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Familiar Faces earn spot on 2025 USA Men’s U16 National Team
It was a big day for many high-level prospects around the world, as the 2025 USA Men’s U16 National Team was announced. And there were quite a few familiar faces on the roster for Phenom Hoops, as they look to represent their country. Check out the names that have been on the Phenom platform along with the rest of the roster. 2028 Mason Collins Collins is a 6’6 young prospect that should be...
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Charlotte Aces Unsigned Duo Worthy of Attention from College Coaches
Last weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Memorial Day Classic in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event featured a variety of intriguing individuals and teams across all age groups (including an abundance of noteworthy talent in the girls’ division). There were plenty of standouts across the board. Among those teams was Charlotte Aces Platinum, a program that consistently has an intriguing...
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Several Pieces Shining Bright for Stars Gold
Last weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Memorial Day Classic in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event featured a variety of intriguing individuals and teams across all age groups (including an abundance of noteworthy talent in the girls’ division). There were plenty of standouts across the board. Among those teams was Stars Gold—one of the top programs in South Carolina. Let’s take a closer...
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MOT Elite Showing Steady Improvement
As times change, the emphasis on pure development has seemingly decreased in many basketball circles. Some coaches would prefer to play countless games and live with the results, regardless if the kids are actually improving. Instead, it’s refreshing to see a group like MOT Elite 2028 (coached by former pro Ronshad Shabazz) and how they’ve progressed throughout the travel ball season. They...
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A hidden gem: 2028 6’2 Porter Dickson
Player: Porter DicksonClass: 2028Height: 6’2School: Bearden HS Phenom Hoops is always looking for hidden gems around the country, and we may have stumbled upon one in Rock Hill (SC) at the Phenom MDC with 2028 6’2 Porter Dickson. We have talked about him quite a bit but he left a lasting impression overall with his play, as he has a chance to be a big target for many schools around the region....
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TN United Maymon performs well at Phenom MDC
TN United Maymon was a new team that grabbed our attention this past weekend at the Phenom MDC, as they played well throughout, finishing the event 3-2 and competing. We wanted to dive in a bit into some of the players we were able to watch on the floor in Rock Hill (SC). Check out what we had to say. 2027 Dallin James James was a player who showed some good flashes of his game. He was able to...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Makayla Moore
Player: Makayla MooreClass: 2027School: Dorman HSAAU: Lady Upward Stars The Phenom MDC was an absolute thriller of an event that brought some of the top talents around the region on the girls’ side. This is why we are here to highlight some of the talent on display in Rock Hill (SC). 2027 Makayla Moore, who played for Lady Upward Stars this past weekend, was a guard who earned our attention with...
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Upward Stars Trio Setting the Tone
Last weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Memorial Day Classic in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event featured a variety of intriguing individuals and teams across all age groups (including an abundance of noteworthy talent in the girls’ division). While the oldest players typically receive the majority of the attention, there were plenty of standouts across the board. Among those teams was...
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FBC Reign Highlighting a Mix of 2028 Talent
Last weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Memorial Day Classic in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event featured a variety of intriguing individuals and teams across all age groups (including an abundance of noteworthy talent in the girl’s division). While the oldest age groups typically receive the majority of the attention, there were plenty of standouts across the board. Among those teams...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2026 Oshauna Holland
Player: Oshauna HollandClass: 2026School: Stuart CramerAAU: CP3 Flames The Phenom MDC was an absolute thriller of an event that brought some of the top talents around the region on the girls’ side. This is why we are here to highlight some of the talent on display in Rock Hill (SC). 2026 Oshauna Holland is a guard who quickly captured our eyes again, but we also knew what she was going to bring...
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2026 6’6 Aaron Ekwere continuing to see an uptick in his recruitment
One of the best players that we saw at the Phenom MDC was 2026 Aaron Ekwere from GA Stunners. The 6’6 prospect was able to flourish and show why D1 schools of all levels are looking to recruit him, as he brought a strong blend of playmaking, facilitating, athleticism, scoring impact, and defensive presence. We were able to catch up with Ekwere about some of the latest going on, as he has...
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Young Names to Start Learning More About: Phenom MDC (Part 1)
2028 Niles Nelson (CP3) Nelson is a player we have had a chance to watch over the years. He attracted our eyes early on and continues to do so, as I’m eager to see how he develops down the road. Nelson stands out with his size and mature frame at a young age, but he also displays a strong blend of athleticism, scoring, and versatility on the court. He can produce in getting downhill and...
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Team Ish 2027 Duo Proving to be Targets for College Coaches
The Phenom MDC brought talent from all over the region, and Team Ish 2027 certainly was a team that we were excited to watch. This is a team that brought several familiar faces to the court, but the duo of 2027 Travien Williams and 2027 Parker Watkins should be one that college coaches should take notice of this summer and down the road. We talk about each as they gave us a strong reminder of...
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POB’s Five Forwards/Bigs to Know from Phenom MDC
2026 Evan Truzy (Team Crews) Truzy had a solid showing throughout the event, as the 6’6 prospect brings good size, length, and versatility to the court. He displays solid feel around the basket with touch, moves well in the paint, and is comfortable from an array of areas. Truzy shows a strong skillset in being able to attack off the bounce, hit shots from around outside, and impact the game on...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Memorial Day Classic (Part One)
6’6 ’28 MJ Jawona (Georgia Stunners) In the first game slot of the weekend, Jawona highlighted a lot of intriguing qualities. He’s young but already sports a long, wiry frame and the ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Jawona is a fluid athlete who is truly just beginning to add strength, yet understands how to utilize his physical tools to his advantage. He’s a solid finisher...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Memorial Day Classic
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Rock Hill, South Carolina for our annual Memorial Day Classic. Between York, Nation Ford, and the Sports and Events Center, there were 15 courts of action featuring a variety of intriguing teams and players. Like usual, let’s take a closer look at some personal favorites from the event… 6’6 ’26 Aaron Ekwere (Georgia Stunners) In a gym full of talented...
