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NCISAA 4A State Championship Game Standouts

In the second game on Saturday, The Christ School Greenies took down the Providence Day Chargers by a score of 56-45. The Greenies were led by Zymicah Wilkins with 17 points, followed by Keenan Wilkins with 16 and Madden Collins with 8. The Chargers were led by Trajan Thompson with 21 points, followed by Nick Hailey and Jordan Appling with 7 each. Christ School 6’8″ 2025 Zymicah...

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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7 Coach: Blan Hodges #7: 6'0 '24 Armani Henderson (Bull City Prep) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased a dynamic identity at camp, Armani Henderson. He's an incredibly quick, heady guard prospect who thrives as a penetrator and overall transition threat. Henderson possesses a tight handle and sharp first step, which he utilizes to effortlessly break down opponents, touch...

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Breaking Down Phenom Hoops' Rankings for North Carolina's Class of 2025

(1) 6'8 Zymicah Wilkins (R-S Central) There are numerous guys who were in the mix for the top spot in our updated rankings, but Zymicah Wilkins ultimately walked away with the honor. His blend of IQ, size, skill, and polish makes him extremely difficult for most opponents to try and contain. Wilkins can dominate from the block, space the floor, or consistently make plays with the ball in his...

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Dawkins’ Standouts from Phenom G3 Showcase (Day 3)

By; DeAjai Dawkins 2024 Austin Swartz (Team Charlotte) It's amazing to think that Swartz has two remaining years of high school basketball. I don't think I've seen a sophomore scorer with Swartz's 6'4 frame that can put the ball in the basket like he can. Swartz embodies the impact that a true dynamic shooter brings to a team. His shot-making capabilities have reached a level where defenders...

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Player Standouts: Day 2 (Afternoon) Phenom G3 Showcase

By: Nicholas Chapman 2025 Sadiq White (15u Team United) A team that a lot of people were excited to watch today was Team United's 15u squad. And one of the players that created a lot of that hype is 6'6' forward Sadiq White. He is insanely athletic, making highlight plays every time he touches the ball. He overpowers the defense in the way he drives to the hole to get a bucket. He's a great...

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G3 Showcase Team Preview: Team Curry 15U

With the June and July Live Periods on the horizon, there's no better time for teams to compete to gauge their ability against high-level opponents. Our G3 Showcase is slated to feature a heavy mix of independent organizations and shoe-circuit programs'so there should definitely be something for everyone in attendance. The circuit teams nearing their halfway point should ultimately...

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Starting to all come together: 2025 6'6 Nick Hailey (Team Curry)

Team Curry 15u certainly was one of several teams that brought intrigue coming into the first LIVE Period with Phenom Hoops at the Phenom Grassroots TOC.  Several of the top young prospects can be seen with this program and one of those players was 2025 6'6 Nick Hailey.  When watching young prospects like Hailey, one of the first things that you want to see is the continuous...

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Bendel's Best: Grassroots TOC

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center for the first LIVE period of the season. The three-day stretch featured a ton of notable teams and prospects, in addition to onlooking college coaches. Although we've previously seen and documented a vast majority of the talent on display, next-level opportunities remain scarcer than ever before. Games were...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Grassroots TOC (Day 2, Part 2)

2023 Parker Hodgson (Dream Big Elite): Hodgson continues to be the go-to leader for Dream Big Elite, a team that has some intriguing talent to watch.  Hodgson though was able to show that he can knock down shots but did a terrific job in putting the pressure on the defense and getting to the line as well in his team's win today.  Smooth operating prospect that knows how to score. 2025...

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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Providence Day

It was a wild Thursday hitting the road for Phenom Hoops, traveling all around the state.' But the first stop that we had to make in the early morning was Providence Day, a program that has produced some incredible talent and is looking to get back in making its mark on the state of North Carolina.' Head coach Ron Johnson is looking to lead the charge and get the Chargers back near the top.'...

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DeAjai's #PhenomJamboreeBash Saturday Standouts

Julian Williams By: DeAjai Dawkins 2025 Nick Hailey (Team Charlotte 2025/PDS) I have been keeping a close eye on Team Charlotte 2025's squad for the past couple of months. This team boasts an array of talent across the board that allows them to compete a year or sometimes even two above their respective age-level. Amongst this star-studded roster lies a player that I personally believe could...

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