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Smith Elite Continuing to Roll
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled up to Virginia Beach for a collaboration event with Made Hoops. The Virginia Beach Clash was a huge success, featuring a ton of noteworthy teams and prospects from an abundance of areas. Among those standout programs was Smith Elite 14U. They’ve attended several tournaments this travel ball season and have been nothing short of dominant. Last weekend was...
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NC Heels Elite will be a team to watch at Phenom G3 LIVE
The Live Period is coming up with Phenom Hoops, as we hit the road and travel to Raleigh (NC) for the Phenom G3 LIVE, giving college coaches of all levels a chance to check out talent. Though there will be plenty of names to watch, NC Heels Elite will be a team that college coaches will want to check out as they offer some intriguing prospects to watch. Check out a few of the players we...
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Player Standouts at Virginia Beach Clash (Part Two)
5’9 ’26 Marquez Barrera (Washington Warriors) Although there are probably more productive players on this roster, arguably nobody better encompasses the Warriors’ identity than Barrera. He’s an incredibly tough, gritty guard prospect who sets the tone with his energy and unselfishness. Barrera is a real nightmare for opponents. He suffocates opposing ball-handlers at the point of attack, showing...
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Unsigned Senior Duo Looking To Make Their Mark at Phenom G3 LIVE
The Live Period is coming up with Phenom Hoops, as we hit the road and travel to Raleigh (NC) for the Phenom G3 LIVE, giving college coaches of all levels a chance to check out talent. Though there will be plenty of names to watch, we have two unsigned seniors who are hoping to leave their mark on the court in Raleigh with the Harvest Development Academy. 2025 Isaiah Knight and 2025 Malachi Tate...
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Player Standouts at Virginia Beach Clash
6’7 ’26 Kaloyan Kolev (Washington Warriors) Although we will highlight the entirety of the Washington Warriors more extensively tomorrow, it’s impossible to ignore everything Kolev showcased during the weekend. He’s a long, skilled, versatile point guard prospect who causes legitimate matchup problems for opponents. Kolev can actively toggle between various positions, showing the ability to run...
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Phenom G3 LIVE: Teams In Action THIS WEEKEND
Check out the teams that will be in action this weekend in Raleigh (NC) for the Phenom G3 LIVE, which will bring some incredible talent to the courts for college coaches. Phenom G3 LIVEMay 16-18, 2025Raleigh Convention Center500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Event Link: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/phenom-hoops-events/phenom-g3-showcase-details-page/ Schedule:...
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2026 Chaise Smith talks latest offer from Presbyterian, other in-state interests
Player: Chaise SmithClass: 2026AAU: Team LoadedSchool: Washington HS 2026 6’2 Chaise Smith, from Washington High School and Team Loaded, has certainly been a familiar name around the state of North Carolina. He has shown himself to be an electric scoring guard who can fill it up, bring athleticism, and is one who plays with flair. Recently, our own Jeff Bendel said that he is a player who should...
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POB’s Standouts: Phenom 336 Showcase
2028 Kingston Lineberger (MOT Evolution) Though it was early in the day, Lineberger was one who really grabbed our attention with his ability to be a true scoring threat all over the court. A long prospect overall, he was a strong offensive weapon on the court with his ability to create, attack off the dribble, finish and get to the rim, and mix it up inside and out. He put together two strong...
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2027 Chase Branham seeing recruitment starting to take off
Player: Chase BranhamClass: 2027Height: 6’3AAU: KC Run GMC Rolling back to last summer with Phenom Hoops on deck for the USA Club Championship, we had an opportunity to watch a young guard who grabbed the attention of our scouts. A player that had yet to really take off regarding recruitment, 2028 6’3 Chase Branham is now catching the eyes of many at the next level with strong offers and...
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Who Are the Top Prospects in North Carolina’s Class of 2028?
Rankings are always an interesting discussion point. We know it’s an opinion-based practice heavily predicated on what the viewer values in a player. Some people value a pure scorer more than a true point guard, and assuming the players are of equal level, they could both form legitimate arguments. As we approach the halfway point of the travel ball season, there’s no better time to take a...
