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Chris Ewell Named Director of Events for Phenom Hoops
Grassroots basketball is a very niche, complex industry. The value of having trusted, reliable individuals can pay massive dividends for middle and high school prospects. Finding intelligent, qualified, respected people can be a challenging task. That being said, Phenom Hoops is excited to announce the hiring of Chris Ewell as our newest Director of Events. Between his knowledge as a coach,...
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NC Class of 2027 loaded with national talent
Phenom Hoops continues to release its rankings, as we recently released the Class of 2027 here in North Carolina. This is a very interesting class with a ton of rising talent, including several names that you will be and have already seen on the national stage. No matter how you rank these players, these prospects have certainly proven themselves in a big way as we dive into more of their games....
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Phenom Open Gym: Wakefield
On Wednesday afternoon, Phenom Hoops stopped by Wakefield High School in Raleigh to check out this year’s Wolverine squad. They’re coming off of a 22-7 season in which they advanced to the second round of the playoffs, they graduated eight seniors. 6’3” 2025 Dylan Goodknecht Goodknecht is coming off a highly productive summer with WCBA and is the Wolverines’ returning leader in scoring and...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2025 Braelyn Stilwell
Player: Braelyn StilwellClass: 2025School: East Burke Lady Phenom is continuing to focus on players all around the state, as the talent is running deep throughout. There are plenty of talented prospects out there that deserve recognition, as we dive into players to watch more this upcoming season. East Burke had a tremendous season, making it all the way to the state championship game last...
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Who might be looking to come out of the 1A Northwest Piedmont Conference?
Phenom Hoops is diving into the upcoming season, and we are bringing several previews and discussions about teams and players to watch out for. We are looking into several conferences to see who could be looking strong early on based on the information we have and from last year’s results. Take a look at these teams below, as we think these could be programs to watch out for in each. 1A...
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Sneaky Prospects to Watch: Phenom Hoops 2026 Rankings
Phenom Hoops released its 2026 North Carolina Rankings, and there are so many players to be looking at for college programs of all levels. We have been highlighting several names already, but now we take a look a bit deeper into the rankings of sneaky prospects that we will have our eyes on and others should too. 2026 Rankings:...
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Names to Watch in Phenom Hoops 2026 NC Rankings
The latest rankings for 2026 in North Carolina have been released from Phenom Hoops, as this is a loaded class of talent for a variety of levels. There are plenty of familiar names that you will see, but here are a few players that I’m eager to see more and to see if they could see an uptick this upcoming season. 2026 Rankings:...
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Biggest Stockrisers from Phenom Hoops Latest 2026 NC Rankings
It is a big week for Phenom Hoops as we continue to release our newest rankings here in North Carolina, as we started off with the Class of 2026. This is a class that has plenty of talent of all levels, as several names saw a significant uptick with what they have shown as of late. We dive in a little on a few players that saw a big uptick in our latest rankings. 2026 Rankings:...
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: East Mecklenburg
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Chambers
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: The Burlington School
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Sneaky Prospects to Watch: Phenom Hoops 2025 Rankings (Part 2)
Phenom Hoops released its 2025 North Carolina Rankings, and there are so many players to be looking at for college programs of all levels. We have been highlighting several names already, but now we take a look a bit deeper into the rankings of sneaky prospects that we will have our eyes on and others should too. 2025 Rankings: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/2025-north-carolina-rankings/ 2025...
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Sneaky Prospects to Watch: Phenom Hoops 2025 Rankings (Part 1)
Phenom Hoops released its 2025 North Carolina Rankings, and there are so many players to be looking at for college programs of all levels. We have been highlighting several names already, but now we take a look a bit deeper into the rankings of sneaky prospects that we will have our eyes on and others should too. 2025 Rankings: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/2025-north-carolina-rankings/ 2025...
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Names to Watch in Phenom Hoops 2025 NC Rankings
The latest rankings for 2025 in North Carolina have been released from Phenom Hoops, as this is a loaded class of talent for a variety of levels. There are plenty of familiar names that you will see, but here are a few players that I’m eager to see more and to see if they could see an uptick this upcoming season. 2025 Rankings: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/2025-north-carolina-rankings/...
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Biggest Stockrisers from Phenom Hoops Latest 2025 NC Rankings
It is a big week for Phenom Hoops as we continue to release our newest rankings here in North Carolina, as we started off with the Class of 2025. This is a class that has plenty of talent of all levels, as several names saw a significant uptick with what they have shown as of late. We dive in a little on a few players that saw a big uptick in our latest rankings. 2025 Rankings:...
