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Upward Stars Combine: Bigs That Impressed
The Upward Stars Combine was a sensational event, and we at Phenom Hoops want to thank all the staff there for allowing us to check out the talent. Many players from North and South Carolina were on deck, and we got a great refreshing view of players as well as learned about a few new names. 2026 Elton Smith (Cardinal Newman): Smith is a proven big so far, and continues to be a strong...
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Joe Rhyne Worthy of Attention from College Coaches
Every year around this time, it feels like there are a lot of college-level players who aren’t being appropriately recruited. While each college coach has their own plan and way of conducting business, it’s unclear if waiting until the eleventh hour to pursue these kids is truly advantageous for any of the parties involved. Take someone like Joe Rhyne, for example. He’s played for shoe-circuit...
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Loaded with Talent: Chambers Trending as a Title Favorite
The high school season is right around the corner, which means it’s time to take a deeper look at various programs throughout the state. Our fall league hosted many of North Carolina’s top teams (both in the public and private school ranks) and watched closely to see who separated themselves from the pack. Obviously, the complete list would include numerous others, but it’s difficult to ignore...
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Upward Stars Combine: Guards That Impressed (Part 2)
The Upward Stars Combine was a sensational event, and we at Phenom Hoops want to thank all the staff there for allowing us to check out the talent. Many players from North and South Carolina were on deck, and we got a great refreshing view of players as well as learn about a few new names as well. 2025 Reggie Mack (Ridge View): Mack flourishes as a leader on the court, as he competes and plays...
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Upward Stars Combine: Guards that impressed (Part 1)
The Upward Stars Combine was a sensational event, and we at Phenom Hoops want to certainly thank all the staff there for allowing us to come check out the talent. Many players from North and South Carolina were on deck, as we got a great refreshing view of players as well as learned about a few new names as well. 2026 Caden Coleman (Hillcrest): Coleman was a name that I was intrigued in...
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Schedule Release from Phenom Hoops: Carmel Tip-Off Classic
The time has come for Phenom Hoops to start introducing and announcing all the teams that will be in the Carmel Tip-Off Classic, as we are releasing the entire schedule. The Carmel Tip-Off Classic has been known as one of the best events to kick off the season, and we have some ELITE matchups and storylines heading into this year’s field. We will be talking more about what we will be...
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Will East Meck Emerge as a Playoff Sleeper'
Each year, North Carolina’s high school basketball landscape undergoes countless transfers, coaching changes, and general shifts in its structure. Although there’s a healthy number of programs that seemingly win 25-30 games every season, far more teams go through struggles and fluctuations of success. Consider East Mecklenburg, for example. After the departures of their three leading-scorers,...
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East Meck Wins Silver Division at HoopState Fall League
This past weekend, all the teams from our East and West Fall Leagues came together for the final two days of competition to determine champions for each division. In the gold bracket, Central Cabarrus (yet again) claimed victory. However, the silver bracket offered a lot of intrigue and excitement in its own regard. The Charlotte Eagles (East Meck) and Papa Pete’s Patriots (Apex Friendship)...
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Upward Stars Combine: New Names to Learn
The Upward Stars Combine was a sensational event, and we at Phenom Hoops want to certainly thank all the staff there for allowing us to come check out the talent. Many players from North and South Carolina were on deck, as we got a great refreshing view of players as well as learned about a few new names as well. Here are some names that are new on our radar that you could be hearing a lot...
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Player Standouts at Hoopstate Fall League Championship
6’5 ’26 Markus Kerr (Cougars) Although the Cougars were missing one of their key pieces, it simply gave Kerr an opportunity to shine as a focal point. He’s a skilled, athletic guard with an all-around skillset and the ability to dominate opponents on both ends of the floor. Kerr is a reliable creator, both for himself and others, and mixes it up from all three levels offensively. He’s a quality...
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Why You Should Attend Phenom Hoops’ Camps
It probably goes without saying, but the grassroots basketball landscape has changed a lot over recent years. This is evidenced through a variety of different forms, especially regarding the way general competition has dwindled. That being said, it’s somewhat understandable. Basketball becoming a year-round game has caused a clear ripple effect at all levels of the sport. Playing so many games...
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Reviewing the Tape: Pangos All South Frosh/Soph Camp (Part 1)
Courtesy: PangosAACamp Phenom Hoops is expanding its coverage, as we are reviewing the film from the Pangos All-South Frosh/Soph Camp, bringing some of the best talent around the region all under one building. We continue diving through each team, finding players to watch out for. Here is one of several parts of players that captured our eyes when going back into the film. 2027 6’7...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Tyler Lewis #43: 5’8 ’26 Miguel Ribeiro (Forsyth Country Day) Starting things off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to get involved in the action, Miguel Ribeiro. He’s a young, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor, unselfish approach, and nice creation skills. Ribeiro knows how to initiate the offense and get others involved, but also shoots the ball at a high...
