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Commitment: Jalen Montonati Chooses Oklahoma State
Top 2026 wing Jalen Montonati (Owasso, OK / MoKan Elite) has officially committed to Oklahoma State, selecting the Cowboys over several high-major suitors. With his father, Brian Montonati, having starred at OSU himself, the commitment carries both personal and programmatic significance. Montonati brings positional size (6′7) and a deadly perimeter stroke to Stillwater. He’s shown consistent...
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Kennesaw State is the next home for 2026 Levi Ball
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or see a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Levi BallClass: 2026Committed to: Kennesaw State What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops:...
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New Face in North Carolina: 2028 Kenyon St. Louis looking to leave his mark
Player: Kenyon St. LouisClass: 2028Height: 6’2School: Winston-Salem Christian Every year, there are new names and player to learn about here in the state of North Carolina, and this year is no different. Winston-Salem Christian has always brought a ton of talent to the court, and they brought in a new name for us to learn in 2028 6’2 Kenyon St. Louis, who comes from up north. St. Louis has...
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Commitment: Anthony Brown to Vanderbilt
Class of 2026 guard Anthony Brown (6’1, Archbishop Carroll/Team Durant) has announced his commitment to Vanderbilt, choosing the Commodores over programs like Maryland and Indiana. Brown has been one of the most productive guards on the EYBL circuit, averaging nearly 19 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds, showcasing his ability to score at all three levels while also creating for...
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2026 Aidan Rousseau announces his commitment to Bucknell
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or see a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Aidan RousseauClass: 2026Committed to: Bucknell What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops:...
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2026 Cole Cloer Down to 5… Where might he end up at?
The recruitment of 2026 standout Cole Cloer continues to heat up, as the talented forward has officially trimmed down his list and announced his Final 5 schools. One of the most highly regarded prospects in his class, Cloer has been a consistent name on the Phenom Hoops platform, impressing with his size, versatility, and overall impact on the court. With his recruitment now entering a pivotal...
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Could 2028 Kmajay Jenkins contend for the No. 1 spot in North Carolina?
The past two weekends, Phenom Hoops has had a chance to check out again one of the most intriguing talents in the region for Moravian Prep. 6’6 K’Majay Jenkins, who is now part of the Class of 2028, has been flourishing and showcasing why he is one of the top talents around the area. And now reclassing to the Class of 2028, it only makes Jenkins even more interesting as he looks to be...
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2026 6’6 Derrick Florence’s recruitment starting to take off
Player: Derrick Florence IIIClass: 2026Height: 6’6School: OSL Prep Heading up to New York lately, 2026 6’6 Derrick Florence has been a target for many in the last few months, really exploding onto the scene as he has earned multiple D1 offers as of late. After earning a few offers here and there from other schools, it seems that several D1 programs have their eyes set his way and that list could...
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West Virginia Lands First Commitment in 2026 with 2026 6’11 Aliou Dioum
Player: Aliou DioumClass: 2026Height: 6’11School: Bella Vista PrepCommitted to: West Virginia Dioum is the first commitment for the Mountaineers in the Class of 2026 National Rankings ESPN: Not Ranked On3/Rivals: #126 Nationally 247 Sports: #147 Nationally Thoughts on Commitment: This is a strong get for the Mountaineers of West Virginia, landing not only a Top 150 player in the country but one...
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Decision Coming Soon for 2026 Levi Ball (Gray Collegiate)?
Player: Levi BallClass: 2026School: Gray Collegiate AcademyAAU: Middleton Hoops One of the biggest stockrisers down in South Carolina this past year has been 2026 Levi Ball, a 6’6 prospect that has performed extremely well for Middleton Hoops and has shown more of his overall impact on the court. He brings good versatility on both sides of the court, flourishing from multiple levels and...
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Programs eyeing to recruit 2026 Elhadji Diallo (Combine)
Player: Elhadji DialloClass: 2026Height: 6’7School: Combine Academy Now back in North Carolina, things seem to be heating up for 2026 6’7 Elhadji Diallo at Combine Academy. One of the premier prospects in the state, Diallo looks to remind everyone around the state about his game in helping lead Combine this season. And with his play, it will also give a reminder to college coaches in hopes of...
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Late-Bloomer Watch: Ryan Brzezanski Could Be Virginia’s Hidden Gem
Year after year, some players could be considered “late bloomers” or for college programs to catch on late. A player who could fit that description is 2026 6’8 “Ryan Brzezanski from Broad Run High School. The Virginia wing is coming off an impressive junior season in which he averaged 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists, while shooting 35 percent from three and 52 percent from the...
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2027 Prospect Watch: Marcus Curry Jr. Drawing Major College Attention
2027 6’5 Marcus Curry Jr. has been proving to be a big-time recruit coming through the state of Georgia, as he has been making a lot of noise with recent offers and visits. Curry has earned several strong offers as of late, with his list continuing to grow and interest from other programs starting to rise. Phenom Hoops was able to sit down and talk with him on all the latest, as we talk about...
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Ohio State Leaving a Lasting Impression on hometown prospect, 2028 6’3 Dylan Zeigler
Ohio State has been a popular place for many players to start the football season, as prospects have been heading to Columbus to see what the Buckeyes are all about. That includes lately one of the top point guards in the Class of 2028 in Dylan Zeigler, as he made a recent trip. Zeigler is a 6’3 guard from Ohio at Lutheran High School East, and he has been ranked as one of the top...
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Big Upside, Bigger Buzz: 2026 Rho Omed’s Recruitment Heating Up
Over the summer, Phenom Hoops introduced and really dived into more with an intriguing talent. 2026 6’10 Rho Omed played with the Academy Prep earlier this year, and it was Phenom Hoops that said he was one of the more underrated prospects in the country. It seems that college programs finally started to take notice of the potential and intrigue with his game, as he has added multiple D1 offers...
