Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
Phenom Player Profile: 2028 Tai Bell (Mater Lakes)
Player: Tai BellClass: 2028Height: 6’3School: Mater LakesAAU: SOH Elite Down in Florida, 2028 6’3 Tai Bell from Mater Lakes is quickly becoming a name worth monitoring early on, as he has been catching the attention of many early on. After an impressive freshman season in which he averaged 26ppg, Bell is now focused on showing more of his game this summer on the big stage. The dynamic two-way...
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2027 5’10 Khanye Moss talks first D1 offer and more interests
A guard that we talked heavily about last year was 2027 Khanye Moss from Mater Lakes Academy, as the 5’10 point guard was electric on the court when we watched him on the court. He is picking up right where he left off last year, as Moss has been looking to make another statement this summer with Nightrydas. He recently announced that he had earned his first D1 offer from Jacksonville,...
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Schools Staying Strong with 2026 6’6 Jayden Johnson (Indy Heat)
Summer ball is up and going for teams all around the country, as Phenom Hoops continues to highlight players we have watched. Our very own Patrick O’Brien has been reviewing the tape and diving into the Circuits, recently watching the action in the EYBL, as we hope to highlight more players. We recently had a chance to watch 2026 6’6 Jayden Johnson from Indy Heat, as he looks to impress college...
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2026 Chaise Smith talks latest offer from Presbyterian, other in-state interests
Player: Chaise SmithClass: 2026AAU: Team LoadedSchool: Washington HS 2026 6’2 Chaise Smith, from Washington High School and Team Loaded, has certainly been a familiar name around the state of North Carolina. He has shown himself to be an electric scoring guard who can fill it up, bring athleticism, and is one who plays with flair. Recently, our own Jeff Bendel said that he is a player who should...
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2027 Chase Branham seeing recruitment starting to take off
Player: Chase BranhamClass: 2027Height: 6’3AAU: KC Run GMC Rolling back to last summer with Phenom Hoops on deck for the USA Club Championship, we had an opportunity to watch a young guard who grabbed the attention of our scouts. A player that had yet to really take off regarding recruitment, 2028 6’3 Chase Branham is now catching the eyes of many at the next level with strong offers and...
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2026 Justin Caldwell starting to BLOW UP on the recruiting trail
Player: Justin CaldwellSchool: Berean BaptistHeight: 6’9AAU: Washington Warriors 2026 6’9 Justin Caldwell has been an absolute force no matter where he has played, and he continues to bring that physicality to the court this summer in what could be a big recruiting time for him. Caldwell has a lot of intangibles in his game that you have to love, especially with his ability to bully opponents in...
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2026 BJ Brown (Upward Stars) talks first D1 offer
Player: BJ BrownHeight: 6’5School: Sumter HSTravel Ball: Upward Stars Going down to South Carolina, we were able to catch up with a familiar face in 2026 6’5 BJ Brown from Sumter High School, a prospect we believe could be a nice hidden gem from the state. Patrick O’Brien has highlighted him in the past, saying that he should be a sneaky target for D1 schools for what he offers. Here is what has...
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Schools targeting 2026 6’4 Jason Singleton Jr.; talks latest offer and more
Player: Jason Singleton Jr.Class: 2026Height: 6’4School: Columbus Academy Looking up north, Phenom Hoops recently got in touch with Jason Singelton Jr., a 6’4 prospect that has been garnering a lot of attention in the new year and racking up some strong offers. The son of Jason Singleton, who attended Ohio State and made a trip to the Final Four in 1999, Singleton Jr. is now carving out a name...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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