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DB Elite Duo Continuing to Dominate
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Rise Showcase at Rise Indoor Sports and the new Kernersville Sports Center. Between the two sites and various age groups, there was an abundance of talent on display. Although many organizations have been playing over the last month, several programs kicked off their season during this event. DB Elite loudly made their debut, dominating opponents...
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Unsigned Seniors Worthy of College Rosters (March Edition)
Summer ball is here, and we have seen that there are still a few unsigned seniors that should be garnering attention from college programs. From both the March Madness and Rise Showcase, here are five unsigned seniors to look at more. 2025 Beau Harvey (Rising Pros) Harvey is one who has proven and only continues to prove that there is a spot for him at the next level. The unsigned senior plays...
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2027 6’2 Aaron Britt Jr. Looking for Big Summer; talks newest high-major offer
Player: Aaron Britt Jr.Class: 2027Height: 6’2School: Villages Charter SchoolAAU: Tre Mann Elite Pro A very talented guard has been making some early noise, as 2027 6’2 Aaron Britt Jr. is showcasing why he is looking to be one of the top guards in his class. Our very own Patrick O’Brien recently caught up with Britt to reflect on his past high school season, finishing the season...
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2028 Chris Paul II looking to make a name for himself
Chris Paul Jr. Player: Chris Paul IIClass: 2028 The travel ball season is here, and Phenom Hoops has already started the season off with a bang, as the talent has been ROLLING through on our platform. CP3 EYBL has been bringing a lot of talent to the courts recently, as CP3 2027, CP3 2028, and CP3 2029 have all been impressive to start the season. CP3 2028 EYBL has been a joy to watch, and we...
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Carolina Hornets Program Looking to MAKE WAVES this summer
Lady Phenom was in for a treat this past weekend with the Carolina Hornets, as this looks to be a VERY interesting program to watch this summer. Getting a first-hand look at the rosters each team will be bringing to the court, we are excited to see them not only in our upcoming Lady Phenom events but all throughout the summer. We first bring you the rosters for each team, and we will be bringing...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Rise Showcase (Part Two)
6’1 ’25 Beau Harvey (Rising Pros USS) Given his body of work and overall ability, it’s really confusing why Harvey doesn’t have a slew of opportunities at the next level. In a time when so many people are pleading for true point guards, someone like Harvey (who fits the bill) gets overlooked. It makes no sense. Regardless, he’s a smart, unselfish floor general whose blend of pace, vision, and...
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Five Players (Class of 2026) Trending Early this Summer as College-Level Prospects (Phenom Rise Showcase) (Part 2)
2026 Jack Siegel (NC Spartans) Siegel is one that I would keep an eye on, and he had a nice start to the season with NC Spartans. There are things you have to like when talking about him as a prospect of his size and his ability to be a threat from outside. He continues to show he can heat up from three and be an efficient scoring option but also does what is needed in other areas to help his...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Rise Showcase (Part One)
6’4 ’27 Aiden Horton (NC Rise) Not enough players receive acknowledgement for approaching the game in an unselfish, team-oriented manner, which is why someone like Horton consistently stands out. Few guys can match his energy and commitment to making the right play. Horton is a useful creator who can finish, attack off the bounce, and knock down jumpers, but doesn’t necessarily need the ball to...
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Five Players (Class of 2026) Trending Early this Summer as College-Level Prospects (Phenom Rise Showcase) (Part 1)
2026 Jordan Tate (Team Pittman 2026) Tate has been consistent for some time now. Again, at the Phenom Rise Showcase, he was able to display his assertiveness as a downhill guard, one that attacked well off the dribble and finished through contact, and does a nice job in finding ways to mix it up offensively. I really do like his ability to assert himself when needed but also play within what his...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Rise Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Rise Showcase at Rise Indoor Sports and the new Kernersville Sports Center. Between the two sites and various age groups, there was an abundance of talent on display. Although many organizations have been playing over the last month, several programs kicked off their season during this event. Either way, we will take a closer look at five...
