Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
Commitment Alert: 2019 PG Jalen Cone heading to Blacksburg, commits to Virginia Tech
On Thursday, PG Jalen Cone announced that he would be committing to Virginia Tech and joining the 2019 class.
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Which Top 5 freshman will have the biggest impact in college basketball next year'
It was a fun season of college basketball all throughout. However, it just seems like it just went to fast for our tasting. So why not start looking at a few freshman prospects that will be making a name for themselves on the college courts next season. ESPN continues to post its Top 100 prospects for the 2019 class and it got us thinking. Which Top-5 prospect will have the biggest impact next...
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2022 6’2 Lebron Thomas could be the next star guard from South Carolina
South Carolina has been a state that has gone under the radar as far as finding talent. But Lebron Thomas, a 6’2 2022 prospect from Lee Central HS, maybe the next in line for the state.
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2020 guard Jajuan Carr knocking on the doors of high-major schools
Several players come into the offseason with buzz already surrounding them and this year, 2020 guard Jajuan Carr could be one of those players that takes off this summer.
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Commitment Alert: 2019 Guard Brandon Murray commits to St. Andrews
Here is the latest commitment, as 2019 guard Brandon Murray announced his commitment to St. Andrews University.
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2019 6’8 Jalyn McCreary commits to South Carolina
Jayln McCreary has been a name floating around the area for quite some time now. The 6'8 prospect has been one of the biggest remaining targets for schools around the area but on Monday, he announced that he would be ending his recruitment and would be joining head coach Frank Martin at South Carolina.
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2020 6’7 Brady O’Connell looking to capitalize on impressive first year in North Carolina
Brady O’Connell is a junior prospect that may have slid under the radar as of late, as the 6’7 junior finished up his season at Ravenscroft averaging 9.3 points per game. He is also the younger brother of Duke’s Alex O’Connell, as others may have known. But now, it may be time for people to start recognizing the intrigue and skill set Brady has to offer. He showcased that recently at the NC Top...
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers: NCPhenom150 Pt. 1
We have invaded the Gate City once again for another session of our Phenom 150 camp, this platform follows the prestigious top 80 camp. The 150 camp really offers younger unknown players an initial chance to break onto the scene and gain notoriety throughout the state. Greensboro, North Carolina- With a nice balanced mix of young talent and unsigned seniors vying to make an impact late in...
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Jalen McDonald: From Local Prospect to VIRAL SENSATION!!! #NCTop80 Highlights + Interview
Check out highlights from Jalen McDonald, a 6’5″ sophomore wing from Knightdale High School. McDonald made national headlines in the last few weeks when he decided to throw down a 360 windmill dunk on a defender. The dunk went viral all over social media and was picked up by every highlight outlet around… McDonald spent Saturday visiting Chapel Hill for the UNC/Duke game and...
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FRESHMAN PHENOM Jalen Hood Schifino is a 5-STAR!! #NCTop80 Raw Highlights + Interview!
Jalen Hood Schifino is already thought of on the national level. He has been invited to all the Team USA mini-camps and is routinely being ranked among the nation’s Top 25 prospects for his class. Standing 6’4″, the freshman point guard at Northside Christian really took charge this season, opening things up for himself and his teammates. However, this comes as no surprised as...
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2020 BEAST Nick Farrar BREAKS OUT at #NCTop80! Raw Highlights + 1on1 Interview!
Over the last month there may not be a “hotter name” in the Hoop State than Nick Farrar. The 6’7″ junior took a dominating approach to the last half of the high school season and the new started to TAKE OFF! The lefty currently at Apex Friendship High School just plays with the aggressive mean streak of a bull in a china shop! He is above the rim and his motor is...
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Calvary Looks to Survive and Advance
Tuesday night Calvary Day opened up post season play against a very scrappy Cary Christian group.Winston Salem, North Carolina- The Cougars used a nice fourth quarter run due to some amped up defensive efforts and hot shooting, to pull away firmly in this contest. Calvary has a veteran core and this group as a whole played one of the toughest slates in the entire state, the team has pretty much...
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Live With Brandon Blakney EP. 1
On the latest release of the remastered podcast Live With Brandon Blakney, Brandon discussed an array of topics happening throughout the hoops world. Is Southwest Guilford the best in 3A? The Piedmont Triad 3A conference has been FULL of talent since its formation several years ago, this season is no different as Southwest Guilford looks like the best public school in the state. They’re blowing...
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GDS hands HPCA first home loss 70-59
Greensboro Day claimed an impressive road win in front of a rowdy rival crowd. High Point, North Carolina- Last night Greensboro Day went on the road in a hostile environment, at conference rival High Point Christian and came away with a crucial win. It was back and forth for four quarters, each squad exchanging blows, Greensboro Day was pushed but never gave up the lead. Standouts –...
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Wake Forest makes statement in Non Conference finale
Wake Forest closed out non conference play in style vs the Cornell Big Red last night, the Deacs have been up and down this season but the new year may bring new fortunes. Winston Salem, North Carolina- Wake played a complete team game on both ends, tie dye nation came out with a noticeable sense of urgency. There was a lot of hype around this freshmen class, and the versatility Wake...
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