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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Pine Lake Prep
In two weekends, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Greensboro Day School
In two weekends, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Asheville Christian
In two weekends, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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East Meck’s Duo hoping to make a stronger push in North Carolina
When you look in the Charlotte area, there have been and still are several impressive duos that should be receiving plenty of attention. Though we have talked about many in the past, the duo of 2025 Ahmari Hicks and 2026 Jordan Buzzard should start being talked about a lot more around the area as one of the top duos heading into the season. East Meck is coming off a 14-13 overall record...
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Phenom Hoops Announcement: Carmel Tip-Off bringing elite talent to the court once again
The high school season will be here before you know it and if you have been looking forward to some of the upcoming releases of schedules, Phenom Hoops has you covered with the BEST event to kick off the season. The Carmel Tip-Off is a nationally recognized event that brings elite talent and premier teams to the court, and this year may be the best schedule we have ever had. We are counting down...
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2025 MJ Williams talks latest offer and new interest
Over the summer, plenty of players made their mark on our platform and with college coaches. 2025 MJ Williams (Team Trezz) would be one of those players, landing himself near the top of the list with what we consistently saw at each event. He was electric, crafty, quick, and at times unstoppable with his play and scoring impact, as he has elevated his game. From what we saw, our very own,...
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2026 BJ Powell back in the Carolinas, now playing for Combine Academy
Back in 2023, Phenom Hoops introduced you to 2026 BJ Powell, who had been attending Lincoln-Way East in Illinois. If you missed it then, you could check out the article here. But in recent news, it has been announced that Powell is back in the Carolinas and will be playing at Combine Academy this upcoming season. Powell is originally from the area, so he certainly is excited about returning...
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Gaston Christian
In two weekends, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete with other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Charlotte Catholic
In two weekends, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete with other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Will North Duplin be top dogs again in 1A Carolina Conference'
Phenom Hoops is diving into the upcoming season, and we are bringing several previews and discussions about teams and players to watch out for. We are looking into several conferences to see who could be looking strong early on based on the information we have and from last year’s results. Take a look at these teams below, as we think these could be programs to watch out for in each. North...
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Smart, High IQ Guard to Start Watching More: 2027 Chris Gomez
Player: Chris GomezHeight: 6’2Class: 2027School: Forsyth Country Day There are players all around the state of North Carolina that Phenom Hoops has its eyes on, and a young player that I’m really excited about seeing more with a bigger role this upcoming high school season is 2027 6’2 Chris Gomez. Gomez has been a player on our radar for some time now, and he is one that I believe should only...
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Could Reagan take another step this upcoming season'
The high school season will be coming up in the next few months and right now, we are looking at potential storylines to keep an eye on here in North Carolina. The Raiders of Reagan have been a strong program over the years and have been able to make a mark here in North Carolina with their talent and competitive nature. They are coming off a 14-12 overall record last year and finished fifth in...
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Learning More About: 2028 Ephriam Moore
Player: Ephriam MooreClass: 2028School: Beaumont United Phenom Hoops continues to pride itself on shedding light on young prospects all around the country, learning new names and their games. One player that many will be having their eyes on as he continues to develop is 2028 big man Ephriam Moore, as he had a big early summer and it may just be the start of his recruitment. Game...
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The Newest Redbird: Isaac Ericksen Calls it for Illinois State
On Monday, Isaac Ericksen announced his commitment to further his playing career at Illinois State—choosing them over the likes of Mercer, Arkansas State, Furman, Eastern Kentucky, UNC Asheville, and UMass Lowell. The move is significant for a myriad of reasons. On one hand, it removes one of the top available prospects from the recruiting board. However, it also provides the Redbirds with a...
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2025 6’10 Caden Giles (Flight 22) talks new offer from Milwaukee and other interests
Back in 2022, Caden Giles was a player who captured my eyes with his blend of size and play at the Phenom Queen City. At that time, he showed touch and feel, used his size well, and was able to be an effective scoring opportunity. Giles though has only continued to put in the work and now being part of the Class of 2025, he is garnering more attention his way. We had him at our South Carolina...
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Player Standouts at High Point Elite Camp
6’1 ’25 JD Bowden Easily among the top players in attendance, Bowden showcased his usual prowess from the point guard position. He utilizes his quick first step and tight, crafty handle to consistently break down opponents off the dribble—where he makes the right read without fail. Bowden applies constant pressure as a penetrator (and playmaker) but has proven reliable as a perimeter shooter....
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Breakout Players in the ACC (Sophomores) (Part 3)
Derin Saran with Phenom Hoops 6’4 Derin Saran – Stanford Saran is a very familiar name with Phenom Hoops and one of the few sophomores on the roster, Saran is certainly one that I will have my eyes on. As a freshman at UC Irvine, he played in all 32 games and really flourished with his IQ and feel, his ability to score and facilitate, and he has really good size at 6’4 as a guard. Saran was able...
