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Elite Exposure Awaits: Team Bond Basketball x Phenom Hoops
Calling all basketball players, coaches, and teams! If you’re looking for maximum exposure, elite competition, and a platform to showcase your talent, then this is the event for you. Two powerhouse platforms, Team Bond Basketball and Phenom Hoops, are coming together to host two incredible events—and YOU need to be there. What You Can Expect:Top-Tier Competition – Face off against some of...
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Making His Presence Felt: 2029 6’3 Jovani Spencer
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. We were able to get our first look at 6’3 2029...
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Consistent playmaker: 2029 Jhamari Cain (River City Reign)
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. Looking at a new name that we learned about at...
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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Nayte Spargo
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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Chase Forte Having a Monster Senior Season for South Dakota
Photo Courtesy of South Dakota Athletics Every player seems to have their own unique path in the journey of basketball. While it might seem cliché, it’s true. We’ve seen players go to the highest levels and transfer down, and guys go to a lower level and eventually transfer up. Talent matters but there’s ultimately no conclusive way to recognize which players actually work hard and/or care about...
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4A NCHSAA Playoffs Preview and Predictions
This week, North Carolina public school basketball kicked off its postseason play. The first round of games concluded on Tuesday and the second round will occur on Friday. While there are so many appealing things about the private school sector, it’s difficult to beat public school basketball. In addition to (usually) being more competitive in every round, there’s also much more parity in...
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Proving Her Game: 2030 Heavenly Craig (WHG)
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. Heading over to the Lady Phenom side, we...
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Dominating Force Early On: 2030 Darren Carey (Team Grind)
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. Team Grind was a very interesting team to...
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Sad Sam’s 1st Round Recap and 2nd Round Picks
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the state playoff-ing Piedmont! The Sadster is here to recap the 1st round and give The Ol’ Cubic Zirconia Ball’s (can’t afford crystal) choices for who will move on to the Sectional Finals and who will be collecting uniforms. The Great One posted a record of 106-22, which is 83%, but he is intent on improving that high number in the 2nd...
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3A NCHSAA Playoffs Preview and Predictions
This week, North Carolina public school basketball kicked off its postseason play. The first round of games concluded on Tuesday and the second round will occur on Friday. While there are so many appealing things about the private school sector, it’s difficult to beat public school basketball. In addition to (usually) being more competitive in every round, there’s also much more parity in...
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2A NCHSAA Playoffs Preview and Predictions
This week, North Carolina public school basketball kicked off its postseason play. The first round of games concluded on Tuesday and the second round will occur on Friday. While there are so many appealing things about the private school sector, it’s difficult to beat public school basketball. In addition to (usually) being more competitive in every round, there’s also much more parity in...
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5-Star 2026 Christian Collins talks more about development, national rankings, and recruitment
Looking at the Class of 2026 nationally, many will find 2026 6’8 Chrisitan Collins near the top of those rankings as he has been a fast riser but is also one that has proven his talent this season at St. John Bosco. Collins has been taking his game to another level, developing more as an overall prospect and college coaches have been noticing. He has been racking in the offers that include UCLA,...
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1A NCHSAA Playoffs Preview and Predictions
This week, North Carolina public school basketball kicked off its postseason play. The first round of games concluded on Tuesday and the second round will occur on Friday. While there are so many appealing things about the private school sector, it’s difficult to beat public school basketball. In addition to (usually) being more competitive in every round, there’s also much more parity in...
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2029 6’3 Braylon Armstrong (Charlotte Mavs) introduces himself at Winter Nationals
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. There was a player that certainly introduced...
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Tough and Physical: 2029 Kayden Durham
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. A guard that was new personally for me was...
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New Name to Watch: 2028 6’7 Mamoudou Mamadi
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. The Carolina Culture program has certainly...
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Next Big Man Up in NC: 2029 6’8 Grant Duggins
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. There is no doubt about it, Phenom Hoops and...
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2030 Blake Williams (Team Loaded 704) is a name worth monitoring
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. One of the young prospects that grabbed the...
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Sad Sam’s 1st Round State Playoff Predictions
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the spring awaiting Piedmont! Let the bells ring out across the land for it is time for the ol’ cubic zirconia ball (can’t afford crystal) to provide prognosticating insight like no other. States are finally here and The Great One will now cast the dye on the postseason. As a part of the annual tradition he will pick his Upset Specials and an...
