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Combine Academy Launches Nation’s First School of Business & Entrepreneurship at a High School
Lincolnton, NC — Combine Academy, the international boarding school known for producing elite student-athletes and college-ready graduates, is proud to announce the launch of its newest and most transformative initiative: The School of Business & Entrepreneurship, a groundbreaking academic program designed to shape the next generation of entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators. Located just...
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SW15H Elite 17u Making A Statement in NC – Highlights
SW15H Elite, coached by Scott Wood, continues to be a staple here in North Carolina and bring intriguing talent to the courts. This is a team that is looking to make waves once again this summer with Phenom Hoops and brings next-level talent for college coaches to check out. Here are a few early-season...
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Senior Duo Making Noise for NC Spartans Henderson
After years of watching Coach Henderson’s NC Spartans group consistently outperform their competition, we’ve reached the final chapter for this team. Although the coaching and advocating for players doesn’t stop, this will be his last ride coaching guys like Bryson Mickey and Elliott Erlandsson. The unsigned senior duo will play their last few weeks in hopes of attracting college coaches and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Start Paying Attention to More in Class of 2027 (Phenom Stay Positive)
2027 Keyonee “KJ” Terry (CP3) Terry has impressed me the last few weeks with his play, as I’ve seen an uptick in showing more of his game and aggressiveness. He has caught our eyes before with his length, athleticism, and potential, and one can see he is starting to come along. Terry does a great job in attacking the rim and looking to finish high and strong at the rim. He creates...
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Strictly Ballas Elite Loaded with College-Worthy Unsigned Seniors
Given how much times have changed over the recent years, this current stretch of weeks is undeniably critical for college coaches hunting transfers in the portal. However, there are still a lot of worthy next-level prospects floating around in the travel ball ranks. This number will naturally decline as the months pass, but any programs looking to bolster their roster would certainly be wise to...
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Consistent Production: NC Spartans Forest City Trio
Anyone within the local grassroots scene should know about the NC Spartans organization and how much they’ve expanded throughout the years. Previously just one group, they’ve integrated multiple new teams at each age level—including their Forest City squad. Director and Coach Steven Jones has done a terrific job of accumulating impactful players who fit the Spartans’ stylistic and off-court...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Young/New Names to watch (Phenom Stay Positive)
2028 Colinn Morris (Harvest Skill Development) Morris has been solid to start the travel ball season, as he brings a steady presence and controls the offense well for his team. He is a steady floor general who plays with pace, makes good reads and sees the floor, plays under control, and finds ways to be an effective option offensively as well. Coaches son who seems to understand the game well...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Class of 2026 from Phenom Stay Positive
2026 Zion Wells (SW15H Elite) Wells has been a name on the radar for some time now, but we could see this being a much bigger summer for him overall in terms of earning looks. The 6’4 prospect will be key for SW15H Elite, especially with his blend of length and scoring capabilities. He is a quick, playmaking guard who can beat you from multiple levels, attack off the bounce, and is active...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive (Part Two)
6’2 ’27 Chris Gomez (AWigg Elite) In a time where so much emphasis is placed on scoring, someone like Gomez is a refreshing change of pace. He’s a tough, rugged guard who consistently impacts the game through his high motor, defensive prowess, and nose for the ball. Gomez is comfortable initiating the offense or finding opportunities as a cutter and finisher around the basket. He’s a willing...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Stay Positive
6’2 ’25 Jayden Little (Tru Elite) Given his status as an unsigned senior with college opportunities, it should come as no surprise to see Little as one of the more productive players on display. He’s a strong penetrator who gets downhill with relative ease and consistently finishes around the basket. Little knocked down multiple jumpers but was clearly at his best when touching the paint and...