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Three Must-See Prospects for College Coaches at G3 Live Showcase
6’3 ’26 Ian Bailey (Team Vision) Seemingly every coach who watches Ian Bailey becomes a fan, yet his recruitment doesn’t align with his appeal and overall abilities. He enters the live period with offers from Stetson, Western Carolina, and UNC Asheville…pretty surprising for a guy who has been the epitome of a productive leader with no baggage or glaring weaknesses. However, coaches will have...
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2026 Justin Caldwell starting to BLOW UP on the recruiting trail
Player: Justin CaldwellSchool: Berean BaptistHeight: 6’9AAU: Washington Warriors 2026 6’9 Justin Caldwell has been an absolute force no matter where he has played, and he continues to bring that physicality to the court this summer in what could be a big recruiting time for him. Caldwell has a lot of intangibles in his game that you have to love, especially with his ability to bully opponents in...
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2026 BJ Brown (Upward Stars) talks first D1 offer
Player: BJ BrownHeight: 6’5School: Sumter HSTravel Ball: Upward Stars Going down to South Carolina, we were able to catch up with a familiar face in 2026 6’5 BJ Brown from Sumter High School, a prospect we believe could be a nice hidden gem from the state. Patrick O’Brien has highlighted him in the past, saying that he should be a sneaky target for D1 schools for what he offers. Here is what has...
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Schools targeting 2026 6’4 Jason Singleton Jr.; talks latest offer and more
Player: Jason Singleton Jr.Class: 2026Height: 6’4School: Columbus Academy Looking up north, Phenom Hoops recently got in touch with Jason Singelton Jr., a 6’4 prospect that has been garnering a lot of attention in the new year and racking up some strong offers. The son of Jason Singleton, who attended Ohio State and made a trip to the Final Four in 1999, Singleton Jr. is now carving out a name...
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2025 Jullien Cole picking up offers late from programs
Player: Jullien ColeClass: 2025School: Academy Prep Phenom Hoops continues to highlight players around the country, from a variety of states and for a variety of levels, as we recently caught up with a familiar face in 2025 Jullien Cole. Cole, who once played in North Carolina before heading to Georgia, has had a strong few month,s including his time in Rock Hill (SC) at the Phenom PG Nationals....
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6’6″ Mason Collins RANKED 20TH in 2028 by ESPN! Phenom Hoops Raw Highlights
Mason Collins is a 6’6″ wing that attends Christ School in Arden, NC. He was recently ranked the 20th recruit in the class of 2028 by ESPN. Check out his highlights with CP3 EYBL...
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Learning New Names in South Carolina: Team Unleased Duo Bring Intrigue
Just a few weeks ago at the Phenom Challenge, we had a great opportunity to check out some new and rising talent that we believe will be names many will be hearing about in the coming years. Team Unleashed 2029 took the floor and walked away with a championship in Spartanburg, as this is a group that brought highly intriguing players to the court. An overall group that is worth monitoring this...
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2026 Jyi Dawkins (Garner Road) proving himself to start the summer
Player: Jyi DawkinsClass: 2026School: Ben L. SmithAAU: Garner Road A player that has been leaving his mark early on this summer has been 2026 Jyi Dawkins from Garner Road 17u. A player that we had a great opportunity to watch this past high school season, and right before the circuit at the Seros Open, Dawkins has clearly elevated his level to start the summer. Phenom Hoops had this to say just...
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Maximizing Their Abilities: Three Guys Who Should Be Targets for College Coaches
6’0 ’26 Owen Calvert (Dub Salem) Anyone who has ever watched Calvert should already know what he brings to a team. He’s a polished three-level scorer with the handle, vision, and creation instincts to apply constant pressure as an offensive piece. Calvert utilizes his craftiness and quick first step to effectively break down opponents and generate quality looks for himself or others. He touches...
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Big Names continue to enter the picture for 2026 Trey Thompson
Player: Trey ThompsonClass: 2026High School: Greenville High SchoolAAU: Tennessee Impact A player that should be highly looked at in the Class of 2026 is Trey Thompson from Greenville High School (TN), as he has moved from an under-the-radar prospect to now a hot target for many high-major schools around the country. Thompson has been a hot topic on Phenom Hoops over the years, with how...
