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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2025 7’1 Fridrik Leo Curtis
Looking at several other players around the country and world, Phenom Hoops recently caught up with 2025 7’1 Fridrik Leo Curtis from Cats Academy, a rising prospect who has been catching the attention of high-major programs all over. The big man has added four offers in the last month, as the European prospect at a strong last season and is ready to showcase just what he can do here in the...
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POB’s Best of the Best: NC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 6’3 Johnniyus Sharpe (Reidsville) Sharpe, once again, came on the big stage and produced at a high level, eventually taking home MVP honors for his class. I’m sitting here today wondering how this young man doesn’t hold multiple offers already but I’m here to say this now; Sharpe should have college coaches all over him with his game. He scored effortlessly from all levels, knocking down...
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Cooper’s Notes: North Carolina Top 80 Camp
6’7” 2027 Koen Booker (Christ School) Booker was a pleasant surprise in my first viewing of him since returning to the state. He was highly comfortable with the ball in his hands, creating for himself off the bounce and proving to be a legitimate mismatch problem throughout the day. His positional transition from forward to wing seems to be coming along well, evidenced by his pace and handling...
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What We Learned from the North Carolina Freshman 40
Point Guards Leading the Way Although several wings, forwards, and big men warrant attention from the masses, this class is clearly headlined by guard play. Having the best of the best compete in notable matchups certainly made for an entertaining slate of competition. Various names could be mentioned, but the MVP award ultimately came down to AJ Morman, Jaleel Smith, and JJ Sati-Grier. All...
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NC Top 80 / Sophomore 40/ Freshman 40 Top Scorers
NC Top 80 Top Scorers NC Sophomore 40 Top Scorers NC Freshman 40 Top Scorers
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NC Top 80 / Sophomore 40/ Freshman 40 Award Winners
NC Top 80 Award Winners MVP: 2025 Johnniyus SharpeMVP: 2026 Markus Kerr Top Performers:2026 Elton James2026 Jossiah Johnson2026 Justin Caldwell2025 Rodmik Allen2026 Tarris Bouie NC Sophomore 40 Award Winners MVP: 2027 RJ Moore Top Performers2027 Cruz Miller2027 James Minlend2027 Lincoln Vinson2027 Julian Lowe2027 Charles Chienngan Pur NC Freshman 40 MVP: 2028 JJ Sati-Grier Top Performers:2028 AJ...
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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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Boozer Twins Heading to Duke; What does it mean and Game Breakdown
It was a big day in the recruiting world, as the Duke Blue Devils received huge news that they would be landing two of the top prospects in the Class of 2025. 2025 Cameron Boozer and 2025 Cayden Boozer announced on Friday that they would be following their dad’s footsteps and will be suiting up for Duke. We break down each of their games and what it means to the Blue Devils. 2025 6’9...
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Cooper’s Notes: HoopState Fall League Championship Day 1
6’1” 2026 Owen Calvert (Truth Company) Calvert was one of the most productive players in attendance on Saturday, capping his day off with a 38-point performance in their second game. He’s one of the toughest guys on the court everytime he plays and never seems to let up in his gritty approach. He was lights out as a shooter while making great passing reads when attacking downhill. He was...
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Michigan State lands first commitment in 2025 4-star Jordan Scott
Player: Jordan ScottClass: 2025Height: 6’7School: South Lakes Committed to: Michigan State Scott is the first commitment for Michigan State in the Class of 2025 National Rankings 247 Sports: #52 Overall / #9 Position ESPN: #NR Overall / #24 Position Rivals: #58 Overall / #17 Position On3: #85 Overall / #18 Position Game Description: “I would describe it as smooth, smart, and decisive. I...
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Who is the Top Tandem in North Carolina'
Noteworthy duos have long been a major part of building successful basketball teams. Even after the establishment of a “Big Three,” we still see a lot of teams at every level who excel with two star-like talents surrounded by complementary pieces. While this is obviously more challenging at the high school level, plenty of examples exist—especially in North Carolina. For the purposes of this...
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Miami strikes big with commitment from 2025 C Ben Ahmed
Player: Ben AhmedClass: 2025Height: 6’10School: Putnam Science Academy Committed to: Miami Ahmed is the second commitment for Miami, joining Top 100 guard Matthew Able National Rankings 247 Sports: #78 Overall / #10 Position ESPN: #NR Overall / #20 Position Rivals: #54 Overall / #4 Position On3: #49 Overall / #5 Position What Was Said by Phenom Hoops: “2025 6’10 Ben Ahmed is an absolute...
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2026 Deron Rippey Jr. attracting the eyes of blue-blood programs and more
It was not long ago when we introduced 2026 Deron Rippey Jr. on our platform after watching him at the USA Open Club Championships. With college coaches lining the sidelines his way, Rippey Jr. was incredibly effective and impressive with his play, clearly putting his name as one of the top point guards in the country. After the event, Patrick O’Brien had this to say about his game: “When...
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Best of the Best: Guards/Wings from Hoop State Fall League
It was a tremendous few weeks of basketball with Phenom Hoops and the Hoop State Fall League, as we are looking to put a bow on our coverage from all the weekends and championships from the event. We are looking to provide a list of some of the top players at each position from over the weeks, as these players all had strong moments and caught our eyes. We now look at guards and wings, as this...
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West Virginia gets its guy in 2025 6’4 Kelvin Odih
Player: Kelvin OdihClass: 2025Height: 6’4School: Southern Cal Academy Committed to: West Virginia Odih is the second commitment for West Virginia, joining 2025 Braydon Hawthorne National Rankings 247 Sports: #79 Overall / #15 Position ESPN: #NR Overall / #NR Position Rivals: #77 Overall / #22 Position On3: #53 Overall / #12 Position What He Said: “Everything was great. I really enjoyed my time...