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Phenom Lady Rumble – Team List
On the girls’ side, we have one of the best events going on in the area, as Lady Pehnom will be on full display this weekend with a ton of talent. Below are the listed teams that will be in action and we will be providing coverage through. Phenom Lady RumbleApril 12-13, 2025 Event Page: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/phenom-lady-rumble/ 17u Division Carolina All-Stars 2026 E40Carolina...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Unsigned Seniors Still Available (Phenom Stay Positive)
2025 Alex Pissis (Lions USS) What a month it has been for Pissis, as the 6’5 continues to play at a high level and programs are recognizing his impact. Again, he was effective throughout his play, mixing it up offensively with a smooth overall feel. He moved without the ball well, created and was able to get downhill, knocked down shots from the perimeter, and impacted the game in other ways. He...
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Phenom Grassroots TOC – Team List
In what will be a RECORD-BREAKING event with Phenom Hoops, the Phenom Grassroots TOC will be one of the biggest events in the COUNTRY with loads of talent for all levels on the court. This will be the best event around to attend, and you will not want to miss out. Phenom Grassroots TOCApril 11-13, 2025Rock Hill Sports & Event Center/ Rock Hill HS/ South Pointe HS/ Indian Land HS/ Carolina...
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Phenom Hoops League Standings
Ending of Week 6 17u Division TeamRankOverall RecordTotal Points# of EventsCP3 EYCL 202618-0203NC Spartans Neisler27-1202Team FLY36-1182Charlotte Aces Platinum46-3172NLPB Blue56-4143Riptide 202665-4143HoopKlip76-1142NC Spartans Forest City84-3132Anthony Morrow Elite94-0121Team Pittman105-2122Basketpoint USA 11th Glad114-0122Dub Salem124-1121SW15H Elite 2026134-3112Sandhills Cyclones144-1111Team...
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Teams in Action This Weekend at #PhenomStayPositive
We are excited about another big-time event with Phenom Hoops, as we are back in Bermuda Run (NC) for the Phenom Stay Positive. A ton of teams and talent will be on display, as this will be another great event to tune-up for April. Don’t miss out on the action this weekend. Phenom Stay PositiveApril 5-6, 2025Rise Indoor Sports419 Twins Wy, Bermuda Run, NC 27006 Forsyth Country Day...
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Open Gym Report: ACE Skill Development Scriven
On Wednesday, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Charlotte, North Carolina to watch the open gym session for ACE Skill Development. Entering their fifth year as a program, they are a scrappy group across the board. They’ll be a competitive team with a variety of prospects for college coaches to watch. Let’s take a closer look at both squads, moving onto ACE Scriven… Grady Webb Between his size and...
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Prospects Off The Board: Latest Commitments (4.3)
2025 Jaylen Claggett – Committed to Lander Claggett is a guard who has continued to develop and add more to his game. His shot-making ability makes him a strong weapon. He has good range, is confident from behind the arc, and is a strong scoring option who competes. 2025 Jai’Den Davis – Committed to Tusculum Davis possesses length, mobility, and an impactful interior presence on both ends of the...
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Open Gym Report: ACE Skill Development Sanders
On Wednesday, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Charlotte, North Carolina, to watch the open gym session for ACE Skill Development. Entering their fifth year as a program, they are a scrappy group across the board. They’ll be a competitive team with a variety of prospects for college coaches to watch. Let’s take a closer look at both squads, starting with ACE Sanders… Sanders: Ayden Sanner Likely to...
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ACE SD Elite 16u (Coach E and Palmer) – Team Preview
Phenom Hoops was on deck for ACE Elite SD 16u, both Coach E and Palmer, as we got a first-hand look at what these teams will be bringing to the courts this season with Phenom Hoops. We dive into the roster from what we saw during the practice. ACE SD Elite 16u Coach E 2027 Andrew MahoneyMahoney should be able to bring good value as one that can get to his spots, open up the offense with his...
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ACE Elite SD 15u (Sanders and Harrist) – Team Preview
Phenom Hoops was on deck for ACE Elite SD 15u, both Sanders and Harrist, as we got a first-hand look at what these teams will be bringing to the courts this season with Phenom Hoops. We dive into the roster from what we saw during the practice. ACE SD Elite Sanders 15u 2028 Carson WilliamsWilliams looks to be one of the go-to options for this team and certainly a player to keep an eye on in...
