Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
Big Night for North Carolina Basketball with Bill Belichick’s UNC Debut
All eyes will be on North Carolina come Monday night, as the football team kicks off the season in what could be one of the biggest storylines of college football. Bill Belichick, possibly the greatest coach ever, will be making his debut for the Tar Heels on Monday night in Chapel Hill, and national eyes from around the world will be watching. However, though it is a big night for the program...
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Big Weekend for Miami with Big-Time Prospects Coming into Town
Although the football season is about to begin, it appears that Miami will also have a big weekend in basketball, as two of the top prospects in the country are set to visit the Canes. 2026 Dylan Mingo and 2026 Deron Rippey Jr., two Top 10 prospects in the country, have announced that they will be on campus this weekend, getting a chance to check out the new staff down there. This is a...
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Is 2026’s Deron Rippey Jr. the Top PG in the Nation? Full Breakdown & Recruiting Update
When talking about the top point guards in the Class of 2026, Deron Rippey Jr. is a name that continues to surge to the forefront—and rightfully so. With his elite handle, high-IQ decision-making, scoring ability, and leadership on the floor, Rippey Jr. is quickly making a case as the top PG in the country. His performances on the national stage have drawn heavy attention from top college...
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2026 Deron Rippey Jr. attracting the eyes of blue-blood programs and more
It was not long ago when we introduced 2026 Deron Rippey Jr. on our platform after watching him at the USA Open Club Championships. With college coaches lining the sidelines his way, Rippey Jr. was incredibly effective and impressive with his play, clearly putting his name as one of the top point guards in the country. After the event, Patrick O’Brien had this to say about his game: “When...
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POB’s Thoughts: 2026 Deron Rippey Jr. showing why he is an elite PG in the country
Phenom Hoops and Patrick O’Brien were on the sidelines not long ago for the US Open Club Championships, bringing some of the top young talent to the courts from all over the country. Getting a chance to watch some of the young premier talents, one player that stole the show and impressed many was 2026 6’2 Deron Rippey Jr. At the event, I had this to say about his game: “Rippey Jr. is regarded...
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