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Enloe
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Green Level
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Phenom Open Gym: Heritage
On Tuesday afternoon, Phenom Hoops started our open gym tour with a stop in Wake Forest for a look at the Heritage Huskies. They’re coming off of coach Gibson Pyper’s first year at the helm, in which he improved the Huskies’ win total from four to 14. 6’2” 2025 Jon Mwanda Mwanda will have a breakout year this winter after having a quietly productive summer with All Carolina. He’s always...
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South Carolina Phenom Profile: 2026 6’2 Braysen Stockman
Player: Braysen StockmanClass: 2026Height: 6’2School: Ben Lippen South Carolina has brought us a lot of talent to look at and learn more about, as we continue to shine light around the state of players that many should be on the lookout for. 26 6’2 Braysen Stockman from Ben Lippen would be a player to watch more and I’m eager to see how he can surpass a strong sophomore season in which he...
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College-Worthy Prospects in NC Class of 2025 (Part 1)
2025 6’10 Bryson Cowan (1of1 Academy) Size always can be a big factor for college programs and a developing big is one that certainly should garner interest. We have watched Cowan over the years, and year by year he continues to add a bit more to his game along with playing with more confidence. As a 6’10 big man, Cowan continues to show flashes of his ability to finish with touch and at the...
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Start Getting To Know: 2027 6’7 Cameron Barnes (MO)
Continuing to bring attention to young prospects all around the country, Phenom Hoops recently spoke with 2027 6’7 Cameron Barnes, a rising prospect who is clearly making his impact felt early on. With the blend of size, ability to score and make plays, and impact the game in a variety of ways, Barnes has seen an uptick early on with his recruitment as he holds three high-major offers already. ...
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Early Storylines to Watch at Phenom Lakesgiving (Nov. 29-30)
Early viewing of Lake Norman, boys and girls Phenom Hoops is eager to head back to Lake Norman once again for this event, as they have been a terrific host in the past. Both the boys and girls will be in action and leading the headlines for this event, as both have eyes on the big prize this upcoming season. Lake Norman boys runs deep again led by 2025 Tre McKinnon and so many others despite a...
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Phenom Announcement: Come Join Phenom Hoops over the Thanksgiving break at the Phenom Lakesgiving
Phenom Hoops continues to share all the schedules for the upcoming season, as we head to the Thanksgiving break we will be very busy once again with high-level basketball going on around in North Carolina. We are back once again in the Lake Norman area for the Phenom Lakesgiving, as we have another terrific schedule ahead for fans all around the area. Sponsored by Dry Otter Water Proofing...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Bryce Slay heading to Marshall
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Bryce SlayClass: 2025Committed to: Marshall What Has Been Said: “Slay was another...
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: Weddington
In one weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Hoopstate Fall League Team Previews: North Lincoln
In one weekend, Phenom Hoops will officially begin our annual Hoopstate Fall League. Previously, games were hosted at Cox Mill and JD Lewis Center, but Rise Indoor Sports will also be added to the mix this year. Between three separate venues, kids from several different areas will have the opportunity to compete against other notable programs as they prepare for the upcoming high school season....
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Ryan Crotty announces his commitment to Oklahoma State
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Ryan CrottyClass: 2025Committed to: Oklahoma State What Has Been Said: “Continuing...
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Learn the Name: 2027 6’4 Baboucarr Ann
Player: Baboucarr AnnClass: 2027Height: 6’4School: Maple Grove HSAAU: Howard Pulley EYBL Phenom Hoops continues to introduce prospects to our readers, and a player to keep an eye on down the road is 2027 6’4 Baboucarr Ann from Maple Grove High School and Howard Pulley. Ann is one that is young but has potential with his size and impact in a variety of ways. He brings good versatility to the...
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2026 6’6 Gabriel Sularski talks upcoming visits to Notre Dame and Indiana; more schools coming his way
Player: Gabriel SularskiClass: 2026Height: 6’6School: Lemont HS Four-star 6’6 guard Gabriel Sularski has been a hot target for many schools and he isn’t wasting time in setting up visits and checking out programs. It was recently announced that he had two visits already set up, which we were able to talk to him about; Notre Dame on October 12 and Indiana on October 14. He discusses what he...
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Phenom Announcement: 3rd Annual George Lynch Invitational may be the best event of the YEAR!!
The high school season will be here before you know it, and if you have been looking forward to some of the upcoming schedule releases, Phenom Hoops has you covered with some of the BEST events to kick off the season. November is absolutely loaded, and the best event of the high school season may be the George Lynch Invitational, as we have one of the most loaded fields for all basketball fans....
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