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Rising Pros Training USS Has Several College-Worthy Players
Given how much the recruiting landscape has shifted over the last few years, it’s become more and more difficult for college-level high school prospects to actually receive offers—even from appropriate programs. The Rising Pros Training Unsigned Seniors group is a great example and representation of this sentiment. Ten years ago, this roster wouldn’t exist because they’d already be signed to the...
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AWigg Elite UAA 16U Full of Intriguing Pieces
The shoe-sponsored landscape consistently changes throughout the years. The introductions of secondary circuits have led to an influx of talent across these leagues. Additionally, we’ve seen new teams emerge as other programs fade or transition into something else. Among these programs is AWigg Elite—Aaron Wiggins’ newest team on the UAA circuit. We had the opportunity to watch the 16U and 17U...
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POB’s Thoughts from 2025 McDonald’s All-American Game
AJ Dybantsa – Committed to BYU Whether it was watching him years ago as a freshman or tonight at the McDonald’s All-American game, the 6’9 prospect EASILY shows why he will be a one-and-done with his scoring ability, length, and overall impact. Dybantsa’s ability to score from all over the court is quite impressive, and he is incredibly effective in creating his own shot. There isn’t a spot he...
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SW15H Elite Showcasing an Abundance of Talent
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Rise Showcase at Rise Indoor Sports and the new Kernersville Sports Center. Between the two sites and various age groups, there was an abundance of talent on display. Although many organizations have been playing over the last month, several programs kicked off their season during this event. SW15H Elite made their debut and ultimately made...
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DB Elite Duo Continuing to Dominate
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Rise Showcase at Rise Indoor Sports and the new Kernersville Sports Center. Between the two sites and various age groups, there was an abundance of talent on display. Although many organizations have been playing over the last month, several programs kicked off their season during this event. DB Elite loudly made their debut, dominating opponents...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Rise Showcase (Part Two)
6’1 ’25 Beau Harvey (Rising Pros USS) Given his body of work and overall ability, it’s really confusing why Harvey doesn’t have a slew of opportunities at the next level. In a time when so many people are pleading for true point guards, someone like Harvey (who fits the bill) gets overlooked. It makes no sense. Regardless, he’s a smart, unselfish floor general whose blend of pace, vision, and...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Rise Showcase (Part One)
6’4 ’27 Aiden Horton (NC Rise) Not enough players receive acknowledgement for approaching the game in an unselfish, team-oriented manner, which is why someone like Horton consistently stands out. Few guys can match his energy and commitment to making the right play. Horton is a useful creator who can finish, attack off the bounce, and knock down jumpers, but doesn’t necessarily need the ball to...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Rise Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Rise Showcase at Rise Indoor Sports and the new Kernersville Sports Center. Between the two sites and various age groups, there was an abundance of talent on display. Although many organizations have been playing over the last month, several programs kicked off their season during this event. Either way, we will take a closer look at five...
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Team Pittman Quickly Shaping Up as Top Team in PHL
Things are starting to heat up as we conclude the first month of the travel ball season. Although shoe-sponsored teams haven’t begun their respective circuits, the Phenom Hoops League is already going strong. In addition to interleague play, a considerable number of PHL teams have taken advantage of the opportunity to compete against all types of independent and shoe-circuit opponents. This past...
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Adam Grier Should Be a Target for College Coaches
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Bermuda Run, North Carolina, to carry onward with the travel ball season. Between the competition and slew of prospects, it made for a pretty exciting weekend. Considering that most of college coaches’ attention is focused on the oldest age group, we will take a closer look at some individuals who stood out and deserve attention—like Adam Grier. We...
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Middleton Hoops Elite Duo Stands Out at March Madness
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual March Madness at Rise Indoor Sports. Although there was an abundance of enticing squads on display, Middleton Hoops Elite was easily among the most intriguing. Only in their second year as a program, it’s clear that they are steadily trending as one of the top up-and-coming organizations within the region. Although they showcased enticing pieces...
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Team Legacy Highlighting Several Intriguing Pieces
Over the past few weekends, Phenom Hoops has seen an abundance of talent come through our doors. Between the PHL participants and other noteworthy programs, there’s been no shortage of next-level prospects on display. In preparation for viewings by college coaches, we will take a closer look at Team Legacy Gold and their variety of pieces. Right now, there are a healthy number of unsigned...
