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Unsigned Senior Spotlight:Â 6’8 Derrick Green
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked or...
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Immediate 2024 Recruiting Targets: Bigs in North Carolina (Part 2)
2024 6’8 Ty Outlaw (Burlington School): There is no doubt that Outlaw brings a physical nature to the court that should catch the attention of college coaches. Outlaw can physically dominate opponents down in the paint with a blend of strength and athleticism, bullying through defenders, attacking the boards, and finishing strong through contact and at the rim. He is one that...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Austin Collins Game Film: Team 3 vs Team 4Team 2 vs Team 4Team 1 vs Team 4NC Top 80 Semi-Final (1/4 vs 5/8) #13: 6’1 ’25 Johnniyus Sharpe (Reidsville) Starting things off, we look at a player who stood out as one of the most dynamic performers on display, Johnniyus Sharpe. He’s a smart, athletic guard prospect with quickness, toughness, and polish as a creator. Offensively, Sharpe...
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Unsigned Seniors to Watch For More: NC Top 80
2024 6’5 Xavier Johnson (Fayetteville Academy): If there was a senior to watch out for more, Johnson would be one that I would highly look at this season. The 6’5 prospect continues to flourish as he is an athletic guard who simply knows how to score effectively from multiple levels, makes a presence on both ends, rebounds well for his position, and has a versatile skillset on the court. Look...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from NC Top 80: Forwards/Centers (Class of 2024)
2024 Bobby Cannon (Forsyth Country Day): What a camp it was for Cannon, as he impressed me extremely with his mindset, his leadership, and the offensive showing he put on at the camp. Averaging 21 points per game, Cannon was operating from all levels as the 6’10 prospect and was an effective scorer throughout. With his length and ability to finish around the basket as well as step out, Cannon...
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Three Senior Big Men Worthy of Scholarships
7’2 Harold Lee (Berean Christian) Although there’s a healthy number of big men in North Carolina’s Class of 2024, it’s very shocking that Harold Lee hasn’t already gained a ton of traction with college coaches. From an immediate glance, one can recognize his incredible size, length, and fluidity. He’s still developing as a long-term product but the instincts and array of tools should be too...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: Derrick Green
Height: 6’8 Class: 2024 School: Fayetteville Academy Travel Team: Team Wall What Was Recently Said: Although there were a lot of notable performers for Team Wall, it would be impossible to ignore everything Green brought to the table. He’s a strong, physically overwhelming big man with a massive frame and the ability to make his presence consistently felt on both ends of the...
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Having a Strong Summer: Class of 2024 (NC) (Part 1)
2024 Kyrell Shaw (Northside Christian): Shaw has really seen his stock rise over the last year. When we first watched him, he was just a young prospect learning the game and getting stronger. But he has now embraced his game and ability, and really elevated his ability to be effective on the court. Shaw has also added more levels to his game; not only a player that can knock down shots,...
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Phenom Hoops LIVE Recap: Breaking Down more of Team Wall
Just because the LIVE period is over in April, doesn’t mean that Phenom Hoops is stopping their coverage, as we are bringing you a ton of post-event coverage as well throughout the coming weeks. Let’s dive into a few players and teams that we saw at the event, as we shed light on players that performed well throughout. Team Wall It was great to see our friends again with Team Wall, a...
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Standout Performers at Phenom Hoops LIVE (Part Three)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina for the second LIVE period of the travel ball season. Between the competition, college coaches, and talented prospects at every turn, there was plenty to enjoy. This article will take a closer look at some players who stood out with their play… 6’5 ’24 Carlos Vazquez (Team Loaded 336) Given how...
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Muse’s Top 5 from Phenom Hoops LIVE
2024 Alex Atkinson Jr. (Upward Stars Columbia) Alex Atkinson Jr. is a long and athletic big man. He has great touch around the rim and can stretch the defense out with his jump shot. This weekend he showed a lot of toughness and was about to rebound the basketball. Atkinson Jr. can also protect the rim and his stock is rising in the class of 2024 this summer. 2024 Derrick Green (Team Wall)...
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Offer-Worthy Big Men in North Carolina’s Class of 2023
After months of nonstop basketball, the travel ball season is officially behind us. Now, we pivot and look forward to the upcoming high school season—where many guys are entering their senior season with no offers from college coaches. While it might seem like time to panic, things aren’t as grim as they appear. Every year, there are usually about five to ten prospects who see their recruitment...
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Keep an eye on sophomores at Seventy-First
It is always interesting to find teams that have young talent that seem to be producing at an early age at the high school level. Yes, when you have an experienced, older team, it usually makes things easier for coaches but when you have a program full of young prospects stepping up at an early age, the future has to be exciting as well. Seventy-First is a program that you will want to...
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Phenom Game Report: Lumberton vs. Seventy-First
Phenom tuned in Friday night on the eastern part of North Carolina as there was an enticing matchup between Lumberton and Seventy-First. Lumberton came in undefeated, while Seventy-First was looking for their first win on the season.
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