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HIGHLIGHTS: Illinois commit Jayden Epps Drops 39 PTS vs NC Good Better Best Academy at #CarmelTipOff
Phenom Hoops ended the day in a big way on Day 2 with Combine Academy taking on NC Good Better Best in what was a heated matchup. Both teams came out strong with a ton of energy, but it was the play of Jayden Epps and company that helped secure the win.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Greensboro Day UPSETS Top 10 Oak Hill Academy in “Battle of the GOATS” at #CarmelTipOff!
It was the battle of the GOATS at the Carmel Tip-Off Classic, as Oak Hill and Greensboro Day took the floor. Two teams with a ton of talent, Oak Hill started off hot but GDS chipped away and eventually took the lead. It was a thriller until the end, as the Bengals took down Oak...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Drexel commit Shane Blakeney GOES OFF vs Liberty Heights; BUT Was it Enough'!
Liberty Heights National came off an impressive Day 1 victory and then matched up against Legion Collegiate. Both teams brought the fight, as '22 Shane Blakeney went off... but was it enough to take down Liberty Heights on Day 2 at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic.
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Week 2 of the #HoopStateLive Tour: Phenom November Classic – The Preview Show
PHENOM NOVEMBER CLASSIC PREVIEW presented by Ivester Jackson Christie’s International Real...
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HIGHLIGHTS: 2025 Eli Ellis Scores 31 PTS vs W-S Christian at Phenom Hoops #CarmelTipOff!
Winston Salem Christian vs. Moravian Prep... The storylines were there and it also gave fans a view of some very intriguing talent. The young players of 2025 Eli Ellis, 2026 Isaac Ellis, 2024 Isaiah Washington, and 2024 Lewis Walker all showed up, while 2022 Christ Essandoko, 2022 Quante Berry, and others stepped up also. Check out the full highlights from an intense game.
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HIGHLIGHTS: VT commit Patrick Wessler DUB-DUB 31/19 leads Combine COMEBACK vs Northside Christian!
Northside Christian and Combine Academy matched up at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic. Northside came out strong and built a double-digit lead but Patrick Wessler and Combine Academy battled back to ultimately secure the win.
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HIGHLIGHTS: VT commit MJ Collins vs 2023 Collin Tanner Goes Down at Phenom Hoops #CarmelTipOff!
2023 Collin Tanner and 2022/Virginia Tech commit MJ Collins put on two incredible performances at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, as they showed why they are two of the premier prospects in the state. Check out all the highlights from this intense game.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Ezra Ausar & Elijah Jamison Lead Liberty Heights over Bull City Prep at #CarmelTipOff!
To start the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, Liberty Heights National and Bull City National came together. Bringing some intriguing talent that you will see at the next level, it really started off the event in a big way. Check out all the highlights from the...
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HIGHLIGHTS: WOG Freddie Dilione & Po Boigh King Combine for 65 vs Brenden Moss 6 3’s in 118-106 WIN
Minnesota Prep and Word of God met up last week in what was an offensive explosion on the court. Phenom Hoops brings you all the highlights from the game. Check it all out!
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HIGHLIGHTS: Xavier McKelvy vs Shane Blakeney GOES INTO OVERTIME as United Faith Defeats Legion!
Phenom Hoops headed out Tuesday night in what would be a treat for all fans in attendance, as United Faith and Legion Collegiate battled it out on the court to start the season. It was a back and forth affair that ultimately went into overtime, where it ended in a thriller. Check out all the raw highlights from this classic game to start the season.
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Chris Livingston, Caleb Foster & Eli Ellis – HOOP STATE PREVIEW SHOW presented by Phenom Hoops
The Hoop State crew is back and breaks down their thoughts on what to watch for and players to see at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic
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HIGHLIGHTS: 2024 Langston Boyd 15 Pts Leads Concord Academy over JJ Moore & Lincoln Charter
Lincoln Charter traveled over to Concord Academy, as both looked to kick off their season. It was a defensive battle at first but Concord started to find its rhythm. Eventually, they were able to create a little separation behind the play of Langston Boyd and company. In the end, Concord Academy took home the 57-44 victory at home over Lincoln Charter. Langston Boyd led the way with 15 points, while JJ Moore led Lincoln Charter with 13 points.
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Jayden Epps 39 PTS Against PROS! – Overtime Elite vs. Combine Academy in EPIC BATTLE!
In the third and final game of the night, Overtime Gomes and Combine Academy matched up what was looking like a very intense matchup. Both teams got off to a start with Overtime taking the slight lead 20-17 at the end of the first. But that Overtime started to put their foot on the gas and expand their lead out to 51-37 at halftime led by Jazian Gortman and Jean Montero who combined for 26...
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HIGHLIGHTS: 2023 Duke commit Caleb Foster Drops 37 (9 3-pointers) vs Hargrave Military!!
It was a battle of the titans that always get the high school basketball season started for Phenom Hoops. Oak Hill and Hargrave battled it out at Rise Indoor Sports Facility, bringing some of the top talents in the country on the court. In the first half, both teams were starting to feel each other out with Hargrave taking the early lead. They were able to stay aggressive, attacking the rim but...
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Cade Tyson COMMITS to BELMONT! 1 on 1 about HIS Decision & WHY He Chose the Bruins!
Phenom Hoops has the exclusive interview with 2022 Cade Tyson, as he announced that he would be heading to Belmont. What made that the place for him the next few years? What kind of relationship has he built with the staff? What will he bring to the program with his game? He answers it all!
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INTERVIEW: 2022 V. Tech commit MJ Collins on His BLOW-UP Summer + Proving Himself Nationally!