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NCHSAA Playoffs ARE HERE: Games to Watch (2/25)
4A West Ardrey Kell at MooresvilleGrimsley at Mount TaborSouth Caldwell at SW GuilfordHickory Ridge at ChambersHopewell at Charlotte CatholicEast Meck at WataugaSouth Meck at Davie 4A East Pinecrest at ClaytonLeesville Road at Holly SpringsHeritage at Chapel HillMillbrook at LaneyCleveland at Overhills 3A West HP Central at FranklinEast Lincoln at HickoryAsheboro at NE GuilfordCarson at Ben L....
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2029 Rowen Fitzgibbons continues to shine on the big stage
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. 2029 6’2 Rowen Fitzgibbons has really made an...
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Lady Phenom: Winter Nationals Standouts
2030 Heavenly Craig (Wilkes Hoop Group) Craig may have been the best prospect that I saw throughout the weekend on the girls’ side. It took all but five minutes to watch her operate on the court and see that she is going to be a name to learn in the coming years. Craig had a ton of tools that stood out with her game, whether she could create her own shot, her impressive handles and creativity,...
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Sad Sam’s Weekly Furious 5 for Week Ending 2/22
Greetings HS hoops junkies from across the playoff anticipating Piedmont! The Amazing One is here to release his final pre-State Furious 5! For this edition through the remainder of the season, he will add a new group of teams called “On the Radar” underneath the DSO list until the teams fall out of the playoffs. Last week brought a couple of changes due to upsets in conference...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Winter Nationals (Part Three)
6’6 ’28 Baganley Donzo (Carolina Culture) The Carolina Culture roster always has a lot of talent, and Donzo is undoubtedly the most physically overwhelming player in the gym. He possesses incredible strength and powerful athleticism with the ability to dominate opponents on both ends of the floor. Donzo is an exceptional rebounder who clears out space and secures the ball inside and outside of...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Winter Nationals (Part Two)
2032 Xaviar James (1 of 1 Elite) There are a lot of enticing prospects on 1 of 1 Elite, including James and his impressive all-around game. He’s young but already possesses a highly polished skillset a strong combination of IQ, ball-handling, and scoring prowess to operate as an offensive focal point. James possesses superior size and athleticism relative to his peers, and understands how to use...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Winter Nationals (Part One)
5’9 ’29 Zion Lawson (Team CP3) To put it bluntly: Lawson was my favorite player from this event. Rarely will you find a middle school player with his combination of IQ, pace, and ability to set the tone on both ends of the floor. Lawson utilizes his tight handle and blindingly quick first step to touch the paint and highlight impressive vision off the dribble. He knifes through the lane and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Winter Nationals
2031 Caden Long (XLXB) Though it was early to start the day, Long was a prospect that quickly caught my eye with his overall feel and play. A young prospect who has early factors in his game that you like, he checks off the boxes with his size, skill, and offensive capabilities. Long displayed the ability to be a strong creator for himself, attacking downhill, finishing strong, and being that...
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Caldwell Academy earns 2A State Championship vs. TBS
Caldwell Academy: 17-18-17-21: 73The Burlington School: 13-13-14-11: 51 Standouts: 2026 Ayden Johnson (Caldwell Academy) Johnson was an absolute difference-maker in this game, as he really stepped up as an offensive weapon on the court. Johnson continued to flourish with his ability to knock down shots from behind the arc, hitting several big ones including one to end the third quarter. But he...
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Phenom Prep Showcase Player Profile: 2025 Caden Giles (Flight 22)
Player: Caden Giles Class: 2025 Height: 6’10 School: Flight 22 We’ve watched Giles closely for several years, recently stating, “He’s a long, mobile post prospect with a great combination of IQ, touch, and inside-out scoring ability. Giles finishes well around the basket and above the rim, but also knocks down shots at a quality rate from midrange and beyond the arc. He contains his assignment...
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Lab U Should Be a Target for College Coaches
As we approach our upcoming Post Grad Nationals, we are entering the final stages for 2025 prospects to get recruited by college coaches. Many college-level kids are being overlooked through no fault of their own. The NCAA has essentially established a system to keep kids in college longer and collect even more money through various avenues. However, there’s still time for coaches to find late...
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