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5-Star Watch — Phenom’s National High School Showcase (6’10/2021 Sekou Sada Kalle)

6’10” 2021 Sekou Sada Kalle Aspire Academy (Louisville, KY) Friday (November 16) 7:30 PM Vs. DME Academy (FL) Saturday (November 17) 2:00 PM Vs. Heritage Christian (WV) People come out to basketball events to watch the stars play. In the recruiting world, you cannot get more stars by your name than five. Fortunately for the 5th Annual Phenom’s National High School Showcase, set to...

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5-Star Watch — Phenom’s National High School Showcase (6’10/2020 Isaiah Todd)

6’10” 2020 Isaiah Todd Raleigh Trinity Academy (Raleigh, NC) 6:00 PM Vs. Cannon School People come out to basketball events to watch the stars play. In the recruiting world, you cannot get more stars by your name than five. Fortunately for the 5th Annual Phenom’s National High School Showcase, set to take place at Greensboro Day School on November 16-17, we will have six players who are ranked...

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Greensboro Day Kicks Off the Year Ranked 25th Nationally

Greensboro Day is right in the middle of becoming a national juggernaut. Of course, knowing the history of Greensboro Day, that sounds odd to say seeing as Head Coach Freddy Johnson is the winningest coach in North Carolina basketball. and already a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. He currently sits on 1,020 career wins and 10 state championships. However, it has only been...

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Must Watch Matchups (Part 4) — Phenom’s 5th Annual National High School Showcase

Christ School Vs. Greensboro Day 6:30 PM Friday, November 16 This is a rematch of last season’s NCISAA 3A state semi-finals, where Greensboro Day took the game and went on to win the state title. Both teams bring a different look to the table this year, and both teams may be better than they were last season. More so than that matchup last season, this could be a passing of the torch, as Christ...

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Must Watch Matchups (Part 3) — Phenom’s 5th Annual National High School Showcase

Juwan Gary Vs. Elias King Liberty Heights (NC) Vs. Lincoln Academy (GA) 3:00PM Saturday, November 17 There is something about a pair of playmaking wings that is aesthetically pleasing to watch. What you have here is a pair of 4-star, future SEC wings who will be matched up to face off head to head against one another. Both players started the season off strong and both players are playing with...

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Ranked 23rd Nationally, Carmel Christian Looks to Continue Their Win Streak

Number 23 Carmel Christian Looks to Continue Win Streak Phenom’s National High School Showcase is an event where reputations are, not only made, but cemented. You can rest assured that Carmel Christian School will not be creeping up on anyone this season. They are a consensus Top 50 program in the country, by all accounts and have a roster as deep as anyone. Fab50 ranking, which is powered by...

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Jamie’s List of Five — Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic

Jamie’s List of Five Carmel Christian Tip Off Classic It was a pretty spectacular two days. The crowd was incredible, thanks to the fans of Charlotte, North Carolina for showing out. The play on the court warranted a raucous crowd, as the big time players made big time play after big time play. Here is who we saw as the event’s top performers… 6’5” 2019 Josh Nickelberry (Louisville)...

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Elite Teams Carry Elite Prospects, Phenom’s National High School Showcase Has ELITE Teams

People come to watch high school events, to see the stars play. There are no ifs ands or buts about it. Fortunately for Phenom’s National High School Showcase, the stars have come out to play. This is the 5th Annual event, so in four years there have already been seven players who were drafted into the NBA. In those four year, there have also been 115 players go on to sign and play Division 1...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE || The Nation’s Top Prep Basketball Talent Set to Play in Greensboro on November 16-17

Phenom Hoop Report is all Set to Bring You the 5th Annual Phenom’s National High School Showcase Greensboro – Phenom Hoop Report is set to host the 5th Annual Phenom’s National High School Showcase presented by Chatlee Boats on November 16-17 at Greensboro Day School (5401 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455). This showcase will feature thirty (30) of the country’s elite basketball programs,...

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Must Watch Matchups (Part 2) — Phenom’s National High School Showcase (November 16-17)

Must Watch Matchups (Part 1) Phenom’s 5th Annual National High School Showcase November 16-17 at Greensboro Day in Greensboro, NC Moussa Diabate Vs. Sekou Sada Kalle DME Academy (FL) Vs. Aspire Academy (KY) 7:30 PM on Friday, November 17 Expect to see these two player’s names in a lot of the same conversations. Both are 6’10” 2021 prospects who are ranked among the nation’s top 15 prospects in...

