EVENT NEWS
To filter articles by a specific event, use the dropdown below.
Recruiting Radar: Class of 2027 Prospects College Coaches Should Be Tracking in North Carolina
As the recruiting landscape continues to evolve, the Class of 2027 in North Carolina is already showing signs of becoming a deep and talent-rich group. While several prospects have generated early buzz, there are plenty of players whose production, upside, and overall impact deserve increased attention from college programs. Phenom Hoops takes a closer look at a group of rising talents who...
read more
Qayden Samuels Commits to Alabama
Top-25 recruit Qayden Samuels has officially announced his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide, choosing the SEC program over Georgetown to continue his basketball career. Samuels, a 6-foot-5 small forward from Bishop McNamara (MD), ranks among the elite prospects in the Class of 2026 and had been weighing his decision between just those two schools. Samuels brings...
read more
Trevor Manhertz Makes The Call, Commits to Indiana
Player: Trevor ManhertzClass: 2026School: Christ School Committed to: Indiana National Ranks:Rivals: #34 Nationally247 Sports: #65 NationallyESPN: NR Manhertz has been such an intriguing prospect to watch over the years, as one could see the potential in his game; we were just waiting for it to come together. It did just that over the last year or so, as he displayed confidence and assertiveness...
read more
2027 Micah Gordon Talks Latest Offers and Developing Relationships with Programs
Player: Micah Gordon Class: 2027 Height: 6’0 School: Plainfield High School AAU: PSA Cardinals As the recruiting landscape continues to heat up for the Class of 2027, Micah Gordon has firmly established himself as one of the more intriguing guards to track moving forward. The 6’0 floor general out of Plainfield High School has built a strong reputation. A combination of leadership,...
read more
2026 Caleb Jones Finally Catching Eyes of College Programs
Player: Caleb Jones Class: 2026 School: Moravian Prep/ YNG Dreamerz It has been a big two weeks for 2026 6’4 Caleb Jones from Moravian Prep/ YNG Dreamerz, as he has not only taken down the scoring record at Overtime but also has been racking up offers from college programs. Back on January 16, I wrote an article saying that there are Late D1 Prospects to Target, saying this about Jones:...
read more
2028 Kenyon St. Louis Taking his Game to Another Level, Earning New Offers
Player: Kenyon St. Louis Class: 2028 School: Winston-Salem Christian The guard play here in North Carolina for the Class of 2028 has been incredible, as players continue to elevate and develop their game and should be seeing their stock rise quickly. One of those guards has been 2028 Kenyon St. Louis from Winston-Salem Christian, a new name that came to NC this past offseason and has been...
read more
2027 Nylan Rush (Leesville Road) Is Turning Heads as His Stock Continues to Climb
Player: Nylan RushClass: 2027Height: 6’3School: Leesville Road Continuing to find gems around the state of North Carolina, we turn our attention towards Leesville Road and a highly intriguing guard who is leading the charge. 2027 6’3 Nylan Rush has been raising a few eyebrows of interest with his play over the last year or so, and he continues to shine this high school season. Our scout, Patrick...
read more
Late D1 Recruiting Targets: Must-Watch Players Still Available
As the recruiting calendar continues to move and future rosters begin to take shape, there are still impact players available who deserve serious attention from Division I programs. Whether due to late development, increased production, or continued growth throughout the season, these prospects are proving they can play at the next level. Here are five must-watch players who remain on the board...
read more
Certain Schools Standing Out in the Eyes of 2027 Reese Alston? Recruitment Update and Visits
Player: Reese Alston Class: 2027 Height: 6’2 School: Second Baptist Soaring back to this past summer at the Seros Invitational with Phenom Hoops, we had a great opportunity to watch one of the top guards in the country in action, as 2027 Reese Alston led the charge for Cooz Elite. Already ranked as one of the top guards in the country, our own scout Jeff Bendel had this to say after the...
read more
More High-Major Schools Entering the Picture with 2028 Micah Gunter
Player: Micah GunterClass: 2028Height: 6’3School: Greensboro Day Greensboro Day has certainly been a premier team in the state of North Carolina once again, and a big piece of that success has been the steady and impressive play from 2028 6’3 Micah Gunter. Our staff has been high on Gunter and his play, recently stating why he should be in talks as a national prospect. “He has legitimate...