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WV Combine Top 100 Standouts
Bryar Bailes By: Kevin Moses Player: Zane SaundersTwitter: @zanesaunders106’7, 185Class of 2025School: South Charleston, WV This incredible and versatile athlete was a dominant force to be reckoned with. Zane used his size, speed, and athleticism to punish helpless defenders at will scoring with ease on all three levels. That rainmaker from deep is a thing of beauty yet he dazzled us with...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Kelvin Mills #42: 5’7 ’26 Branden Warren (Reagan) Starting things off, we look at a player who seems to consistently improve with each updated viewing, Branden Warren. He’s a young, smart guard prospect with an unselfish approach and reliable spot-up presence. Warren does a little bit of everything on the court, but utilizes his perimeter shooting to pose a constant threat...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Smith #41: 5’7 ’25 Tyrese Liddell (Freedom Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Tyrese Liddell. He’s a scrappy, unselfish, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a solid understanding of how to run a team. Liddell is capable of initiating the offense, creating for others, and asserting his...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Tim Respass #40: 5’7 ’26 Ian Ramirez (East Mecklenburg) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a solid impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Ian Ramirez. He’s a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard prospect with a nice penetration sense and the ability to create for himself and others. Ramirez handles the ball effectively, sets up others, and scores from...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Dre Simmons #39: 5’6 ’24 Azziah Sigler (Riverside) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a significant impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Azziah Sigler. He’s a strong, tough, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and quality feel on both ends of the floor. Sigler does a nice job of controlling the action, getting others involved, and picking his...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Antonio Threadgill #22: 5’7 ’26 Bralyn Williams (North Raleigh Christian) Stating things off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to involve himself in the action, Bralyn Williams. He’s a quick, scrappy guard prospect with an unselfish approach and steady two-way presence. Williams is a useful creator, both for himself and others, and makes quality decisions with the...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Tony Jones #24: 5’4 ’26 Stephanie Mobley (Victory Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a lasting impression despite being the only girl on display, Stephanie Mobley. She’s a tough, high-motor guard prospect with quality feel and a well-rounded skillset. Mobley is a capable shooter, both from midrange and beyond the arc, and understands how to attack...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Geter #23: 5’11 ’24 Xavier Perry (Victory Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who provides a reliable presence as a two-way floor general, Xavier Perry. He’s a smart, unselfish, high-motor point guard prospect with a tight handle and excellent vision. Perry penetrates well and finishes strong around the basket, displaying a crafty sense and the ability to play...
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Learning New Names at the Hoop State League
The Hoop State League presented by Phenom Hoops has given us a great opportunity to learn a few new names that we will be looking out for more this year and down the road. These four names were ones I wasn’t quite familiar with or have yet to see and should be on the radars down the road from what we saw so far. 2027 Julian Lowe (Wildcats): I hadn’t had a chance to watch Lowe in action...
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Player Standouts at Hoopstate Fall League (West)
5’9 ’24 AJ Parsley (Team Ville) Playing hard has gradually become an obsolete skill, which is why it’s always refreshing to watch AJ Parsley push the limits on what “high motor” actually means. No matter the context or setting, he plays with a full-throttle approach. What Parsley lacks in height or vertical athleticism, he makes up for with speed, quickness, and general peskiness. He’s a heady...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Fred Cannon #28: 5’2 ’28 Aaron Jessup (Raleigh) Starting things off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor, Aaron Jessup. He’s a young, smart, scrappy guard prospect with excellent defensive instincts and a well-rounded offensive skillset. Jessup creates well for himself and others, scores from all levels, and is capable of...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Kainan Justiniano #27: 5’1 ’29 Devin Mangum (Wake Forest) Starting things off, we look at a player who produced well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Devin Mangum. He’s a wiry, young guard prospect with a scrappy nature and high motor on both ends of the floor. Mangum displays solid feel for his age and works effectively within the team structure at all times. He...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Jared Grady #26: 5’1 ’29 Andrew Crawther (Raleigh) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Andrew Crawther. He’s a young, unselfish point guard prospect with natural instincts for running the team and getting others involved. Crawther possesses a nice handle and sharp vision, which allows him to consistently...
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The 2nd Annual Lakesgiving should be one to remember
The events continue to roll out, as we will be back in the Lake Norman area once again around Thanksgiving. Last year’s Lakesgiving was certainly a great event, and we are looking to match that and surpass that this year with the teams we have coming in. Make sure you don’t fill up your schedule too much and join us over the Thanksgiving weekend, as we bring you the teams that will be in...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Kevin Dawkins #25: 5’0 ’29 Jamir Knight (Raleigh) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a nice impact despite being the smallest camper on display, Jamir Knight. He’s a young, scrappy guard prospect with a solid motor and unselfish approach to the game. Knight stood out through his perimeter shooting, both from midrange and beyond the arc, and consistently proved to be...
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Player Standouts at Hoopstate Fall League
6’6 ’25 Brandon Adams (All-Carolina) Despite some ups and downs as a group, it was easy to the appeal of someone like Adams. He’s already a long, fluid athlete with solid touch and floor-spacing ability. In this contest, Adams blocked shots, rebounded the ball, and filled in the gaps offensively. He will be a prospect to keep an eye on as his body continues to develop. 6’7 ’25 Ira Wilson (South...
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Cooper’s Notes: 919 One Day Bump 8
By: Cooper Hart 5’9” ’25 Ghab Scott (Athletic Freaks) Scott made game-deciding play after game-deciding play all day long. He uses his quickness and instincts like few guards can, controlling what happens on both ends despite his lack of elite size. He was a nightmare defensively, pressuring the ball at a high level and getting involved in seemingly every possession. He got to the rim at will,...
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