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2026 Tarris Bouie discusses Alabama, Marquette visits; new interest from Michigan
The Chambers duo of 2026 Tarris Bouie and 2026 Markus Kerr certainly have the attention of many, not only fans in the state of NC but also college coaches around the country. Bouie has seen his recruitment take off in the last year along with his national ranking, as he is being recruited by several of the top programs around the country. Bouie sat down with Phenom Hoops recently at the Phenom...
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2026 Markus Kerr adding new interests in his recruitment
One of the top players in the Class of 2026 here in North Carolina, 2026 Markus Kerr from Chambers High School has been having a huge year in helping lead the charge for his team. Chambers has high hopes with their talent on the court, and they recently showcased their potential at the Phenom Mike Gminski Classic with an impressive 100-69 victory against Cox Mill. Kerr, much like he has done all...
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2026 Yale Davis (Ridge View) Showcasing Electric Feel on the Court
Player: Yale DavisClass: 2026School: Ridge View The talent down in South Carolina has certainly been interesting over the years and we are excited about the future as well. There are plenty of players really making a name for themselves, and Phenom Hoops had a great chance to watch one of the top programs in the state in Ridge View at the Mike Gminski Classic. Though this is a team that sports a...
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2027 6’6 Ryan Wingard discusses early offers and dream schools
2027 6’6 Ryan Wingard was a big-time standout this past weekend with our scouts at Phenom Hoops and is already being regarded as a Top 100 prospect. Many of our scouts on deck were impressed with his game and impact, and it was easy to see why schools are already coming his way. Our very own Jeff Bendel had this to say about his game from the Phenom Ish Smith Showcase this past...
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2026 Heimir Helgason seeing an uptick in recruitment, talks Nebraska offer
The talents run rich here in North Carolina and new names continue to pop up. One name that certainly isn’t new to us at Phenom Hoops and we are high on is 2026 6’9 Heimir Helgason, a talent that is starting to see his stock rise this season. The talented prospect popped up back at the NC Sophomore 40, where he caught our yes quickly and we had this to say: “Helgason is a long, wiry forward who...
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Oregon the latest to offer 2027 Tyler Sutton; more on his recruitment
Player: Tyler SuttonHeight: 6’2Class: 2027School: Roman Catholic HS Reports were out last week that Oregon had sent out an offer to a talented 2027 guard in Tyler Sutton, one that holds several other impressive offers. Phenom Hoops was able to reach out more to the talented guard at Roman Catholic HS, to ask more about the recent offer and more. Sutton, who is teaming up with some...
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2026 6’3 DeZhon Hall (LEC) setting up visits to ACC, SEC schools
Player: DeZhon HallClass: 2026Height: 6’3School: Legacy Early College Offers: Ohio, Miami (OH), Texas A&M, Wisconsin, Illinois, IUPUI The 6’3 guard at Legacy Early College has been having a strong start to the season. 2026 DeZhon Hall has been flourishing well with his new team and helping lead the charge overall. Hall has been producing in a big way this season against some elite-level...
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Is 2028 AD Dalton NEXT UP here in North Carolina'
Phenom Hoops was on deck this past weekend for the Tyler Lewis Hoopfest, which brought a ton of talent to the court for our scouts to check out more. Plenty of players were the talk of the event, but one of the biggest discussions we had at Phenom Hoops is the potential and upside that 2028 6’6 AD Dalton has at Forsyth Country Day. Could he be the best freshman big man here in North...
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Indiana and DePaul the latest to offer 2027 Davion Thompson; new interests coming his way
2027 6’2 Davion Thompson has made a name for himself early on in his career, and his game has backed that up. From when we watched him at the US Open in Rock Hill to where he is today, Thompson continues to thrive and be an elite talent in the Class of 2027. And more schools are coming his way with offers and interest, as he spoke with Phenom Hoops on the latest with him and his recruitment....
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2026 4-star C Sam Funches talks latest offer from Vanderbilt; who has been staying strong with him
2026 4-star big Sam Funches continues to flourish and attract the eyes of many around the country, proving why he is ranked as one of the top bigs in the country. Funches is one we have seen on a few occasions, as we discussed his game back in 2022 when his recruitment was just starting. We first introduced Funches on our platform back in 2022, which you can find here: Getting to Know:...
