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Bendel’s Best: Underclassmen at Summer Havoc
Over the last five days, Phenom Hoops was stationed in Fort Mill, South Carolina for our annual Summer Havoc Live. There were two sessions, both loaded with talent and noteworthy matchups, which made for a highly entertaining week of basketball. College coaches were constantly filtering throughout the multiple venues, and numerous offers were extended to players. We’ve already taken a closer...
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Player Standouts at Summer Havoc Live
6’1 ’23 Isaiah Ramazani (NC Spartans Bell) There are a variety of college prospects on NC Spartans Bell, and Ramazani is quite appealing as a productive two-way leader. He’s a scrappy, high-motor guard with quickness, toughness, and an understanding of how to make his presence felt on both ends of the floor. Ramazani is an active defender, willing rebounder, and fairly well-rounded offensive...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom G3 Showcase (Morning, Day 2)
2026 Nick Arnold (Carolina Riptide): When you watch Arnold operate on the court, you have to automatically think that he is an older, more experienced prospect. But when you come to find out that he is part of the 2026 class, Arnold is quite impressive and makes you excited about his future. Such a poised, polished point guard that sees the floor, makes the right reads, gets everyone involved,...
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Phenom G3 Showcase: Day 2 Morning Standouts
By: Malcolm Morgan 2026 Nikolas Arnold (Riptide) Has been putting on a clinic today! This kid can play… he gets to the rim at will, great footwork, stays under control, and is a shot-maker. It didn’t look like anything was going to speed him up. He plays with confidence and has a calm composure while he does it. Has a high-level IQ for the game and is a checkmark for coaches in need of a...
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Put on your watch list: 2026 Nickolas Arnold (Carolina Riptide)
Player: Nickolas ArnoldClass: 2026Height: 5’9Position: Point GuardAAU: Carolina Riptide 2024 Blue There were several players that caught our eyes with their play, but one young prospect really grabbed the attention of many scouts at the event and should be a name to put on your watch list down the road as he develops. 2026 5’9 Nick Arnold is a young point guard, one that plays well beyond his...
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Reece’s Standouts: Phenom Spring Tip-Off (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece2025 Jerquarius Stanback (NLPB)Length is something every coach wants and Jerquarius has so much of it to utilize. It impacts the game even more at his age, and he takes full advantage of it. Everything in the lane is his, defensively and offensively. His reach really helps him finish from all over and around guys. Showed awareness moving through the lane amongst others and finding...
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