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Keep an eye on Combine Regional with talent that can help programs
Combine Regional is a team that may go a bit under the radar but we are here to tell you that there is talent to be found. When watching them during the Hoop State Fall League, multiple players have been able to shine in different situations, and we believe that they could be sneaky pick-ups for college programs. Here are three guys to really look out for this season with his team....
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The Burlington School is going to be able to hurt you in several ways this season
The Hoop State Fall League continues, as we finished up with Week 3 of action and getting a better view of teams and what they have to offer this upcoming season. One team that I was able to check out in Cox Mill was Team Push, who represents The Burlington School. Under head coach George Marshall this year, TBS certainly should have their eyes on the prize once again. And even...
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Watch out for Bull City Prep National this year
At the Phenom Hoops Fall League, I had my first chance to check out Bull City Prep and I walked away incredibly impressed as they look like a team that could make some noise this season. They have talent, multiple weapons, and they are looking to lock in as a team that will certainly bring the fight. When you look at the roster, there are multiple players that you should start hearing more...
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East Meck looking to continue the success from last year into this upcoming season
The Eagles at East Mecklenburg had a strong season last year in which they racked up 21 wins, led by a strong duo of Jordon Nevill and Jonah Lawrence, both of which averaged 20ppg. However, those two are now gone, with Nevill graduating and playing college basketball and Lawrence now at Providence Day. The Eagles though have been an interesting team to watch at the Hoop State Fall League,...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Week 3 (Day 1, West)
2025 Trey Shephard (Bull City Prep): A new name from Atlanta now in North Carolina with Bull City, Shephard may have had the most eye-opening performance in Week 3 with what he showed. The 6’6 prospect was effective all throughout the game, filling up the stat sheet and making play after play. He was able to display his athleticism in getting to the rim, attacking the defense, and scoring in a...
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Covenant Day bringing firepower to the court
Searching around the state of North Carolina, Covenant Day will be a team Phenom Hoops, and others will be seeing quite a bit this upcoming season and they will certainly be a team of interest to look out for. Why? When you start looking down at the roster, this is a team that offers an interesting set of talent that will bring a strong balance to the court. Diving into this group, you have to...
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2024 Maurio Hanson needs to be on several coaches’ radars
The Class of 2024 here in North Carolina is certainly a special one, and that has been noted on several occasions before. Looking through our Phenom Hoops rankings, there are plenty of names that are still available that college coaches need to make a prime target. One forward that I believe should continue to receive attention from college coaches is 2024 6’7 Maurio Hanson from Chambers. He...
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Clayton’s duo needing more recognition; expect big season
The Comets of Clayton will be a school of interest for me personally, as I believe they will be offering a duo that will be making their mark a lot this upcoming season. But I also believe that they don’t get talked about enough, as Clayton could be a very dangerous team in the area. The duo of 2025 Andrew Grimes and 2025 Justice Mitchell have my attention, and I believe that they could be...
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Learning New Names at the Hoop State League
The Hoop State League presented by Phenom Hoops has given us a great opportunity to learn a few new names that we will be looking out for more this year and down the road. These four names were ones I wasn’t quite familiar with or have yet to see and should be on the radars down the road from what we saw so far. 2027 Julian Lowe (Wildcats): I hadn’t had a chance to watch Lowe in action...
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Putting Them on Notice: Hoop State League
2024 Caden Bell (NC GBB): If you want to talk about a player who has been putting people on notice, Bell is one of those players. Bell has been off the charts so far, and our scouts have been noticing. He looks bigger and stronger, as he has put the work in the weight room. But he is showing how dynamic of a scoring weapon he can be, as he has been able to score any way he wants; getting to the...
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GRACE Christian has the tools to make this a dangerous team
Phenom Hoops and GRACE Christian are quite familiar with each other over the years, as this is a program under head coach DeShannon Morris that has not only built something special but has developed terrific young men and student-athletes. This is a program that comes to compete every time they step on the court, and never back down from the challenge. We had a chance to watch them recently at...
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POB’s Thoughts: Top Forwards/Bigs at Hoop State League (Through 2 Weeks)
The Hoop State League has been tremendous so far… a lot of talent, a great chance to watch these teams in action early on, and players are competing. Trust me, there are a lot of names that have been catching my eye so far, which is why I wanted to share JUST A FEW NAMES that have really stood out to me through two weeks at the Hoop State League. Check out the forwards/bigs that have impressed...
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POB’s Thoughts: Top Wings at Hoop State League (Through 2 Weeks)
The Hoop State League has been tremendous so far… a lot of talent, a great chance to watch these teams in action early on, and players are competing. Trust me, there are a lot of names that have been catching my eye so far, which is why I wanted to share JUST A FEW NAMES that have really stood out to me through two weeks at the Hoop State League. Check out the wings that have impressed me so far...
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POB’s Thoughts: Top Guards at Hoop State League (Through 2 Weeks)
The Hoop State League has been tremendous so far… a lot of talent, a great chance to watch these teams in action early on, and players are competing. Trust me, there are a lot of names that have been catching my eye so far, which is why I wanted to share JUST A FEW NAMES that have really stood out to me through two weeks at the Hoop State League. Check out the guards that have impressed me...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Week 2 (East) at Hoop State League
2025 Trevor Best (Word of God): Best really had a tremendous showing; he backed up the talk with his game in Week 2, creating extremely well off the dribble, creating space for his shot from multiple areas, showing his range and confident release, as well as being a true energy player that competes on both ends of the floor. His team needed every point from the guard today and he stepped up big...
