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Team Pittman Quickly Shaping Up as Top Team in PHL
Things are starting to heat up as we conclude the first month of the travel ball season. Although shoe-sponsored teams haven’t begun their respective circuits, the Phenom Hoops League is already going strong. In addition to interleague play, a considerable number of PHL teams have taken advantage of the opportunity to compete against all types of independent and shoe-circuit opponents. This past...
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2027 Teeshon Smith (CP3) continuing to be a prospect worth monitoring
Continuing to highlight players around the state, we now take a look at 2027 Teeshon Smith, who helped lead the charge this past high school at Cox Mill and is proving to be a key piece to this year’s CP3 EYBL 2027 team. Smith is one that can bring versatility to the court, guarding multiple positions, doing what is needed for his team, and proving to be a key piece on the court in an array of...
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Talent Running Deep this Weekend at #PhenomRiseShowcase – DON’T MISS OUT
It is going to be a GREAT weekend of basketball with Phenom Hoops, as the Phenom Rise Showcase will be a ca n’t-miss event to really kick off the spring/summer travel ball season. Teams from all over the region will be in town, and Phenom Hoops is excited to check out the talent. Below is the information, along with the teams that will be taking the courts. March 29-30, 2025Rise Indoor...
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2026 6’3 Aidan Able showing to be a complete player; provides recruiting update
2026 6’3 Aidan Able, from John Carroll High School, has already proven that he is one of the top prospects in his class for Maryland, and he has his eyes on showcasing more of his overall game. Known for his ability to score the ball, Able has his eyes in showing more of his overall feel and game, and that he is a complete player. But Phenom Hoops did get a good look at his game this past...
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Adam Grier Should Be a Target for College Coaches
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Bermuda Run, North Carolina, to carry onward with the travel ball season. Between the competition and slew of prospects, it made for a pretty exciting weekend. Considering that most of college coaches’ attention is focused on the oldest age group, we will take a closer look at some individuals who stood out and deserve attention—like Adam Grier. We...
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Middleton Hoops Elite Duo Stands Out at March Madness
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual March Madness at Rise Indoor Sports. Although there was an abundance of enticing squads on display, Middleton Hoops Elite was easily among the most intriguing. Only in their second year as a program, it’s clear that they are steadily trending as one of the top up-and-coming organizations within the region. Although they showcased enticing pieces...
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2027 6’9 Charles Pur continuing to attract HM interest
2027 6’9 Charles Pur has been rising up the ranks not only in North Carolina but also nationally, as he continues to not only improve with his game but also continue to show that he has a chance to be one of the premier bigs in the region. His impact both offensively and defensively can be seen all throughout his time on the court, which is why schools are coming stronger his way. Patrick...
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Team Legacy Highlighting Several Intriguing Pieces
Over the past few weekends, Phenom Hoops has seen an abundance of talent come through our doors. Between the PHL participants and other noteworthy programs, there’s been no shortage of next-level prospects on display. In preparation for viewings by college coaches, we will take a closer look at Team Legacy Gold and their variety of pieces. Right now, there are a healthy number of unsigned...
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2028 6’9 Bentley Lusakueno trending as a national prospect to watch
Player: Bentley LusakuenoClass: 2028Height: 6’9School: Pace Academy Fans and scouts got a special treat when CP3 EYBL 2028 came rolling through the door this past weekend at the Phenom March Madness, and this team will be back in action this upcoming weekend at the Phenom Rise Showcase. We had a chance to check out some incredible young talent coming through the region, including 2028 6’9...
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Prospect to Know: Jeremiah Triplin
There are so many high-upside prospects throughout the grassroots landscape. Many will work hard and attempt to reach their lofty ceiling while others will be content in falling short. Regardless, identifying those players who even have a chance to be called “special” is the first step in the process. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that so many of these unique individuals come armed with...
