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Phenom Hoops High School Team Camp Previews: Wilson
Next weekend officially kicks off the beginning of our June Team Camps. Between the two separate sessions, there are a lot of noteworthy teams and players set to attend. These events are always a priority for college coaches, and this might truly be our best one in recent memory. Each day leading up to the competition, we will feature previews on various teams and highlight some of the key...
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Phenom Hoops High School Team Camp Previews: Grimsley
Next weekend officially kicks off the beginning of our June Team Camps. Between the two separate sessions, there are a lot of noteworthy teams and players set to attend. These events are always a priority for college coaches, and this might truly be our best one in recent memory. Each day leading up to the competition, we will feature previews on various teams and highlight some of the key...
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NBPA Top 100 Live Updates (Wednesday): 10AM Slot
Final: Mavericks 96 – Timberwolves 78 Best Players I Saw: 2025 6’4 Kiyan Anthony Anthony has had some big games throughout the camp, but he may have had his most efficient game in this win today going for 34 points on 12-f-19 shooting. It is clear that Anthony has that alpha mentality, looking to make plays, creating off the dribble, and scoring from all levels of the court. Anthony brings...
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Phenom Hoops High School Team Camp Previews: Reidsville
Next weekend officially kicks off the beginning of our June Team Camps. Between the two separate sessions, there are a lot of noteworthy teams and players set to attend. These events are always a priority for college coaches, and this might truly be our best one in recent memory. Each day leading up to the competition, we will feature previews on various teams and highlight some of the key...
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NBPA Top 100 Live Updates (Tuesday): 3PM Slot
NBPA Top 100 Live Updates (Tuesday): 3PM Slot Final: Pacers 104 – Celtics 105 Best Players I Saw: 2025 6’5 Meleek Thomas Thomas did it all in this game, ultimately ending with a triple-double in leading his team. Thomas finished the game 14-for-24 from the floor but also was assertive all over the court. Offensively, he plays with a lot of swagger and does a great job in being able to...
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Team Takeover Keels Continues to Dominate
Evaluating middle-school prospects is an incredibly challenging process. On one hand, the talent gap between an elite player and his peers is larger than that of any other stage within their development. However, the difficulties come into play upon realizing how many variables are involved when projecting an individual’s long-term ceiling. Physical growth obviously matters more than the vast...
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NBPA Top 100 Live Updates (Tuesday): 12PM Slot
NBPA Top 100 Live Updates (Tuesday): 12PM Slot Final: New York Knicks – Denver Nuggets 130 Best Players I Saw: 2025 6’1 Nyk Lewis Overall, I really liked what I saw from Lewis throughout the game. He was assertive, attacked, and played with something to show all throughout. He had a strong motor and played with energy, attacking strong off the dribble, embracing contact, and finishing strong...
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NBPA Top 100 Live Updates (Tuesday): 10AM Slot
NBPA Top 100 Live Updates (Tuesday): 10AM Slot Houston Rockets 112 – Miami Heat 91 Best Players I Saw: 2025 7’1 Malachi Moreno Moreno was something else to start the day, as the 7-footer really was able to showcase his entire package and impact on both sides of the ball. Though he stands at 7’1, he moves extremely well on the floor, running from rim to rim, operating well in the paint, attacking...
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Lady Standouts at US Open Basketball Championships
2032 Jadah Townsend (Team Ego) Despite being the smallest and youngest player listed, it doesn’t take long to recognize the ability Townsend possesses. She’s an intelligent point guard with quickness, vision, and a tight handle. Townsend effectively breaks down defenders and makes plays off the dribble, both for herself and others. She does a great job of making the right read and...
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Phenom Team Camp Preview: NW Cabarrus
The month of June is certainly a fun one around the country; we have national camps going on as well as some PREMIER team camps going on throughout the region. That includes Phenom Hoops, who will have two of the best Team Camps in the country, as you will not want to miss it. This is why we are getting a head start and previewing some teams that will be on display, along with the players....
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Phenom Team Camp Preview: Carolina International
The month of June is certainly a fun one around the country; we have national camps going on as well as some PREMIER team camps going on throughout the region. That includes Phenom Hoops, who will have two of the best Team Camps in the country, as you will not want to miss it. This is why we are getting a head start and previewing some teams that will be on display, along with the players....
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Phenom Team Camp Preview: Lexington
The month of June is certainly a fun one around the country; we have national camps going on as well as some PREMIER team camps going on throughout the region. That includes Phenom Hoops, who will have two of the best Team Camps in the country, as you will not want to miss it. This is why we are getting a head start and previewing some teams that will be on display, along with the players....
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Familiar names represented well at the upcoming 2024 NBPA Top 100
Phenom Hoops is eager about the opportunity to head down to Florida on Monday to check out all the talent on display at the 2024 NBPA Top 100 Camp in Orlando. Some of the top players from around the country will be in action throughout the week, and Phenom Hoops will be bringing you PLENTY of coverage throughout the event. Here are a few familiar names to Phenom Hoops around the region...
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US Open Championship Standouts (Day 2, Girls)
2029 Gemma Liotta (Gametime Basketball): Liotta was a guard who grabbed my attention from the beginning and only continued to excel as the game went on. She is a quick, creative guard who was able to excel on several occasions with the ball in her hands. Liotta was assertive in pushing the ball in transition, getting inside the defense, and finding ways to score but also doing a tremendous job...
