EVENT NEWS
To filter articles by a specific event, use the dropdown below.
Put On You Radar More: HS Jamboree Session 1
2025 6’5 Joel Deigna (Oak Ridge Military): Deigna came out strong with a 31-point performance to start his day and backed that up with another strong showing at the Jamboree. This is a young man who has clearly taking the necessary steps in his game, has gotten better every time, and still has room for growth. But you know what you are going to get from him with his athleticism, his...
read more
North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Whit Holcomb-Faye #4: 5’10 ’27 CP Perry (Carson) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased a strong combination of shooting and unselfishness, CP Perry. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with a polished skillset and reliable scoring arsenal. Perry is a quality creator who can consistently generate clean looks for himself and others. He scores from all levels and is...
read more
Leaving an Impression: NC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’1 Owen Calvert (Calvary Day) Calvert has had a really good summer in showing what he is capable of doing as well as his ability to elevate his game. At the camp, Calvert continues to find ways to produce and show his gritty game on the court, but also his ability to knock down shots and be a threat from outside. In his best game, he displayed confidence with his range, hitting seven...
read more
Cooper’s Notes: HoopState Fall League Championship Day 1
6’1” 2026 Owen Calvert (Truth Company) Calvert was one of the most productive players in attendance on Saturday, capping his day off with a 38-point performance in their second game. He’s one of the toughest guys on the court everytime he plays and never seems to let up in his gritty approach. He was lights out as a shooter while making great passing reads when attacking downhill. He was...
read more
Big Stockrisers from Hoop State League Championships
2026 Cameron Thompson (Chambers) Thompson really opened more eyes with his impact and play this weekend. At 6’4, Thompson brings such tremendous value to the court for his team, knowing how to make his game felt in a variety of ways. He can be an effective scorer inside and out, along with tremendous athleticism that allows him to make plays on both sides of the ball. But overall, it is his...
read more
Phenom Open Gym: Calvary Day
6’3 2026 Dane Cassada Dane will be Calvary’s leader/head of the snake this season. The intelligent, high-IQ guard can beat you from the perimeter and off the bounce. Dane does a tremendous job controlling the tempo and playing the game at his own pace. He makes suitable basketball play and rarely makes mistakes on the court. Dane is a knockdown shooter from the perimeter. He uses his...
read more
Calvary Day Putting it All Together
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise in Advance, North Carolina for our annual Team Camp. This event always serves as a kickstart to June, as players go back to their respective high schools and prepare for the upcoming Live periods. There’s usually a fair number of takeaways but it’s also easy to get carried away or overexcited by the sheer change of pace from travel ball....
read more
Cooper’s Notes: Phenom Team Camp Day 1
By: Cooper Hart 5’11” ’25 Drew Johnson (Jordan) Johnson acted as the secondary ball handler for Jordan and impressed with his ability to create shots for himself as well as his teammates. He was poised when facing pressure, almost seeming to thrive off high defenses as he consistently leveraged that positioning into paint touches and open looks for his team. He has a real future as a shot maker,...
read more
Excitement Surrounding Calvary Day
After a decade of serving as the head coach for Calvary Day School, it’s clear that Joe Rybak understands how to accumulate talent and consistently compete within the private school ranks. He’s advanced a ton of players to the next level, and there’s no reason that would stop anytime soon—especially given their current group. Though Rybak and the Cougars have won plenty of games throughout his...
read more
Reece’s Standouts: Phenom HS Jamboree Session 1
by: Ethan Reece 2023 Brayden Blue (Concord)Brayden is a guy who continually provides good basketball to a number of degrees. College coaches looking for someone who can adaptively lead and successfully carry the offense, this is your guy. He exhibits fundamental basics with his skillset and IQ that is admirable these days, as he makes the game as simple as possible to value production over...
read more
Brandon’s Big time Ballers- Early Standouts #PhenomLIVE
The action is cracking in Spartanburg and I’m here to bring you the latest from some early morning and afternoon standouts. This list is composed of players of multiple classes and positions, that stood out for various reasons, take a dive into my early takeaways and some names you may want to keep an eye on.
read more
#PhenomOpening: Miles Early Sunday Standouts
6’0 2022 Davion Cunningham: Team Loaded 704 McCullough 15U Cunningham was arguably the most impressive prospect in the first game of the day with his ability to attack off the dribble and find open teammates when the defense collapses on him. He plays the game with a high level of relentlessness, constantly in attack mode, leaving defenders on their heels and often in the dust. It’ll be...
read more