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Big Ten Bound: Trey Thompson Reclasses to 2025, Commits to Iowa — What Does he Bring to the Hawkeyes
Trey Thompson’s decision to reclassify to the Class of 2025 and commit to Iowa is a win for the Hawkeyes. A prospect with true upside, Thompson brings a unique blend of size and skill to the court, and we are eager to see what he can provide to the program. His early pledge not only solidifies Iowa’s recruiting momentum but also gives the program someone who looks to come in and contribute....
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Breaking Down Anthony Brown’s Impact as a High-Level PG
Height: 6’2 Class: 2026 School: Archbishop Carroll AAU: Team Durant Anthony Brown stands out as a dynamic scoring point guard known for his ability to create space off the dribble and utilize his speed to penetrate defenses effectively. He possesses the athleticism and agility to blow past defenders and attack the paint with authority. His versatility as a scorer allows him to hit shots from all...
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Winners from NBA Free Agency
Denver Nuggets Arguably, the biggest winners of the entire draft or free agency period, Denver really maximized their opportunity to improve along the margins. Flipping Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick into Cam Johnson is a major win. Make no mistake, Porter Jr. is a lethal shooter with legit size. Although Porter has made considerable strides since entering the...
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Could NC State’s Paul McNeil Jr. be a sophomore to break out in the ACC?
The freshman year for Paul McNeil Jr. at NC State brought a mixture of growth, adjustment, and flashes of the scoring talent that a very interesting prospect to watch this upcoming season. Certainly, being a familiar face around the state of North Carolina, he will have plenty of fans supporting him and are excited to see what he can show. With a year of college basketball under his belt, the...
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Aaliyah Mack: A Dominant Force in the Class of 2029
Player: Aaliyah MackClass: 2029AAU: DreamSchool: Fairmont Prep We have been learning of several names over the last few events and expanded our coverage out to Kansas City as of late. We had a change to watch some impressive young talent at the US Open Basketball Championships recently, and 2029 Aaliyah Mack with Dream was one that certainly stood out. Mack is a true force on the court. ...
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Deserving of Attention: CJ Jones
Although it’s not Charlotte or Raleigh, the Triad (Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem) has consistently produced some of the top basketball players in North Carolina. Despite this, the area still has plenty of players who are underrated or overlooked by college coaches. Public schools in the greater Greensboro area are terrific places for next-level programs to find diamonds in the rough....
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Early Impact: 2028 Prospects Looking to Shake Up NCISAA Hoops (Part 3)
The Class of 2028 may still be early in their high school journeys, but several players across the NCISAA are already making their presence felt. Whether it’s through production, physical tools, or high-level flashes, these young prospects are positioning themselves as names to watch in North Carolina. As programs begin to reload and prepare for the season, this group is quietly building...
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Early Impact: 2028 Prospects Looking to Shake Up NCISAA Hoops (Part 2)
The Class of 2028 may still be early in their high school journeys, but several players across the NCISAA are already making their presence felt. Whether it’s through production, physical tools, or high-level flashes, these young prospects are positioning themselves as names to watch in North Carolina. As programs begin to reload and prepare for the season, this group is quietly building...
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Young Duo Shines for Chapmanville
Over the years, Chapmanville High School (WV) has become somewhat of a staple with Phenom Hoops. In addition to previously holding an event in their area, we’ve seen several of their kids at camps, travel ball events, and high school showcases. They’ve had guys like Obinna Anochili-Killen, Andrew Shull, David Tubek, Philip Mullins, and various others throughout the years. Just a few weeks ago,...
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Markus Kerr: Ascending to New Heights
Markus Kerr, a rising national talent in the 2027 class, the 6’6 wing is rapidly gaining recognition for his impressive blend of athleticism, skill, and growth mindset. His development has been marked by consistent improvement, focusing on refining his abilities to create scoring opportunities both off the dribble and around the rim. Athletically gifted and explosive, Kerr utilizes his physical...
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Is Northwest Guilford Back on the Rise?
Given how things fluctuated throughout the high school basketball landscape over the last decade or so, many teams have dealt with real ups and downs. While it’s often more applicable to public-school squads, we’ve even seen private and independent schools losing their kids to programs from other states. This is nothing new. However, there should be optimism about the general restoration of...
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Early Impact: 2028 Prospects Looking to Shake Up NCISAA Hoops (Part 1)
The Class of 2028 may still be early in their high school journeys, but several players across the NCISAA are already making their presence felt. Whether it’s through production, physical tools, or high-level flashes, these young prospects are positioning themselves as names to watch in North Carolina. As programs begin to reload and prepare for the season, this group is quietly building...
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Notable Juniors Poised for a Breakout Season
6’6 Keyonee Terry (Crossroads Christian) There are a lot of intriguing prospects within this class, and that certainly includes Terry. He possesses obvious physical appeal with his blend of length, fluidity, and athleticism. Terry has the necessary size and instincts to toggle between multiple positions defensively. He forces turnovers at a healthy rate and pushes transition play whenever...
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Kona Stingrays Make a Statement at the US Open Central Division
Traveling over 3,800 miles from Hawaii all the way to Kansas City, the Kona Stingrays did more than just compete at the 2025 US Open Basketball Championships (Central Division) — they brought grit, heart, and talent. Competing in an event that was filled with tough competition and strong programs, the Stingrays wasted no time making their presence known. From the opening tip, their intensity,...
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Coastal Carolina Secures Pair of North Carolina Commitments
Last week, Coach Gray and Coastal Carolina came into North Carolina and secured commitments from Q Williams (Forsyth Country Day) and Jordan Buzzard (Carmel Christian). Both players held multiple Division I offers, but decided to call it for the Chanticleers. This article will take a closer look at what each guy could potentially bring to the table… In looking at Williams, he’s a smart, smaller...