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2027 6’8 Noah Dobyns talks new West Virginia Offer and other interests
The Class of 2027 here in North Carolina is certainly shaping up nicely, and a prospect who is rising the ranks and garnering more attention is 2027 6’8 “Noah Dobyns from Wesleyan Christian. Dobyns is a highly intriguing prospect with his feel, versatility, skill set at 6’8”, and upside with his game, which is why schools are making him a target early on. We spoke to him...
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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2026 Will Dopfer (Lambert HS)
Player: Will DopferClass: 2026Height: 6’6School: Lambert High School (GA) Heading down to Georgia, Phenom Hoops recently talked to a rising prospect who has been catching the eyes of college programs as of late. 2026 6’6 Will Dopfer from Lambert High School has seen his recruitment start to pick up over the last few months, as he had a strong summer and has been looking to carry that...
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Houston lands top big man in 2025 6’10 Chris Cenac Jr.
Player: Chris CenacClass: 2025Height: 6’10School: Link Academy Committed to: Houston Cenac is now the fourth commitment for Houston, joining an already loaded lass of Isiah Harwell, Kingston Flemings, and Bryce Jackson. National Rankings 247 Sports: #10 Overall / #1 Position ESPN: #7 Overall / #1 Position Rivals: #6 Overall / #3 Position On3: #4 Overall / #2 Position What Does this Mean for...
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Phenom Commitment: 2025 Jonah Lawrence commits to USC-Aiken over the weekend
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: Jonah LawrenceClass: 2025Committed to: USC-Aiken What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops:...
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Lady Phenom Commitment: 2025 Icyss Storm heading to Tennessee State
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: Icyss StormClass: 2025Committed to: Tennessee State What Has Been Said by Phenom...
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Lady Phenom Commitment: 2025 Amari Baldwin commits to Winston-Salem State
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: Amari BaldwinClass: 2025Committed to: Winston-Salem State What Has Been Said by...
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2028 6’5 Trey Edwards (TX) trending early as a top prospect
Player: Trey EdwardsClass: 2028Height: 6’5School: Melissa (TX) It is never too early to look at prospects in the Class of 2028 around the country, and we have our eyes on a rising talent in Texas that you will be hearing about a lot more in the coming years. 2028 6’5 Trey Edwards has been making a statement early on to start the high school season, proving that he could be one of the best...
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Davion Hannah Commits to the Crimson Tide!
Name: Davion Hannah School: Link Academy AAU: Team Herro EYBL ESPN: #22 247sports: #62 On3: #33 Rivals: #37 The Alabama Crimson Tide have secured another significant addition to their basketball program as 6’5 combo guard Davion Hannah, a four-star recruit out of Link Academy, has officially committed to the University of Alabama. Known for his dynamic playmaking ability, scoring versatility,...
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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2025 6’10 Samuel Obenjo
Player: Samuel ObenjoClass: 2025Height: 6’10 / 7’1 wingspanSchool: Layton Christian Phenom Hoops continues to bring eyes all around the country, even a little international flavor. We recently were able to catch up with a very interesting prospect in the Class of 2025 in 6’10 Samuel Obenjo, a wing prospect that has size and versatility on the court and one that has been attracting the eyes of...
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Kingston Flemings Commits to Houston: A Rising Star Joins the Cougars Ranks
Name: Kingston Flemings School: William J. Brennan Position: Point Guard ESPN: #21 247sports: #18 ON3: #14 Rivals: #22 The University of Houston has added an exciting piece to its future with the commitment of Kingston Flemings, a highly regarded point guard in the 2025 recruiting class. Standing at 6 foot 3, Flemings has garnered attention nationally for his dynamic style and court...
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2026 6’4 Logan Johnson (Ambassador Christian) rising up the ranks in NC
Player: Logan JohnsonClass: 2026Height: 6’4School: Ambassador Christian A player that has been clearly elevating and rising the ranks here in North Carolina has been 2026 6’4 Logan Johnson, but it had been some time since seeing the young man on the court. From watching him at United Faith to getting our latest viewing at the Carmel Tip-Off with Ambassador Christian, we quickly saw the...