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Must Watch Matchups (Part 1) — Phenom’s National High School Showcase (November 16-17)

Must Watch Matchups (Part 1) Phenom’s 5th Annual National High School Showcase November 16-17 at Greensboro Day in Greensboro, NC Trae Hannibal Vs. Shakeel Moore Hartsville (SC) Vs. Piedmont Classical (NC) 6:30 PM on Saturday, November 17 Hannibal is a Top 150 type prospect, in the 2019 class, who is committed to the University of South Carolina. Moore is a Top 150 type prospect, in the 2020...

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Jamie’s List of Five — Phenom’s High School Jamboree (Session 2)

Jamie’s List of Five Phenom’s High School Jamboree – Session 2 32 teams from around the region showed up to play on this platform. Some of the best competition, incredible exposure and college coaches all make this the best jamboree the region has. Session 2 of the 6th Annual Phenom’s High School Jamboree proved just that. Players stepped up to the plate and took advantage of this...

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What I Think: Must Watch Storylines from Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic

This weekend kicks off the high school basketball season in the Hoop State. North Carolina is the epicenter of high school basketball, when it comes to talent, when it comes to coverage North Carolina is second to none. This weekend will be the first of a few things in the Hoop State. Most notably, Carmel Christian’s Tip Off Classic will be the first time a shot clock is used in game. This event...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE || Elite Basketball Tournament in Charlotte Kicks Off the Prep Season This Weekend

Carmel Christian School and Phenom Hoop Report Team Up to Bring Carmel Christian’s Tip-Off Classic presented by Phenom Hoop Report to Charlotte CHARLOTTE – Carmel Christian School is partnering with Phenom Hoop Report to host the first annual Carmel Christian’s Tip-Off Classic on November 9-10 at Carmel Christian School (1145 Pineville Matthews Rd, Matthews, NC 28105). This showcase will...

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Today Starts the Best Five Months in Sports!

Today starts the opening day of the 2018-19 Division 1 Basketball Season. This is like a holiday for us here at Phenom Hoops, finally after the entire off-season of waiting, today starts the beginning of the best five months in all of sports In honor of today we wanted to shout out all of the players that participated in Phenom Hoops events, who on Division 1 rosters. This is a huge...

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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 2 — What We’re Looking For (Part 2/5)

Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 2 What We’re Looking For (Part 2/5) Multiple Favorites to Win the State Championship This is the sixth year of Phenom’s High School Jamboree and the first that has forced a session 2. With 40 teams showing up to participate in Session 1, we will have another 32 teams lined up to participate in Session 2. Greensboro, North Carolina will be rocking on November...

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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 2 — Must Watch Players!!

Committed Prospects Cox Mill High School (Concord, NC) 6’6” 2019 5-Star Wendell Moore (Duke) 6’6” 2019 Caleb Stone Carrawell (Charlotte) Southwest Guilford High School (High Point, NC) 6’1” 2019 Keyshaun Langley (UNC-Greensboro) 6’1” 2019 Kobe Langley (UNC-Greensboro) Prospects Holding Offers Chapel Hill High School (Chapel Hill, NC) 6’11” 2019 David Elien (Offers: Winthrop) North Mecklenburg...

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Jamie’s Breakout Performers at Phenom’s High School Jamboree (Session 1)

Year after year, this is the 6th year of the event, this platform is perfect for players to break out in a big way. Any time you have a baseline filled with college coaches and a court filled with incredibly talented players, something is bound to happen. Session 1 was no different. Add in incredible coverage of EVERY court and a live stream being blasted out by Baller TV and the amount of...

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Jamie’s Stock Risers from Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1

Year after year, this is the 6th year of the event, this platform is perfect for players to break out in a big way. Any time you have a baseline filled with college coaches and a court filled with incredibly talented players, something is bound to happen. Session 1 was no different. Add in incredible coverage of EVERY court and a live stream being blasted out by Baller TV and the amount of...

