by Jeff Bendel | Feb 5, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel down to Hopewell High School for Underrated Athletes’ second annual The Well Invitational. The event will feature a four-game slate with the first contest starting at 12:00 and final showdown beginning at 4:30. Between...
by Jeff Bendel | Feb 4, 2026 | Featured, NBA, News
Bulls Receive: Jaden Ivey, Mike Conley Pistons Receive: Kevin Huerter, Dario Saric, first-round pick swap Wolves Receive: Cash Although one could argue that each of these trades is somewhat bizarre, Detroit salary-dumping Ivey was certainly unexpected. Sure, he was...
by Jeff Bendel | Feb 4, 2026 | Featured, NBA, News
Cavaliers Receives: James Harden Clippers Receive: Darius Garland, second-round pick Listen, NBA general managers may have their own logic and process. However, this feels like an absolutely inexcusable trade by Cleveland. So, let’s at least try to understand. The...
by Jeff Bendel | Feb 4, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
Finally, we’ve reached the point in the high school season when things begin to shift. Despite all the preseason competition, holiday showcases, and subplots throughout, this time is arguably as exciting as any period in the year. Each game has playoff implications....
by Jeff Bendel | Feb 3, 2026 | College Basketball, Featured, News
Whether in the collegiate or professional ranks, it feels like more and more North Carolina natives seem to emerge each year. As we’ve stated in previous articles, so much of development is contingent on time, resources, and work ethic. Although there are several...
