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Breakout Players in the ACC (Sophomores) (Part 3)
Derin Saran with Phenom Hoops 6’4 Derin Saran – Stanford Saran is a very familiar name with Phenom Hoops and one of the few sophomores on the roster, Saran is certainly one that I will have my eyes on. As a freshman at UC Irvine, he played in all 32 games and really flourished with his IQ and feel, his ability to score and facilitate, and he has really good size at 6’4 as a guard. Saran was able...
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Positioning, Producing, and Portal-ing: Five Guys Who Transferred Up
It’s pretty clear that things within college basketball have changed over the last few years. Between NIL, the Covid year, and looser restrictions surrounding transfers, it’s become a situation where kids are forced to adapt. “Positioning” refers to guys putting themselves in the right spots to be successful. “Producing” is self-explanatory and “Portal-ing” is the method in which kids are...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2023 Derin Saran is headed to UC Irvine
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Derin SaranClass: 2023Committed to: UC Irvine What Was Said by Phenom Hoops: “Derin...
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Five Available Offer-Worthy Seniors
6’3 Derin Saran (Asheville School) In all honesty, Derin Saran already has a pretty healthy collection of offers and could commit at any point in time. However, that shouldn’t deter more programs from getting involved with the extremely heady, playmaking point guard. Saran is easily one of the best passers to come through North Carolina in recent memory. His blend of IQ, craftiness, and overall...
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2023 Derin Saran planning visits, setting up final decision in April
Player: Derin SaranClass: 2023School: Asheville School One of the top unsigned seniors here in North Carolina, 2023 Derin Saran will certainly have his choices of colleges to go to in the coming years. Holding double-digit offers, Saran’s recruitment looks to be coming to an end, as he spoke with Phenom Hoops about the latest and when he may be looking to decide. Phenom: You received new...
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Stars of Stars Show Out: Carmel MLK Showcase
What an incredible one-day event it was in Matthews, North Carolina for the Carmel MLK Showcase. Terrific matchups and competition, and the electricity throughout the crowd were off the charts. On the biggest of stages and the brightest of lights, these were the stars that showed out in impressive fashion. 2023 Jaydon Young (Greensboro Day): One of the best performances from the day was from...
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Phenom Game Report: Asheville School vs. Christ School
Two heavyweights battled it out at Christ School, as Asheville School hit the road and packed the house as they went up against one of the top teams in Christ School. Both teams that look to contend for a championship went at it and traded baskets early on. Christ School was with Emmanuel Richards and Asheville School was able to take advantage with their inside-out game. Asheville...
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Unsigned Seniors Through the Rankings
6’5 Bryce Cash (Carmel Christian) It’s unclear as to why Cash doesn’t have more action within his recruitment. Between his IQ, maturity, toughness, and unselfishness, he truly does check all the boxes for being an extremely low-maintenance player who produces on both ends of the floor. He possesses a strong, physically overwhelming 6-foot-5 frame with the necessary length and athleticism to...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at the George Lynch Invitational
2023 Noah Van Bibber (Concord Academy): Bibber can really be a critical piece for his team because when he is clicking and stretching the defense with his shot-making ability, Concord Academy has plenty of weapons to be effective. He did that today, finding the open spots in the defense, rising up, and knocking key shots with his jumper. When he is on along with everyone else, this team is...
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Phenom Game Report: Asheville School vs. Webb
Final: Asheville School 65 – Webb School of Knoxville 63 Asheville School: 8 – 20 – 17 – 20: 65Webb School: 8 – 20 – 16 – 19: 63 Player Notes: 2023 Derin Saran (Asheville School) had another strong showing in this game. The senior point guard has had a great start to the season, showing why he is one of the top point guards in the region. He was able to...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Carmel Tip-Off (Part 2)
2024 JJ Moore (Concord Academy): The junior guard was terrific in this game. Moore came out red hot from the outside, continuing to show his capability to be a threat from three but also using his speed to attack and create off the dribble. It was hard for defenders to stay in front as they had to respect his quickness but he made them pay multiple times from three. Even in overtime, he...