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Team CP3 2028 is Overflowing with Talent
This past weekend, Team CP3 made an appearance at our Phenom March Madness. The brief showing allowed us to preview their roster and see a variety of enticing pieces. Not only will this group likely be one of the more talented EYBL teams in the region, but they should have a chance to be among the top teams in the country. Let’s take a closer look at their makeup… Sherod McCormick DJ Lindsey...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2028 Leah Johnson
Lady Phenom continues to spotlight players on our platform, as we now dive into 2028 5’11 Leah Johnson’s game, as she suited up recently with TSGHoops. She had a very good showing overall at the Phenom Opening recently, proving that she has a chance to be a name in the Class of 2028 here in North Carolina. Our Lady Phenom Director, Jay Lawson, was on deck to watch her over the...
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2026 6’5 Cedric Haynes Jr. proves to be a D1 prospect for programs to look at more
The Phenom PG Nationals has come and gone, but we are still highlighting players that captured our eyes as well as talking about the latest going on with them. One of the top prospects that we saw at the event was 2026 6’5 Cedric Haynes Jr. with TD Prep, as he had an incredible overall event. Haynes finished the event averaging 34ppg, 10rpg, 4.3apg, and 2.7spg in leading his team and putting on...
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RJ Moore Becoming a Target for High Majors
No matter how much the game of basketball evolves, elite scorers will always be coveted. We can take the current NCAA Sweet Sixteen as a perfect example, considering 15 of the 16 teams have at least one player averaging 15 PPG or higher (Michigan State being the lone exception). However, there is a meaningful difference between the highest-level scorers and everyone else. That’s where a prospect...
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Phenom Hoops Announces Exclusive Partnership to Operate Seros Open & Seros Invitational – The Premier Grassroots Basketball Events of 2025
[Charlotte, NC] – [March 26, 2025] – Phenom Hoops, one of the nation’s premier grassroots basketball event operators, has officially announced its partnership to oversee the Seros Open and Seros Invitational, two groundbreaking events to redefine the grassroots basketball landscape. The Seros Open, scheduled for April 18-19, 2025, will take place across two elite venues: Rock Hill, SC, and...
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2025 6’7 Josiah Parker (Combine) caps off a special season with a championship
What a season it has been for Combine Academy National, as they were able to end it in a big way with a Phenom PG Nationals Gold Championship. There has been no doubt that this team is loaded overall and has impressed all season long, but the player that may have left the most lasting impression on our scouts was 2025 6’7 Josiah Parker. Coming into North Carolina, Parker was a new that we were...
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NCBCA All-State Teams Announced
Yesterday, the NCBCA officially announced the 2024-25 All-State Teams for North Carolina public school. Every individual who received this honor undoubtedly earned their right to be mentioned in this exclusive group. Rather than breaking down each player’s game, we will merely take a closer look at how each guy made this list… First Team: Dionte Neal (POY)- Reidsville Stats- 22.9 PPG, 4.8 RPG,...
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2027 LJ Smith garnering a ton of SEC, ACC attention; blue-bloods continue to show interest
2027 6’5 LJ Smith has clearly put himself as one of the premier prospects in the Class of 2027 here in North Carolina, already breaking records and earning big-time offers from programs around the country. But this just may be the start of what is to come, as he ahs a chance to continue to make history as well as earn big-time offers from nearby and around the country. Phenom Hoops was...
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Player Standouts at Phenom March Madness (Part Two)
6’3 ’27 Karon Watlington (Team CP3) It doesn’t take long to recognize that Watlington is currently on an upward trajectory. He continues to progress as an all-around player with an excellent blend of creation skills, scoring polish, and physical tools. Watlington showed the ability to knock down jumpers, break down opponents off the bounce, and finish or set up others. He’s also a reliable...
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Is 2028 6’6 Mason Collins making an early statement at the No. 1 spot in NC?
