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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Gevonte Ware announces his commitment to Rutgers
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: Gevonte WareClass: 2025Committed to: Rutgers “Ware has always been a physically...
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Ready to Go and Shine: 2025 6’10 Gevonte Ware
Player: Gevonte WareClass: 2025Height: 6’10School: 1of1 Academy The North Carolina Class of 2025 rankings were released by Phenom Hoops, and there were plenty of names to be found at the top that college programs have been recruiting hard. We are eager to see them in action as well, with the Hoop State Fall League allowing us to check out several players in action early on. One big man that...
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Phenom Four Corners: ’24 Jayan Walker, ’25 Trajan Thompson, ’25 Gevonte Ware, and ’24 Rakease Passmore
2024 Jayan Walker enjoys visit to Georgia State One of the fastest rising prospects in the state, 2024 Jayan Walker will be a hot topic for many. Not only because he has joined the powerhouse of Combine Academy, but his recruitment has really taken off. Racking up the offers this summer, Walker has shown that he could be a tremendous get for many schools. He recently took a visit to...
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A Notable Frontcourt Duo: Gevonte Ware and Tayeshaun Smith
The development of shoe-circuits and their constantly expanding list of teams has been an interesting exercise for the grassroots community. While these secondary circuits have basically fallen flat, they haven’t seen much issue in getting kids and parents to sign up year after year. However, the contrast lies within the ascension of programs like 1 of 1 Elite/Rare and how going against the...
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Looking for young bigs' 1of1 Rare has a few to keep track of
The Phenom Summer Havoc has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the coverage stops there as we want to talk a little bit more about what we saw on the court throughout the last four days. Here are a few topics that I was able to view at the event. Though we only had a chance to watch 1of1 Rare for one day, there is still plenty of appeal with this team and what they have to offer. And one thing...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Summer Havoc (Part 2)
2025 Brycen Redmon (Team EAT): Redmon put on a show early in the afternoon, going for 30 points and really showing his ability to mix it up offensively. He started off with his perimeter game going, confidently knocking down shots with range. But once they figured to get out on him, he was in full attack mode, making plays off the dribble and consistently getting to the free-throw line. 2025...
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Summer Havoc Player Preview: Gevonte Ware (1 of 1 Academy)
Given the fact that July is right around the corner, it feels like no better time to start introducing some of the players that college coaches should be monitoring. Going into the busiest recruiting month of the year, our Summer Havoc should be a hotbed for coaches and players alike. As usual, Phenom Hoops will have prospects of all levels in attendance. This series will continue by taking a...
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Must-Offer Prospects in North Carolina’s Class of 2025
Given the upcoming transition for sophomores becoming juniors, this marks the time of year when college coaches will start heavily pursuing their non-senior targets. Although the transfer portal has forced coaches to navigate differently, it’s difficult to excuse the lack of recruitment for so many high-level players. For anyone wanting to point at job security or some other variable to justify...
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Looking to make a Statement: 2025 Gevonte Ware (1of1)
Name: Gevonte WareClass: 2025Height: 6’9AAU/ High School: 1of1 Summer ball is such a big time for so many prospects of all ages, whether it is older players looking to garner more attention and improve their recruitment, or young prospects that are just starting their story. One player that we recently watched, and have watched over the last few years, is 2025 6’9 Gevonte Ware and though...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Queen City Showcase
2024 Caden Giles (D1 Stars): Really liked what I saw out of the forward to start the evening, as he was impressive on both sides of the court. Giles was effective in scoring around the basket with a soft touch, understands angles, and uses his body really well. But he also made multiple plays defensively in blocking shots and attacking the boards. Very intriguing prospect to keep an eye on, but...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Armad Moore #4: 5’11 ’26 Cameron Newman (Gaston Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who possesses an impressive level of poise and polish for his age, Cameron Newman. He’s a smart, skilled, unselfish point guard prospect with great balance and the ability to consistently make the right play with the ball in his hands. Newman displays a tight, crafty handle and...
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Phenom Open Gym: 1 of 1 Academy
Phenom Open Gym: 1 of 1 Academy Phenom Hoops travelled to Charlotte, North Carolina to cover 1 of 1 Academy. Practicing in historic Second Ward Gymnasium, it was a treat to watch the coaching of Head Coach Jermaine Jackson. Talk about attention to detail and heavy emphasis on defense and proper close outs, the players were being coached at an extremely high level. The former Detroit-Mercy and...
