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Commitment Alert: 2020 Evan Joyner commits to Tennessee State
First, I was born and raised in Nashville, so I’m already familiar with the university and city. It’s a coming home thing for me.
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Commitment Alert: 2021 Breya Busby commits to Liberty
"After looking at my options, Liberty checked all the boxes for me. Great coaching staff, winning culture, great players, amazing facilities, and a great school."
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PHENOM FOCUS: Nicolet’s James Graham is Wisconsin’s HOTTEST Prospect! Recruiting Update + Visits
Up in Wisconsin, 2021 James Graham has been one of the hottest prospects, gathering several high-major offers over the last month or so. Patrick O'Brien sat down with Graham to talk about how this season went for him and what changed in his game. With offers from Georgetown, Auburn, Vandy, Michigan State, Xavier, Virginia Tech, Georgia, Cincinnati, Missouri, FSU, Wake Forest, and Maryland all in the last month, has he been able to take it all in and what has he been looking at with these programs when talks to the coaches and takes his virtual visits? Graham also has intentions of narrowing his list down soon and possibly knowing when he may want to commit. Listen to the latest.
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Dual-sport athlete, 2021 Caden Davis is continuing to put in the hard work
It really is impressive when you look at these young players that showcases their talents in multiple sports. 2021 Caden Davis from R.J. Reynolds has been showing and proving many that he can be productive, showing his talents with a basketball and football.
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It is only the start for 2023 Mekhi Grant (Combine Academy)
2023 6’9 Mekhi Grant has been a name circling the state as one of the top prospects in North Carolina in a loaded class and is now becoming a bigger national name.
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2021 Akhiris Holden showing how big of an X-factor he is; earns first offer
Henderson Collegiate has deserved all the attention they have received, as this is a program loaded with talent at all levels and they are getting recruited deservingly. Everyone seems to have their role with this team and a player that some times gets overlooked but is an incredible asset and x-factor is 2021 6’4 Akhiris Holden.
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2022 Elijah Perkins (Ranney School) earns big offer from Nebraska
A combo guard part of the 2022 class, 6’4 Elijah Perkins from Ranney School in New Jersey is starting to see his recruitment take offer, earning a big offer from Nebraska last week to now go along with his two other offers that are on the table.
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2021 Julian Hammond (Cherry Creek HS) continues to impress on the court
Out in Denver, Colorado sits a dual-sport athlete that has not only impressed on the football field but also on the basketball court, securing multiple offers from schools in both.
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2021 Brady Rankin (Hoggard HS) continuing to see growth in his game
After an impressive season at Hoggard last season, 2021 6’2 Brady Rankin is continuing to prove that he is a player to be known about in North Carolina. Averaging 16.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, Rankin has steadily improved his game, showing he can be a consistent scorer and be a threat from deep, knocking down 80 3-pointers this past season.
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2020 Recruiting Class Breakdown: Wingate
We continue our look at the incoming recruiting classes for programs around the area, this time diving into the 2020 recruiting class at Wingate.
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Getting to Know: 2022 6’8 Judah Egbo (Jamestown HS)
Phenom Hoops introduced you to one player to watch at Jamestown high school in Virginia, but certainly don't forget about the big man down low. 2022 6’8 Judah Egbo brings a unique feel to the floor and could just be starting his big journey in making a name for himself.
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Recruitment hitting another level quickly for 2021 6’8 Legend Geeter
Legend Geeter, a 6’8 wing/forward from River Rouge high school, has seen an uptick in his recruitment as of late, especially with two of his latest offers.
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More schools quickly jumping on board for 2021 Alden Applewhite
However, more seem to be jumping in, as Applewhite has added three new offers in the month of May. St. John’s, Iowa State, and Xavier have all recently offered the rising senior.
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Versatility is the name of the game for 2021 6’6 Nygie Stroman
Now a rising senior, 2021 6’6 Nygie Troman turned what many would say is an impressive season at Richmond high school, averaging 18 points and 11 rebounds and helping secure a 20-win season. It was one that he feels was pretty good but also one that motivates him just as much.
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Commitment Alert: Barton College snags intriguing senior in 2020 Marcus Boykin
I chose Barton because I love the school’s atmosphere, the coaching staff is always willing to go the extra mile, not just on the court but in the classroom as well.
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It’s time to shine for 2021 Jalen Breazeale; receives first offer
Led by several senior players that will now be heading off to college programs, it now gives rising senior Jalen Breazeale a chance to shine even more.
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Commitment Alert: 2021 DaiJa Turner commits to Virginia Tech
2021 DaiJa Turner announced late Thursday that Virginia Tech just felt like home from the beginning.
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Game continuing to mature: 2021 6’1 KJ Garrett (High Point Christian)
An intriguing player that has been on the rise of late, especially this past season, 2021 point guard KJ Garrett has been improving his game.
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Commitment Alert: 2021 Braylyn Milton fits well for Cincinnati
One of the top girls in the state of North Carolina for the class of 2021, Braylyn Milton, announced her commitment to Cincinnati.
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Commitment Alert: Randolph College gave warm welcome to 2020 Noah Hooper
When I first visited the campus, I immediately felt at home after getting a warm welcome from the coaches and players.
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Commitment Alert: 2020 Bradley Williams signs with Belmont Abbey
Belmont Abbey College is close to home and they are a winning program. Also, the coaches are committed to my success as a player and a student.
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New faces in North Carolina: 2021 6’7 Daniel Nixon (Winston-Salem Christian)
A new name that was recently announced to all hoops fans in North Carolina is 2021 6’7 Daniel Nixon, who comes from The Hill School in Pennsylvania and will now be playing for Coach Antonio Lowe at Winston-Salem Christian.
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Commitment Alert: Dji Bailey makes Richmond his next home
He’s smooth and able to reliably operate with or without the ball in his hands. Bailey utilizes his size effectively to finish in traffic, secure rebounds, and disrupt opponents on defense.
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Getting to know: 2021 Chas Stinson (Hickory Grove Christian)
Players carve themselves out a role on their team. At Hickory Grove Christian, 2021 Chas Stinson has carved his out with the program, and even even though he may go under the radar, he needs to start gaining attention for what he can provide on the floor.
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2022 6’5 Freddie Dilione (Trinity Christian) knows it is all just a process
A team loaded with talent on multiple levels and by multiple seniors, some of which will be playing at the next level, 2022 6’5 Freddie Dilione is one to really start tracking for this program as he looks to lead the charge at Trinity Christian.
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Commitment Alert: 2020 Anjay Cortez signs with Alabama A&M
"The reason I picked Alabama A&M is that they believed in me and my abilities. I feel like I fit well with their system and what they are trying to do with the program."
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Big-time performance helped change things for 2021 Bradlee Haskell
A guard that relatively went under the radar for much of the season in North Carolina, 2021 Bradlee Haskell is one that just took advantage of the opportunities ahead of him.
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Commitment Alert: Auburn snags 2020 Dylan Cardwell
Auburn continues to add pieces to their 2020 recruiting class, this time landing big man Dylan Cardwell.
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Commitment Alert: Jaylon Gibson finds new home at NC State
After reopening his recruitment, 2020 Jaylon Gibson announced on Thursday that he would be committing to NC State
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’21 Glynn Hubbard ready to get back on the court
With his season cut short this year due to injury, 2021 Glynn Hubbard from Northside Christian is ready to get back and showcase his game. It was a tough season for Hubbard to sit sideline this season and watch his team on the court after facing a tough knee injury. But he has been putting in the work over the last few months and is starting to get somewhat back to normal.
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