6’0 Phenom Hoops had a tremendous opportunity to watch some of the top prospects in the country go at it at the NBPA Top 100 Camp down in Rock Hill, and so many players impressed with their play. Walking away from the event, there were plenty of storylines that came about from the camp, especially with players who should be earning more respect. 2027 6’0...
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The Blow Up is Starting: 2028 6’7 Tjay Brunson
Player: Tjay BrunsonClass: 2028Height: 6’7AAU: 1of1 EliteSchool: Cleveland High School The Class of 2028 in North Carolina is shaping up to be a memorable one, and a player that we have talked about for some time now is 2028 6’7 Tjay Brunson. Phenom Hoops was one of the first to talk about Brunson and we have only continued to say that Brunson may have the biggest upside in the class with his...
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2028 6’6 Kaleb Allen Earns First Offer; More Should Be Coming
Player: Kaleb AllenClass: 2028Height: 6’6AAU: Carolina PremierSchool: Christ Church The talent in South Carolina continues to impress, and more names are starting to really catch the attention of college coaches and scouts. One player that we talked about a while back was 2028 6’6 Kaleb Allen with Carolina Premier, saying that he has a chance to be the top prospect in the state, from what we saw...
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