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SW15H Elite proving to be a team of high interest this summer
This weekend brought a lot of talent to the courts down in South Carolina, and one of the premier teams that we were eager to see was SW15H Elite and they didn’t disappoint. They walked away with a championship from the event and proved that this is a team schools should be paying attention to all summer long. When you look at this group, this is a team that has players that can help...
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Bendel’s Best: 757 Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops made the journey up to Virginia Beach to host our third annual 757 Showcase. The event featured a ton of new faces and noteworthy talent across all age groups. Several guys stood out across the two-day stretch, and this article will take a closer look at a few personal favorites… 5’10 ’25 Derek Ross Jr. (Wildcats Elite) Between social media and...
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Crowning of Champions: Grassroots TOC/ Lady Rumble/ 757 Showcase
Phenom Grassroots TOC / Phenom Lady Rumble 17U Blue: SW15H Elite17U Orange: Team Swish17U White: Team White 11th House17U Girls: NC Attack 17U16U Blue: Middleton Hoops Elite 202616U Orange: Twin Hoops16U Girls: Palmetto 76ers A’ja Wilson Elite 16U15U Blue: Team Curry 202715U Orange: Palmetto City Hurricanes15U White: NC Raptors15U Girls: Palmetto 76ers A’ja WIlson 15u14U Blue:...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Grassroots TOC
2028 Noah Dulin (Team Fly): Dulin continues to impress the scouts at an early age. Overall, this Team FLY program is extremely good and very balanced, but on Day 2 early on it was Dulin who continued to lead the charge. Dulin’s blend of skillset, feel, length, and versatility certainly garner attention early on, as he put on an offensive show to start the day. Whether it was scoring out in...
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Player Standouts at Phenom 757 Showcase
6’7 ’25 Jeremiah Morris (Virginia Havoc) It doesn’t take long to be enticed by Morris, as he’s a long, strong, athletic forward who offers versatility on both ends of the floor. At 6-foot-7, he possesses IQ, skill, and a terrific build. Offensively, Morris is comfortable posting up around the basket, moving without the ball, or attacking off the dribble. He finishes above...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Grassroots TOC (Day 1)
2027 James Minlend (Harrisburg Hornets): Minlend continues to be a young prospect that needs to have eyes on. One can see that he has a on of upside in his game, and he is developing more confidence with his feel and game overall at a young age. The 6’5 prospect can score in a variety of ways, scoring off the bounce and knocking down shots with his jumper, but also attacking downhill and...
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Phenom Player Profile: 2026 Will McCrary
By: Kevin Moses Will McCrary Twitter: @willmccrary_22Height: 6’5 with a 6’10 wingspan, 200Class of 2026School: Jackson Co. High School, TN McCrary is a dynamic big who is fast, crafty, and athletic. A dominating force with his back to the basket or off the bounce. He can destroy a defense with his size, length, and ability to score with either hand. Will is an explosive finisher...
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Kevin’s Rising Star: 2027 John Gaines
By: Kevin Moses John Gaines Twitter: @john_ggg11, Instagram- Johng_11Height: 6ft, 150Class of 2027 School: Sayre School, KY Gaines is a proficient playmaker with a high IQ and sick handles that allow him to shake free of the defense to create shots for himself or his teammates. John is a strong triple-threat scoring option with a smooth touch from outside but is explosive off the bounce and can...
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Dominating in the Low Post: 2025 Chase Honarvar
By: Kevin Moses Chase Honarvar Twitter: @BigChase_33Height: 6’7 , 215Class of 2025School: Bishop Seabury Academy, KS Honarvar is that blue-collar stud every coach loves and another classic big with a secret weapon. Chase has incredible footwork and a low post-dominator. Not flashy or jaw-dropping athleticism but that tough gritty gem that thrives doing that dirty work. When it looks...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:Â 6’7 Bo Hurns
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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Phenom Lady Rumble Preview: Lady TSA Elite 2026
It is going to be a tremendous weekend of basketball with Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, as we have our Phenom Lady Rumble coming up here in the Rock Hill (SC) area. This is an event that continues to build each and every year, and this year we have some tremendous talent coming to the courts that we want to share early on with you. Phenom Lady RumbleApril 13-14, 2024Event...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:Â 6’7 Kayleb Coles
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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Could Donovan Clingan be the perfect fit for the Charlotte Hornets'
This is going to be an interesting upcoming NBA Draft, as there are plenty of opinions on players and team needs. Though this year’s draft has a lot of question marks surrounding the talent coming out, there is no doubt that there will be some surprises on teams who hit on players and surprising players to make their mark on the league. So maybe, this is a draft that brings a unique...
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All Eyes On: 2026 6’8 Trey Thompson and 2026 6’6 Alex Leeth (Tennessee Impact)
The Tennessee Impact program is one that I believe college coaches should be looking at hard. Throughout, they offer prospects that can help future programs of all levels and we had a chance to see that this weekend. The Tennessee Impact 2026 is one that we are eager to see, and though this is a team that has plenty of talent, 2026 6’8 Trey Thompson and 202 6’6 Alex Leeth are two...
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D1 Priorities: Class of 2025 in South Carolina
2025 Jordan Watford (Lancaster) It was nearly two years ago when we said 2025 Jordan Watford was one to monitor. That hasn’t changed and we are more on the train now that he is a player D1 programs should prioritize. The thing with Watford’s game is that you know what you are going to get when he steps on the court. Watford has a unique blend of size, length, and versatility, more...
