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2025 Jullien Cole picking up offers late from programs
Player: Jullien ColeClass: 2025School: Academy Prep Phenom Hoops continues to highlight players around the country, from a variety of states and for a variety of levels, as we recently caught up with a familiar face in 2025 Jullien Cole. Cole, who once played in North Carolina before heading to Georgia, has had a strong few month,s including his time in Rock Hill (SC) at the Phenom PG Nationals....
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6’6″ Mason Collins RANKED 20TH in 2028 by ESPN! Phenom Hoops Raw Highlights
Mason Collins is a 6’6″ wing that attends Christ School in Arden, NC. He was recently ranked the 20th recruit in the class of 2028 by ESPN. Check out his highlights with CP3 EYBL...
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Learning New Names in South Carolina: Team Unleased Duo Bring Intrigue
Just a few weeks ago at the Phenom Challenge, we had a great opportunity to check out some new and rising talent that we believe will be names many will be hearing about in the coming years. Team Unleashed 2029 took the floor and walked away with a championship in Spartanburg, as this is a group that brought highly intriguing players to the court. An overall group that is worth monitoring this...
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2026 Jyi Dawkins (Garner Road) proving himself to start the summer
Player: Jyi DawkinsClass: 2026School: Ben L. SmithAAU: Garner Road A player that has been leaving his mark early on this summer has been 2026 Jyi Dawkins from Garner Road 17u. A player that we had a great opportunity to watch this past high school season, and right before the circuit at the Seros Open, Dawkins has clearly elevated his level to start the summer. Phenom Hoops had this to say just...
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Maximizing Their Abilities: Three Guys Who Should Be Targets for College Coaches
6’0 ’26 Owen Calvert (Dub Salem) Anyone who has ever watched Calvert should already know what he brings to a team. He’s a polished three-level scorer with the handle, vision, and creation instincts to apply constant pressure as an offensive piece. Calvert utilizes his craftiness and quick first step to effectively break down opponents and generate quality looks for himself or others. He touches...
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Big Names continue to enter the picture for 2026 Trey Thompson
Player: Trey ThompsonClass: 2026High School: Greenville High SchoolAAU: Tennessee Impact A player that should be highly looked at in the Class of 2026 is Trey Thompson from Greenville High School (TN), as he has moved from an under-the-radar prospect to now a hot target for many high-major schools around the country. Thompson has been a hot topic on Phenom Hoops over the years, with how...
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Underrated Performances at Phenom May Madness
2025 Garrett Morgan (Cap City) Morgan is an unsigned senior who could be a nice late snag and had a good overall weekend. Morgan brings a little flash, playmaking ability, and skill to the court with his ability to create off the dribble, score off the bounce, facilitate to open teammates, and with his overall ability to operate. I really like him with the ball in his hands as he makes things...
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Underrated Athletes Spotlight: Who Stood Out at May Madness
The Phenom Hoops May Madness event brought together some of the most promising young talent from across the region, providing a high-level platform for underclassmen to showcase their skill, toughness, and upside. Mason Collins – 6’6 Wing | Class of 2028 | CP3Collins checks all the boxes early as a high-level long-term prospect. At 6’6 with length, skill, and feel, he already looks...
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6’9″ Bentley Lusakueno RANKED NO. 1 2028 in ESPN’s 1st Drop!!! Phenom Hoops Event Raw Highlights
Check out highlights from 6’9″ Bentley Lusakueno who was recently ranked the No. 1 player in the class of 2028. Lusakueno has competed with Team CP3 this spring and looks to back up the...
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Newly Ranked 2028 Prospects Compete in Bermuda Run at Phenom May Madness
The stars were out at the Phenom May Madness in Bermuda Run, as we welcomed in two of the top prospects in the country to the court. Last week, ESPN recently released their Top 25 players in the class of 2028, as we get an early look at the premier talent coming through the states in the coming years. 2028 6’9 Bentley Lusakueno was ranked as the No. 1 player in the country, as he has been...
