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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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Lady Phenom 1-on-1: 2025 Aidan Langley (Westtown)
Heading up north in our latest Lady Phenom 1-on-1, we recently spoke to 2025 6’1 Aidan Langley from Westtown High School in Pennsylvania, as she has had a very good summer so far when it comes to college programs taking notice her way. She has added double-digit offers since April, and that list could only continue this summer, as we spoke to her more about how it has been going overall for her...
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Phenom Player Profile: 2027 Andrew Rogers
Player: Andrew RogersClass: 2027Height: 6’6School: DudleyAAU: CP3 DLee Freshman Season Stats: 6.8ppg, 6.6rpg at Dudley High School We are in the thick of things here at Phenom Hoops and summer ball, as we are getting our eyes on more players around the area. One player that we watched this past high school season was 2027 Andrew Rogers at Dudley, and he was back on the court with Phenom...
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2028 Trevor Holland and 2028 Jeremiah Thomas are two prospects to remember
Phenom Hoops continues to highlight young prospects that will be popping up on radars in the coming years, and two prospects that have been making a strong impact this season and making a name for themselves have been 2028 Jeremiah Thomas and 2028 Trevor Holland from CP3 DLee. For Holland, he has been a strong option on the court, presenting good size, a fluid feel, and the ability to create off...
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Phenom Team Camp Preview: Victory Christian
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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Tony Jones Named Director of Events for Phenom Hoops
Grassroots basketball is an ever-growing landscape. Hosting travel ball events has become a far more common practice, especially in the Southeast region, and it requires certain individuals to reach high levels of success. Today, Phenom Hoops continues to expand our brand after officially announcing the addition of Tony Jones as Director of Events. Anyone surrounding the high school basketball...
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Making a Name for Himself: 2026 Onur Kurucu (ACE SD Elite)
Player: Onur KurucuClass: 2026School: Porter RidgeAAU: ACE SD Elite Summer after summer, year after year, some players elevate their play and start earning the attention of our scouts here at Phenom Hoops. So far this summer, there have been plenty of prospects taking the next step and showing more of their capabilities. One player that certainly fits in that category has been 2026 forward Onur...
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Sad Sam’s Notes: Phenom MDC
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the playoff watching Piedmont! The Great One is here to give accolades on the recent Memorial Day Classic in Rock Hill by Phenom Hoops. The Sadster saw some good hoops and enjoyed every minute. The two 17U games went down to the last possession and it doesn’t get any better than that. There were many impressive performances and here is the list of...
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Blossoming Young Prospects Worth Noting
6’5 ’26 Trevor Manhertz (WCBA) There are several promising pieces on this roster, including Manhertz, who is beginning to tap into his long-term upside. He’s always been a notable shooting threat, but it’s clear that his game continues to expand. Manhertz has gotten taller while maintaining his elite spot-up ability and understanding of how to make an impact with or without the ball in his...
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DB Elite-Rolesville Duo Continues to Deliver
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Summer Showcase at Rise Indoor Sports. The two-day stretch featured a healthy variety of talent from all age groups and allowed players one more opportunity to compete prior to rejoining their high school teams during the NCHSAA/NCISAA Live Periods in June. Although there were several notable performers, the DB Elite pairing of AJ Roberts and...
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Breakout Type Season' 2026 6’4 Kaleel Benjamin
Player: Kaleel BenjaminClass: 2026School: Sun Valley The summer keeps rolling along and Phenom Hoops continues to develop new storylines to watch. One player that intrigued us this weekend at the Phenom Summer Showcase was 2026 6’4 Kaleel Benjamin from Sun Valley and CP3 Academy. Benjamin is an intriguing prospect with his blend of size at 6’4, versatility, and his steady growth. Over the...
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Putting Your Name On the Radar: Phenom Summer Showcase
2027 Xavier Williams (DB Elite): Williams was a player who grabbed our attention with his scoring presence, putting on multiple offensive performances that even included a coming-out party with 33 points vs. WCBA. The 2027 prospect was able to help carry the weight offensively, scoring and making big plays on both sides of the floor. He was excellent in his ability to attack downhill,...
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Looking to Lead the Charge: 2026 6’4 Cameron Fowler (Northwood)
Player: Cameron FowlerClass: 2026Height: 6’4School: NorthwoodAAU: Rising Pro Training Before you know it, the travel ball season will be ending soon and the high school season will be tipping off once again. But what travel ball has been teaching us a bit are players that a ready to take the next step coming into the season. A program that we were eager to see this weekend at the Phenom...
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Continuing to come together: 2027 6’5 Keyonee “KJ” Terry
Player: Keyonee “KJ” TerryClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: South Granville High School Stats: 8.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 2.3apg, 2.4spg Time sure does fly in the basketball world, as it was early a year ago when Phenom Hoops introduced 2027 Keyonee Terry as one to watch in the class of 2027 here in North Carolina. And now fast-forward to the Phenom Summer Showcase, we had a chance to watch him yet...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Elijah Green headed to William Peace
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: Elijah GreenClass: 2024Committed to: William Peace What Has Been Said: “Green has...
