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Phenom Spotlight: 2023 Barry (Toa) Hollenbeck (Grassfield HS, VA)
Toa is a very good shooter both on spot-ups and stepping in off the dribble and plays off that threat nicely with slippery and quick drives to the rim. He has solid ball skills and is tough to defend in one on one situations playing off hesitations and attacking space with a strong burst.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2024 Antonio Thompson (Grassfield HS, VA)
Didn’t take me long watching Antonio play to realize he has a chance to be a special player! He is long and athletic and so fluid and effortless in his execution of what for some may be difficult basketball plays. He has a natural feel and brings versatility on both ends of the floor due to his length, quickness, and his willingness to do whatever is asked of him.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2026 Dionte Neal
Though some may be hard to believe in talking about a player that is part of the 2026 class but Dionte Neal may be a special occasion. Why? This young man has simply been off the charts all summer long, being a leader on the floor and racking in the championships with multiple teams. Phenom Hoops got their first glimpse back in May during the CP3 Media Day, where he quickly captured eyes with his play.
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“Getting to Know” 6’3 2024 Langston Boyd
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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“Getting to Know” 6’7 2024 Kaden Hammond
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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Hitting a Lick: Thomas Carr Named Athletic Director at Word of God
Last Thursday, the North Carolina basketball landscape saw a major ripple effect upon Thomas Carr’s announcement to become the newest athletic director at Word of God Christian Academy. Anyone involved with grassroots basketball within last ten years should already know about the Holy Rams and the absolute slew of talent to come through their doors. Sure, everyone will remember the likes of John...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2024 Benjamin Nacey (Cox HS, VA)
What makes Benjamin such an intriguing prospect aside from his size at 6’6 and 215 pounds is his agility, strength, and versatility he brings to the offensive end of the floor. Benjamin is a force in the paint due to his impressive size and strong frame.
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What Does Kheni Briggs to The Burlington School Mean'
Player movement has become extremely common in all levels of basketball, and it comes in various forms. The practice of players staying with the same high school and travel ball program throughout their basketball journey is becoming largely obsolete. It’s not necessarily a negative or positive thing, rather just something we’ve grown accustomed to over the last few years. Accumulating copious...
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Bendel’s Best: Summer Finale
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina for another two-day stretch of basketball. Although most teams have begun winding down and getting some much-needed rest, there were still plenty of noteworthy players and teams itching to compete. Our Summer Finale featured a variety of teams across all age groups, but this...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2024 Demeir Pollard (Landstown HS, VA)
Demeir is a natural playmaker with excellent strength and athleticism. A gifted scorer with a great understanding of the game and superb decision-making skills. He has a strong frame and powerful legs which allows him to appear on balance at all times.
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Finale
6’2 ’25 Chad Traylor (Team United) Although the entire roster is intriguing, there’s something about Traylor’s poised, steady identity that makes him so appealing. He can run the offense or operate without the ball, and is able to find equal amounts of success in both areas. Traylor’s high IQ is evident through his two-way approach, as everything he does is purposeful and intentional. He’s a...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Summer Finale
6’7 ’24 Richard Goods (Carolina Clutch) After watching his recruitment steadily increase, it should come as no surprise to see Goods continuing to operate as a leader for this group. He’s long, mobile, and fluid with the necessary blend of feel, touch, and footwork to attract various types of coaches. Goods is a quality two-way rebounder with a useful motor and the ability to alter shots at a...
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“Getting to Know” 5’5 2025 Ayden Johnson
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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“Getting to Know” 6’4 2025 Tre McKinnon
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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“Getting to Know” 6’4 2025 Howard Herbert
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 Moussa Berete (The Carmel School, VA)
One of the most intriguing prospects I watched all summer! Moussa is a long, athletic, and skilled guard, a versatile scorer who thrives in the mid-range as a shot-maker both off the dribble and off the ball. He is dynamic in transition both handling the ball and finishing and he has a solid pull-up game.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 Landon Russ (Bayside HS, VA)
In a deep 2022 guard class in the 757 and as true point guards are concerned, Landon Russ may well be the most college-ready floor general. He displays natural instincts and leadership skills are very cerebral and confident. He is vocal and he sets the tone on both ends of the floor not only with his leadership and productivity but with his energy and effort. Landon has a strong compact frame and combines strength with great quickness with the ball in his hands.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2023 Chris Cyrus (Hampton Christian)
Chris is a talented and instinctive scorer who can beat you with the jumper or off the dribble. A silky smooth shooting lefty who can knock down shots from anywhere on the floor with impressive consistency.
