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Who is the Top Tandem in North Carolina?
Noteworthy duos have long been a major part of building successful basketball teams. Even after the establishment of a “Big Three,” we still see a lot of teams at every level who excel with two star-like talents surrounded by complementary pieces. While this is obviously more challenging at the high school level, plenty of examples exist—especially in North Carolina. For the purposes of this...
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Bendel’s Best: 757 Showcase
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops made the journey up to Virginia Beach to host our third annual 757 Showcase. The event featured a ton of new faces and noteworthy talent across all age groups. Several guys stood out across the two-day stretch, and this article will take a closer look at a few personal favorites… 5’10 ’25 Derek Ross Jr. (Wildcats Elite) Between social media and...
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Notable Performers from Phenom Rise Showcase
6’4 ’25 Abijah Franklin (Team USC EYCL) In an event full of impressive performances, Franklin might’ve been the most memorable piece on display. He’s a long, skilled, athletic wing prospect with size, toughness, and the ability to consistently impact the game on both ends of the floor. Franklin showcased feel, vision, and scoring polish from all levels. He reliably...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Tre Smith Game Film:Team 1 vs Team 2Team 1 vs Team 3Team 1 vs Team 4NC Top 80 Semi-Final (1/4 vs 5/8) #3: 5’11 ’25 Derek Ross Jr. (Jordan) Starting things off, we look at a player who is arguably the most dynamic floor general in the state, Derek Ross Jr. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with incredible quickness and open-floor speed. Ross utilizes his tight handle and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from NC Top 80: Guards/Wings (Class of 2025)
2025 Derek Ross Jr. (Jordan): Watching Ross on the court, he was certainly in the running for Mr. Playmaker, as this guard just understands how to be that team-first type point guard but also can fill it up as well. His ability to push in transition, create and use his speed, and set up his teammates is fun to watch and there are programs that would love to have that today on the court. But he...
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POB’s Thoughts: Best of the Best from Phenom Hoop State League (PG)
The Phenom Hoop State Fall League has been tremendous and we are heading into championship weekend. But there have been plenty of storylines and players that have grabbed my attention. Even though this list could go on a lot longer, here are the top players who have left their mark on me so far at the Fall League at the point guard position. 2026 Cameron Newman (Gaston Christian): Newman is one...
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POB’s Thoughts: Top Guards at Hoop State League (Through 2 Weeks)
The Hoop State League has been tremendous so far… a lot of talent, a great chance to watch these teams in action early on, and players are competing. Trust me, there are a lot of names that have been catching my eye so far, which is why I wanted to share JUST A FEW NAMES that have really stood out to me through two weeks at the Hoop State League. Check out the guards that have impressed me...
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Phenom Hoops Player Profile: Derek Ross Jr.
Height: 5’10 Class: 2025 School: Jordan Travel Team: Wildcats Elite What Was Recently Said: While it probably sounds redundant at this point, it’s simply impossible to watch Wildcats Elite and walk away feeling anything other than impressed with Ross. His IQ, pace, vision, and general instincts for running a team as a dynamic, balanced floor general are simply rare. Ross is...
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Five Noteworthy Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc
6’3 ’24 Peter Moye (BSA Supreme) Everyone knows BSA Supreme is an absolute machine, but it feels like Moye doesn’t receive enough attention from the general masses. Though somewhat unassuming at first glance, he’s a legitimate problem for opponents. Moye is a smart, tough, extremely well-rounded wing prospect that can truly do everything on the court. Whether running the offense as a primary...
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Summer Havoc Player Preview: Derek Ross Jr. (Wildcats Elite)
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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POB’s Eye Catchers at Phenom G3 (Day 2, Part 1)
2024 Armani Henderson (BTB 2024): Henderson has had a strong month or so on the Phenom Hoops platform, as he has been putting up some impressive numbers each time he steps on the court. Henderson has such a quick burst, being a tremendous player in getting by defenders off the bounce, finding ways in the paint, scoring over defenders, showing touch, and also hitting shots from multiple...
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Phenom Hoops LIVE Recap: College coaches had their eyes on Wildcats Elite 2024 Knight
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. Wildcats Elite 2024 Knight A team and program that certainly brought...
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Standout Performers at Phenom Hoops LIVE (Part One)
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… 5’10 ’25 Derek Ross Jr. (Wildcats Elite) Regardless of...
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Player Standouts at Phenom East Coast Invitational
6’8 ’25 Nate Ament (Team Loaded NC) There’s been a considerable number of noteworthy prospects, but arguably none more enticing than Ament. His appeal as a long, fluid forward with IQ, skill, and athleticism should be pretty self-explanatory. However, Ament is truly just beginning to harness his long-term gifts. He’s already a matchup problem for all types of opponents, given the fact that he’s...
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Player Standouts at Phenom March Madness
6’3 ’24 Jaylon Bumpass (Team Legend) Given how he’s set the tone in each of their games, it would be difficult to ignore everything Jaylon Bumpass has brought to the table. He’s a long, wiry guard prospect with an excellent combination of IQ, athleticism, and overall polish. Bumpass operates as a primary creator for this group, showing an understanding of how to get others involved while...
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Top July Performers in North Carolina’s Class of 2025
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: Underclassmen at Summer Havoc
Over the last five days, Phenom Hoops was stationed in Fort Mill, South Carolina for our annual Summer Havoc Live. There were two sessions, both loaded with talent and noteworthy matchups, which made for a highly entertaining week of basketball. College coaches were constantly filtering throughout the multiple venues, and numerous offers were extended to players. We’ve already taken a closer...
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