Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
Recruitment Just Starting for 2028 Justice Alexander with offers coming in
The talent in the Class of 2028 here in North Carolina is shaping up quite nicely, as we continue to learn more names and discover new talents around the state. But one thing is for sure already, 2028 6’0 Justice Alexander has proven that she will be one of the top players in her class. Alexander has been one we have watched for several years now, and it was easy to see the talent and...
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Towering Talent: Obinna Ekezie Gaining Major Interest Across the Country
Standing at a towering 7-foot, 2027 Obinna Ekezie is quickly becoming one of the most intriguing big men in the country. With a blend of size, skill, and evolving versatility, Ekezie turned heads all summer long—and college programs are taking serious notice. As he prepares for a new chapter at a different high school program this upcoming season, the rising big man spoke with Phenom Hoops to...
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Recruitment Heating Up: 2026 Cameron Newman Breaking Down Key Visits and Interests
2026 Cameron Newman has continued to elevate his game and draw attention from college programs. With a strong high school showing and summer, Newman is now starting to take a harder look at a few specific schools in his recruitment. Phenom Hoops caught up with the talented point guard to get the latest on where things stand, what visits he plans to take, and which programs are standing out as he...
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Next Steps: 6’10 Will Stevens Locks In Visits, Trims List
Standing at 6’10 with a versatile skill set and growing interest from college programs, 2026 Will Stevens is starting to map out the next steps in his recruitment. After a strong showing this summer, Stevens has drawn offers and attention from a range of schools—but now he’s beginning to narrow his list and schedule key visits. Phenom Hoops spoke with Stevens to get the latest on which programs...
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Is 2027 6’5 Jaxon Dollar the next dual-sport star from North Carolina?
North Carolina is really becoming a hot-bed of dual-sport stars, especially more on the national level. There have been plenty of names in the past, and that trend seems to be continuing today. 2026 Kendre Harrison was certainly a big name both for football and basketball, as the now Oregon commit has proven to be a force on both the field and court. His teammate of 2026 Dionte Neal could...
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2026 BJ Brown: 6’5 Prospect Picking Up Offers and Gaining Recognition
Player: BJ BrownHeight: 6’5School: Sumter HSTravel Ball: Upward Stars When talking about underrated talents around the region, I believe 2026 6’5 BJ Brown would fit that model. A prospect from Sumter HS down in South Carolina, Brown has continued to be a pivotal piece to his team’s success no matter what and proves that he can be a strong piece on the court. With his blend of size, shot-making,...
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Summer Standout: 2026 6’10 Hendrix Loughridge Emerging as a Must-Watch Big
Player: Hendrix LoughridgeClass: 2026Height: 6’10AAU: PSB TampaSchool: The Rock National Highlighting another player that caught the attention of many scouts from Phenom Hoops was 2026 6’10 Hendrix Loughridge out of Florida. Recently coming to North Carolina at the Summer Havoc, the big man certainly had the attention of many, and college coaches sat baseline throughout. There was a lot of...
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Georgetown Lands a Force: 2026 Justin Caldwell is Headed to the Hoyas
Player: Justin CaldwellClass: 2026Height: 6’9School: Fayetteville AcademyCommitted to: Georgetown Caldwell is the first commitment for Georgetown in the Class of 2026 Thoughts on Commitment: Georgetown was able to come into North Carolina and secure yet another commitment from the state, as 2026 6’9 Justin Caldwell announced he would be heading there. Caldwell has undoubtedly been a producer...
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Is 2026 6’11 Josh Irving becoming one of the hottest targets for HM programs?
Back in March of 2024, Phenom Hoops was on deck for the Pangos Best of SoCal League, as we had a chance to watch some of the top prospects around. One of the best players we saw there was 2026 6’11 Josh Irving, displaying versatility, impact in so many areas, and true potential. At the event, we had this to say: “2026 6’10 Josh Irving impressed and showed flashes of his potential. Though he...
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Back for More? Shelby Aiming to Repeat the Magic
We say it is NEVER too early to be looking at teams before the season, as we continue to talk about some of the top storylines heading into the season around North Carolina. One storyline that I will have my eyes on will be the Golden Lions out of Shelby, and if they can continue to build upon the success they were able to create last year. Rewinding to last season, Shelby had an...
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Inside the Rise: RJ Moore Talks Scoring, Recruiting, and the Next Step
2027 6’5 RJ Moore has been a hot topic the last few months, starting with a memorable state championship run to showcasing his talent on the big stage with Garner Road this summer. Moore has been rising up the ranks and should only continue to see an uptick, as he now makes the move to Ambassador Christian. Moore has proven to be an elite talent here in North Carolina, especially with his...
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Florida State Scores Big: 2026 Center Marcis Ponder Joins the Seminole Ranks
Player: Marcis PonderClass: 2026Height: 7’0School: Gillion AcademyCommitted to: Florida State Ponder joins Jasen Lopez as the two commitments so far for Florida State in the Class of 2026 National Rankings ESPN: #72 Nationally On3: #69 Nationally 247 Sports: #71 Nationally Thoughts on Commitment: When you simply look at 2026 7’0 Marcis Ponder, you know what you are going to get from him. Easily...
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2026 6’9 Heimir Helgason dives into the latest in his recruitment
2026 6’9 Heimir Helgason continues to be an intriguing prospect to watch out for in the upcoming recruiting class. A 6’9 forward that brings a strong skill set and potential, he was one who quickly made waves here in North Carolina “When you watch his game, his blend of potential and overall skillset is quite impressive. With his size at 6’9, his fluidity, and his ability to be an effective...
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Gonzaga Standing Out Early with Latest Offer to 2027 Gene Roebuck III; talks other schools involved
Player: Gene Roebuck IIIClass: 2027Height: 6’4School: La Mirada Heading out west for our latest recruiting news, 2027 4-star prospect Gene Roebuck III has been catching the attention of many high-profile schools around the country. A 6’4 prospect out of La Mirada, Roebuck has been considered a Top 50 player in the country by many outlets and had a big summer in showing more about his game....
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2027 6’5 Geren Holmes having an eye-opening summer; offers rolling in
Player: Geren HolmesClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: The Burlington SchoolAAU: Team United Here in North Carolina, the Class of 2027 has become very interesting with players rising towards the top with their play this summer. One player that has been capturing the eyes of many has been 2027 6’4 Geren Holmes, as he has been consistent throughout the months, and it is paying off with his recruitment...
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