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“Getting to Know” 6’6 2022 Carter Hendrick
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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“Getting to Know” 6’1 2023 Tomir Moore
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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“Getting to Know” 6’8 2024 Michael Marcus
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
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The Mold of a Modern Big Man: Micah Handlogten
Historically, basketball has made countless shifts regarding things like positions, rule changes, and desirable archetypes. The ideology of having two traditional big men is nearly obsolete, which also applies to true point guards and multiple other niche identities. Obviously, this is more evident in the NBA than college basketball. Someone like Jahlil Okafor would’ve been a perennial All-Star...
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Noteworthy Perimeter Prospects at the Statement Session (Louisiana Top 40)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops had a special opportunity to travel down to Lafayette, Louisiana for Mal Mundy’s Louisiana Top 40 Statement Session. Between the talent, competition, and general hospitality, it made for an amazing weekend. The slew of prospects on display at Southside High School made for an entertaining day and ultimately led to a variety of offers for these players. We’ve...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2023 Ralph Martino Jr. (National Christian Academy)
Ralph has big-time potential! At 6’6 he has the exceptional height for a combo guard and his athleticism and natural feel make for an exciting prospect. Ralph is incredibly smooth with the ball in his hands using graceful, rangy strides and great quickness in the open floor where he demonstrates good vision and passing skills.
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Noteworthy Interior Prospects at the Statement Session (Louisiana Top 40)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops had a special opportunity to travel down to Lafayette, Louisiana for Mal Mundy’s Louisiana Top 40 Statement Session. Between the talent, competition, and general hospitality, it made for an amazing weekend. The slew of prospects on display at Southside High School made for an entertaining day and ultimately led to a variety of offers for these players. We’ve...
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Bendel’s Best: Louisiana Top 40
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops had a special opportunity to travel down to Lafayette, Louisiana for Mal Mundy’s Louisiana Top 40 Statement Session. Between the talent, competition, and general hospitality, it made for an amazing weekend. The slew of prospects on display at Southside High School made for an entertaining day and ultimately led to a variety of offers for these players. Although...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2024 Donovan Blackman
Donovan Blackman 6’1 150 2024 Team Vito Unlimited Donovan really taps into his length and explosiveness nicely as a shifty and slippery basket attacking wing. He can create his own shot with ease as he demonstrates an explosive first step and great quickness with the dribble. His ability to contort his body and finish around contact is impressive and he has the ability to finish at a good rate...
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Start to monitor: 2025 6’7 Christopher Eagan
Phenom Hoops recently went out on the road to the Team EAT Combine, where some of the top players around come and work out, helping themselves and others get better. While we were there, we saw a familiar face working out in 2025 6’7 Christopher Eagan, a rising big that should be one to monitor. Eagan is a familiar face that we have seen quite a few times throughout the summer, playing in multiple events with the Charlotte Dragons.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2024 Albert “AJ” Allen III
An extremely athletic, quick, and strong slasher type he has a knack for getting to the rim combining a powerful first step and blow-by quickness with a strong frame allowing him to fight through contact and score. He could muscle his shot off against contact and also hang in the air and finish with creativity showing nice touch off the glass.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2023 Brandon Jennings (Prince George HS, VA)
There is so much to be excited about when watching Brandon Jennings play. His quickness, length, and athleticism. His ball-handling skills and shiftiness, his fluid stroke and scoring instincts, and his creativity scoring around the basket. He is a talented and skilled prospect and has the ability to make the difficult look routine!
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