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Prospect to Know: Jeremiah Triplin
There are so many high-upside prospects throughout the grassroots landscape. Many will work hard and attempt to reach their lofty ceiling while others will be content in falling short. Regardless, identifying those players who even have a chance to be called “special” is the first step in the process. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that so many of these unique individuals come armed with...
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Team CP3 2028 is Overflowing with Talent
This past weekend, Team CP3 made an appearance at our Phenom March Madness. The brief showing allowed us to preview their roster and see a variety of enticing pieces. Not only will this group likely be one of the more talented EYBL teams in the region, but they should have a chance to be among the top teams in the country. Let’s take a closer look at their makeup… Sherod McCormick DJ Lindsey...
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RJ Moore Becoming a Target for High Majors
No matter how much the game of basketball evolves, elite scorers will always be coveted. We can take the current NCAA Sweet Sixteen as a perfect example, considering 15 of the 16 teams have at least one player averaging 15 PPG or higher (Michigan State being the lone exception). However, there is a meaningful difference between the highest-level scorers and everyone else. That’s where a prospect...
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Player Standouts at Phenom March Madness (Part Two)
6’3 ’27 Karon Watlington (Team CP3) It doesn’t take long to recognize that Watlington is currently on an upward trajectory. He continues to progress as an all-around player with an excellent blend of creation skills, scoring polish, and physical tools. Watlington showed the ability to knock down jumpers, break down opponents off the bounce, and finish or set up others. He’s also a reliable...
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The New-Look Carolina Riptide Set to Make Waves
The travel ball season is officially underway for the majority of programs throughout North Carolina. Given the general growth and expansion of summer basketball, there are more teams than ever before. Many groups are being formed without any concept of how to actually structure a basketball team. Not the Carolina Riptide. They are among the very few programs who specifically hunt for guys who...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom March Madness
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual March Madness at Rise Indoor Sports in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. Although the travel ball season is still in its early stages, there were plenty of noteworthy teams, players, and storylines from the event. Several guys stood out during the weekend, and this article will take a closer look at five players who made a lasting impression… 6’6 ’28...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Reggie Mack
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from the Carolinas went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Taye Smith
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Tysere Payne
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Malachi McCutcheon
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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Virginia Havoc Duo Turning Heads
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Henrico Sports and Events Center for our annual Virginia Tip-Off. Between new faces and blossoming young prospects, the event featured a variety of intriguing storylines. Despite narrowly falling short during their title run, the 2029 Virginia Havoc group consistently turned heads behind their complementary duo of Miles Hudson and Alex Worsham....
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Bryson Mickey
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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Prospects Due for a Big Summer Season (Part Two)
Each spring, we see a slew of prospects who enter the travel ball season with a disconnect between their ability and offer sheet. Some cases are purely due to a player not being seen by the appropriate level of coaches while others are sheer oversights. Regardless, this exercise allows us to see where we identify deserving players prior to the summer and how things unfold for each individual...
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What You Need to Know Before Attending a Phenom Hoops Event
Now that all the state champions have been crowned, we’ve officially reached the travel ball season. While each entity is different, Phenom Hoops is slated to have events nearly every weekend over the next six months. Due to the excitement spring/summer ball seems to elicit in individuals, this article will aim to help players, coaches, and spectators. In addition to highlighting our rules, we...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Joel Deigna
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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Prospects Due for a Big Summer Season
Each spring, we see a slew of prospects who enter the travel ball season with a disconnect between their ability and offer sheet. Some cases are purely due to a player not being seen by the appropriate level of coaches while others are sheer oversights. Regardless, this exercise allows us to see where we identify deserving players prior to the summer and how things unfold for each individual...
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Is Dionte Neal the Most Accomplished Player in North Carolina?
The term “loss aversion” defines the infamous quote “losing feels worse than winning feels good.” We have become so accustomed to the lengthy, seemingly never-ending basketball season and can forget to properly bask in the moments of greatness. The current times have created shorter memories because there is always another “meaningful” game on the horizon. While it would be unfair to say Dionte...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Virginia Tip Off (Part Three)
5’5 ’29 Alex Worsham (Virginia Havoc) Some young players simply see the game ahead of their peers, and Worsham certainly fits the bill. He’s still just scratching the surface of his physical development, but already sports a very high IQ with an advanced blend of pace, poise, and instincts on both ends of the floor. Worsham is a crafty ball-handler and sharp passer who can apply scoring pressure...
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