by Jeff Bendel | Jan 6, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Hickory High School in the heart of Hickory, North Carolina, for an entertaining slate of games. The Tornado Classic featured a variety of intriguing teams and individuals with several storylines worth monitoring. Among...
by Jeff Bendel | Jan 5, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
6’0 ’26 Kendall Lanier (Hargrave) Some guys simply know how to run a team, and that certainly applies to Lanier. He understands how to lead by example while providing a strong blend of penetration, playmaking, and perimeter shooting. Lanier dictates the action with...
by Jeff Bendel | Jan 5, 2026 | Featured, Lady Phenom, News
5’9 ’28 Za’Miya Bynum (Queens Grant) Without sounding repetitive, it’s extremely difficult to watch Bynum and not walk away impressed. She’s an unbelievably dynamic, explosive athlete with sharp quickness and phenomenal speed in the open floor. Bynum is an...
by Jeff Bendel | Jan 5, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
6’7 ’28 Isaac Smith (Hargrave) In a gym full of college-level pieces, Isaac Smith was arguably the top player and prospect on display. Taking a step back to consider the strides he’s made (both physically and in terms of skill) over the last six to twelve months, and...
by Jeff Bendel | Jan 2, 2026 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Waxhaw, North Carolina, for our second annual Mike Gminski Showcase Presented by Sana Recovery. The three-day event featured 21 total games with a ton of intrigue and excitement from start to finish. It’s common for...
