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Is Keyonee Terry Taking the Next Step in His Progression?
Player development is one of the most fascinating parts of evaluating prospects. Every year, we see unexpected guys emerge and high-upside players begin tapping into their potential. Conversely, there are plenty of talented individuals who stop developing or quit working on their game before they’ve actually “made it.” There is no definitive way to differentiate between those who will pan out...
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Why Williams Itumo Should Be a Target for Division I Coaches
Certain types of player archetypes will always be coveted in basketball. Although these trends tend to fluctuate with the times, versatile forwards and rim-protecting big men are the most desirable. This is largely due to the pure fact that there are limited players with size… but even fewer with size and skill or size and the natural instincts required to anchor a defense at a high level. This...
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Player Standouts at Phenom PXB Nationals (Part Three)
6’3 ’30 Sonny Watkins (Team Loaded) Though young, it’s easy to see the long-term potential with Watkins. He’s clearly grown in size while developing his skillset and general feel on both ends of the floor. Watkins showed the ability to knock down jumpers, attack off the bounce, and play with or without the ball in his hands. He finishes well around the basket and makes his presence felt...
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Player Standouts at Phenom PXB Nationals (Part Two)
6’8 ’27 Reid Johannes (1 of 1 Elite) There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Johannes over the summer season, and rightfully so, as it’s easy to see his appeal as an overall prospect. He’s a long, wiry, athletic big man with touch, perimeter shooting, and the ability to apply consistent pressure above the rim. Johannes utilizes his length well to block or alter shots defensively, but will only...
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Player Standouts at Phenom PXB Nationals
6’5 ’27 Thomas Bowes (Dub Salem) After losing one of their top players to injury, Bowes has visibly stepped up as a focal point for this group. He’s a versatile wing/forward with the size and ball skills to create matchup problems for opponents. Bowes is at his best when getting downhill and attacking the basket, but can also set up others and knock down jumpers at a solid rate. He’s a quality...
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Deserving of Attention: CJ Jones
Although it’s not Charlotte or Raleigh, the Triad (Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem) has consistently produced some of the top basketball players in North Carolina. Despite this, the area still has plenty of players who are underrated or overlooked by college coaches. Public schools in the greater Greensboro area are terrific places for next-level programs to find diamonds in the rough....
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Young Duo Shines for Chapmanville
Over the years, Chapmanville High School (WV) has become somewhat of a staple with Phenom Hoops. In addition to previously holding an event in their area, we’ve seen several of their kids at camps, travel ball events, and high school showcases. They’ve had guys like Obinna Anochili-Killen, Andrew Shull, David Tubek, Philip Mullins, and various others throughout the years. Just a few weeks ago,...
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Is Northwest Guilford Back on the Rise?
Given how things fluctuated throughout the high school basketball landscape over the last decade or so, many teams have dealt with real ups and downs. While it’s often more applicable to public-school squads, we’ve even seen private and independent schools losing their kids to programs from other states. This is nothing new. However, there should be optimism about the general restoration of...
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Notable Juniors Poised for a Breakout Season
6’6 Keyonee Terry (Crossroads Christian) There are a lot of intriguing prospects within this class, and that certainly includes Terry. He possesses obvious physical appeal with his blend of length, fluidity, and athleticism. Terry has the necessary size and instincts to toggle between multiple positions defensively. He forces turnovers at a healthy rate and pushes transition play whenever...
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Coastal Carolina Secures Pair of North Carolina Commitments
Last week, Coach Gray and Coastal Carolina came into North Carolina and secured commitments from Q Williams (Forsyth Country Day) and Jordan Buzzard (Carmel Christian). Both players held multiple Division I offers, but decided to call it for the Chanticleers. This article will take a closer look at what each guy could potentially bring to the table… In looking at Williams, he’s a smart, smaller...
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Chambers Shifts to New Leadership
Arguably, no public-school program in North Carolina has seen more talent come through their doors over the last few years than Chambers. They’ve had players like Jaylen Curry, Daniel Sanford, Daniel Ransom, Maurio Hanson, Trey Green, Nick Dorn, Osvaldo Haynes, Tarris Bouie, Markus Kerr, and countless other college-level players. However, the recent departures of Bouie and Kerr leave Coach...
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Is Geren Holmes a Top-Ten Player in North Carolina’s Class of 2027?
Opportunity is one of the most important things in life. We see a job, connection, or general circumstances as a newfound chance to seize what we value. Basketball is no different, particularly in today’s world. There are countless examples of players taking advantage of fresh opportunities to properly spread their wings. Oftentimes, these situations involve reclassifying, transferring schools,...
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A Star in the Making: 2029 Jaiyana Bogan-Jacobs (Dream City)
Player: Jaiyana Bogan-JacobsClass: 2029AAU: Dream City Offers: Arizona State, Louisville, SMU, Arizona, Alabama Talk about a player impressing us at the US Open Basketball Championships in Kansas City this past weekend… 2029 5’11 Jaiyana Bogan-Jacobs is already a name worth watching and that will only continue to be seen as she will be regarded as one of the premier talents in the country in the...
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Tyler Lewis 1-on-1 with 2030 Nick Kendalls (Davidson Day)
TL: Tyler Lewis with Nick Kendalls, a rising eighth-grader, who is playing JV basketball with Davidson Day this year. How do you feel this season will go for you? NK: I think it’s going to go great and I think we are going to have a really good season and really just perform out there. TL: Playing the travel ball season for Team CP3, what’s the difference between travel basketball and high...
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Does Greensboro Day Have the Most Talent in North Carolina?