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Phenom Unsigned Senior: 2024 Dayton Williams
By: Kevin Moses Dayton Williams Twitter: @daytonwilliams_ Height: 6’5 Class of 2024School: Butler Traditional High School Williams is an electric athlete who loves to attack the rim with some crafty moves and sick handles with some high-fly finishes. Dayton makes transition magic and uses his speed-leaping ability to throw down some monster jams. This past season, Dayton averaged 18...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2026 6’9 Darius Ratliff (Stepinac)
Darius Ratliff Player: Darius RatliffClass: 2026Height: 6’9School: Archbishop StepinacAAU: PSA Cardinals Phenom Hoops is continuing to expand and learn about new players around the country, as we recently stumbled upon and learned a bit more about a rising prospect in 2026 6’9 Darius Ratliff. He is a developing prospect who brings a nice blend of size and skillset, showing his comfort level and...
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New Group in Town: Caldwell Academy adding more firepower
Caldwell Academy is coming off a tremendous season last year, as head coach Brandon Clifford and company had the program heading in the right direction. Led by 2025 Jaylen Cross and others, Caldwell Academy was able to secure a 23-10 overall record and a 10-2 conference record. It was a team that had plenty of scoring power and several key seniors who stepped up to lead the charge....
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Phenom Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Hannah Headen
Player: Hannah HeadenClass: 2027School: Chatham Charter A new name popped up this weekend at the Phenom MDC for Lady Phenom, as we had a chance to watch 2027 Hannah Headen who was suited up with Rising Pros Training. Headen is a 5’6 guard who plays at Chatham Charter and is coming off an incredibly impressive freshman season in which she averaged 18.5 points per game (second on the team). When...
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Kevin’s Players to Know: 5.31.24
By: Kevin Moses Ashton Williams Twitter: @AshtonWi11iamsHeight: 6”3, 178 Class of 2025School: Worth County High School, GA Williams is an electric athlete who is a lethal three-point sniper with unlimited range. Explosive off the bounce with sick handles and a ton of athletic crafty moves that allow him to score at will. Ashton is an electrifying 3-level scorer, a jaw-dropping passer, mixes up...
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Make a Note: 2027 Amayah Barnes is one to watch
Player: Amayah BarnesClass: 2027Height: 5’7AAU: Team Curry/ Carolina All-Stars Lady Phenom had some intriguing talent on the court this past weekend at the Phenom MDC, and one player that garnered our attention on several occasions was 2027 5’7 guard Amayah Barnes. She was suiting up with Carolina All-Stars this past weekend but also plays for Team Curry 2026 and from what we saw, she is a guard...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: Late snag for Charleston Southern with 2024 Cooper Kowalski
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: Cooper KowalskiClass: 2024Committed to: Charleston Southern What Has Been Said: “6’8...
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Let’s Not Forget: Prospects in the NC Class of 2026 that should be targets (Part 1)
2026 6’7 Josiah Sanders (Berean Baptist) Sanders is one that I believe should be a hot target for several programs but might not get the attention he deserves (as of yet). You can’t deny the intrigue with a prospect at his size (6’7) and his versatile skillset. He is comfortable in operating from multiple levels, whether it is helping run the offense, playing off the ball, or using his size to...
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Still Looking in the Class of 2024' Players that Deserve to be on Rosters (Part 1)
2024 6’3 Felipe Patino (WS Christian) Patino is a tremendous player both on and off the court, as he works hard on his game and can really be a difference-maker for his team. When you talk about his game, you can’t deny his ability to open up the offense with his shot-making ability, showing range and confidence with his release and getting to his spots. But since the start of last year, he has...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Sadiq White commits to Syracuse
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: Sadiq WhiteClass: 2025Committed to: Syracuse More About His Game and What He Brings:...
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Lady Standouts at Phenom Memorial Day Classic
5’10 ’25 Justice Zimmerman (Carolina All-Stars) There are certain players who stand out as natural leaders, and Zimmerman is certainly applicable to this notion. She’s a strong, high-motor wing/forward who does everything on the court. Zimmerman communicates at all times, willingly makes hustle plays, and fills in the gaps whenever necessary. She finishes around the basket and hits shots along...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Memorial Day Classic (2028)
6’1 Jaleel Smith (Carolina Wolfpack) Given everything he’s already done at the varsity level, it should come as no surprise to see Smith listed here. He played with the Carolina Wolfpack and looked utterly dominant throughout the weekend. Smith is already a very advanced player with the IQ, skillset, and natural instincts to cause a ton of problems for the opposition. He scored however and...
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Charlotte Skill Factory x Head Coach Sharman White
On Tuesday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to Charlotte to watch Charlotte Skill Factory. Director Lawrence Gordon has done a tremendous job of building a program that emphasizes player development. CSF players were in for a treat as Pace Academy and USA Basketball U16 and U17 Head Coach Sharman White ran the practice. This was an incredible experience for these young players to have such a...
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