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US Open Championship Standouts (Day 2, Boys)
2030 MJ Thomas (Team Loaded NC): Thomas, a familiar name that we have continued to watch and develop, consistently brings a force that can’t be denied and looks to be a rising big to watch out for. With his frame and size at his age, along with his physicality, Thomas is a demanding presence in the paint, controlling the glass, embracing and finishing through contact, and impacting the game on...
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US Open Championship Standouts (Day 1, Girls)
2030 Jadah Townsend (Team Ego): Townsend was one who captured my eyes with her play; she was scrappy and active, created problems on the defensive end that ultimately led to transition points, and she was able to showcase good quickness off the dribble. She created well for herself and for others. 2030 Jordan Avila (Georga Pearls): Avila was the catalyst for her team, really displaying a strong...
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US Open Championship Standouts (Day 1, Boys)
2030 Khyri Tomlinson (Team Takeover Keels): Tomlinson was off the charts with his play. He is one that brings tremendous size along with a strong skillset that allows him to be a dominant presence, especially around the basket. For a play his age, it was quite impressive watching him throw it down out in transition, scoring at will down in the paint, and being physical on the boards. Tomlinson...
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Phenom Hoops High School Team Camp Previews: Carson
Next weekend officially kicks off the beginning of our June Team Camps. Between the two separate sessions, there are a lot of noteworthy teams and players set to attend. These events are always a priority for college coaches, and this might truly be our best one in recent memory. Each day leading up to the competition, we will feature previews on various teams and highlight some of the key...
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Phenom Hoops High School Team Camp Previews: Jordan
Next weekend officially kicks off the beginning of our June Team Camps. Between the two separate sessions, there are a lot of noteworthy teams and players set to attend. These events are always a priority for college coaches, and this might truly be our best one in recent memory. Each day leading up to the competition, we will feature previews on various teams and highlight some of the key...
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Phenom Team Camp Preview: Laney
The month of June is certainly a fun one around the country; we have national camps going on as well as some PREMIER team camps going on throughout the region. That includes Phenom Hoops, who will have two of the best Team Camps in the country, as you will not want to miss it. This is why we are getting a head start and previewing some teams that will be on display, along with the players....
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Phenom Hoops High School Team Camp Previews: South Meck
Next weekend officially kicks off the beginning of our June Team Camps. Between the two separate sessions, there are a lot of noteworthy teams and players set to attend. These events are always a priority for college coaches, and this might truly be our best one in recent memory. Each day leading up to the competition, we will feature previews on various teams and highlight some of the key...
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Continuing to bring Intrigue: 2026 Britni Silver
Continuing to look at prospects all over the region, Lady Phenom had a great opportunity to check in on 2026 Britni Silver, a multi-sport athlete who has been catching a lot of attention with her game on the court. Watching her as of late, one can see why so many schools are making her a target early on, as she has been able to rack up offers from Longwood, UNCW, North Carolina A&T,...
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Kevin’s Players to Know: 6.6.24
BY: Kevin Moses Cash BairdTwitter: @cash_bairdInstagram cashbaird23Height: 6’2, 160Class of 2027 School: Lincoln County High School, KY Baird is an electric triple-threat scoring option that is always in attack mode with a quick catch-and-shoot release. Crafty off the bounce with some sick handles. Cash has a high IQ and good court vision delivering sweet passes for easy scores. Cash causes real...
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UNCG continuing to make North Carolina a priority in recruiting
The Spartans are making a lot of noise this week, as they have been hitting the recruiting trail and securing some big commitments. As of late, UNCG has been able to pick up three big recruits, all of which recently played here in North Carolina. 2024 Sean Birmingham2024 Isaiah Washington2024 Clinton Efinda (formerly at Ellsworth Community College) All three should be big pieces in the...
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2025 6’4 CJ Shaw progressing and developing this summer
Phenom Hoops recently got in touch with 2025 6’4 CJ Shaw from Nevada, a rising prospect who has been making more noise this summer with his play with Vegas Elite. Schools have been coming stronger his way, expressing interest and offers come rolling in. Shaw recently played at Pangos All-American Camp, where he was able to shine on the big stage and could see that push his recruitment even...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Isaiah Washington has committed to UNCG
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: Isaiah WashingtonClass: 2024Committed to: UNCG What Has Been Said: “Highly polished...
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Why is Israel Eatman Not Receiving More Attention'
Each travel ball season, there are several prospects who elevate their play and eventually emerge as overlooked or under-recruited. Given college coaches’ increased emphasis on the transfer portal and acquiring more experienced players, it’s clearly been more difficult for most high school prospects to get noticed. That being said, recruiting appears to be gradually trending back to some sense...
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Lucas Taylor Commits to Syracuse
On Tuesday evening, Lucas Taylor announced his commitment to Syracuse University. The Raleigh native spent two years at Wake Forest and one season at Georgia State before ultimately choosing the Orange over TCU and Florida State. So, what is Taylor’s outlook and what does he expect to bring to the table' First, let’s take a closer look at his identity as a player and path up to this point....
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Phenom Team Camp Preview: Clayton
The month of June is certainly a fun one around the country; we have national camps going on as well as some PREMIER team camps going on throughout the region. That includes Phenom Hoops, who will have two of the best Team Camps in the country, as you will not want to miss it. This is why we are getting a head start and previewing some teams that will be on display, along with the players....
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Phenom Team Camp Preview: Chambers
The month of June is certainly a fun one around the country; we have national camps going on as well as some PREMIER team camps going on throughout the region. That includes Phenom Hoops, who will have two of the best Team Camps in the country, as you will not want to miss it. This is why we are getting a head start and previewing some teams that will be on display, along with the players....
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