Given the history of success the Greensboro Day School Bengals have enjoyed throughout Coach Freddy Johnson’s nearly 50 years at the helm, folks naturally assume the on-court product will eventually start to decline. However, they clearly have different plans. Although one could still argue that the 2016-17 crew (JP Morman, Will Dillard, John Newman, Jordan Perkins, Solomon Smith, and several...
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What More Do Coaches Want from Ian Bailey?
Every few years, a player will come through the North Carolina high school scene who is universally loved, yet lacks the deserved recruitment. Think back to guys like Chase Lowe or Toby Harris and how they struggled to collect offers. Sure, they weren’t perfect players but there was an obvious gap between their actual ability and what coaches seemed to think. Fast-forward to now, and both guys...
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Hudson Heim is Next: Intangibles, Size, and Star Power in 2030
Phenom Hoops had a tremendous opportunity to go out to Kansas City to check in and help out with the US Open Basketball. It was terrific to check out new talent from all over the country once again, learning plenty of new names and new programs. One player that garnered our attention quickly and throughout the tournament was 2030 6’5 Hudson Heim with KC Run GMC. We had high praise after Day 1,...
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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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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp Session II (2028/2029) Part Two
6’6 ’28 Roman Solheim (Northwest Guilford) In terms of intrigue, Solheim was easily one of the most enticing standouts on display. He’s a very smart, skilled forward who sets the tone with his effort, well-rounded skillset, and leadership by example. Solheim is able to naturally cause matchup problems for opponents. He knows how to initiate the offense, create for himself and others, and assert...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp Session II (2028)
6’8 ’28 Chase Smith (Queens Grant) After one of the most productive freshman campaigns throughout North Carolina, Smith looks even better entering his sophomore season. He’s a very strong, skilled forward/post player with impressive polish and a reliable two-way presence. Smith finishes well with both hands and plays above the rim as needed. He’s comfortable at scoring out of the post or spacing...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp Session II (2027) (Part Two)
6’5 ’27 Bryce Chapman (Bishop McGuinness) There are a lot of guys who have the potential for breakout seasons, and that certainly includes Chapman. In addition to growing and getting stronger, Chapman’s game is evolving. He’s always been a quality finisher with the ability to move without the ball and score around the basket. However, his game is expanding towards the perimeter. Chapman...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp Session II (2027)
6’7 ’27 Braden Miller (Lake Norman) Given the structure of the new-look Lake Norman, folks should expect Miller to take a considerable leap forward, both in terms of production and leadership. He’s a skilled forward with a strong body and terrific polish as an offensive cog. Miller finishes well with both hands around the basket, but can also space the floor or attack opposing big men off the...
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2027 Keyonee Terry Proving to be an Athletic Scoring Threat with Growing Confidence and Versatility
It has been nearly two years since Phenom Hoops introduced everyone to 2027 Keyonee Terry, and more people are starting to really catch on to this young man’s potential. Recently, Terry announced that he would be transferring to Crossroads Christian after having a sensational sophomore campaign in which he averaged 18ppg, 6apg, 7rpg, and 3spg. And he has only continued to flourish this summer...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp Session II (2026) Part Three
6’4 ’26 Kingston Beale (Garner) It’s easy to see the appeal of someone like Beale, who has the size, athleticism, and versatility to do a lot of different things on the court. At 6-foot-4, he’s a very malleable piece. Due to his motor and quality nose for the ball, Beale defends and rebounds much bigger than his listed height. He knows how to outwork opponents for loose balls and extra...
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2027 Aiden Rochevot Emerges as a Crafty Playmaker and Scoring Threat at Phenom Team Camp
Phenom Team Camp continues to bring new names on one of the biggest platforms, and a guard that introduced himself over the last two weeks has been 2027 Aiden Rochevot from Northwest Cabarrus. Last year as a sophomore, Rochevot averaged 12.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in helping lead his team to a 16-11 overall record. And after a strong season, we are eager to...
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2026 Pavlo Markiv Set to Anchor Asheville Christian with Paint Presence and High Motor
Asheville Christian has been an intriguing program over the years, bringing some strong names to the courts and under-the-radar prospects for college programs. And that trend doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Last year, 2025 Liviu Anton was an under-the-radar prospect who ultimately reached the next level at Milligan. This year, Asheville Christian may have another prospect to keep an...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp Session II (2026) Part Two
6’1 ’26 CJ Jones (Dudley) Given the massive load he burdens for this group, it should come as no surprise to see Jones continuing to expand as a leader. He’s a tough, polished, well-rounded guard who sets the tone on both ends of the floor. Jones operates as the main creator offensively and applies quality scoring pressure from all levels. He’s able to get downhill and finish, set up others, or...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Team Camp Session II (2026)
6’3 ’26 Jaelin Smith (TW Andrews) If anyone should be poised for a productive senior campaign, it’s Smith. He was already the clear, undisputed leader and focal point for this group, yet looks prepared to take yet another step forward. Only 16 years old, Smith possesses a strong body with long arms, fluid athleticism, and the ability to consistently impact the game on both ends of the floor....
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Hickory Ridge Preparing for Big Year
What to Watch at Phenom Team Camp Session II This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will travel to Bermuda Run, North Carolina, to host our annual June Team Camp (Session II). The event always features a slew of the most talented teams and individuals within the Carolinas, and this year’s will be no different. Leading up to the event, we will take a closer look at players and subplots to monitor....
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Under New Leadership: Darrion Holloway Building Culture at Gaston Day
Now that we’ve reached June, the high school season is rapidly approaching. Between player movement, coaching changes, and realignments for public school classifications, this might be the most anticipated season since Covid. We’ve already seen several coaches take new jobs, but it feels like not enough people are talking about the magnitude of Darrion Holloway accepting the head coaching...
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