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Northwestern lands Top 100 prospect in 2025 6’8 Tre Singleton
Player: Tre SingletonClass: 2025Height: 6’8School: Jeffersonville Committed to: Northwestern Northwestern secures its third commitment in the Class of 2025, joining 6’7 Tyler Kropp and 6’2 Phoenix Gill National Rankings 247 Sports: #84 Overall / #16 Position ESPN: #NR Overall / #NR Position Rivals: #NR Overall / #NR Position On3: #95 Overall / #24 Position What He Said: “I would say I’m a...
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Open Gym Takeaways from Caldwell Academy
Recently, we attended Caldwell Academy’s open gym to get an updated look at their individual pieces and overall team makeup. Coach Clifford is entering his third year at the helm, and this is clearly the most talented roster throughout his tenure. The core of Jaylen Cross, Cole Cloer, King Kendrick, Neal Swindell, Ayden Johnson, Mac Atkinson, and Trevor Holland give them a legitimate rotation of...
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Best of the Best: Point Guards from Hoop State Fall League
It was a tremendous few weeks of basketball with Phenom Hoops and the Hoop State Fall League, as we are looking to put a bow on our coverage from all the weekends and championships from the event. We are looking to provide a list of some of the top players at each position from over the weeks, as these players all had strong moments and caught our eyes. We first look at the point guards, as this...
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Oklahoma State lands big man in 2025 Mekhi Ragland
Player: Mekhi RaglandClass: 2025Height: 6’10School: Sunrise Christian Committed to: Oklahoma State Ragland is the second commitment for Oklahoma State in the Class of 2025, joining shooting guard Ryan Crotty. National Rankings 247 Sports: #NR Overall / #NR Position ESPN: #NR Overall / #34 Position Rivals: #NR Overall / #NR Position On3: #123 Overall / #15 Position Why Was Oklahoma State the...
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Big-Time Brother Duo: 2026 Adonis Ratliff and 2026 Darius Ratliff
In the Class of 2026, there is a brother duo that is making a ton of waves with their play and they have clearly been regarded as two of the top prospects in the country. Both bring length, tremendous skill set, and versatility to the court, as both 2026 6’9 Adonis Ratliff and 2026 6’11 Darius Ratliff are being recruited at the highest levels. The sons of Theo Ratliff, a first-round pick back...
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Phenom Schedule Announcement: Phenom 919 Showcase bringing big-time matchups
December will be wrapping up and we have another event that will bring in a ton of talent to the courts. We head over to Northwood High School for the Phenom 919 Showcase, a two-day event that will have some incredible matchups and will be looking to highlight the central part of the state. Right before the holidays, make sure you come to enjoy some terrific high school basketball and start...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: Taylor University earns commitment from 2025 Dylan Deluca
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: Dylan DelucaClass: 2025Committed to: Taylor University “He’s a skilled, wiry forward...
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Why Alex Pissis Should Be a Priority for Division I Coaches
There are so many attributes that define a basketball player. Whether size, shooting, defense, rebounding, or various other traits, there are several things coaches desire and choose to pursue. However, a player’s mentality is arguably as significant as anything. Certain players are simply wired different, and that can usually be seen on the court. Take Alex Pissis, for example. He’s a new name...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Jamias Ferere heading to Gardner-Webb
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: Jamias FerereClass: 2025Committed to: Gardner-Webb “Ferere can reliably pass,...
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New Names to Start Tracking: Hoop State Fall League Championships
2028 Micah Gunter (Greensboro Day) When talking about one of the better shooters we saw when it comes to younger prospects, Gunter is one that will find his name on that list. Though he is one of the younger prospects on the roster, he shows that he isn’t afraid to step up to the challenges and show that he can produce for his team. He has tremendous confidence in his ability to get to his...
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Big Stockrisers from Hoop State League Championships
2026 Cameron Thompson (Chambers) Thompson really opened more eyes with his impact and play this weekend. At 6’4, Thompson brings such tremendous value to the court for his team, knowing how to make his game felt in a variety of ways. He can be an effective scorer inside and out, along with tremendous athleticism that allows him to make plays on both sides of the ball. But overall, it is his...
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D1 College Prospects to have on your Radar: Hoop State Fall League Championships
2025 Israel Eatman (Green Level) We have said on so many occasions that Eatman should be a player who gets more looks as a D1 prospect, and he continued to prove that narrative this past weekend in the Fall League Championships. Eatman flourishes as a high IQ guard who knows how to be that strong playmaker for himself as well as others on the court. He makes good decisions, takes what is...
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Hoop State Fall League Championships
Gold Championships Cougars vs. G-Town It was the final game of the Fall League, and both teams were looking to be crowned champion heading into the season. Two of the top teams were in action with Cougars vs. G-Town, and the intensity was there from the beginning. Cougars came out strong with an early lead led by their strong duo of Tarris Bouie and Markus Kerr, but it was G-Town that really...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 14
Team 14 Coach: Dre Simmons #4: 5’0 ’30 Lawrence Rouse (Hickory Ridge) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently made the most of his opportunities on the court, Lawrence Rouse. He’s a young, scrappy guard who plays with a high motor and operates within the flow of the action. Rouse defended with energy, pursued loose balls, and knocked down open jumpers. Next in his development process...
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Phenom Exposure Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Ethan Reece #3: 4’11 ’30 Liam Primus (Franklin Academy) Starting off, we look at a player who made a quality impact despite being one of the smallest campers on display, Liam Primus. He’s a skilled, unselfish guard prospect with quickness and smooth perimeter shooting ability. Primus was able to attack off the dribble and finish around the basket, but was arguably at his best in...
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