by Jeff Bendel | Jan 16, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
It feels like we’ve reached the most difficult time for high school players to get recruited by the appropriate level. Money has taken over the sport in such a unique way that plenty of coaches are prioritizing unsuccessful college players over better, more productive...
by Jeff Bendel | Jan 14, 2026 | Carmel Christian MLK Showcase, Event Coverage, Featured, News, Phenom's MLK Showcase, Player Reports
This upcoming Saturday, Phenom Hoops will travel to Carmel Christian School in Matthews, North Carolina, for our annual Carmel MLK Showcase. The one-day event will feature four games with plenty of intrigue throughout the slate. As teams enter the second half of their...
by Jeff Bendel | Jan 14, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
Whether timing, context, or something completely unforeseen, there are so many factors that go into an individual’s recruitment to the college ranks. Although scouts and coaches tend to agree on plenty of prospects, there are certainly exceptions at every level. So,...
by Jeff Bendel | Jan 14, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
The high school basketball landscape is so unique, especially as times change and new recruiting tactics emerge seemingly every day. Kids are naturally affected by these changes in the recruiting process, but we shouldn’t allow that to overshadow the brilliance and...
by Jeff Bendel | Jan 13, 2026 | Carmel Christian MLK Showcase, Event Coverage, Featured, News, Phenom's MLK Showcase, Player Reports
This upcoming Saturday, Phenom Hoops will travel to Carmel Christian School in Matthews, North Carolina, for our annual Carmel MLK Showcase. The one-day event will feature four games with plenty of intrigue throughout the slate. As teams enter the second half of their...