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Phenom Lady Rumble Preview: NC Attack 17u
It is going to be a tremendous weekend of basketball with Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, as we have our Phenom Lady Rumble coming up here in the Rock Hill (SC) area. This is an event that continues to build each and every year, and this year we have some tremendous talent coming to the courts that we want to share early on with you. Phenom Lady RumbleApril 13-14, 2024Event...
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Lightning in a Bottle: 2026 Ella Rasnakeake
Ella RasnakeakeTwitter- @EllaR2008 /Instagram: @ellarasnakeHeight: 5’8 ,120Class of 2026 School: Council High School, VA Rasnakeake is a triple-threat scoring option but loves to bring the rain from downtown. Ella has a high IQ to control the game and play at her own pace. Notably, Ella is a team-first player and gets her points in the flow of the team flow. Ella’s strength is her...
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Phenom Lady Rumble Preview: Palmetto 76ers / A’ja Wilson Elite 16u
It is going to be a tremendous weekend of basketball with Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, as we have our Phenom Lady Rumble coming up here in the Rock Hill (SC) area. This is an event that continues to build each and every year, and this year we have some tremendous talent coming to the courts that we want to share early on with you. Phenom Lady RumbleApril 13-14, 2024Event...
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Mid-State Magic brings recruitable players to the court at #PhenomRiseShowcase
We had a ton of talent on the courts at the #PhenomRiseShowcase, and one program that continues to bring under-the-radar talent for college coaches is Mid-State Magic. They put on a show, showcased tremendous athleticism, and should be a program to look out for all summer long. Make sure you subscribe to our #PhenomHoops YouTube Channel Today! (Click...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:Â 6’2 ’24 KJ Burke
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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Player Standouts from Phenom Queen City (Part 3)
2025 Landon Lyerly (Carolina Charge) Lyerly has really started the summer off strong on the Phenom landscape, as the big man is making opponents pay in an array of ways. For a player of his size, he moves well, can go through defenders down in the paint, and continues to open eyes with his ability to make plays outside and on the perimeter. Really shows tremendous footwork and hands, finishing...
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Player Standouts from Phenom Queen City (Part 2)
2025 Jordan Patterson (NLPB) Patterson continues to be a strong and effective creator as a guard for his team. He plays with constant energy, embraces and attacks off the dribble to get downhill, and brings good athleticism to the table as a 6’3 guard. Patterson is one that can defend multiple players, rebounds the ball well, and is one that can make plays for himself and others....
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Phenom Lady Rumble Preview: WTSA 17u
It is going to be a tremendous weekend of basketball with Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, as we have our Phenom Lady Rumble coming up here in the Rock Hill (SC) area. This is an event that continues to build each and every year, and this year we have some tremendous talent coming to the courts that we want to share early on with you. Phenom Lady RumbleApril 13-14, 2024Event...
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Phenom Lady Rumble Preview: Team Rise – Lady Rise
It is going to be a tremendous weekend of basketball with Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, as we have our Phenom Lady Rumble coming up here in the Rock Hill (SC) area. This is an event that continues to build each and every year, and this year we have some tremendous talent coming to the courts that we want to share early on with you. Phenom Lady RumbleApril 13-14, 2024Event...
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Phenom Lady Rumble Preview: Reign Academy 17u
It is going to be a tremendous weekend of basketball with Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, as we have our Phenom Lady Rumble coming up here in the Rock Hill (SC) area. This is an event that continues to build each and every year, and this year we have some tremendous talent coming to the courts that we want to share early on with you. Phenom Lady RumbleApril 13-14, 2024Event...
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Player Standouts from Phenom Queen City (Part 1)
2028 Darrien Smith (Team United 2028 Johnson) Smith was an intriguing younger prospect with his size and ability to be an effective scorer. He was able to score effectively, make plays around the basket, bring versatility, has a good frame and athleticism in his game, and excelled in getting downhill. 2029 Babar Johnson (Upward Stars Columbia) Johnson was one that excelled in a variety of ways,...
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NC Spartans Neisler Continues to Roll
This past weekend, NC Spartans Neisler claimed the 16U Championship at our annual Gate City Showcase. They’ve been nothing short of impressive to start the summer season, and that only continued here. Beyond the phenomenal coaching and chemistry, it’s worth noting that they found success despite only having six players available. Let’s take a look at their six… 6’2...
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Where did you get these refs' 2024
No matter the venue or age group, there is one common theme among youth travel basketball. Year after year, tournament after tournament, the biggest complaint at every youth sporting event is, “Where did you get these refs'†After spending 32 years in youth travel basketball, some things never seem to change. Fans, coaches, and players rarely think their team got a fair “shakeâ€...
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Phenom Lady Rumble Preview: Palmetto Pressure 2029
It is going to be a tremendous weekend of basketball with Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, as we have our Phenom Lady Rumble coming up here in the Rock Hill (SC) area. This is an event that continues to build each and every year, and this year we have some tremendous talent coming to the courts that we want to share early on with you. Phenom Lady RumbleApril 13-14, 2024Event...
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Phenom Lady Rumble Preview: Palmetto 76ers 2029
It is going to be a tremendous weekend of basketball with Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, as we have our Phenom Lady Rumble coming up here in the Rock Hill (SC) area. This is an event that continues to build each and every year, and this year we have some tremendous talent coming to the courts that we want to share early on with you. Phenom Lady RumbleApril 13-14, 2024Event...
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