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2026 Dionte Neal Staying Home in North Carolina, Commits to UNCG
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or see a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Dionte NealClass: 2026Committed to: UNCG Why UNCG Was the Place for Neal: Phenom:...
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2026 Julian Adigun announces commitment to Harvard
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or see a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Julian AdigunClass: 2026Committed to: Harvard What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops:...
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NC State lands BIG with commitment from 2026 Trevon Carter-Givens
Player: Trevon Carter-GivensClass: 2026Height: 6’11School: SoCal AcademyCommitted to: NC State Carter-Givens is the first commitment for NC State in the Class of 2026 National Rankings ESPN: Not Ranked On3/Rivals: #108 Nationally 247 Sports: #115 Nationally Thoughts on Commitment: NC State is on the board for 2026 as Trevon Carter-Givens is the first commitment. Standing at 6’11, his length and...
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Big Pick-Up for Vanderbilt: 2026 Ethan Mgbako Commits
Player: Ethan MgbakoClass: 2026Height: 6’6School: Oak HillCommitted to: Vanderbilt Mgbako is the first commitment for Vanderbilt in the Class of 2026 National Rankings ESPN: #90 Nationally On3/Rivals: #66 Nationally 247 Sports: #65 Nationally Thoughts on Commitment: It was a great day for Vanderbilt, landing a Top 100 prospect like Ethan Mgbako. It must have been a great visit, as the 6’6...
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Top 100 Tarris Bouie announces his commitment to Alabama
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or see a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Tarris BouieClass: 2026Committed to: Alabama What Has He Said about Alabama: “Nate...
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2026 6’11 Trevon Carter-Givens recaps NC State Visit
2026 6’11 Trevon Carter-Givens was a target for many over the last year, racking up offers from several schools like Washington, USC, TCU, Florida State, Creighton, San Diego State, and also NC State. He recently posted photos of his recent visit to Raleigh, getting to check out what the schools and city have to offer, as well as developing a stronger relationship with the coaching...
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2026 Ashton Pierce recaps Elon visit, talks upcoming visits
Continuing our coverage recruiting-wise, around North Carolina, 2026 Ashton Pierce certainly is a player worth keeping an eye on. Having not heard much as of late as far as the latest, Phenom Hoops was able to get in touch with Pierce to learn about his latest visit, as well as more visits coming up. Pierce, who is coming off a state title with North Meck, has been a key player for the Vikings...
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2027 6’6 RJ Moore has “great time” on Tennessee visit
Player: RJ MooreClass: 2027School: Ambassador Christian 2027 6’6 RJ Moore, who has proven to be one of the top prospects not only in North Carolina but a Top 100 prospect nationally, caught up with Phenom Hoops on some of the latest news as he recently took a visit to Tennessee. The Vols seem to be showing strong interest his way, starting this past summer, and an offer could be coming his...
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2026 6’10 Hendrix Loughridge commits to Lipscomb
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or see a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Hendrix LoughridgeClass: 2026Committed to: Lipscomb What Has Been Said by Phenom...
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Florida State’s 2026 Recruiting Class Tops the Nation After a Huge Summer
The Florida State program has had a great start to the fall season, both on the football field and on the basketball court. FSU looks to be back in the national spotlight with a huge Week 1 win vs. Alabama, but we are here to talk about the wins FSU has been racking up in the recruiting world for basketball. In the latest news, FSU landed two more Top 100 prospects in Collin Paul and Brandon...
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Blaze Johnson (2028) Proving to Be a Rising Talent to Track
Player: Blaze JohnsonClass: 2028Height: 6’3Program: Overtime Elite Rewinding back just a few weeks ago, our scouts at Phenom Hoops had a great opportunity to watch some big-time talent on the court at the Seros Invitational in Bermuda Run (NC). Players from around the country came to compete, including several big-time prospects for Atlanta Xpress. One player that happened to suit up for Xpress...
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First of Many: 2028 Prospect Carter Smith Picks Up Syracuse Offer
Player: Carter SmithClass: 2028Height: 6’4School: Penn Charter Taking a look and learning more about players in the Class of 2028, we now check in and learn more about a rising guard up north in 2028 6’4 Carter Smith. Playing at Penn Charter, Smith recently made some waves with an impressive first offer from Syracuse. A bouncy prospect with a lot of promise, Smith had a strong overall...
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Familiar Faces Making Visits Over the Weekend: Latest Recruiting News
The recruiting trail continues to heat up, and this past weekend brought plenty of excitement with new offers, key visits, and emerging storylines that will shape the months ahead. From prospects picking up early high-major attention to others making impressions on campuses across the country, the buzz around the gym was undeniable. As programs look to lock in their future stars, several players...
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VCU lands big-time talent in 2026 6’9 Collin Ross
It was a good Labor Day weekend for VCU, as the Rams learned that they had landed a rising premier talent in 2026 6’9 Collin Ross from Spire Academy. Ross took an official visit this past weekend to VCU, and it must have done the trick, as he announced his commitment on Monday afternoon. Ross has been a player on the rise, garnering praise from many outlets for his ability to be a strong...
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Big Night for North Carolina Basketball with Bill Belichick’s UNC Debut
All eyes will be on North Carolina come Monday night, as the football team kicks off the season in what could be one of the biggest storylines of college football. Bill Belichick, possibly the greatest coach ever, will be making his debut for the Tar Heels on Monday night in Chapel Hill, and national eyes from around the world will be watching. However, though it is a big night for the program...
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