Rankings… always a fun topic to talk about when it comes to basketball, and though it isn’t the be-all and end-all, it is a topic that many like to discuss. We have our rankings posted now on Phenom Hoops for 2025, 2026, and 2027, but we can at least start the discussion for the Class of 2028. This past weekend at the Phenom March Madness, scouts and fans had a chance to check out some of the...
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The New-Look Carolina Riptide Set to Make Waves
The travel ball season is officially underway for the majority of programs throughout North Carolina. Given the general growth and expansion of summer basketball, there are more teams than ever before. Many groups are being formed without any concept of how to actually structure a basketball team. Not the Carolina Riptide. They are among the very few programs who specifically hunt for guys who...
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Bridgeport Prep brought a balanced attack to Phenom PG Nationals
Phenom PG Nationals was one of the best events to start the 2025 season, as teams from all over the country came to compete for a championship. Bridgeport Prep was back in action with us, bringing new names to check out but they impressed us with their overall balance. Here are a few of the players who led the way for this team over the weekend. 2025 6’2 David Johnson Johnson was one of the key...
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Player Standouts at Phenom March Madness (Part One)
5’10 ’28 Draeton Nance (Team Pittman) Although we featured his brother earlier today, it would be impossible to ignore everything Nance does as a leader for this group. He’s an absolute gamer with a high IQ, reliable playmaking sense, and polished scoring ability. Nance regularly dictates the action as a main creator and sets the tone with his motor, assertiveness, and general decision-making....
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POB’s Notable Young Prospects from Phenom March Madness
2028 Noah Dulin (Team Pittman) Dulin has been a name that we have watched on several occasions and the production level that he brings to the court is so much fun to watch. He looks bigger and stronger than last year, and he plays with such confidence in his ability to not only create for himself and get his own buckets but to also be a threat inside and out. He attacks well, takes what is given...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom March Madness
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual March Madness at Rise Indoor Sports in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. Although the travel ball season is still in its early stages, there were plenty of noteworthy teams, players, and storylines from the event. Several guys stood out during the weekend, and this article will take a closer look at five players who made a lasting impression… 6’6 ’28...
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POB’s Notable Wings/Bigs from Phenom March Madness
2027 6’9 Charles Pur (CP3) Pur, who has now entered the national picture for many, continued to impress with his overall presence on the court. One can’t help but be impressed with his progression in his game, playing with a ton of energy, running from rim to rim, operating well around the basket, scoring through contact, and getting to the line. And that doesn’t mention his understanding on the...
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POB’s Notable Guards from Phenom March Madness
2027 6’1 Conner Hodgson (Future Prep NXTPRO) Hodgson was one who consistently led his team offensively and finished off the event in a big way with a strong 26-point showing. He is one who was able to knock down shots from multiple levels, be a threat from the perimeter, and really step up for his team when they needed him. 2025 Ja’vier Tinnin (Team Legacy Gold) Tinnin may have had the dunk of...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Jillian Rush
Lady Phenom is continuing its coverage of players throughout the region and from our events this season. At our latest event, the Phenom Opening, we had a great chance to check out some new names to learn as we dive into more of their game. 2027 Jillian Rush from Team USC and from Camden High School in South Carolina, was a standout at the event. She helped her team secure a championship while...
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Cerebro Sports in-depth stats from Phenom PG Nationals
Cerebro Sports is your ultimate partner for understanding and showcasing basketball performance. They transform raw boxscore data into powerful insights, providing players, parents, coaches, and event operators with a clear and comprehensive view of player impact. They recently have been stating Phenom Hoops’ PG Nationals by Division, as we continue to bring some of the latest information....
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2025 Casey Williams (TSF) brings an EXPLOSIVE game to the court
If you want to talk about a player that earned our attention and earned it fast, it was 2025 6’8 Casey Williams with The Skill Factory. He came out immediately at the Phenom PG Nationals and put on an impressive show throughout, making sure his game was noticed immediately and should be one on more college radars. When you talk about the most explosive prospect from the event, Williams...
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