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Team Pittman Quickly Shaping Up as Top Team in PHL
Things are starting to heat up as we conclude the first month of the travel ball season. Although shoe-sponsored teams haven’t begun their respective circuits, the Phenom Hoops League is already going strong. In addition to interleague play, a considerable number of PHL teams have taken advantage of the opportunity to compete against all types of independent and shoe-circuit opponents. This past...
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2027 Teeshon Smith (CP3) continuing to be a prospect worth monitoring
Continuing to highlight players around the state, we now take a look at 2027 Teeshon Smith, who helped lead the charge this past high school at Cox Mill and is proving to be a key piece to this year’s CP3 EYBL 2027 team. Smith is one that can bring versatility to the court, guarding multiple positions, doing what is needed for his team, and proving to be a key piece on the court in an array of...
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Talent Running Deep this Weekend at #PhenomRiseShowcase – DON’T MISS OUT
It is going to be a GREAT weekend of basketball with Phenom Hoops, as the Phenom Rise Showcase will be a ca n’t-miss event to really kick off the spring/summer travel ball season. Teams from all over the region will be in town, and Phenom Hoops is excited to check out the talent. Below is the information, along with the teams that will be taking the courts. March 29-30, 2025Rise Indoor...
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2026 6’3 Aidan Able showing to be a complete player; provides recruiting update
2026 6’3 Aidan Able, from John Carroll High School, has already proven that he is one of the top prospects in his class for Maryland, and he has his eyes on showcasing more of his overall game. Known for his ability to score the ball, Able has his eyes in showing more of his overall feel and game, and that he is a complete player. But Phenom Hoops did get a good look at his game this past...
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Adam Grier Should Be a Target for College Coaches
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Bermuda Run, North Carolina, to carry onward with the travel ball season. Between the competition and slew of prospects, it made for a pretty exciting weekend. Considering that most of college coaches’ attention is focused on the oldest age group, we will take a closer look at some individuals who stood out and deserve attention—like Adam Grier. We...
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Middleton Hoops Elite Duo Stands Out at March Madness
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual March Madness at Rise Indoor Sports. Although there was an abundance of enticing squads on display, Middleton Hoops Elite was easily among the most intriguing. Only in their second year as a program, it’s clear that they are steadily trending as one of the top up-and-coming organizations within the region. Although they showcased enticing pieces...
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2027 6’9 Charles Pur continuing to attract HM interest
2027 6’9 Charles Pur has been rising up the ranks not only in North Carolina but also nationally, as he continues to not only improve with his game but also continue to show that he has a chance to be one of the premier bigs in the region. His impact both offensively and defensively can be seen all throughout his time on the court, which is why schools are coming stronger his way. Patrick...
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Team Legacy Highlighting Several Intriguing Pieces
Over the past few weekends, Phenom Hoops has seen an abundance of talent come through our doors. Between the PHL participants and other noteworthy programs, there’s been no shortage of next-level prospects on display. In preparation for viewings by college coaches, we will take a closer look at Team Legacy Gold and their variety of pieces. Right now, there are a healthy number of unsigned...
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2028 6’9 Bentley Lusakueno trending as a national prospect to watch
Player: Bentley LusakuenoClass: 2028Height: 6’9School: Pace Academy Fans and scouts got a special treat when CP3 EYBL 2028 came rolling through the door this past weekend at the Phenom March Madness, and this team will be back in action this upcoming weekend at the Phenom Rise Showcase. We had a chance to check out some incredible young talent coming through the region, including 2028 6’9...
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Prospect to Know: Jeremiah Triplin
There are so many high-upside prospects throughout the grassroots landscape. Many will work hard and attempt to reach their lofty ceiling while others will be content in falling short. Regardless, identifying those players who even have a chance to be called “special” is the first step in the process. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that so many of these unique individuals come armed with...