read more
2026 6’2 Cameron Blivens Re-Opens Recruitment; College Programs Should Take Notice
Player: Cameron BlivensClass: 2026Height: 6’2School: Lipscomb Academy This summer, the Tennessee Tigers came rolling through the Phenom Hoops platform, and we had a great chance to see some highly intriguing talent, one of which included 2026 6’2 Cameron Blivens from Lipscomb Academy. Shortly after his player, he announced his commitment to Columbia for football. But Blivens proved before then...
read more
Shot-Making Ability: Why 2027 6’5 Caleb Nixon (Kings Mountain) Should Appeal to College Coaches
Player: Caleb NixonClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: Kings Mountain Our scout, Jeff Bendel, couldn’t have put it any better… “In a time when size and perimeter shooting are arguably more valuable than ever, someone like Caleb Nixon should appeal to a variety of college programs.” Kings Mountain has been a program that has produced some very intriguing talent over the years and they seem to have...
read more
2028 6’7 Isaac Smith (Hargrave) Emerging as National-Level Prospect After Complete Performance
Player: Isaac SmithClass: 2028Height: 6’7School: Hargrave There was certainly plenty of talent on display at the Phenom Tornado Classic this past weekend, but the highest-ranked prospect on the court was 2028 6’7 Isaac Smith from Hargrave. And after watching him once again in action, it was clear that there is a ton of potential in his game. He ended the event by going for 19 points and 7...
read more
2027 Josh Leonard Shines at the John Wall Invitational, Recruiting Updates and Momentum
Player: Josh LeonardClass: 2027Height: 6’7School: Wilson Certainly a headliner when it comes to talent, 2027 6’7 Josh Leonard from Wilson High School was a must-see for fans all around the region as he looked to lead his team at the John Wall Invitational. With several big-time matchups, Wilson was able to not only able to flourish and showcase his skillset but also bring consistency throughout....
read more
Duke Lands Elite Point Guard in 2026 Deron Rippey Jr.
Player: Deron Rippey Jr.Class: 2026School: Blair Academy Committed to: Duke Rippey is the fourth commitment for the Blue Devils in the Class of 2026, and his regarded by many the top point guard in the class. National Ranks:Rivals: #6 Nationally247 Sports: #16 NationallyESPN: #16 Nationally It is a great day to be a Duke fan, as it was announced that they had earned a commitment from one of the...
read more
Why 2028 6’4 Mateen Cleaves Jr. Is One of the Most Complete Guards in his Class
Player: Mateen Cleaves Jr.Class: 2028Height: 6’4School: Dream City Christian Phenom Hoops continues to watch talent all around the country, most recently getting a chance to watch the Tarkanian Classic over the last week or so. Getting a chance to expand out coverage and eyes of talent, we had a great opportunity to check out a new player, but a familiar name in 2028 6’3 Mateen Cleaves Jr. for...
read more
2027 6’4 DJ Wylie (Ridge View) Taking the Next Step in his Development
Player: DJ WylieClass: 2027Height: 6’4School: Ridge View High School There always seems to be players coming up in the state of South Carolina, and a prospect that needs to garner more looks his way is 2028 6’4 DJ Wylie from Ridge View High School. Wylie is one who you can see has taken the next step, along with developing his overall body/frame. The shooting guard brings athleticism to the...
read more
Elite Size and Skill: 2026 6’10 Hakeem Weems Proving Premier Prospect Status
Player: Hakeem WeemsClass: 2026Height: 6’10School: IMG Academy Sometimes schools and people around the basketball landscape need a friendly reminder… Over the summer, Phenom Hoops had a chance to watch a big-time prospect in 2026 6’10 Hakeem Weems at the Seros Invitational. At the event, our scouts had this to say about his game: “Weems was one we were eager to watch, as the 6’10 prospect has a...
read more
2027 Jaxon Dollar (East Lincoln) Emerging as a Legitimate Division I Basketball Prospect
Player: Jaxon DollarClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: East Lincoln North Carolina has been a hotbed as of late ,with dual-sport athletes not only showing that they are high-profile football prospects, but ones that can produce on the court as well as a D1 prospect. Players like Drake Maye and Kendre Harrison are two of the most recent ones, but after watching this weekend at the Phenom 828 Showcase,...
read more
2026 Caleb Holt Scouting Report: Back and Dominating at a High Level
Prolific Prep has been a factory when it comes to high-level talent, and that continues this year with an impressive roster under head coach Ryan Bernardi. Getting a chance to watch them in action over the last week at The Grind Session, one of the biggest storylines was having Top-10 prospect 2026 Caleb Holt back on the floor. And he quickly proved why he is one of the top prospects in...