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Player Standouts at Hoopstate Fall League (West)
5’9 ’24 AJ Parsley (Team Ville) Playing hard has gradually become an obsolete skill, which is why it’s always refreshing to watch AJ Parsley push the limits on what “high motor” actually means. No matter the context or setting, he plays with a full-throttle approach. What Parsley lacks in height or vertical athleticism, he makes up for with speed, quickness, and general peskiness. He’s a heady...
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Cooper’s Notes: HoopState League East Week 1
By: Cooper Hart 6’5” ’24 D’Marquez Rochelle (BSM Waka Flocka) Rochelle was impressive all Sunday, controlling the game with his defensive versatility, rebounding ability, and shot-making prowess. He has a long frame with good strength that he used to get to his spots at will. He scored the ball within the flow of offense, attacking closeouts wells, hitting catch-and-shoot jumpers, and finishing...
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2024 Jared Taylor (NCL National) continues to perform well
Back in 2022, Phenom Hoops brought a spotlight on 2024 6’8 Jared Taylor as one to watch, and late this summer and in the fall league, Taylor continues to prove that he could be one to watch even more. He has been playing extremely well and bringing production to the table. If you want to read what we said over a year ago, you can find it here:...
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Youngsters looking to build something at Carson
The Hoop State Fall League gives us a great chance at Phenom Hoops to get an early look at several teams early on, and we are looking to dive into a bit of what we have seen on the court. One team that I was interested in checking out again was Carson, as this is a program that has some good young prospects who will be stepping up early to help lead the charge. We actually wrote about this top...
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A Duo to Watch Out for at Weddington
The Hoop State Fall League gives us a great chance at Phenom Hoops to get an early look at several teams early on, and we are looking to dive into a bit of what we have seen on the court. Weddington is a very well-known program around the state of North Carolina, as they have produced some strong talent over the years as well as racked up plenty of wins. But I believe there is a new duo...
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Hoop State Fall League (West) Standouts (Week 1) (Part 2)
2024 Desmond Kent (NC Vikings): What a year or so it has been for Kent, and Phenom Hoops is just waiting for everyone else to catch on! Kent has really seen his game evolve and it seems like he continues to show how dynamic he can be. His ability to score continues to improve but also shine, along with his confidence. Kent is a matchup nightmare at his length and is showing he can be used in...
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Hoop State Fall League (West) Standouts (Week 1) (Part 1)
2024 Jordan Patton (Cougars): Patton continues to flourish as a prospect for this team, and college coaches should be all over this young man. He does so much for a team, and it is easy to see. Patton brings size and versatility, can score from an array of levels and positions, defends multiple positions, finishes at the rim, and can be aggressive, but also does all the little things to help...
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Player Standouts at Hoopstate Fall League
6’6 ’25 Brandon Adams (All-Carolina) Despite some ups and downs as a group, it was easy to the appeal of someone like Adams. He’s already a long, fluid athlete with solid touch and floor-spacing ability. In this contest, Adams blocked shots, rebounded the ball, and filled in the gaps offensively. He will be a prospect to keep an eye on as his body continues to develop. 6’7 ’25 Ira Wilson (South...
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Hoop State League Player Spotlight: 2023 Truman Claytor (Word of God)
What a month it was at the Hoop State League… not only did it give us an early viewing of how teams may look but also an updated look at players and see how they have continued to develop. That is why we are now going to look more at 2023 Truman Claytor from Word of God. First off, when you look at this Word of God roster this season, they are absolutely loaded with talent. But with the roster...
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Reece’s Rundown: Hoop State League
By: Ethan Reece The Hoop State League came to an end this past weekend with our Gold and Silver Championships bringing together the East and West Divisions for final bracket play. There are many great things about fall leagues. Teams get to lay early work down in building chemistry, certain matchups get to play out that you may never see during the season, and with it being during football...
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HoopState League Player Profile: 2024 Mason Smith (Hough)
What a month it was at the Hoop State League… not only did it provide us an opportunity to check in on teams and players, but it gave us a chance to view players that could be new names to target and look at this upcoming season. There were several players that could fall under this category, as we will be bringing you several names down the road, but we first wanted to start off with 2024...
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Hoop State League Championship: Gold Bracket
Gold Bracket The Force 67 – Holy Rams Gold 56 It all came down to one game, as two of the best teams throughout the fall league met up for a championship battle… The Force vs. Holy Rams Gold for an opportunity to take home the championship. It was a heated back-and-forth type battle early on, with The Force holding the narrow halftime lead. They were able to maintain their lead and...
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Hoop State League Championship: Silver Bracket
HoopState Silver Bracket Final: Panthers 67 – Raleigh Raiders 50 Championship Sunday got underway in the Silver Bracket, as the Panthers and Raleigh Raiders matched up to see who could take home the title in the Silver Bracket of the Hoop State League. It was a tight game throughout the first half, with teams trading baskets and ultimately being tied at 26 at halftime. But the Panthers,...
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Player Standouts at Hoopstate League (Sunday)
6’2 ’25 Chad Traylor (United We Stand) There are a lot of poised floor generals in the state, and Traylor is as impressive as any of them. He stands out as the clear leader of this group, both as their primary creator and tone-setting defender at the point of attack. Traylor is a reliable shot-maker with excellent vision and an understanding of how to consistently make the right play with the...
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Reece’s Standouts: Hoop State League (Finals: Day 1)
by: Ethan Reece 2024 AJ Parsley (Team Ville)Although the smallest guy on the court, AJ brings a gigantic presence with his scrappy nature that more than makes up for his size. He’s a crafty ball handler that will carry the majority of the decision-making for this group composed of young and older talent. What I noticed in his game that separated him from other scorers at the helm, was the...
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