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Team CP3 2028 is Overflowing with Talent
This past weekend, Team CP3 made an appearance at our Phenom March Madness. The brief showing allowed us to preview their roster and see a variety of enticing pieces. Not only will this group likely be one of the more talented EYBL teams in the region, but they should have a chance to be among the top teams in the country. Let’s take a closer look at their makeup… Sherod McCormick DJ Lindsey...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2028 Leah Johnson
Lady Phenom continues to spotlight players on our platform, as we now dive into 2028 5’11 Leah Johnson’s game, as she suited up recently with TSGHoops. She had a very good showing overall at the Phenom Opening recently, proving that she has a chance to be a name in the Class of 2028 here in North Carolina. Our Lady Phenom Director, Jay Lawson, was on deck to watch her over the...
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2026 6’5 Cedric Haynes Jr. proves to be a D1 prospect for programs to look at more
The Phenom PG Nationals has come and gone, but we are still highlighting players that captured our eyes as well as talking about the latest going on with them. One of the top prospects that we saw at the event was 2026 6’5 Cedric Haynes Jr. with TD Prep, as he had an incredible overall event. Haynes finished the event averaging 34ppg, 10rpg, 4.3apg, and 2.7spg in leading his team and putting on...
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RJ Moore Becoming a Target for High Majors
No matter how much the game of basketball evolves, elite scorers will always be coveted. We can take the current NCAA Sweet Sixteen as a perfect example, considering 15 of the 16 teams have at least one player averaging 15 PPG or higher (Michigan State being the lone exception). However, there is a meaningful difference between the highest-level scorers and everyone else. That’s where a prospect...
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Phenom Hoops Announces Exclusive Partnership to Operate Seros Open & Seros Invitational – The Premier Grassroots Basketball Events of 2025
[Charlotte, NC] – [March 26, 2025] – Phenom Hoops, one of the nation’s premier grassroots basketball event operators, has officially announced its partnership to oversee the Seros Open and Seros Invitational, two groundbreaking events to redefine the grassroots basketball landscape. The Seros Open, scheduled for April 18-19, 2025, will take place across two elite venues: Rock Hill, SC, and...
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2025 6’7 Josiah Parker (Combine) caps off a special season with a championship
What a season it has been for Combine Academy National, as they were able to end it in a big way with a Phenom PG Nationals Gold Championship. There has been no doubt that this team is loaded overall and has impressed all season long, but the player that may have left the most lasting impression on our scouts was 2025 6’7 Josiah Parker. Coming into North Carolina, Parker was a new that we were...
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NCBCA All-State Teams Announced
Yesterday, the NCBCA officially announced the 2024-25 All-State Teams for North Carolina public school. Every individual who received this honor undoubtedly earned their right to be mentioned in this exclusive group. Rather than breaking down each player’s game, we will merely take a closer look at how each guy made this list… First Team: Dionte Neal (POY)- Reidsville Stats- 22.9 PPG, 4.8 RPG,...
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2027 LJ Smith garnering a ton of SEC, ACC attention; blue-bloods continue to show interest
2027 6’5 LJ Smith has clearly put himself as one of the premier prospects in the Class of 2027 here in North Carolina, already breaking records and earning big-time offers from programs around the country. But this just may be the start of what is to come, as he ahs a chance to continue to make history as well as earn big-time offers from nearby and around the country. Phenom Hoops was...
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Player Standouts at Phenom March Madness (Part Two)
6’3 ’27 Karon Watlington (Team CP3) It doesn’t take long to recognize that Watlington is currently on an upward trajectory. He continues to progress as an all-around player with an excellent blend of creation skills, scoring polish, and physical tools. Watlington showed the ability to knock down jumpers, break down opponents off the bounce, and finish or set up others. He’s also a reliable...
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Is 2028 6’6 Mason Collins making an early statement at the No. 1 spot in NC?
Rankings… always a fun topic to talk about when it comes to basketball, and though it isn’t the be-all and end-all, it is a topic that many like to discuss. We have our rankings posted now on Phenom Hoops for 2025, 2026, and 2027, but we can at least start the discussion for the Class of 2028. This past weekend at the Phenom March Madness, scouts and fans had a chance to check out some of the...
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