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Dub Salem Unsigned Duo Should Appeal to College Coaches
This past weekend, we had the opportunity to watch Dub Salem for the first time in the early travel ball season. Although we wrote extensively about the program and its pieces, it feels like we need to reiterate that the year-round teammate duo of Nayte Spargo and Andin Ashford should both appeal to college coaches as scholarship-level pieces. Between their time at Winston-Salem Christian and...
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Rising Pros Training USS Has Several College-Worthy Players
Given how much the recruiting landscape has shifted over the last few years, it’s become more and more difficult for college-level high school prospects to actually receive offers—even from appropriate programs. The Rising Pros Training Unsigned Seniors group is a great example and representation of this sentiment. Ten years ago, this roster wouldn’t exist because they’d already be signed to the...
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AWigg Elite UAA 16U Full of Intriguing Pieces
The shoe-sponsored landscape consistently changes throughout the years. The introductions of secondary circuits have led to an influx of talent across these leagues. Additionally, we’ve seen new teams emerge as other programs fade or transition into something else. Among these programs is AWigg Elite—Aaron Wiggins’ newest team on the UAA circuit. We had the opportunity to watch the 16U and 17U...
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2027 Karon Watlington’s game continues to mature
Starting to become a more frequent name to watch out for, 2027 6’4 Karon Watlington of Burlington Christian and CP3 EYBL 2027 is continuing to showcase more of his game. Watlington has had strong early seasons. As his game continues to mature, he is getting bigger and developing as a prospect, and he continues to attract the eyes of programs around the area. Patrick O’Brien with...
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Start Learning these Names: Phenom Rise Showcase
2028 Andrew Juergens (CP3 EYBL) Juergens’s growth over the years has been impressive. Standing today, he is a 6’7 “wing who has added a lot to his game and is becoming a true weapon from the perimeter as well as being able to make plays in other areas. He has shown early on his ability to get to his spots and knock down shots with range, being a weapon from behind the arc. But with...
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Jenn Temple taking over at Lady Attack Elite as the new Program Director
Lady Phenom was on deck for Lady Attack Elite Media Day, as we were introduced to the newest program director, Jenn Temple, who will be taking over the organization. We were able to sit down and ask her a few questions about her excitement for this upcoming summer and what she hopes to provide for this organization. See what she had to say with us. Lady Phenom: What is your excitement about the...
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POB’s Thoughts from 2025 McDonald’s All-American Game
AJ Dybantsa – Committed to BYU Whether it was watching him years ago as a freshman or tonight at the McDonald’s All-American game, the 6’9 prospect EASILY shows why he will be a one-and-done with his scoring ability, length, and overall impact. Dybantsa’s ability to score from all over the court is quite impressive, and he is incredibly effective in creating his own shot. There isn’t a spot he...
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SW15H Elite Showcasing an Abundance of Talent
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops hosted our annual Rise Showcase at Rise Indoor Sports and the new Kernersville Sports Center. Between the two sites and various age groups, there was an abundance of talent on display. Although many organizations have been playing over the last month, several programs kicked off their season during this event. SW15H Elite made their debut and ultimately made...
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Dub Salem Rapidly Becoming a Notable Program
Some pairings just feel right. In a time when every coach is clamoring to be a “sponsored” team, it should be unsurprising that Whit Holcomb-Faye is going against the grain. After years of coaching with Team Winston and Big Shots Elite, the Radford legend is ready to do things his own way. Although he previously had the freedom to carry out his vision for teams (roster construction, stylistic...
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Lady Attack back on the court this summer and bringing strong teams to compete
Lady Phenom Hoops was on deck Monday night for Lady Attack’s media day, as all teams joined for the start of the season. Becoming an annual stop for Lady Phenom, it is always great to see what this organization will be bringing to the court. Check out this year’s rosters. Lady Attack Elite 17u 2026 Kara Brinkley – East Burke2026 Summer Thomason – Myers Park2026 Jeta North – 1of12026...
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