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Transfer Portal Updates

The transfer portal is open and players are entering their names, as there are several familiar players that Phenom Hoops has had the opportunity to watch on our platform. Continue to check back for all updates and names. Randi OvalleSmall Forward / 6’7Previous School: Troy Alex BatesGuard / 6’5Previous School: Iona Justin TaylorGuard / 6’6Previous School: Syracuse Justin BaileyGuard /...

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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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Phenom 1-on-1: 2026 6’6 Ethan Joling (Hortonville HS)

Player: Ethan JolingClass: 2026Height: 6’6School: Hortonville HS (WI) Phenom Hoops continues to provide some of the latest news and introduce players on our platform, and the latest player that we talked to was 2026 6’6 Ethan Joling from Hortonville HS. Joling is coming off a season in which he finished averaging 15.5ppg, second on his team, as the Bears finished 15-11 overall. He has been...

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A Weekend of Commitments (3.25): Peter Moye, J3 Swindell, and Lenier Pocknett

There were plenty of names that went off the board this past weekend, as more Phenom Hoops alums will be playing at the next level. 2024 Peter Moye, 2024 J3 Swindell, and 2024 Lenier Pocknett all announced their next adventure, continuing their basketball career at the next level. Check out what has been said about each in the past. 2024 J3 Swindell – Committed to Tusculum “Swindell is a guy who...

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Player Worth Looking At: 2026 Rodney Westmoreland III (CA)

Player: Rodney Westmoreland IIIClass: 2026Position: Point GuardHeight: 6’0High School: Santa Margarita Catholic HS (CA) Out in California at the SoCal Pro League, 2026 Rodney Westmoreland III was a player that we had a great chance to view, and a guard that impressed us. When talking about Westmoreland’s game, one couldn’t help by notice just how quick and shifty he operates on the court. He...

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2025 Christian Jeffrey adds offer from Villanova, more interests coming

Player: Christian JeffreySchool: Mt. Zion PrepClass: 2025Position: Guard Checking in on the latest recruiting news, Phenom Hoops was able to connect more with 2025 Christian Jeffrey from Mt. Zion Prep, as he continues to attract more eyes and offers his way. Recently, he received a big offer from Villanova, one he is excited about and should continue to bring more opportunities his way. We dove...

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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Ty Outlaw heading to Shaw

Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day.  It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Ty OutlawClass: 2024Committed to: Shaw What Has Been Said: “Finishing up, we look at...

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Phenom Commitment Alert: Randolph-Macon earns commitment from 2024 Tyler Showalter

Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day.  It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Tyler ShowalterClass: 2024Committed to: Randolph-Macon What Has Been Said: “That...

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2026 Michael Phillips II earns first big offer from Virginia Tech

2026 Michael Phillips II, a 6’5 prospect from Grace Christian (NC), is a name that has continued to see his stock rise after a strong season. Phillips is one I believe offers a lot of intangibles in his game, and his story is just starting. This season in 34 games at Grace Christian, he averaged 16.4ppg, 7.0rpg, and 1.5bpg while shooing 36 percent from three, 79 percent from the line, and eFG%...

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Under the Radar No More; Time To Watch Now: 2026 6’10 Josh Irving

Player: Josh IrvingHeight: 6’10Class: 2026Pasadena (CA) Continuing to watch all the action at the Pangos Best of SoCal League, Phenom Hoops found a very intriguing prospect that has gone a bit under the radar but has plenty of upside and potential. And once it comes together, from what we are seeing now, he will be a name to jump on board. 2026 6’10 Josh Irving really impressed and showed...

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2026 6’8 Tajh Ariza proving his 5-star status

Photo Credit: Dinos Trigonis Player: Tajh ArizaClass: 2026Height: 6’8School: St. Bernard (Playa Del Rey, CA) Offers: UNLV, Cal State Northridge, Arizona State, Kansas, UCLA, USC, Washington Phenom Hoops has been heading out to California to watch more of the action the past few weeks at the 2024 Pangos Best of SoCal League, bringing some intriguing talent to the court. For sure, a player that is...

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2026 Tarris Bouie (Chambers) taking his game to another level

In the scouting world, there are players that you get to see at a young age and simply understand that there is something different with them. That they have the talent and upside to be something special, and their ceiling is higher than others. 2026 6’5 Tarris Bouie was one of those players; we have talked about him countless times over the years with his blend of length, shot-making, skill...

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High-Major Schools taking notice quickly of 2026 6’7 Anthony Thompson

Player: Anthony ThompsonClass: 2026School: Lebanon HSHeight: 6’7 Heading out to Ohio for our latest recruiting update, Phenom Hoops sat down with 2026 6’7 forward Anthony Thompson from Lebanon High School as he continues to play at a high level and grab the attention of college coaches.  The offers continue to roll in, as he recently added an offer from Texas to his list.  We discussed more...

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2025 EJ Walker announces Top 12 Schools

One of the top players in the state of Kentucky and in the country announced on Friday his Top 12 schools that he will be targeting. 2025 6’8 EJ Walker from Loyd Memorial HS and with Midwest 3SSB made big waves in the recruiting world, as these twelve schools look to still be in the running for his talents. We have talked to Walker in the past, with the latest coming back in January of...

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2025 G Lance Stone (Detroit Renaissance) adds SEC offer and more interests

A rising point guard to look out for, 2025 Lance Stone from Detroit Renaissance has continued to see his recruitment pick up, as college programs see his ability to truly run the show on the court. One that gets everyone involved, makes great decisions, is a playmaker, and one that can score, Stone holds multiple offers and just received a big offer from an SEC program. We caught up with Stone...

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