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Four Underclassmen to Know in North Carolina
5’11 ’27 JJ Short (NC Rise) Between the IQ, poise, and overall balance, it’s easy to see what Short brings to a team. He understands how to properly dictate the pace while consistently taking care of the ball and creating opportunities for himself and others. Short is an efficient scorer from all levels, but does a terrific job of picking his spots and making smart decisions off the bounce. He’s...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’4 Cehki Hill
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Stock Continuing to Rise for 2025 Ryan Crotty
Player: Ryan CrottyHeight: 6’6Class: 2025School: Miller SchoolAAU: Boo Williams 2025 Ryan Crotty should be a familiar name here in North Carolina, as he once was lighting it up in the class of 2024 for Holly Springs. But he announced a while back that he would be heading up North to play at The Miller School and it has been paying off. Not only did he have an excellent high school season...
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Late Steal in the Class of 2024: Cooper Kowalski
Player: Cooper KowalskiClass: 2024Height: 6’8AAU: Charleston RaptorsHigh School: First Baptist The recruiting landscape has drastically changed over the years, as several players have already committed and signed early on. But what also makes this interesting is with the transfer portal entry now closed and college prospects coming off the board, it also leaves several unsigned seniors left on...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Jordan Speller
Player: Jordan SpellerClass: 2027Height: 5’6Position: Guard If you had a chance to watch North Pitt this past season, you were watching some incredible talent on the court as North Pitt was able to walk away with a 29-3 record and a state title. Senior Zamareya Jones has been a proven star and an absolute show with the ball in her hands, but you also had a chance to watch the future in 2027...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Arizona Select 15u
The summer is here and big-name programs on taking the court this season on several different circuits. We know plenty of names playing in 17u and even 16u, but Phenom Hoops is looking at the next wave of talent, learning new names around the country, and introducing others to players to watch out for. Team: Arizona Select 15u 2027 5’11 Jackson Moore – Cienega Watching this young point...
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Positioning, Producing, and Portal-ing: Five Guys Who Transferred Up
It’s pretty clear that things within college basketball have changed over the last few years. Between NIL, the Covid year, and looser restrictions surrounding transfers, it’s become a situation where kids are forced to adapt. “Positioning” refers to guys putting themselves in the right spots to be successful. “Producing” is self-explanatory and “Portal-ing” is the method in which kids are...
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The Tigers Strike Again: Santana Lynch Calls it for Hampden-Sydney
It probably goes without saying, but the recruiting landscape is drastically different than it was pre-Covid. The introduction of NIL coupled with seemingly every player testing the portal has led to somewhat of an unpredictable situation. Not only has it become a more intense job for coaches, but there are more questions surrounding high school prospects than ever before. Regardless, these...
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Analyzing 2024 NBA Draft Prospects: 6’6 Dalton Knecht (Tennessee)
Being 23-years-old is the truly the only thing preventing Knecht from being considered for the top overall pick, especially in such a weak draft class. The concept of an athletic shot-maker with size and the ability to create for himself has obvious appeal. However, Knecht is one of the five oldest players in this draft and already surpasses over 100 current NBA players in age. If he were three...
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Stat Stuffers: Phenom May Madness
It was another strong weekend with Phenom Hoops in Bermuda Run (NC), as the Phenom May Madness offered our scouts another viewing of several players. We have been shedding light on several of them, but we have two prospects that fill up the stat sheet and play with tremendous energy. Make sure you continue to watch them this summer. 2025 Raheim Misher (BYBD Elite): Misher is one that we have...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Jaleila Littlejohn
Player: Jaleila LittlejohnClass: 2027School: North Gaston Freshman Season Stats: 18 Games/ 18.9 points per game/ 2.1 assists/ 5.3 rebounds/ 3.1 steals Lady Phenom is hoping to shed more light on players around the state, as we look at several young rising prospects. It was a tremendous season for several freshmen in the state of North Carolina, and we are eager to see how they continue to...
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Indiana State Snags Two Late Commitments from North Carolina
Though many schools have wrapped up their recruiting in the Class of 2024, Indiana State has been hard at work especially in the state of North Carolina as they have landed two commitments in the last week. 2024 6’5 Jayan Walker and 2024 6’10 Bobby Cannon both announced that they would be heading to Indiana State, with the Sycamores adding more firepower to their roster. With two familiar faces...
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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2025 Josiah Sanders (Colorado Prep)
Player: Josiah SandersClass: 2025Height: 6’5Position: Point GuardSchool: Colorado Prep Offers: Tennessee, San Francisco, Wyoming, Colorado, Seatle, UC San Diego, Arizona State, Montana State, Northern Colorado A player that many have been seeing pop up a lot more in the recruiting news, 2025 6’5 point guard Josiah Sanders has had a strong start to the summer with his play and his stock...
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Player Standouts at Phenom May Madness (Part Two)
6’9 ’26 Julian Adigun (Durham Hurricanes Every updated viewing of Adigun leaves more and more optimism about his growth as an overall player. At 6-foot-9, he’s an incredibly long, fluid athlete with the ability to anchor the paint or reliably space the floor. Adigun shoots the ball at an extremely high level for his size and position. He’s a quality finisher and applies pressure from midrange,...