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2026 6’8 Mannie Villegas (Benedictine) should be a player of interest
Player: Emanuel (Mannie) VillegasClass: 2026Height: 6’8School: Benedictine Virginia continues to be a state that produces under-the-radar talent for a variety of levels for the collegiate level, and Phenom Hoops is determined to shed more light on players that we watched over the summer. One player that we had an opportunity to watch and learn about was 2026 6’8 Mannie Villegas, a developing...
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Tony Jones Announced as Winston-Salem State Assistant Coach
On Tuesday, Winston-Salem State officially announced the hiring of Tony Jones to serve as the lead assistant on Corey Thompson’s staff. This opportunity is deserved and long overdue for one of the most genuine, knowledgeable individuals in North Carolina’s basketball scene. Formerly at UNC Pembroke, Seventy-First High School, and (most recently) St. Paul’s High School, Jones has more than earned...
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Will James Jr. Sets Official Visits
Will James Jr. has been one of the hottest names in North Carolina over the past three months, earning 16 D1 offers since May 22nd. I talked with him about his summer, his game, and his recruitment to see where things stand as we come out of the dead period. Summer Breakout Talk to me about this summer and how your stock kind of exploded with SW15H Elite and Holly Springs. What was that...
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The All-Around Floor General: Miles Leaks
Now that we’ve reached the month of August, travel ball has concluded and players are preparing for the upcoming high school season. While the majority of targets for college coaches are seniors, several juniors and multiple sophomores will inevitably put themselves on the radars of next-level programs. Over the next few months, we will closely examine various players who...
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Establishing the Foundation: Big Expectations for Ambassador Christian’s First Season
Every few years, a new school is formed (usually in one of the major cities), becomes a hotbed for talent, and eventually trends upward in the national spotlight. Well, that’s precisely what happened earlier this summer when coaches Scott Taylor and Nick Jones sent shockwaves through the grassroots scene by announcing their move to Ambassador Christian School. After going 145-62 in eight seasons...
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Carrying the First Flight Torch: Mason Dobie
Now that we’ve reached the month of August, travel ball has concluded and players are preparing for the upcoming high school season. While the majority of targets for college coaches are seniors, several juniors and multiple sophomores will inevitably put themselves on the radars of next-level programs. Over the next few months, we will closely examine various players who...
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2025 7’1 Malachi Moreno announces his commitment to Kentucky
Player: Malachi MorenoClass: 2025Height: 7’1 It was a big Friday for several programs around the country, as one of the top big men in the country was set to announce his commitment. 2025 7’1 Malachi Moreno had all eyes watching his way and ultimately announced that he would be heading to Kentucky. Check out what we have said in the past about his game and what he said previously about the...
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2026 Trey Pearson set the tone this summer and is looking to build off heading into HS season
Player: Trey PearsonClass: 2026Height: 6’2AAU: Bradley BealHigh School: Pope John Paul II What a summer it was, as players and teams were crowned champions on the national stage. Bradley Beal Elite 16u was able to walk away crowned Peach Jam Champions, and a player that had a strong showing throughout and set the tone was 2026 6’2 guard Trey Pearson. Pearson finished the EYBL Peach Jam averaging...
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Latest Recruiting Intel: 2025 6’5 Tariq Bridges
Phenom Hoops continues to bring attention to players around the country, as we head out to California to check in with 2025 6’5 Tariq Bridges. A player that has been garnering more attention this summer, Bridges has been developing and showing more of his game, which is catching the attention of more college programs at multiple levels. Bridges, who plays at St. Pius X, spoke to Phenom Hoops...
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North Lincoln’s College-Level Duo Preparing for Notable Senior Season
Each year, the recruiting landscape becomes more and more challenging for prospects to navigate. The talent pool at all levels is greater than ever before largely due to the ability to play college athletics for an increased period. Ultimately, it’s terrific for coaches and the overall on-court product, but inevitably limits a player’s options. Take the North Lincoln pairing of Kellen Karr and...
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Defending the Title: Can Boston Repeat as Champions'
Despite being one of the most successful franchises across all major sports, the Boston Celtics face constant scrutiny. The Jaylen Brown max extension was polarizing to many, Derrick White’s status as an unsung hero received pushback, and the trades to acquire Kristaps Porzingis/Jrue Holiday weren’t necessarily viewed as surefire home runs at the time. Even after winning the title, there have...
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The High School Season is Approaching Quickly with #PhenomHoops
Every year, Phenom Hoops has been able to put together a LOADED high school schedule for teams and fans all around the region. And we might have to say that 2024 may be our best year yet!! Below, you will see all our upcoming events and dates with Phenom Hoops, as we will have nationally ranked teams, state champions, and elite-level talent on the court at each. Start marking your calendars...
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POB’s Thoughts: 2026 Deron Rippey Jr. showing why he is an elite PG in the country
Phenom Hoops and Patrick O’Brien were on the sidelines not long ago for the US Open Club Championships, bringing some of the top young talent to the courts from all over the country. Getting a chance to watch some of the young premier talents, one player that stole the show and impressed many was 2026 6’2 Deron Rippey Jr. At the event, I had this to say about his game: “Rippey Jr. is regarded...
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