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Chambers Shifts to New Leadership
Arguably, no public-school program in North Carolina has seen more talent come through their doors over the last few years than Chambers. They’ve had players like Jaylen Curry, Daniel Sanford, Daniel Ransom, Maurio Hanson, Trey Green, Nick Dorn, Osvaldo Haynes, Tarris Bouie, Markus Kerr, and countless other college-level players. However, the recent departures of Bouie and Kerr leave Coach...
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Is Geren Holmes a Top-Ten Player in North Carolina’s Class of 2027?
Opportunity is one of the most important things in life. We see a job, connection, or general circumstances as a newfound chance to seize what we value. Basketball is no different, particularly in today’s world. There are countless examples of players taking advantage of fresh opportunities to properly spread their wings. Oftentimes, these situations involve reclassifying, transferring schools,...
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Prospects that Should be Holding Double-Digit D1 Offers (NCISAA) (Part 2)
Though there has been plenty of change around the state of North Carolina when it comes to prospects, the talent is still running deep all over the state. And with the high school LIVE periods coming through the month of June, we are highlighting a few players that I believe should be strong targets for so many schools and should be holding double-digit offers from schools all around....
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POB’s Best of the Best: US Open Basketball (Central Division)
Phenom Hoops had a tremendous opportunity to go out to Kansas City to check in and help out with the US Open Basketball. It was terrific to check out new talent from all over the country once again, learning plenty of new names and new programs. Here were some of the best players I saw from the weekend. 2027 Chase Branham (KC Run GMC) Branham is a known name coming in and he showed why on...
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A Star in the Making: 2029 Jaiyana Bogan-Jacobs (Dream City)
Player: Jaiyana Bogan-JacobsClass: 2029AAU: Dream City Offers: Arizona State, Louisville, SMU, Arizona, Alabama Talk about a player impressing us at the US Open Basketball Championships in Kansas City this past weekend… 2029 5’11 Jaiyana Bogan-Jacobs is already a name worth watching and that will only continue to be seen as she will be regarded as one of the premier talents in the country in the...
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Sad Sam’s Standouts from Phenom Team Camp Session 2
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the Patriot Season celebrating Piedmont! The Sadster is here to give out some shouts to the standout players he witnessed at the RISE Center in Bermuda Run during Phenom’s 2nd Team Camp Session. Summer is the time to get better and there were plenty of teams doing just that. It is also the time to get sneak previews on teams that...
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Tyler Lewis 1-on-1 with 2030 Nick Kendalls (Davidson Day)
TL: Tyler Lewis with Nick Kendalls, a rising eighth-grader, who is playing JV basketball with Davidson Day this year. How do you feel this season will go for you? NK: I think it’s going to go great and I think we are going to have a really good season and really just perform out there. TL: Playing the travel ball season for Team CP3, what’s the difference between travel basketball and high...
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Does Greensboro Day Have the Most Talent in North Carolina?
Given the history of success the Greensboro Day School Bengals have enjoyed throughout Coach Freddy Johnson’s nearly 50 years at the helm, folks naturally assume the on-court product will eventually start to decline. However, they clearly have different plans. Although one could still argue that the 2016-17 crew (JP Morman, Will Dillard, John Newman, Jordan Perkins, Solomon Smith, and several...
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What More Do Coaches Want from Ian Bailey?
Every few years, a player will come through the North Carolina high school scene who is universally loved, yet lacks the deserved recruitment. Think back to guys like Chase Lowe or Toby Harris and how they struggled to collect offers. Sure, they weren’t perfect players but there was an obvious gap between their actual ability and what coaches seemed to think. Fast-forward to now, and both guys...
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Prospects that Should be Holding Double-Digit D1 Offers (NCISAA) (Part 1)
Though there has been plenty of change around the state of North Carolina when it comes to prospects, the talent is still running deep all over the state. And with the high school LIVE periods coming through the month of June, we are highlighting a few players that I believe should be strong targets for so many schools and should be holding double-digit offers from schools all around. Check out...
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Next Up: 2029 Carib Morris Looks Like a National Problem in the Making
Just a few weeks ago, Phenom Hoops had a tremendous opportunity in working with USA Basketball at the US Open Basketball Championships East Division. Teams from all around the country came to participate, as we got our eyes on several new names. But walking away from the event, there was one player that clearly stood out amongst the rest, and leaving no doubt that she may be one of the top...
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Hudson Heim is Next: Intangibles, Size, and Star Power in 2030
Phenom Hoops had a tremendous opportunity to go out to Kansas City to check in and help out with the US Open Basketball. It was terrific to check out new talent from all over the country once again, learning plenty of new names and new programs. One player that garnered our attention quickly and throughout the tournament was 2030 6’5 Hudson Heim with KC Run GMC. We had high praise after Day 1,...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at US Open Basketball Championships Central Division
2028 Dylan Betts (Tru Colorado) Betts was one we were eager to see again in action, as he will be regarded as one of the top prospects in his class. As a 7-footer, Betts continues to showcase his impact on both ends as well as his overall development. He looks bigger and stronger since last year watching him, more fluid and comfortable in operating in the post, and continues to flourish as a...
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NCISAA Live Period Day 1 Standouts
Discover some of the top performances from Day 1 of the NCISAA Live Period, where standout players showcased their skills and leadership on the court. 2026 Q Williams – Forsyth Country Day An electric small guard who runs the show and creates for others. Q made key reads, especially at the end of the game, helping his team secure the win over Davidson Day. His in-between game and ability...
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UNCG earns late snag with 2025 Chane Bynum
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: Chane BynumClass: 2025Committed to: UNCG What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops: “Given...
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