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Player Standouts at Phenom May Madness (Part One)
6’0 ’26 Tyrin Graham (Mint Hill Lakers) After watching him throughout the weekend, it’s difficult to be anything other than impressed with Graham and his impressive offensive prowess. He’s a polished creator with a terrific combination of quickness, craftiness, and perimeter shooting. Graham breaks down opponents and applies downhill pressure as a penetrating threat, but is arguably at his best...
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Champions of Champions: Phenom May Madness
Phenom Hoops had a tremendous weekend of basketball at the Phenom May Madness, as teams were able to walk away crowned champions of the event. There were several heated battles and intriguing matchups, but these teams were champions down in Bermuda Run (NC). 17U Blue: Truth Elite17U Orange: Mint Hill Lakers Purple16U: Durham Hurricanes15U: CP3 DLee14U: Durham Hurricanes Liles13U: CP3BA Select...
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Bigs to Track More: Phenom May Madness
2026 Julian Adigun (Durham Hurricanes): Adigun continues to be a big man making his presence felt and is one that sees his stock rising each time we watch him on the court. Jeffrey Bendel highlighted him before on several occasions, as the 6’9 forward shows promise in his game. He backed that up again this weekend, as he continues to shine in a variety of areas and still has potential left...
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New Names to Learn: Phenom May Madness
2025 Camron Myers (Truth Elite): Myers is a prospect that left an impression on several of our scouts at the event, as the 6’5 prospect brings versatility and size to the court at his position. With his ability to make plays in an array of ways along with using his athleticism, Myers effectively was able to get to the basket, knock down shots from multiple levels, step out to score off the...
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2027 Davion Thompson (IL) continuing his scoring nature this summer
Player: Davion ThompsonClass: 2027Position: Combo Guard Offers: Wake Forest, Michigan, Iowa, Washington, Illinois, Bryant, Eastern Illinois Names are starting to pop up a lot more in the Class of 2027, as we start learning more about the big-time talent in the class. A player who has been garnering early attention and should be looked at as one of the top prospects in his glass is 2027 Davion...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom May Madness (Day 1)
2026 Julian Adigun (Durham Hurricanes): Adigun is one we have highlighted countless times, and the 6’9 continues to garner attention his way. A very intriguing prospect that still has room for development but was able to be effective in an array of ways. Brings size that helps alter shots, finish around the rim, and be a force on the boards, but is also one that is comfortable in spacing the...
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Three College-Worthy Unsigned Seniors
6’6 Ryan Evans (Cap City Charlotte) Between his size and shooting alone, it’s surprising that Evans doesn’t have way more suitors. At 6-foot-6, he’s a legitimate perimeter player who can apply pressure as a spot-up threat or creator with the ball in his hands. Evans is comfortable in various roles and understands how to adapt whenever necessary. He consistently hits jumpers, attacks closeouts,...
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The Newest Owl in the Nest: Elijah Gray Commits to Temple
On Thursday, the Temple Owls received a commitment from 6-foot-8 forward Elijah Gray. The North Carolina native and former Fordham Ram is a massive get for Coach Adam Fisher and his staff. For those who are unaware, Gray quietly had a phenomenal sophomore season. His per-game averages of 8.4 PPG and 3.7 RPG (in only 18.0 MPG), might not necessarily explode off the page, but a little bit of...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’4 Brendan Bailey
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 2024 Nash Schroeder
By: Kevin Moses Nash Schroeder Twitter: @Nash_1508 Height: 6’2, 170Class of 2024School: Pine View High School, UT Schroeder is a dynamic stud that is crafty and fierce off the bounce. With his strong handles, he gets to the spots he wants and scores at will on all three levels. Nash can also be a catch-and-shoot 3 guy or a straight facilitator setting pace and handling the ball with pressure....
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Phenom’s Rising Star: 2026 Walker Russell
By: Kevin Moses Walker Russell Twitter: @walkerrussell0Instagram: walker_russell00 Height: 6’2, 155Class of 2026School: Magoffin County High School Russell is a high-energy gem who gives 110 percent on both ends of the floor with a high basketball IQ and a solid all-around shooter with a nice range. This stud can really shoot that rock but Walker is an unselfish player that is always...
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Kevin’s Name to Know: 2026 Carter Parson
By: Kevin Moses Carter Parson Twitter: @Real_CP1 Height: 6ft, 155Class of 2026School: Betsy Layne High School, KY Parson is an explosive young talent with a high IQ and great court vision. Carter plays with fire and passion to excel at what he does on the floor. The perfect general who loves to get out in transition and lead his team to easy baskets. Attacking the rim with blow-by speed and...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’4 Felipe Patino
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 7’2 Harold Lee
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
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High Motor and Freak Athlete: 2026 6’8 Davion Adkins
Player: Davion AdkinsHeight: 6’8Class: 2026School: Faith Family AcademyAAU: Southern Assault Offers: South Carolina State, TCU, California, Texas Tech, Houston, Texas Heading back to the Texas area, Phenom Hoops recently caught up with 2026 6’8 Davion Adkins, a prospect who certainly can catch your eyes with his athleticism and is starting to catch more college coaches’ eyes as well. Adkins, who...
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Learning New Names: Phenom Hoop State Finale
Phenom Hoops hasn’t stopped with its coverage from this past weekend at the Phenom Hoop State Finale, as we have highlighted several big names that we have watched. But there were other prospects that we learned about, as they introduced themselves to our scouts. Here are a few new names that you may want to jot down and continue to watch this summer as they impressed this past weekend....
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