by Jeff Bendel | Feb 13, 2025 | Event Coverage, 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 prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA...
by Jeff Bendel | Oct 10, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
Noteworthy duos have long been a major part of building successful basketball teams. Even after the establishment of a “Big Three,” we still see a lot of teams at every level who excel with two star-like talents surrounded by complementary pieces. While this is...
by Jeff Bendel | Apr 15, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops made the journey up to Virginia Beach to host our third annual 757 Showcase. The event featured a ton of new faces and noteworthy talent across all age groups. Several guys stood out across the two-day stretch, and this article will...
by Jeff Bendel | Apr 1, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports, Rise Showcase
6’4 ’25 Abijah Franklin (Team USC EYCL) In an event full of impressive performances, Franklin might’ve been the most memorable piece on display. He’s a long, skilled, athletic wing prospect with size, toughness, and the ability to consistently...
by Jeff Bendel | Oct 24, 2023 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Top 80, News, North Carolina Top 80
Team 1 Coach: Tre Smith Game Film:Team 1 vs Team 2Team 1 vs Team 3Team 1 vs Team 4NC Top 80 Semi-Final (1/4 vs 5/8) #3: 5’11 ’25 Derek Ross Jr. (Jordan) Starting things off, we look at a player who is arguably the most dynamic floor general in the state, Derek Ross...