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POB’s Eye Catchers: Peach Jam Championship

POB’s Eye Catchers: Peach Jam Championship

by | Jul 10, 2023 | Categories: Event Coverage, Featured, and News. Tags: Ashton Pierce, Cayden Boozer, Chad Cook, Cooper Flagg, Darren Harris, and Dionte Neal.

Photo Courtesy: Nike EYBL 2026 Dionte Neal (CP3): Neal was superb and it is time to give this young man credit for what he does on the court. Though he is a smaller guard, Neal can be an absolute difference-maker on the floor on both sides. He can strap up and create a ton of havoc defensively, putting a ton of pressure on opponents but he also is terrific in his ability to create and set up his...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Team Camp (Day 1, Part 1)

POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Team Camp (Day 1, Part 1)

by | Jun 10, 2023 | Categories: Featured, News, and Phenom Team Camp. Tags: Dane Cassada, Dionte Neal, Elijah Green, James Minlend, Laydon Lyerly, Markus Kerr, Will Otto, and Zion Walker.

2026 Markus Kerr (Chambers): A new addition to the group at Chambers, it seems like the young man was able to fit right in and give this group yet another weapon at their disposal. Kerr though fits the part, as he was able to showcase his ability to create and make plays on his own, break down defenders and find his shot, but also flow within the offense. It looks to be yet another strong season...

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Phenom Game Report: Salisbury at Reidsville

Phenom Game Report: Salisbury at Reidsville

by | Mar 1, 2023 | Categories: Featured, Game Reports, and News. Tags: Dionte Neal, Jayden Harris, and Kendre Harrison.

We were coming down in the NCHSAA playoffs, as Salisbury and Reidsville battled it out in the Elite Eight. It was a slow game for much of the first half, with plenty of fouls to go around for both teams. Both teams were tied up at 11 at the end of the first quarter, but 2026 Dionte Neal was the one player that came out strong with nine points in the first quarter. But Salisbury was able to slow...

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Immediate Impact Freshmen in North Carolina

Immediate Impact Freshmen in North Carolina

by | Aug 3, 2022 | Categories: Featured, News, and Player Reports. Tags: Cole Cloer, Dionte Neal, Kendre Harrison, Markus Kerr, and Nick Arnold.

The travel ball season is finally beginning to wind down, which naturally generates a lot of buzz and excitement for the upcoming high school year. Folks are ready to see where seniors commit, what team separates themselves from the pack, and everything in-between. One of the more intriguing subplots of each season is how the freshman will ultimately fare, and this year is no different. North...

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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2026 Dionte Neal

Phenom Player Spotlight: 2026 Dionte Neal

by | Aug 18, 2021 | Categories: Featured, News, Player Reports, and Summer Finale. Tags: Dionte Neal.

Though some may be hard to believe in talking about a player that is part of the 2026 class but Dionte Neal may be a special occasion. Why? This young man has simply been off the charts all summer long, being a leader on the floor and racking in the championships with multiple teams. Phenom Hoops got their first glimpse back in May during the CP3 Media Day, where he quickly captured eyes with his play.

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Bendel

Bendel

by | Jun 7, 2021 | Categories: Event Coverage, Featured, News, Phenom Summer Showcase, and Player Reports. Tags: Austin Swartz, Dionte Neal, Jerron Blackwell, Kahlif Barnes, and Rakease Passmore.

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Indoor Facility in Advance, North Carolina for another exciting two-day stretch of basketball. There were over one hundred teams on display, including a few high school groups preparing for the upcoming LIVE periods, which ultimately led to quality competition. We saw various new faces, but also got updated viewings of countless prospects....

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Jr Phenom

POB’s Eye Catchers: Jr Phenom

by | Mar 21, 2021 | Categories: Featured, NC Junior Phenom (Spring), and News. Tags: Davonta Lindsey, DeMarcus Henry, Dionte Neal, Drew Johnson, Grant Jacques, Jack Bell, JJ Sati-Grier, and Lybrant Rush.

2025 Jack Bell: Bell is a young player that just understands how to work hard and what it means to have a tremendous motor on the court. He applied that on both sides of the floor, constantly moving to create opportunities and working hard on the defensive end. 2025 Lybrant Rush: He is a young man that has good size early on and is one that can make an impact on both sides of the floor. He was...

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