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Underrated Performances at Phenom May Madness
2025 Garrett Morgan (Cap City) Morgan is an unsigned senior who could be a nice late snag and had a good overall weekend. Morgan brings a little flash, playmaking ability, and skill to the court with his ability to create off the dribble, score off the bounce, facilitate to open teammates, and with his overall ability to operate. I really like him with the ball in his hands as he makes things...
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Underrated Athletes Spotlight: Who Stood Out at May Madness
The Phenom Hoops May Madness event brought together some of the most promising young talent from across the region, providing a high-level platform for underclassmen to showcase their skill, toughness, and upside. Mason Collins – 6’6 Wing | Class of 2028 | CP3Collins checks all the boxes early as a high-level long-term prospect. At 6’6 with length, skill, and feel, he already looks...
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6’9″ Bentley Lusakueno RANKED NO. 1 2028 in ESPN’s 1st Drop!!! Phenom Hoops Event Raw Highlights
Check out highlights from 6’9″ Bentley Lusakueno who was recently ranked the No. 1 player in the class of 2028. Lusakueno has competed with Team CP3 this spring and looks to back up the...
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Newly Ranked 2028 Prospects Compete in Bermuda Run at Phenom May Madness
The stars were out at the Phenom May Madness in Bermuda Run, as we welcomed in two of the top prospects in the country to the court. Last week, ESPN recently released their Top 25 players in the class of 2028, as we get an early look at the premier talent coming through the states in the coming years. 2028 6’9 Bentley Lusakueno was ranked as the No. 1 player in the country, as he has been...
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Bryson Mickey Commits to William Peace
Each year, there are various prospects who get overlooked despite consistently outperforming “higher-level” opponents. These guys typically struggle to get recruited for one reason or another. The most common deterrents are lack of size and athleticism. Plenty of schools will take a 6-foot-6 freak athlete regardless of the player’s attitude or baggage. It’s disappointing to see kids work hard to...
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Should See an Uptick in Recruitment: Phenom May Madness
So many players earned the attention of our scouts at the Phenom May Madness, including players who hold several D1 offers already. But these five players had a big weekend and showed why they deserve to have the attention of college programs around, and should see an uptick in their recruitment this summer. 2027 King Kendrick (CP3) Kendrick grabbed my attention with his overall play. The point...
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Notable Unsigned Seniors from Phenom May Madness
6’6 Justice Mitchell (Strong Center) Although we featured Mitchell yesterday, his production and generally impactful two-way identity cannot be ignored. His versatility naturally causes matchup problems for opponents on both ends of the floor. At 6-foot-6, Mitchell is too strong and athletic for perimeter players and too mobile and skilled to be contained by forwards or big men. He can reliably...
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Player Standouts at Phenom May Madness (Part Two)
6’2 ’28 Gary Grear (KOC) Despite being the youngest player listed, Grear is someone folks should be talking about. He already possesses a highly refined game with an impressive combination of IQ, playmaking, and scoring polish. Grear is a very fundamentally sound piece who sees the floor, makes quality decisions, and plays extremely well off two feet. He might appear somewhat unassuming at first...
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Player Standouts at Phenom May Madness
6’7 ’26 Trevor Manhertz (Garner Road) In my first viewing since everyone has dubbed Manhertz the biggest potential blow-up prospect in North Carolina, he definitely made a lasting impression. The first thing you notice is his long, wiry frame. Manhertz has visibly grown and gotten more explosive over the last calendar year, and still appears likely to keep developing physically. That being said,...
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2026 Ian Bailey (Team Vision) proving he should be on D1 radars all over the region
Player: Ian BaileyHeight: 6’3School: Asheville ChristianAAU: Team Vision At the Phenom Challenge, 2026 Ian Bailey was a player that sat on top of our lists of “breakout players” or “big-time performers.” No matter how you label it and how much you have watched him play, Bailey showed why he is a proven D1 prospect here in North Carolina and why he should be a target for many in the region....
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