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Miles’ Marvelous Five: Standouts from Phenom MDC
6’4” 2028 Justin Gray (Upward Stars 15U 3SSB) Gray is a talented and skilled young guard with a great set of foundational physical tools to go with his ability to knock down shots at a high level. He’s shown promise in his game off the bounce where he’s shown the ability to weave through traffic and finish in multiple areas on the floor. With all of that said, my favorite thing about this kids...
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POB’s Five Guards to Know from Phenom MDC
2026 Nolan Ericson (PSB Elite) Ericson had a good junior season at Mooresville, catching some eyes, and he has rolled that into his summer player with PSB. In Rock Hill, Ericson flourished with a balanced, high-IQ feel on the court. He is a good overall floor general who understands how to balance his scoring and running the show for others. Ericson is fundamentally sound with his ability to...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Saturday at #PhenomMDC
2028 Porter Dickson (FBC Reign) Dickson was one who was fun to watch early on in the day. The 6’2 guard was able to flourish with his quick release, deep range, and confidence from behind the arc. Time after time, he was able to get to his spots and make defenders pay but also did a great job in creating, facilitating, and making strong decisions for his teammates. 2028 MJ Jawona (GA Stunners...
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Who Are the Top Prospects in North Carolina’s Class of 2028?
Rankings are always an interesting discussion point. We know it’s an opinion-based practice heavily predicated on what the viewer values in a player. Some people value a pure scorer more than a true point guard, and assuming the players are of equal level, they could both form legitimate arguments. As we approach the halfway point of the travel ball season, there’s no better time to take a...
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Team Wall Led by Highly Productive Trio
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Raleigh Convention Center to host our annual G3 Live Showcase. The event featured over 280 teams across several age groups. College coaches of all levels were able to attend and extend scholarships to worthy prospects. Among those teams was Team Wall—a program known for consistently advancing talented players to the next level. Although they...
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Intriguing Prospects to Watch with NC Heels Elite at Phenom G3 Live
The Phenom G3 Live period brought talent from all over the region to Raleigh (NC), as the competition was tremendous and we had an opportunity to learn several new names (along with some familiar faces). The NC Heels Elite were a very intriguing team coming into the event, and they didn’t disappoint. This is a roster that has next-level talent, and there were a few players who really caught our...
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Team Vision Brought Next-Level Talent to Phenom G3 Live
The Phenom G3 Live period brought talent from all over the region to Raleigh (NC), as the competition was tremendous and we had an opportunity to learn several new names (along with some familiar faces). Team Vision was a team we were really excited about watching, as this is a team that offers talent for an array of levels. Whether they are D1, D2, or D3, this team has talent all over, and they...
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A balance of new names and returning prospects make UNC-Pembroke highly interesting to watch this upcoming season
Never too early to talk about some college basketball, and a program that has earned our attention early here in North Carolina is UNC-Pembroke. Coming off a season in which they finished 25-7 and 18-2 in conference play, the staff will have a strong blend of returning players and new names coming into the program. We dive into what we know about the roster and what fans should be excited about...
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Name to Know: 6’2 2029 Gideon Anum
Each travel ball season is another opportunity to discover new prospects and see the next wave of talent coming through the country. As many already know, North Carolina serves as a consistent hub for one of the most talented basketball pipelines. Not only is the Hoopstate considered home for many of the top high school, collegiate, and professional players in history, but it’s become a major...
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Justin Monden Commits to Maryland Eastern Shore
Earlier this week, Justin Monden made his announcement to commit to Maryland Eastern Shore, spending his first two collegiate seasons at Georgia Southwestern. Given some of the key pieces departing from the Hawks’ roster, Monden will be a vital piece for this group. Struggles were definitely expected in Coach Hill’s first year at the helm, but things should only improve as the culture and roster...
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Carolina Pressure Organization continues to bring Talent to the Floor at the Phenom G3 Live
The Phenom G3 Live period brought talent from all over the region to Raleigh (NC), as the competition was tremendous and we had an opportunity to learn several new names (along with some familiar faces). Carolina Pressure has certainly been a program that has earned our attention over the years, producing prospects of all levels. So, we were excited to check out their teams once again, as...
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AC Elite 2026 earns attention at the Phenom G3 Live
The Phenom G3 Live period brought talent from all over the region to Raleigh (NC), as the competition was tremendous and we had an opportunity to learn several new names (along with some familiar faces). AC Elite was a program that came through the platform and performed well, as several players were able to gain our attention. Players like 2026 Reed Miller, 2026 Tyeion Young, 2026 Reed Miller,...
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Unsigned Seniors shine for East Carolina Elite at Phenom G3 Live
The Phenom G3 Live period brought talent from all over the region to Raleigh (NC), as the competition was tremendous and we had an opportunity to learn several new names (along with some familiar faces). Carolina Pressure has certainly been a program that has earned our attention over the years, producing prospects of all levels. So, we were excited to check out their teams once again, as...
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2025 Brett Freeman heading to Blacksburg, commits to Virginia Tech
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: Brett FreemanClass: 2025Committed to: Virginia Tech What Has Been Said by Phenom...
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