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POB’s Notable Young Prospects from Phenom March Madness
2028 Noah Dulin (Team Pittman) Dulin has been a name that we have watched on several occasions and the production level that he brings to the court is so much fun to watch. He looks bigger and stronger than last year, and he plays with such confidence in his ability to not only create for himself and get his own buckets but to also be a threat inside and out. He attacks well, takes what is given...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom March Madness
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual March Madness at Rise Indoor Sports in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. Although the travel ball season is still in its early stages, there were plenty of noteworthy teams, players, and storylines from the event. Several guys stood out during the weekend, and this article will take a closer look at five players who made a lasting impression… 6’6 ’28...
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POB’s Notable Wings/Bigs from Phenom March Madness
2027 6’9 Charles Pur (CP3) Pur, who has now entered the national picture for many, continued to impress with his overall presence on the court. One can’t help but be impressed with his progression in his game, playing with a ton of energy, running from rim to rim, operating well around the basket, scoring through contact, and getting to the line. And that doesn’t mention his understanding on the...
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POB’s Notable Guards from Phenom March Madness
2027 6’1 Conner Hodgson (Future Prep NXTPRO) Hodgson was one who consistently led his team offensively and finished off the event in a big way with a strong 26-point showing. He is one who was able to knock down shots from multiple levels, be a threat from the perimeter, and really step up for his team when they needed him. 2025 Ja’vier Tinnin (Team Legacy Gold) Tinnin may have had the dunk of...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Jillian Rush
Lady Phenom is continuing its coverage of players throughout the region and from our events this season. At our latest event, the Phenom Opening, we had a great chance to check out some new names to learn as we dive into more of their game. 2027 Jillian Rush from Team USC and from Camden High School in South Carolina, was a standout at the event. She helped her team secure a championship while...
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Cerebro Sports in-depth stats from Phenom PG Nationals
Cerebro Sports is your ultimate partner for understanding and showcasing basketball performance. They transform raw boxscore data into powerful insights, providing players, parents, coaches, and event operators with a clear and comprehensive view of player impact. They recently have been stating Phenom Hoops’ PG Nationals by Division, as we continue to bring some of the latest information....
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2025 Casey Williams (TSF) brings an EXPLOSIVE game to the court
If you want to talk about a player that earned our attention and earned it fast, it was 2025 6’8 Casey Williams with The Skill Factory. He came out immediately at the Phenom PG Nationals and put on an impressive show throughout, making sure his game was noticed immediately and should be one on more college radars. When you talk about the most explosive prospect from the event, Williams...
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Duquesne commit 2025 Dominique Aekins puts on a strong show
The Phenom PG Nationals was certainly one to remember, as talent was found all over the courts. One player that grabbed our attention was 2025 Duquesne commit Dominique Aekins with Winston-Salem Christian. The 5’9 point guard was electric with the ball in his hands; a true playmaker on the court. Our own Patrick O’Brien had this to say quickly about his game: “2025 Dom Aekins is electric with...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Reggie Mack
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from the Carolinas went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Taye Smith
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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Sad Sam’s Final Weekly Furious 5 for 2025
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the March Madness awaiting Piedmont! The Great One is here to release his final F5 rankings of the 2024-25 campaign. For the first time, there is a repeat champion as #1 North Meck outlasted #2 Chambers in the Furious 5 title game aka the 4A West Regional Finals. The Vikings then went on to capture back-to-back state titles in 4A for the 1st time since...
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Sad Sam’s Yearly QCAC 4A/3A Superlatives for 2024-25
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the sunny and warm Piedmont! The Great One is here to release his yearly superlatives including his All-QCAC teams, Coach of the Year and the coveted Hot Dog of the Year award. The QCAC season contained surprises as a couple of teams disappointed and another rose to unexpected heights. In order to make things happen, superior individual...
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Sad Sam’s State Finals Recap
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the bracket-filling-out Piedmont! The Great One is here to recap the state finals and bid farewell for the season. The Sadster posted a dismal 1-3 record in the Ring Round bringing his final playoff record to 205-46, or right at 83%, losing 2 OT games and one on a buzzer beater. His high point was the 2A bracket where he posted a 55-8 mark. His lowest...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Tysere Payne
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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Expression Prep Academy PG captured eyes in Rock Hill at Nationals
Expression Prep Academy PG was one that we were eager to see come to South Carolina and learn more about the talent. And having an opportunity to check out this roster on several occasions, there were a few players that really stood out to me. We dive into three seniors who could be late targets for college programs. See what we had to say. 2025 6’3 Evin Thompson Thompson was probably the most...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Malachi McCutcheon
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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2025 Julian Rivera proved himself at #PhenomPGNationals
The Phenom PG Nationals brought a lot of talent of all levels to the court over the weekend, and there are college programs that should be taking notice even with the transfer portal heating up. One player that we were interested in watching was 2025 guard Julian Rivera and watching him, he proved that he could help a D1 program and have the attention of several other schools. It can be...