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Bryson Mickey Commits to William Peace
Each year, there are various prospects who get overlooked despite consistently outperforming “higher-level” opponents. These guys typically struggle to get recruited for one reason or another. The most common deterrents are lack of size and athleticism. Plenty of schools will take a 6-foot-6 freak athlete regardless of the player’s attitude or baggage. It’s disappointing to see kids work hard to...
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Should See an Uptick in Recruitment: Phenom May Madness
So many players earned the attention of our scouts at the Phenom May Madness, including players who hold several D1 offers already. But these five players had a big weekend and showed why they deserve to have the attention of college programs around, and should see an uptick in their recruitment this summer. 2027 King Kendrick (CP3) Kendrick grabbed my attention with his overall play. The point...
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Notable Unsigned Seniors from Phenom May Madness
6’6 Justice Mitchell (Strong Center) Although we featured Mitchell yesterday, his production and generally impactful two-way identity cannot be ignored. His versatility naturally causes matchup problems for opponents on both ends of the floor. At 6-foot-6, Mitchell is too strong and athletic for perimeter players and too mobile and skilled to be contained by forwards or big men. He can reliably...
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Player Standouts at Phenom May Madness (Part Two)
6’2 ’28 Gary Grear (KOC) Despite being the youngest player listed, Grear is someone folks should be talking about. He already possesses a highly refined game with an impressive combination of IQ, playmaking, and scoring polish. Grear is a very fundamentally sound piece who sees the floor, makes quality decisions, and plays extremely well off two feet. He might appear somewhat unassuming at first...
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Player Standouts at Phenom May Madness
6’7 ’26 Trevor Manhertz (Garner Road) In my first viewing since everyone has dubbed Manhertz the biggest potential blow-up prospect in North Carolina, he definitely made a lasting impression. The first thing you notice is his long, wiry frame. Manhertz has visibly grown and gotten more explosive over the last calendar year, and still appears likely to keep developing physically. That being said,...
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2026 Ian Bailey (Team Vision) proving he should be on D1 radars all over the region
Player: Ian BaileyHeight: 6’3School: Asheville ChristianAAU: Team Vision At the Phenom Challenge, 2026 Ian Bailey was a player that sat on top of our lists of “breakout players” or “big-time performers.” No matter how you label it and how much you have watched him play, Bailey showed why he is a proven D1 prospect here in North Carolina and why he should be a target for many in the region....
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Top Five Forwards/Centers from Phenom May Madness
2028 Xavier Hall (CP3) Hall has been quietly going under the radar, but it is truly time to put him in the names with some of the best bigs in his class for North Carolina. He checks off a lot of boxes early on, and I’m eager to see how he develops more, displaying a strong build, terrific hands, and a physical frame that allows him to be a force down low. Hall’s impact on either side of the...
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POB’s Standouts from Day 1 at Phenom May Madness
2028 Amari Robinson (Team Global Select) “2028 Amari Robinson (Team Global Select) has been assertive, active, and productive to start the day. Moves well without the ball, stays active and engaged, can play off the ball and knock down shots, but makes a variety of other plays for himself and others.” 2027 Jamarious Toney (Mid State Magic) “2027 Jamarious Toney (Mid State Magic) was an...
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2025 Titas Dabriega
Titas Dabriega #356’5 Wing/ForwardTwitter: @tdabriegaLithuania Titas is an athletic wing/forward with the ability to finish above the rim, guard multiple positions, and spread the floor. Embraces contact and has a toughness about him. Improved 3pt shooter, shot 38% from 3FG this season. High Academic prospect. He plays with a hard-nosed feel and with a lot of intensity on the court. He is...
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1of1 Elite 15u bringing intriguing young talent to learn more about
At the Phenom Challenge, we had an opportunity to learn some new names, especially with 1of1 Elite 15u. They were able to make a lot of noise in South Carolina, battling through a tough schedule and earning a championship. This was a very interesting team to watch as we bring you a few new names that will be ones to watch here in North Carolina. We dive into some of the players that impressed....
