by Jeff Bendel | Jan 19, 2022 | Featured, News, Player Reports, Unsigned Senior Spotlight
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number...
by Jeff Bendel | Dec 2, 2021 | Featured, News, Player Reports
Given the current structure of grassroots basketball, it’s becoming a rarity to see a player who wants to actually stick by their coach, team, or city. Most guys are opting to join national-level programs (typically) under the premise that they’ll be able to play...
by Jeff Bendel | Sep 16, 2021 | Featured, News, Player Reports
The state of North Carolina is consistently filled with some of the top basketball talent across the entire nation—especially per capita. This can be a blessing and a curse. Due to the number of programs competing for kids of similar levels, it typically becomes a...
by Jeff Bendel | Jul 28, 2021 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
Best Defender: 6’0 ’22 Mustapha Shah 6’4 ’22 Elijah Burnett 6’3 ’22 Amari Pearson Although Burnett and Pearson are legitimately phenomenal defenders, Shah’s unique ability to mirror opponents through a combination of strength, quickness, and anticipation makes him an...
by Jeff Bendel | Jul 19, 2021 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Phenom 757 Showcase, Player Reports
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled up to the Virginia Beach Sports Center in the heart of Virginia Beach for our 757 Showcase. The event featured many teams from throughout the state, but still featured many returning squads from North Carolina. There were...