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Notable Risers in North Carolina’s Class of 2023
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops released our updated rankings for North Carolina’s Class of 2023. There are always a ton of subplots and headlines worthy of attention, including which players have taken the biggest jump (whether ability or recruitment) and who is still being “slept on” according to the masses. It’s always important to remind the general public that rankings have no real significance in...
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Top Available Prospects in North Carolina’s Class of 2023
The high school season is slowly approach, but that isn’t stopping players from committing early or finding new homes elsewhere within the landscape. From transfers alone, North Carolina’s Class of 2023 has lost nearly a dozen of the top prospects to out-of-state high school programs (including five to California specifically). National powerhouses have certainly weakened talent-rich states like...
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INTERVIEW: 2023 Derin Saran on US vs European Basketball + Gaining Steam in his Recruitment & More!
Phenom Hoops' Tyler Lewis sits down for another great interview, this time with a rising point guard in North Carolina in 2023 Derin Saran. He talks about the difference in the game here in the US and European, while also seeing his recruitment hit another level.
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Expected Risers in North Carolina’s Class of 2023
After two long months of travel basketball, June is finally here. This period basically marks as the halfway point of the summer season, providing us with the perfect opportunity to review some of the breakout performers and ultimately make predictions going forward. Obviously, there have been more than just a handful breakout performers in North Carolina’s Class of 2023, but this article will...
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Five Names Who Should Be Bigger Priorities for Division I Programs
Each year, there are always plenty of prospects who are overlooked by the appropriate-level coaches. Examples are evident from each respective class, but perhaps Ricky Council IV is the best representative in recent memory. Sure, he collected ten total offers during his high school career, but Wichita State was clearly his highest offer. He went there, asserted himself as a major piece, hit the...
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Bendel’s Best: Rise Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the Rise Indoor Facility in Bermuda Run, North Carolina for our Rise Showcase. Between the two days, there were a ton of standout performers and teams worth noting for the months ahead. Circuit teams utilized this period to start planning for the upcoming session(s) while independent programs are working out the kinks in preparation for their own...
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A Closer Look: Phenom Hoops’ Rankings for North Carolina’s Class of 2023
It’s that time of year again. The high school season has nearly concluded and postseason play is set to begin very soon. As exciting as it is to chase and potentially win a state championship, the subsequent six months of travel ball will be the time for prospects to really shine. Whether positive or not, college coaches simply have more time and resources to properly evaluate (and offer) kids...
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Legitimate Contenders: Asheville School
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Matthews, North Carolina for our annual Carmel Christian MLK Showcase. The event featured a six-game slate of intense, highly talented competition from throughout the state. Although each of the twelve teams in attendance have their own respective subplots and storylines, the Asheville School Blues were too impressive to ignore. We’d previously...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Report: Concord Academy vs. Asheville School
We continued on throughout the early part of the evening, as Concord Academy and Asheville School took the court for a terrific showdown. Concord Academy was missing a key player in Noah Van Bibber, but Concord had veterans that could step up to the challenge. The size and playmaking of Asheville School came out strong early to gain the early 16-12 lead. They were able to get attack the boards...
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Asheville School v. High Point Christian
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of High Point, as the Cougars of High Point Christian prepared to start their season against the Asheville School. Structurally, both squads look quite different from last season, yet still possess an abundance of next-level talent The stage was set for an exciting, competitive contest, and each squad delivered. Things kicked off in a hurry, as...
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Two international players to monitor at Asheville School
2022 Leon Nahar and 2023 Derin Saran are two new names that many may not know but should monitor.
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#PhenomMLKShowcase: Carmel Christian vs. Asheville School (Recap/Standouts)
It was the start of a terrific event here in Rock Hill, as Asheville School looked to come in and surprise many with a win vs. one of the top teams in the state in Carmel Christian.
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