read more
2027 Yohane Kabongo Showing Big Potential at DME | Scouting Breakdown
Player: Yohane KabongoClass: 2027Height: 6’9School: DME Academy Tuning in recently at the Grind Session, DME Academy was a team of interest to check out; a team with a few familiar faces and a few new ones to learn. A roster with talent, led by star prospect Ryan Hampton, DME Academy brings a roster that should garner the attention of college coaches at multiple levels. A player of interest,...
read more
2028 Parker McDaniel adds another offer, earning Big Ten interest
Player: Parker McDanielClass: 2028School: South Central Prep Eyes have been following 2028 6’3 Parker McDaniel from South Central Prep, as he has been having a stellar season so far for his team. Offers continue to come in, and interests are starting to pile up from other high-major schools, as several schools from the Big Ten have been coming strong his way. He even has a few visits set up...
read more
2029 Quali Giran Looking to be a Premier Name in the Class of 2029; talks early offers
Player: Quali GiranClass: 2029School: LB Millikan It is never too early to look at the Class of 2029 on a national level, and we can tell you that 2029 Quali Giran will be a name you will see on many rankings. The 6’1 guard caught our scout, Patrick O’Brien, eyes earlier in the year at the Pango’s All-West Fresh/Sophomore Camp where he had this to say: “Giran is a name I believe you will be...
read more
2028 Finley Sherrill (Lake Norman) Proving to be a Premier Prospect in NC
Player: Finley SherrillClass: 2028Height: 6’1School: Lake Norman There is no doubt about it… There are plenty of topics rolling out from a jam-packed weekend at the Phenom Lakesgiving, including on the girl’s side. The talent on the court was quite impressive, with so many storylines coming from the event. One of those storylines has to be the play of 2028 6’1 Finley Sherrill from Lake Norman,...
read more
2026 Mason Williams (Tennessee Collegiate) Talks Reopening Recruitment
Though many prospects have committed already in the Class of 2026, a new name has popped back on the board in 2026 6’3 Mason Williams from Tennessee Collegiate. He announced this week that he would be decommitting from Jackson State and seeing what might be out there, especially with how he has been playing to start the season. Williams has been putting on a show, even recently with Phenom Hoops...
read more
2026 Felipe Minzer (Central Florida) Proves to be a High-Major Talent
Player: Felipe MinzerClass: 2026Height: 6’7School: Academy of Central Florida The George Lynch Invitational brought teams from all around, including a very talented team from Florida in the Academy of Central Florida. A roster loaded with D1 talent, one had their pick of the litter to watch. One player that grabbed our attention early on, and it only grew the more we watch was an unsigned...
read more
2028 6’1 Max Moody Talks NC State Offer and More
The recruitment of 2028 6’1 point guard Max Moody continues to heat up, with one of his biggest moments arriving after securing a recent offer from NC State. Already establishing himself as a young prospect to watch, Moody is beginning to draw attention from a growing list of programs as his game evolves. He spoke with Phenom Hoops about the Wolfpack offer, his development, and the other schools...
read more
2028 Tai Bell Talks Latest Offers from Houston and Purdue, along with other HM interests
Player: Tai BellClass: 2028Height: 6’3School: Mater Lakes 2028 Tai Bell continues to cement himself as one of the more intriguing young prospects in his class, and college programs are taking notice in a major way. Fresh off receiving new offers from Houston and Purdue, Bell sat down with Phenom Hoops to break down the latest in his recruitment. From established high-major programs building...
read more
2026 Yohance Connor announces his commitment to Ole Miss
Player: Yohance ConnorClass: 2026Height: 6’2School: Combine AcademyCommitted to: Ole Miss Connor is the second commitment for the Rebels in 2026 National Rankings ESPN: NR Nationally On3/Rivals: NR Nationally 247 Sports: #105 Nationally What Has Been Said: “Back in September, he announced that he is down to his final seven schools, which included Ole Miss, Seton Hall, Wake Forest, Houston, Texas...
read more
Ohio State Lands Premier SG in 2027 LJ Smith
Player: LJ SmithClass: 2027Height: 6’4School: Oak HillCommitted to: Ohio State Smith is the first commitment for Ohio State in the Class of 2027 National Rankings ESPN: #10 Nationally On3/Rivals: #64 Nationally 247 Sports: #28 Nationally Game Breakdown: Smith emerged as one of the most dynamic and complete offensive guards in the country, especially as a Top 50 prospect. What makes Smith so...
read more