Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
2026 Caleb Holt Scouting Report: Back and Dominating at a High Level
Prolific Prep has been a factory when it comes to high-level talent, and that continues this year with an impressive roster under head coach Ryan Bernardi. Getting a chance to watch them in action over the last week at The Grind Session, one of the biggest storylines was having Top-10 prospect 2026 Caleb Holt back on the floor. And he quickly proved why he is one of the top prospects in...
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2027 Yohane Kabongo Showing Big Potential at DME | Scouting Breakdown
Player: Yohane KabongoClass: 2027Height: 6’9School: DME Academy Tuning in recently at the Grind Session, DME Academy was a team of interest to check out; a team with a few familiar faces and a few new ones to learn. A roster with talent, led by star prospect Ryan Hampton, DME Academy brings a roster that should garner the attention of college coaches at multiple levels. A player of interest,...
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2028 Parker McDaniel adds another offer, earning Big Ten interest
Player: Parker McDanielClass: 2028School: South Central Prep Eyes have been following 2028 6’3 Parker McDaniel from South Central Prep, as he has been having a stellar season so far for his team. Offers continue to come in, and interests are starting to pile up from other high-major schools, as several schools from the Big Ten have been coming strong his way. He even has a few visits set up...
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2029 Quali Giran Looking to be a Premier Name in the Class of 2029; talks early offers
Player: Quali GiranClass: 2029School: LB Millikan It is never too early to look at the Class of 2029 on a national level, and we can tell you that 2029 Quali Giran will be a name you will see on many rankings. The 6’1 guard caught our scout, Patrick O’Brien, eyes earlier in the year at the Pango’s All-West Fresh/Sophomore Camp where he had this to say: “Giran is a name I believe you will be...
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2028 Finley Sherrill (Lake Norman) Proving to be a Premier Prospect in NC
Player: Finley SherrillClass: 2028Height: 6’1School: Lake Norman There is no doubt about it… There are plenty of topics rolling out from a jam-packed weekend at the Phenom Lakesgiving, including on the girl’s side. The talent on the court was quite impressive, with so many storylines coming from the event. One of those storylines has to be the play of 2028 6’1 Finley Sherrill from Lake Norman,...
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2026 Mason Williams (Tennessee Collegiate) Talks Reopening Recruitment
Though many prospects have committed already in the Class of 2026, a new name has popped back on the board in 2026 6’3 Mason Williams from Tennessee Collegiate. He announced this week that he would be decommitting from Jackson State and seeing what might be out there, especially with how he has been playing to start the season. Williams has been putting on a show, even recently with Phenom Hoops...
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2026 Felipe Minzer (Central Florida) Proves to be a High-Major Talent
Player: Felipe MinzerClass: 2026Height: 6’7School: Academy of Central Florida The George Lynch Invitational brought teams from all around, including a very talented team from Florida in the Academy of Central Florida. A roster loaded with D1 talent, one had their pick of the litter to watch. One player that grabbed our attention early on, and it only grew the more we watch was an unsigned...
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2028 6’1 Max Moody Talks NC State Offer and More
The recruitment of 2028 6’1 point guard Max Moody continues to heat up, with one of his biggest moments arriving after securing a recent offer from NC State. Already establishing himself as a young prospect to watch, Moody is beginning to draw attention from a growing list of programs as his game evolves. He spoke with Phenom Hoops about the Wolfpack offer, his development, and the other schools...
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2028 Tai Bell Talks Latest Offers from Houston and Purdue, along with other HM interests
Player: Tai BellClass: 2028Height: 6’3School: Mater Lakes 2028 Tai Bell continues to cement himself as one of the more intriguing young prospects in his class, and college programs are taking notice in a major way. Fresh off receiving new offers from Houston and Purdue, Bell sat down with Phenom Hoops to break down the latest in his recruitment. From established high-major programs building...
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2026 Yohance Connor announces his commitment to Ole Miss
Player: Yohance ConnorClass: 2026Height: 6’2School: Combine AcademyCommitted to: Ole Miss Connor is the second commitment for the Rebels in 2026 National Rankings ESPN: NR Nationally On3/Rivals: NR Nationally 247 Sports: #105 Nationally What Has Been Said: “Back in September, he announced that he is down to his final seven schools, which included Ole Miss, Seton Hall, Wake Forest, Houston, Texas...
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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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2028 6’7 Aaron Parker Talks Visit to NC State
2028 6’7 Aaron Parker has clearly made a statement in becoming one of the best prospects in the state of North Carolina, especially in the Class of 2028. Phenom Hoops has had a great chance to watch Parker over the years, seeing his development and improvement with his skill set. We even had this to say about him recently: “The steady transformation of Aaron Parker over the last twelve...
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2027 6’7 RJ Moore Discusses Latest Visits/Offers
2027 6’7 RJ Moore continues to impress and lead his new team at Ambassador Christian, as the 2027 prospect has been showcasing his premier ability to be a multi-level scorer on the court. He has been rising up the ranks nationally, and schools have been coming hard his way. Moore recently received an offer from Virginia after taking an unofficial visit. He also has earned offers from Florida...
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2026 Deron Rippey Jr., nation’s top point guard, announces Top 5 Schools
The recruitment of 2026 star guard Deron Rippey Jr. continues to heat up, as the nation’s top point guard has officially narrowed his list to five programs. With college coaches across the country prioritizing high-level playmakers, Rippey has emerged as one of the most coveted prospects in his class. Top 5 Schools (in no order): DukeNC StateMiamiTennesseeTexas “When you watch Rippey Jr....
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2026 Dacen Petty (Christ School) Making It Clear to be a D1 Prospect
Player: Dacen PettyClass: 2026Height: 6’4School: Christ School It was a great weekend overall at the Phenom Tip-Off, as there were plenty of storylines we walked away with. But, probably the most impressive storyline and player that earned our attention the most was the play of 2026 6’4 Dacen Petty from Christ School. Petty has had a tremendous start to the season, and one of the key factors...
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