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Lady Phenom Player Watch: 2027 Izabella Hernandez
Player: Izabella HernandezClass; 2027Height: 5’2School: Jacksonville The Lady Top 80 was off the charts the other week bringing some of the best talent from around the region all under one building. Several players really introduced themselves on the big stage of Lady Phenom, including 2027 Izabella Hernandez. She was one of the smaller prospects at the camp but she is one that played well,...
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2028 Lydia Cipriano (North Lincoln) should be on your watchlist
Player: Lydia CiprianoClass: 2028Height: 6’0School: North Lincoln The Lady Top 80 was off the charts the other week bringing some of the best talent from around the region all under one building. Several players really introduced themselves on the big stage of Lady Phenom, including 2028 6’0 Lydia Cipriano from North Lincoln. Cipriano was a new name for us to learn about and one of the younger...
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Lady Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Justice Zimmerman commits to Western Carolina
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees 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: Justice ZimmermanClass: 2025Committed to: Western Carolina What Has Been Said by...
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Knockdown Shooter: 2027 Leia Rios (Knightdale)
Player: Leia RiosClass: 2027Height: 5’5School: Knightdale The Lady Top 80 was off the charts the other week bringing some of the best talent from around the region all under one building. Several players really introduced themselves on the big stage of Lady Phenom, including 2027 5’5 Leia Rios from Knightdale. Coming into the event, we had heard and learned about her game from Carolina All-Stars...
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Elite point guard: 2027 5’6 Jordan Speller (Grace Christian)
Player: Jordan SpellerClass: 2027Height: 5’6School: Grace Christian The Lady Top 80 was off the charts the other week bringing some of the best talent from around the region all under one building. Several players really introduced themselves on the big stage of Lady Phenom, but one player who didn’t need any introduction with us was 2027 Jordan Speller. A player that we have watched grow and...
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2025 5’11 Sofia Ponce (Victory Christian) Brings Intrigue
Player: Sofia PonceClass: 2025Height: 5’11School: Victory Christian It was a great year of camps, especially with another year of the Lady Top 80. It provided Lady Phenom an opportunity to check out talent all around the state, and plenty of names impressed. One player that captured our eyes and took home an award was 2025 5’11 Sofia Ponce from Victory Christian. Ponce was one that simply just...
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2027 Jaidiah Blake proving to be a talent to look at more
Player: Jaidiah BlakeClass: 2027School: Terry Sanford The Lady Top 80 was off the charts not long ago, as some of the top players were in attendance but it was also a chance for players to really make a statement for themselves as well. One player that played well throughout the camp was 2027 5’8 Jaidiah Blake from Terry Sanford. One can see the continued development of Blake from when we...
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Lady Phenom Commitment Alert: 2026 Kelsey Rhyne commits to Navy
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees 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: Kelsey RhyneClass: 2026Committed to: Navy What Has Been Said by Lady Phenom Hoops:...
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2027 Amayah Barnes proving to be one of the top guards in the state
Player: Amayah BarnesClass: 2027School: NC GBB The Lady Top 80 was a tremendous success overall, as some of the top talent around the state showed up and competed against the best. Several players walked away impressing our scouts, but one of the top players from the camp had to have been 2027 guard Amayah Barnes from NC GBB. Barnes had everyone’s attention with her impact and it is easy...
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Lady Top 80 Top Scorers
It was a tremendous weekend for Lady Phenom with the Lady Top 80, bringing some of the best talent from the state all under one building. Check out the top scorers from the event and make sure you start tracking these players this season.
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2027 Lenise Joseph proving to be a national-worthy prospect
The time is now to have the discussion… Could 2027 Lenise Joseph be the top prospect in the Class of 2027 here in North Carolina' Should she be nationally ranked by outlets all over the country' Those are the questions we are asking about what we have continued to watch over the years with this young yet talented prospect. 2027 6’2 Lenise Joseph has been a staple on the Lady Phenom...
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Lady Top 80 Award Winners
MVP Honors Congrats to our MVP’s from the #LadyTop80 on Saturday!! 2025 – Jahriell Murchison2026 -Stephanie Mobley2027 – Lenise Joseph/ Jordan Speller2028 – Lydia Cipriano Top Performers Congrats to all the others that earned awards at the event as Top Performers 2027 Amayah Barnes2027 Jaidiah Blake2027 Leia Rios2027 Olivia Yancey2025 Sofia...
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Ole Miss looking to build something special with commitment from 2025 Lauren Jacobs
Player: Lauren JacobsClass: 2025Height: 5’9School: Heathwood Hall Committed to: Ole Miss (on September 14) Jacobs is the first commitment for Ole Miss in the Class of 2025 What She Brings to the Program: Jacobs has been one that we have been impressed with over the years and she eventually found her way onto the Top 100 rankings by ESPNW. Now, she announced not long ago that she would be...
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2027 Trinity Jefferson (Cresset Christian Academy) is a name to start tracking more
Player: Trinity JeffersonClass: 2027School: Cresset Christian Academy Lady Phenom Hoops has been trying to bring more attention to the talent around the area on the girls’ side of basketball, as we highlight players that are deserving of more recognition. A team that we have highlighted on several occasions before has been Cresset Christian Academy, a program that looks to be building...
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Phenom Schedule Announcement: Ish Smith Showcase back again
Going through the dates and weekends with Phenom Hoops, it will be a busy week midway through December as Phenom Hoops looks to take over the high school basketball landscape. Along with other events, we will also be having a tremendous event at Hickory Ridge with the Ish Smith Showcase Presented by Chris Leak, Leak-Guelbert Group | Morgan Stanley. Last year’s event was one to...
