Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
Ohio State Lands Premier SG in 2027 LJ Smith
Player: LJ SmithClass: 2027Height: 6’4School: Oak HillCommitted to: Ohio State Smith is the first commitment for Ohio State in the Class of 2027 National Rankings ESPN: #10 Nationally On3/Rivals: #64 Nationally 247 Sports: #28 Nationally Game Breakdown: Smith emerged as one of the most dynamic and complete offensive guards in the country, especially as a Top 50 prospect. What makes Smith so...
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Familiar Faces Making Visits Over the Weekend: Latest Recruiting News
The recruiting trail continues to heat up, and this past weekend brought plenty of excitement with new offers, key visits, and emerging storylines that will shape the months ahead. From prospects picking up early high-major attention to others making impressions on campuses across the country, the buzz around the gym was undeniable. As programs look to lock in their future stars, several players...
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2027 LJ Smith Talks Move to Oak Hill, Upcoming Visits
It has been a busy summer for 2027 LJ Smith, as there has been a lot of news surrounding the talented guard. From having a big summer with Team Thad, to racking in big-time offers all over the country to now announcing about transferring to Oak Hill, Smith has been a hot topic for many. Though he may be leaving the state of North Carolina, he remains a hot topic for Phenom Hoops, as he continues...
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2027 LJ Smith Breaks Down Dream Offer from North Carolina and Interest from Other Top Programs
2027 LJ Smith has been proving to be one of the top guards not only in the state but one of the best offensive weapons nationally in his class. Putting on a scoring display this entire season, Smith has carried that momentum into the summer, as recruitment has been heating up quite a bit for the dynamic scoring guard from North Carolina. Back in February 2025, we talked to Smith about earning...
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2027 LJ Smith garnering a ton of SEC, ACC attention; blue-bloods continue to show interest
2027 6’5 LJ Smith has clearly put himself as one of the premier prospects in the Class of 2027 here in North Carolina, already breaking records and earning big-time offers from programs around the country. But this just may be the start of what is to come, as he ahs a chance to continue to make history as well as earn big-time offers from nearby and around the country. Phenom Hoops was...
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Getting to Know More: 2027 LJ Smith (Lincolnton)
Player: LJ SmithClass: 2027School: Lincolnton The Class of 2027 here in North Carolina is shaping up quite nicely early on, with several national names you will want to check out and learn. One of the top guards in his class here in NC is 2027 LJ Smith, who put on a clinic last year in helping lead Lincolnton and has proven to many that he is a weapon on the court. After averaging 32.2 points...
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