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Auburn Secures Commitment from Dynamic Scoring Guard Kaden Magwood!
Kaden Magwood Position: Point Guard Class: 2025 School: Combine Academy AAU: Team Loaded VA ESPN: #57 Rivals: #60 247sports: #44 In a major win for Auburn basketball, Kaden Magwood, a 6’3 four-star guard in the class of 2025, has officially announced his commitment to the Tigers. Known for his explosive scoring ability and relentless playmaking, Magwood adds another layer of offensive...
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Washington gets second commitment with 2025 JJ Mandaquit
Player: JJ MandaquitClass: 2025Height: 6’1School: Utah Prep Committed to: Washington Washington added to their 2025 recruiting class, with Mandaquit joining 2025 Courtland Muldrew National Rankings 247 Sports: #63 Overall / #9 Position ESPN: #47 Overall / #11 Position Rivals: #47 Overall / #11 Position On3: #50 Overall / #6 Position What Does this Mean for Washington: It was a good day for...
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2025 Meleek Thomas names Arkansas his next home
Player: Meleek ThomasClass: 2025Height: 6’3School: Overtime Elite Committed to: Arkansas This is the second commitment for Arkansas, giving the Razorbacks yet another Top 25 talent in the class. National Rankings 247 Sports: #11 Overall / #3 Position ESPN: #9 Overall / #2 Position Rivals: #7 Overall / #2 Position On3: #8 Overall / #2 Position What Was Said by Phenom Hoops: “Thomas, ranked as one...
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Intriguing Talent to Watch Out for More: 2026 6’8 Adam Tyson (Skyline Prep)
Player: Adam TysonHeight: 6’8Class: 2026School: Skyline Prep Phenom Hoops has been starting its high school viewing around the country, checking out talent of all levels and areas in the country. We recently viewed a game between AZ Compass and Skyline Prep, a game that brought a lot of interesting prospects to the court. One player that we watched for Skyline Prep was 2026 6’8 Adam Tyson,...
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Phenom Commitment Announcement: 2025 Danauje Brooks commits to Kentucky State
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: Danauje BrooksClass: 2025Committed to: Kentucky State What Has Been Said by Phenom...
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2027 6’7 Howard Williams has the makings of a high-major prospect
Player: Howard WilliamsSchool: Oak HillClass: 2027Height: 6’7AAU: Meanstreets Phenom Hoops was on deck last week for Oak Hill’s opener against Experience Academy, and there was plenty of talent to go around for college programs for one of the most storied programs in high school basketball. A player that really impressed us and we are excited about watching develop more was 2027 6’7 Howard...
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2026 6’6 Ethan Mgbako looks strong early for Oak Hill
Phenom Hoops is back on the court as we get a chance to watch talent from all over the country. We recently had a chance to watch Oak Hill in action last week, and it was 2026 6’6 Ethan Mgbako who made an early statement with his new program. Mgbako was able to flourish in a variety of ways offensively, coming out early in showing his comfort from the perimeter. He was able to get to his spots...
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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2025 Isaiah Denis and why UNC was the place for him
It was a big day here in North Carolina, as one of the top prospects in the country and certainly in the state announced his commitment to stay at home and play for the Tar Heels. 2025 6’5 Isaiah Denis, a Top 100 prospect in the country, announced on Saturday that he would be staying home and playing for Coach Davis and North Carolina. Phenom Hoops had an EXCLUSIVE interview with him about his...
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2025 Isaiah Denis announces his commitment to North Carolina
Player: Isaiah DenisClass: 2025Height: 6’5School: Davidson Day Committed to: North Carolina This is the second commitment for North Carolina in the Class of 2025, joining Derek Dixon. National Rankings 247 Sports: #47 Overall / #15 Position ESPN: #71 Overall / #17 Position Rivals: #62 Overall / #18 Position On3: #90 Overall / #18 Position What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops: “Fresh off a state...
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