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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’7 Mason Smith

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 looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...

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Names to Know from Phenom March Madness

6’2 ’27 Jacob Mills (Carolina Riptide) There are a lot of terrific shooters in the state, but Mills might truly be atop the list. Although he’s made strides to expand his game off the bounce, the 6-foot-2 guard is clearly at his best when knocking down jumpers. Mills moves extremely well without the ball, gets to his spots with consistency, and converts spot-up opportunities as an incredibly...

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Kevin’s Players to Know (3.28.24)

By: Kevin Moses Braydon Olson@braydonolson11 Height: 6’2Class of 2024School: Mark Morris High School, WA Olson is an explosive young athlete who in my mind is a one-man fast break. Consistently getting down the court quickly in transition to get shots for himself or others. With great IQ and court vision, he can fuel a high-octane offense. Braydon is a prolific scorer with a beautiful...

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Team CP3 EYCL is a Well-Oiled Machine

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports for our annual March Madness. The event featured a lot of notable teams, prospects, and overall storylines worth following—including Team CP3 EYCL and their slew of enticing pieces. Coach Will Price is back at the helm and has the perfect collection of players to implement his vision. Their combination of IQ, passing, and...

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High-Major Vibes: 2027 6’5 DeShawn Hall (AL)

Player: DeShawn HallClass: 2027School: Valiant Cross Academy The high school season has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean Phenom Hoops isn’t checking out talent all around the county and looking for new prospects.  We recently started reviewing film down in Alabama, and there is a freshman who certainly fits the “up next” category. 2027 6’5 Deshawn Hall from Valiant Cross Academy is coming...

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Tough as Nails: Brody Watkins

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports for our annual March Madness. The event featured a lot of notable teams, prospects, and overall storylines worth following—including DB Elite’s strong showing as a program. It’s clear that they’ve continued to expand, as each of their teams proved to be highly competitive throughout the three-day stretch. While they have several...

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Cap City Charlotte Hitting Their Stride

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports for our annual March Madness. The event featured a lot of notable teams, prospects, and overall storylines worth following. While there were several 17U teams who performed well, Cap City Charlotte stood above the rest to claim the championship. They have a highly recruitable team featuring college-level unsigned seniors like...

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Middleton Elite Duo of Jamel McKinley and Jeremiah Triplin Turning Heads

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports for our annual March Madness. The event featured a lot of notable teams, prospects, and overall storylines worth following. Although there was consistent excitement among the older age groups, the young prospects warranted attention as well. One of the most intriguing teams, Middleton Elite, is a newly formed organization that is...

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Kevin’s Players to Know (3.26.24)

Cole Hicks Twitter: @cole_hicks1 Height: 6’1, 165 Class of 2025School: Boyd County High School, KY Hicks is a dynamic game-changer who can torch the nets from downtown with a smooth touch. However, he can be electric off the bounce and finish strong at the rim. Cole is a natural playmaker with great court vision and a high IQ. He loves fueling his teammates with timely passes. Mixes it up...

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NC Spartans Henderson Shaping Up as a Top Independent Team

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Indoor Sports for our annual March Madness. The event featured a lot of notable teams, prospects, and overall storylines worth following. Given the general rise of secondary circuits, this three-day stretch offered a closer look at some of the top independent teams across North Carolina. While various programs could be mentioned within this...

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Star in the Making: 2027 Ty Cobb

By: Kevin Moses Ty Cobb Twitter: @tycobbie0 Height: 6’1, 165Class of 2027School: Upperman High School, TN  Cobb is an electric young stud that thrives in the big moment. Ty has a high IQ that helps him make game-winning plays in a flash. Ty loves attacking off the bounce getting into the seams creating shots for himself or his teammates. As a pass-first leader, he still wants the ball in...

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Unsigned Senior to Look At: 2024 Joseph Bjegovich

By: Kevin Moses Joseph Bjegovich Twitter @josephbjegovich Height: 6’2, 185 Class of 2024School: Banning Lewis Prep Academy Bjegovich is a strong and crafty athlete who loves to get out in transition and show off those jets getting easy transition baskets. Joseph has the nastiest change of pace speed I have seen this year. Joseph is a complete player who can score, rebound, and defend. He...

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2028 6’3 Carter Parker bringing early intrigue out in California

Player: Carter ParkerClass: 2028Height: 6’3School: Hillview MS, Palmdale Continuing to watch players out in California at the SoCal League, there was a young prospect getting a chance to shine once again on the big stage with several older prospects but he still was able to embrace the moment and shine in an array of ways. 2028 6’3 Carter Parker was a young prospect who really caught our eyes...

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Open Gym Report: ACE Skill Development Burns

On Wednesday, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Waxhaw, North Carolina for an open gym preview of ACE Skill Development’s pair of 15U teams—Burns and Palmer. The guys competed hard throughout the practice session and highlighted some intrigue throughout the live action stretches. This article will take a closer look at their pieces and how they fit into the overall structure of their respective...

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Open Gym Report: ACE Skill Development Palmer

On Wednesday, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Waxhaw, North Carolina for an open gym preview of ACE Skill Development’s pair of 15U teams—Burns and Palmer. The guys competed hard throughout the practice session and highlighted some intrigue throughout the live action stretches. This article will take a closer look at their pieces and how they fit into the overall structure of their respective...

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