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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...

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Four Unsigned Seniors that College Coaches Should Be on from Tyler Lewis Hoopfest

2024 Caden Bell (NC GBB): Bell has been on an absolute tear this year and has proven that he is one of the clear go-to players for his team this season.  Time after time, Bell answered 'the bell' with his performance, and he did so once again at the Tyler Lewis Hoopfest with an impressive 30-point showing on Day 1 and backing that up with a 28-point showing on Day 2.  Bell not only...

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POB's Eye Catchers from Week 2 (East) at Hoop State League

2025 Trevor Best (Word of God): Best really had a tremendous showing; he backed up the talk with his game in Week 2, creating extremely well off the dribble, creating space for his shot from multiple areas, showing his range and confident release, as well as being a true energy player that competes on both ends of the floor. His team needed every point from the guard today and he stepped up big...

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Phenom Hardwood Classic Player Preview: Cam Daniels

Given the fact that the next July Live Period is right around the corner, it feels like no better time to start introducing some of the players that college coaches should be monitoring. Currently amidst the busiest recruiting month of the year, our Hardwood Classic should be a hotbed for coaches and players alike. As usual, Phenom Hoops will have prospects of all levels in attendance. This...

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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7 Coach: Austin Collins #7: 5'11 '24 Keenan Wilkins (Christ School) Starting things off, we look at a player who has consistently made strides in his transition into a floor general, Keenan Wilkins. He's a polished, skilled point guard prospect with the ability to fill it up in a variety of different ways offensively. That being said, Wilkins has made clear strides as a playmaker and...

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HoopState League Stock Risers

Trevor Best By; Cooper Hart After 3 weekends of HoopState League basketball in Raleigh, these are the names that I think benefited the most from their performances. Trevor Best (Holy Rams Gold) – 6'2' Guard – Word of God ’25 Trevor has been one of the top sophomores through six games in the east. What stood out to me were his shooting ability and his perimeter defense. He can...

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Reece's Standouts from Phenom Opening (Day 1: Part 2)

by: Ethan Reece 2023 Alex Madrid (TNT Hoopsquad)While the whole guard core showed true balance and impressed with their skillsets, Alex made his case for being the team's top-scoring option. Smooth handle with the ability to create for himself and a true shooter's form. He would be utilized best at the 2 guard but could run the show at the 1 if needed due to the team's system, understanding of...

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