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2026 Dacen Petty (Upward Stars) elevating his play even more this summer
Player: Dacen PettyClass: 2026School: Christ SchoolAAU: Upward Stars Plenty of players have looked strong and made a name for themselves late, and 2026 Dacen Petty could be a sneaky prospect to watch this summer after a strong high school season. Petty, a 6’5 prospect that has continued to elevate his play over the last year at Christ School, is a true positive piece that brought a ton of value...
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NLPB is a Group Worthy of Attention from College Coaches
We’ve reached the month of May, where the travel ball season heats up and leads to an uptick in competition, offers, and general buzz throughout the grassroots scene. The Live period is rapidly approaching and many college coaches are still exploring the portal. Fortunately, this isn’t applicable across the board and plenty of programs will still hunt for high school prospects. Although our...
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JT Tuck to The Burlington School
Player movement has become increasingly more common at every level of basketball. Free agency, the transfer portal, and the general freedom of high school players have led to more unforeseen situations than ever before. That being said, players need to be in a position where they can develop and properly shine. Among the latest players to announce their transfer is JT Tuck and his decision to...
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POB’s Thoughts: 2028 RJ Davis and 2028 Antoine Caughman making early case for No. 1 spot in South Carolina
South Carolina continues to bring a ton of intriguing talent, and we have had a chance to watch some of the young names from the state over recent weeks. The Class of 2027 in South Carolina was pretty evident early on with Josh Leonard leading the charge, but now we are looking at who could be finding their name on top of the list for the Class of 2028. It is still incredibly early, but two...
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South Carolina staying strong with 2026 Korie Corbett, others showing interest
Player: Korie CorbettClass: 2026School: Ridge ViewAAU: Upward Stars 2026 Korie Corbett, a prospect regarded as one of, if not the top player in South Carolina for his class, continues to lead the charge this summer for Upward Stars after a strong high school season. The 6’4 guard continues to excel in several areas of the floor, attacking off the bounce, showcasing athleticism and playmaking...
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2025 Doous Alemdar
Doous Alemdar #33 6’4 SG GreeceTwitter: @dalemdar11 Doous is a knockdown shooter who can hit shots at a high clip. Extreme competitor, and rates as an A+ in all the intangibles: Leadership, work ethic, and coachability. Shot 40% from 3 this season on over 200 attempts from 3FG. Capable defender and great communicator. High Academic player. Alemdar is able to mix it up offensively,...
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Senior Duo Standing Out for Lions Unsigned
Although we’ve reached the halfway point of the travel ball season, there’s still plenty of available college-worthy prospects throughout North Carolina. The Lions Unsigned group is a terrific example. Based out of Winston-Salem Christian School, they have a collection of talent that should appeal to several levels of college coaches. Though multiple guys are already priorities for next-level...
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Former GDS Product Shining as Top Shooter in College Basketball
Photo Courtesy of Belmont Athletics So much of life is predicated on opportunity. Every individual possesses a unique set of skills, but not everyone gets the chance to showcase their abilities. Take someone like Tyler Lundblade, for example. The Texas native transferred to Greensboro Day School for his senior season and later committed to SMU. Although he earned a scholarship after being...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Hardwood Classic (Part Two)
6’3 ’28 Trevor Holland (CP3 EYCL) There are so many impactful pieces on this roster, and Holland always seems to find ways to assert himself. He’s a well-rounded guard with a nice blend of size, skill, and athleticism. Holland is a polished scorer from all levels who can create for himself and others or produce as an off-ball threat. He’s able to fill it up in a variety of different ways, but...
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2026 Dionte Neal talks first ACC offer from Boston College
Regarded as one of the more accomplished prospects in the state of North Carolina, schools continue to slowly recruit 2026 Dionte Neal. Coming off another special season at Reidsville and now leading the charge for CP3, Neal continues to prove that he is one of the elite point guards in the region. We recently had this to say about him: “Neal’s overall impact is truly special; he does an...
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