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Flight 22 continuing to bring next-level talent to the court
The Phenom PG Nationals brought teams from all over the country to Rock Hill, as they looked to compete for a championship but it was also a great opportunity to check out talent that college coaches should recognize. Flight 22 continues to bring talent to the court under Coach Faulk, as we look to highlight a few players that have really played well in the last month or so. 2025 Caden Giles...
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Virginia Havoc Duo Turning Heads
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Henrico Sports and Events Center for our annual Virginia Tip-Off. Between new faces and blossoming young prospects, the event featured a variety of intriguing storylines. Despite narrowly falling short during their title run, the 2029 Virginia Havoc group consistently turned heads behind their complementary duo of Miles Hudson and Alex Worsham....
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Bryson Mickey
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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Prospects Due for a Big Summer Season (Part Two)
Each spring, we see a slew of prospects who enter the travel ball season with a disconnect between their ability and offer sheet. Some cases are purely due to a player not being seen by the appropriate level of coaches while others are sheer oversights. Regardless, this exercise allows us to see where we identify deserving players prior to the summer and how things unfold for each individual...
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What You Need to Know Before Attending a Phenom Hoops Event
Now that all the state champions have been crowned, we’ve officially reached the travel ball season. While each entity is different, Phenom Hoops is slated to have events nearly every weekend over the next six months. Due to the excitement spring/summer ball seems to elicit in individuals, this article will aim to help players, coaches, and spectators. In addition to highlighting our rules, we...
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Impressive showings from DME Academy PG at Phenom PG Nationals
DME Academy PG came back to Phenom PG Nationals, and they always bring talent to check out. We were eager to see this year’s team and we weren’t disappointed. This is a very interesting roster but the play of 2025 Jemeh Jones, 2025 Uchenna Amene, and 2025 Vincent Stewart Jr. really stood out consistently throughout as we dive into more of their games. 2025 6’7 Jemeh Jones We recently wrote about...
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College-Worthy Prospects: Phenom PG Nationals (Part 2)
2025 6’10 Nate Malosa – Konnect Prep Malosa is one that we have highlighted on several occasions, and we continue to believe that he is a player who can play at the next level. There is a lot to like about what he brings to the table with his blend of size, activity in the paint, and his comfort level in stretching the floor. Malosa continues to get bigger and stronger, showcasing the ability to...
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Players to check out more from Andrews Osborne Academy
Andrews Osborne Academy has been a staple on the Phenom Hoops platform over the years as they continue to bring talent to the court. This year was no different, as we had a great chance to learn a few new names that we will be watching more down the road. Overall though, this is a team that provides unsigned seniors still available along with younger talent that college coaches need to monitor....
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2026 Heimir Helgason heading to DME Academy
The high school season is over and that just means changes are about to occur. A player that came to North Carolina from Iceland has now announced that he will be on the move once again, heading to the national program of DME. 2026 6’9 Heimir Helgason, who played at The Asheville School this past season, will be suiting up for DME Academy next year, giving this team one of the premier...
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2025 6’10 Nate Ament continuing to prove to have the pedigree of a future pro
The Phenom PG Nationals has come and gone, but we are just starting our coverage of the event and the talent we saw on display throughout. Though there were plenty of players of interest that you will be seeing at the next level, 2025 6’10 Nate Ament came in on top of the list of must-see prospects. Regarded by nearly everyone as a Top-5 prospect in the country, and a highly sought-after...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Joel Deigna
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class....
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Prospects Due for a Big Summer Season
Each spring, we see a slew of prospects who enter the travel ball season with a disconnect between their ability and offer sheet. Some cases are purely due to a player not being seen by the appropriate level of coaches while others are sheer oversights. Regardless, this exercise allows us to see where we identify deserving players prior to the summer and how things unfold for each individual...
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College-Worthy Prospects: Phenom PG Nationals (Part 1)
2025 6’7 Jemeh Jones (DME Academy) This was the first time I watched Jones in action and though schools are showing interest, I do believe that he proved he is a for-sure next-level type prospect. D1/D2 schools should be taking a look his way, as he is one that brings intrigue with his 6’7 frame, his overall feel and vision, his ability to score in many ways, and his overall presence on the...
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