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Most Dominant WNBA Season Ever' A’ja Wilson Secures Unanimous MVP and DPOY
The 2024 WNBA season will go down in history as a transcendent time year for women’s basketball. Statistically, the viewership skyrocketed across all levels. Whether the collegiate game, professional ranks, or international play, more people watched the sport than ever before. While much of this directly correlates with the rookie phenoms, the excitement certainly ranges beyond Angel Reese and...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2025 Braelyn Stilwell
Player: Braelyn StilwellClass: 2025School: East Burke Lady Phenom is continuing to focus on players all around the state, as the talent is running deep throughout. There are plenty of talented prospects out there that deserve recognition, as we dive into players to watch more this upcoming season. East Burke had a tremendous season, making it all the way to the state championship game last...
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Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese: Who is the Rookie of the Year'
Photo Courtesy of NBA.com Since the WNBA was founded over 28 years ago, basketball fans finally had a platform to watch the top professional women compete against their peers. Over that period, the likes of Lisa Leslie, Candace Parker, Diana Taurasi, Tina Charles, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Sheryl Swoopes, and countless other legends served as trailblazers and ambassadors for the sport. The WNBA has...
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Lady Phenom: Sophomore Duo Looking to Lead Once Again at FCDS
Lady Phenom Hoops is gearing up for a tremendous season and we are looking at teams around the state that have talent to be on the lookout for. Forsyth County Day School is an intriguing team after a strong season last year and with the potential talent returning. They finished the season 15-12 overall, and the strong duo of Lila Kelly and Gigi Lyons could have this program on bigger things this...
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Could Olympic build on a strong season with young prospects'
Lady Phenom Hoops is gearing up for a tremendous season and we are looking at teams around the state that have talent to be on the lookout for. A very interesting team that many should have their eyes on is Olympic; coming off a season in which they finished 14-11 overall and 4-6 in conference play, this was a very young team last year and with another year under their belt, this program...
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Forestview hoping to build on a strong 2023 season
Lady Phenom Hoops is gearing up for a tremendous season and we are looking at teams around the state that have talent to be on the lookout for. Last year, the Jaguars of Forestview finished the season 16-10 overall and 8-6 in conference play, ultimately having a chance to play in the 3A playoffs before falling to East Lincoln. After a year of experience under their belt, Forestview could...
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Lady Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Isa Roman commits to Appalachian State
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees 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: Isa RomanClass: 2025Committed to: Appalachian State What Has Been Said: “One...
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Young Talent looking to take the next step for Southern Durham
Lady Phenom Hoops is gearing up for a tremendous season and we are looking at teams around the state that have talent to be on the lookout for. Last year, Southern Durham had a very good season as the Spartans finished the season 24-6 on the girls’ side. They were able to make a strong run in the playoffs before falling to Terry Sanford in the third round. And when you look at last...
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Lady Phenom 1-on-1 with 2026 Autumn Washington
One of the top prospects in her class, 2026 Autumn Washington has been having a strong summer and has been racking in some impressive offers. Washington was one we highlighted EARLY ON here in North Carolina, and she has only continued to grow and add more to her game. Lady Phenom was able to catch up with her on all the latest, talking more about how her summer went, her focus on her game and...
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Lady Phenom Commitment Alert: Shehan sisters announce commitments to Kentucky Wesleyan
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees 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: Alexis Shehan / Samantha ShehanClass: 2025Committed to: Kentucky Wesleyan What Has...
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2027 Lila Kelly (Winston-Salem Stealers) continues to thrive on the court
Player: Lila KellyClass: 2027School: Forsyth Country DayAAU: Winston-Salem Stealers Lady Phenom went out to Raleigh over the weekend to check out the Deep South Classic, as teams from all over came to compete and we got a great chance to learn new talent. Here, we will dive into players that we saw and impressed at the event. A player that we have had an opportunity to watch on a few occasions,...
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Two Intriguing Prospects from Deep South Classic: 2026 Tristan Rickenbacker and 2027 Morgan Herbert
Players: 2026 Tristan Rickenbacker / 2027 Morgan HerbertAAU: Team PUSH VA Lady Phenom went out to Raleigh over the weekend to check out the Deep South Classic, as teams from all over came to compete and we got a great chance to learn new talent. Here, we will dive into players that we saw and impressed at the event. We had a great opportunity to check out two prospects that we believe will only...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2025 Amarachi Onyekonwu
Player: Amarachi OnyekonwuClass: 2025Height: 6’2School: Palatine HS (IL) Lady Phenom went out to Raleigh over the weekend to check out the Deep South Classic, as teams from all over came to compete and we got a great chance to learn new talent. Here, we will dive into players that we saw and impressed at the event. Onyekonwu quickly grabbed our attention with her play, as the 6’2 prospect...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Summer Stone
Player: Summer StoneClass: 2027AAU: Florida All-Stars Lady Phenom went out to Raleigh over the weekend to check out the Deep South Classic, as teams from all over came to compete and we got a great chance to learn new talent. Here, we will dive into players that we saw and impressed at the event. At the event, we had a great chance to watch some talent down in Florida and a young prospect that...
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Lady Phenom Watchlist: 2028 Serenity Rutledge
Player: Serenity RutledgeClass: 2028AAU: Alabama Southern StarzHigh School: Moody Lady Phenom continues to bring awareness to players around the country, and one player that we had a chance to watch at the US Open Basketball Championships in Bermuda Run (NC) was 2028 Serenity Rutledge. Alabama Southern Starz has been a tremendous program in bringing premier talent and also have proven to be one...
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