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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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POB’s Eye Catchers from Rare Fall League
2025 Gevonte Ware (1of1): After not getting a chance to play much of the summer, it was great to see the young big man back in action and he looked strong. Ware was a dominant fixture down in the paint, back to where we saw him before. He was strong in the post and with his back to the basket, has strong hands and touch around the basket, and is an absolute monster on the boards. Ware was all...
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Top July Performers in North Carolina’s Class of 2025 (Part Two)
The month of July is finally concluding, which should provide these young players with an opportunity to take a well-deserved break from days of nonstop basketball. Given the significance of the actual month, we decided to take a closer look at some of the top standouts from each class. Obviously, we can only speak on what we have seen, so the names listed will be based on their performances at...
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Bendel’s Best: Lamelo Ball Invitational
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center to host our partnered event with 1 of 1 Elite—the Lamelo Ball Invitational. The event was loaded with talent and noteworthy matchups, which subsequently generated a lot of buzz throughout the Carolinas. Between the three days, there were a healthy variety of standout prospects. This article will take a closer look...
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Player Standouts at Day Two of Lamelo Ball Invitational
5’8 ’24 Jeremiah Benthall (Big Business Ballerz) Though slightly undersized, it’s easy to appreciate how much Benthall does as a leader for this group. He’s a smart, unselfish, passer-friendly point guard prospect with an understanding of how to run a team and locate the best available shot on seemingly every possession. Benthall handles the ball with care, passes to the open man, and scores the...
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A Closer Look: Phenom Hoops’ Rankings for North Carolina’s Class of 2025 (6-10)
(6) 6’4 Zion Collins (Word of God) Although his previous high school season was somewhat lost due to injury, Zion Collins has come back and continued to show flashes of high-level ability. In terms of tools, he pretty much possesses them all. His blend of athleticism, positional size, and overall feel for the game make his appeal quite obvious. Collins can reliably handle the ball, create his...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: George Marshall #8: 6’0 ’23 Jordan Cooper (Wayne Country Day) Starting things off, we look at a player who continues to steadily trend upward with his reliable two-way presence, Jordan Cooper. He’s a smart, wiry guard prospect with the necessary combination of IQ, vision, and scoring prowess to effectively operate from either backcourt position. Cooper is arguably at his best...
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Putting Them on Notice: NC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
It was a special weekend in Charlotte, as Phenom Hoops had their annual North Carolina Top 80 event which brought some of the top players from the state all under one building. We had several top seniors, juniors, sophomores, and even freshmen attend the event, as we dive more into the players that impressed. It was great to see several freshmen on the floor and they put themselves on the map...
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North Carolina Top 80 All Star Team Class of 2025
ClassHeightNo.NameHigh SchoolCity20256′1″12Eli EllisMoravian PrepHudson20256′7″64Zymicah WilkinsRutherfordton-SpindaleRutherfordton20256′4″30Jackson KeithSouthernDurham20256′7″58Colt LangdonMillbrookRaleigh20256′9″72Gevonte Ware1 of 1 EliteCharlotte
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POB’s Eye Catchers from NC Top 80
2022 Camian Shell: We have known what Shell can provide on the floor but really elevated his play at the NC Top 80. He was aggressive offensively, looked for his shot, initiated the offense, and of course, defended as well. Really liked how he got his teammates involved but didn’t shy away from his outside game. 2023 Callum Richard: It seems to be coming along for the big man. He is...
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Player Standouts from Hoop State League (Wk 4: Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2022 Evan Smith (Team Purple)Ardrey Kell will have a lot of guys stepping up to make plays this season and their clear leader will be Evan from the PG position. This was my first time watching Evan and I was very impressed. As good a floor general as I’ve seen in recent months, Evan excelled in handling the pressure and controlling the pace. Can be quick but is best using his...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Week 2 of HoopState Fall League (West)
2025 Tayeshaun Smith (Team 1 of 1): Smith is a young prospect that should have more eyes his way, especially with the activity level he has in the paint and on the boards. Smith does an exceptional job in getting on the boards, creating extra opportunities, and showing his ability to get to the line. He is a young, strong, 6’8 forward that plays with a great motor and effort down low. 2025...
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