2022 MJ Collins talks about his summer and playing with Team Curry, his recruitment blow-up, and ultimately what made Virginia Tech the place for in the end. He also talks about his growth as a player and his goals at Westminster Catawba. How good does he think his team could be and what goals has he set for himself? We find it all.
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INTERVIEW: TOP 10 Robert Dillingham Talks Setting Scoring/Assist Record + Winning GOLD w/ TEAM USA!
2023 Robert Dillingham is back on the court with Combine Academy this upcoming season, helping lead the charge. He talks about playing with his teammates, his development, and coming off playing for Team USA, ultimately winning MVP honors.
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Patrick Wessler Drops His TOP 5 Schools + Talks Developments with HIS Game!
2022 7'0 Patrick Wessler has shown to be one of the top bigs in the country and is ready for another season at Combine Academy. We sit down with the big man to discuss his excitement about this season, playing a national schedule, and more. We then dive into his Top 5 schools that he announced, with Providence, Virginia Tech, Ole Miss, NC State, and USC all making the cut.
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DRAFT DAY: Day’Ron Sharpe emotional reaction w/family & friends + high praise from UNCs Roy Williams
Max Scheide went behind the scenes with the Brooklyn Nets newest draftee, Day'Ron Sharpe on draft day in his hometown of Greenville, North Carolina. Includes speech from the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, Roy Williams. Day'Ron Sharpe was selected No. 29 by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2021 NBA Draft. Sharpe is the 54th Tar Heel drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft. Tar Heel Day'Ron Sharpe was selected 29 overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. He is the 54th Tar Heel drafted in the first round.
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18-year-old basketball legend.. Terquavion Smith
In three years, Terquavion Smith led his high school team to a record of 79-2, winning back-to-back-to-back state championships, and finished his senior year off winning the Hoop State as well as Gatorade Player of the Year. Baby T starts his freshman campaign in the ACC at NC State this season (2021-2022).
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INTERVIEW: 2023 Donovan Raymond with Recruitment Update + Expanding HIS Game for the Upcoming Season
2023 Donovan Raymond sits down with Patrick O'Brien from Phenom Hoops to talk about playing with Team United this summer, his developing game and focus for the upcoming season, and talks about his offers from Texas A&M and Georgetown while who else is showing interest.
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INTERVIEW: 2023 Wesley Tubbs III Gives Recruitment Update + Expanding HIS Game + Season Preview!
Patrick O'Brien with Phenom Hoops sits down with Wesley Tubbs at the Phenom Summer Havoc to talk about all the latest... His excitement around playing with Team United, his continuing development in his game, becoming more of a leader, along with all the latest in his recruitment. Tubbs breaks down his thoughts on the latest offers and talks about each visit he has taken.
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Lawrence Bartee Talks Latest Offers + Interests & Reviews His HS Season!
Patrick O'Brien with Phenom Hoops sits down with a fast-rising big man in 2022 Lawrence Bartee to talk about his developing game and his focus with his game, as well as his latest offers and interests coming his way.
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INTERVIEW: 2023 Greg Jackson on HM Offers Rolling In + Previewing Peach Jam with CP3 16U!
Patrick O'Brien with Phenom Hoops sat down with 2023 Gregory Jackson from CP3 and Ridge View to talk about an exciting summer so far. What is his excitement playing with CP3 this summer and how would he best describe his game. He also talks about his blow-up with his recruitment, earning multiple high-major offers and more coming.
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Xavier McKelvy on his RECRUITMENT BOOM + Playing in Front of Coaches Again & More!
Patrick O'Brien with Phenom Hoops sits down with one of the fastest rising prospects in the Class of 2022 in NC, Xavier McKelvy. In the latest interview, we discuss his big summer so far, how he has developed his game over the last few years, and how his recruitment has taken off as well as some new interests.
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INTERVIEW: 2022 AJ Smith with a Recruitment Update + AAU LIVE Period Coming Up + This Upcoming SZN!
Patrick O'Brien with Phenom Hoops sits down with 2022 AJ Smith from Combine Academy and Team Charlotte to discuss all he has learned and developed in his game, his excitement around the LIVE Period, and an update on his recruitment. Which schools have been coming on strong, recent offers, and new interests.
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INTERVIEW: 2023 Trey Green Makes the MOVE to Link Year + Breaking the Top 100 + Recruitment Update!
2023 Trey Green is one of the top point guards in the state of North Carolina. He is looking and already has had a tremendous summer as far as recruitment, as he talks about the latest offers and interests. Green also talks about his transfer to his new school and breaking the Top 100 rankings.
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Luke Krawczyk Gives Phenom an Update on His RECRUITMENT, Visits, & the AAU Season
2022 Luke Krawcyzk sits down with Patrick O'Brien with Phenom Hoops to talk about the latest, including last year's run at Carmel Christian, stepping up as a bigger leader this upcoming season, how he would best describe his game, and earning his first D1 offers.
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Elijah Thomas Talks About HIS VIRAL Moment + Updates HIS Recruitment + AAU Season
Patrick O'Brien with Phenom Hoops sits down with 2022 Elijah Thomas as he discusses what it has been like playing with Sheed Wallace Select, the upcoming excitement with GBB, his mentality on the court and what he can bring, and his recruitment.
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INTERVIEW: 2022 Donovan Atwell on Being MORE THAN A Shooter + Making the Transition to a NEW School!
Tyler Lewis from Phenom Hoops sits down with one of the top shooters in the state of North Carolina, 2022 Donovan Atwell, to discuss al the latest with him. Check out what he had to say, especially the transition to a new program.
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