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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 2 — What We’re Looking For (Part 1/5)

Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 2 What We’re Looking For (Part 1/5) The Best Backcourt in the #HoopState Continued So last week we got to see Greensboro Day and North Mecklenburg High School both play. And they were both great. North Mecklenburg had two in their backcourt actually pick up offers and Greensboro Day was able to win all six of the halves they played, behind the strong play of...

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Jamie’s List of Five — Phenom’s High School Jamboree (Session 1)

6’6” 2019 Mike Christmas Landstown High School (VA) James Madison Commit Christmas came into this event as a committed senior. He had all four James Madison coaches sitting baseline, watching and rightfully so. With the amount of high major and mid major coaches in the stands, they had to protect their commitment. Christmas did everything during the day, scoring the ball at every level. He has a...

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Brandon Lee’s mid day Jamboree Standouts

High school hoops are officially back and we’re kicking things off with a bang this season with session one of Phenom Hoops High school Jamboree. Forty teams from six different states gathered in Greensboro to start their seasons with high level hoops, the competition was stiff and the college coaches were watching. Greensboro, North Carolina- Dozens of college coaches flocked to the triad...

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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 — What We’re Looking For (Part 10/10)

Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 What We’re Looking For (Part 10/10) The UnCommitted Seniors We previously wrote about the fourteen seniors attending tomorrow’s Phenom’s High School Jamboree who are already committed to colleges. This write up will speak more toward the seniors who have not committed but have yet to make a decision. We will also briefly touch on juniors who are sure to...

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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 — What We’re Looking For (Part 9/10)

Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 What We’re Looking For (Part 9/10) The Committed Seniors With the host of college coaches who will be on the sidelines watching, this event is not all about exposure. Sure 2017 saw over 75 college coaches watching, however this event is also about getting your team ready for the high school season. Playing against top competition as you put in your sets,...

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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 — Over 100 Must Watch Players

Committed Players Greensboro Day (Greensboro, NC) 6’9” 2019 Michael Fowler (James Madison) 6’3” 2021 5-Star Carson McCorkle (Virginia) Independence HS (Charlotte, NC) 6’6” 2019 Matthew Smith (Murray State) 6’7” 2019 Tyler Harris (Western Carolina) 6’2” 2019 AJ McKee (Queens University) Christ School (Arden, NC) 6’11” 2019 Brandon Stone (LaSalle) Metrolina Christian (Charlotte, NC) 6’8” 2019...

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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 — What We’re Looking For (Part 8/10)

Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 2 What We’re Looking For (Part 8/10) Hickory Grove Christian Has Become Must Watch Last season Hickory Grove Christian (Charlotte, NC) finished 12-14, not typically a team that you look at to say, “they return a lot, watch out”. However, seeing their player development throughout the summer, this team returns a lot and NCISAA 3A should watch out. This team...

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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 — What We’re Looking For (Part 7/10)

Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 What We’re Looking For (Part 7/10) New Life Christian Vs. Piedmont Classical (10:40AM Proehlific Park) Yesterday we spoke about Greensboro Day Vs. Independence High School, a couple of established programs, who will be battling it out at Phenom’s High School Jamboree. However, this one is about two newer programs who are trying to become established, and...

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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 — What We’re Looking For (Part 6/10)

Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 What We’re Looking For (Part 6/10) Independence HS Vs. Greensboro Day (3:40 PM at Prohelific Park) Defending NCHSAA 4A Vs. Defending NCISAA 3A Greensboro, North Carolina is right smack in the middle of the state the nation (led by Webb Wellman) has dubbed The Hoop State. Right in the heart of Tobacco Road, where every college basketball season, the entire...

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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 — What We’re Looking For (Part 5/10)

Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 What We’re Looking For (Part 5/10) The Mystery of Who is Liberty Heights Who is this school that college coaches have been flocking to, and why have they been going there throughout the open October period'! North Carolina is known for schools who continuously churn out star basketball prospects and put them in college. Great players tend to gravitate...

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Phenom’s High School Jamboree Session 1 — What We’re Looking For (Part 4/10)

Phenom’s High School Jamboree (Session 1) What We’re Looking For – Part 4 Christ School’s Return to Prominence Without a question, over the previous 12 years Christ School (out of Arden, NC) has been one of the most storied programs in North Carolina. In that time frame, they carry a 340-84 record with 4 state titles. The amount of players they have put into college basketball has been...

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