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Lady Standouts at Phenom Opening
2030 India Adams (Charlotte Dream Elite) There were a ton of notable players for this Charlotte Dream Elite squad, but it would be impossible to overlook everything Adams brought to the table. She’s an incredibly tough, physical guard with a high motor and excellent size. Adams possesses natural instincts, as evidenced by her nose for the ball, and understands how to comfortably dictate the...
read moreUnsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’2 Peter Moye
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
read morePlayers to Watch at Phenom Post Grad Nationals
This weekend, Phenom Hoops will make the journey down to Rock Hill Sports and Events Center for another exciting three-day stretch of hoops. In addition to our Phenom Opening, we will also have our annual Post Grad Nationals taking place. While the Opening will feature a variety of teams and age groups, the Post Grad Nationals should be a must-attend event for college coaches looking to finalize...
read moreKevin’s Player to Know: 2026 Jacob Spurlock
By: Kevin Moses Jacob Spurlock Twitter: @JSpur2026 Height: 6’3, 185Class of 2026School: Boyd County High School, KY Spurlock is an explosive triple-threat scoring machine. A prolific three-point sniper. Jacob currently holds the school record for made threes in a season with 120 last year and the most ever made in a season for the 16th region record. Over all his 320 threes made is a...
read moreUnsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’8 Andrew Turnquist
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
read moreKevin’s Players To Know (3.2.24)
By: Kevin Moses Colt Sandy Twitter: @Colt_Sandy5Height: 6’3, 170Class of 2026School: Hundred High School, WV Sandy is a dynamic young athlete and a monster double-double machine. Triple threat scoring option with a soft touch. Beautiful long-range bomb. Explosive off the bounce and a fierce finisher. Colt is crazy athletic which allows him to be crafty and creative. Colt is a monster on...
read moreUnsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’0 Cameron Gales
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
read moreUnsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’3 DJ Boyce
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
read moreUnsigned Senior Spotlight: 5’11 Makel Smith
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
read moreUnsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’2 Dominic Payne
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
read moreNCHSAA Brackets Announced: 4A Breakdown
This past weekend, the NCHSAA playoff brackets were announced for all classifications. Now, teams will transition into the final stage of the high school season as they look to pursue a state championship. Each classification has clear favorites, intriguing darkhorses, and loads of next-level talent. Similar to the private-school playoffs, there is a much greater level of parody than we’ve seen...
read moreUnsigned Senior Spotlight: 5’10 Isaiah Styron
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and...
read moreUpdated Predictions for NCISAA Playoffs- 2A
Nearly two weeks ago, we put out some predictions for the NCISAA playoffs. That article offered a brief look at each classification, picking a favorite and darkhorse contender from each. Fast-forward to now, and we’ve reached the final stage of determining who will ultimately win it all. Before looking at the upcoming games, let’s see how we’ve fared thus far: 1A: Prediction- United Faith...
read moreUpdated Predictions for NCISAA Playoffs- 4A
Nearly two weeks ago, we put out some predictions for the NCISAA playoffs. That article offered a brief look at each classification, picking a favorite and darkhorse contender from each. Fast-forward to now, and we’ve reached the final stage of determining who will ultimately win it all. Before looking at the upcoming games, let’s see how we’ve fared thus far: 1A: Prediction- United Faith...
read moreUpdated Predictions for NCISAA Playoffs- 3A
Nearly two weeks ago, we put out some predictions for the NCISAA playoffs. That article offered a brief look at each classification, picking a favorite and darkhorse contender from each. Fast-forward to now, and we’ve reached the final stage of determining who will ultimately win it all. Before looking at the upcoming games, let’s see how we’ve fared thus far: 1A: Prediction- United Faith...
read moreUpdated Predictions for NCISAA Playoffs- 1A
Nearly two weeks ago, we put out some predictions for the NCISAA playoffs. That article offered a brief look at each classification, picking a favorite and darkhorse contender from each. Fast-forward to now, and we’ve reached the final stage of determining who will ultimately win it all. Before looking at the upcoming games, let’s see how we’ve fared thus far: 1A: Prediction- United Faith...
read moreNotable 2031 Performers from Winter Nationals
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our annual Prep Showcase and Winter Nationals. Although there was a ton of talent on the Prep side, the blossoming middle-school prospects were arguably more exciting. Plenty of standouts emerged from each age group, and this article will take a closer look at some notable performers from the Class of 2031… CJ Wright (CC...
read moreNotable 2030 Prospects from Winter Nationals
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our annual Prep Showcase and Winter Nationals. Although there was a ton of talent on the Prep side, the blossoming middle-school prospects were arguably more exciting. Plenty of standouts emerged from each age group, and this article will take a closer look at some notable performers from the Class of 2030… Jason Moore (SW15H...
read moreNotable 2029 Prospects from Winter Nationals
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our annual Prep Showcase and Winter Nationals. Although there was a ton of talent on the Prep side, the blossoming middle-school prospects were arguably more exciting. Plenty of standouts emerged from each age group, and this article will take a closer look at some notable performers from the Class of 2029… 6’2 Trey Roper...
read moreNotable 2028 Prospects from Winter Nationals
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our annual Prep Showcase and Winter Nationals. Although there was a ton of talent on the Prep side, the blossoming middle-school prospects were arguably more exciting. Plenty of standouts emerged from each age group, and this article will take a closer look at some notable performers from the Class of 2028… 6’5 Ethan Ofori...
read moreKing Bacot Makes the Game Look Easy
Every few years, you’ll come across a middle-school prospect who already has the world in their hands. The talent, status, and everything that comes with being regarded as an elite player at an early age. Think of guys like Mikey Williams, Bronny James, and Aden Holloway, for example. Well, that’s become somewhat of the norm for King Bacot over the years. He attended our Winter Nationals this...
read moreTeam CP3 2028 is Overflowing with Notable Prospects
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our annual Prep Showcase and Winter Nationals. Although there was a ton of talent on the Prep side, the blossoming middle-school prospects were arguably more exciting. Among the several grassroots and shoe-circuit programs, Team CP3’s eighth-grade squad appeared to be a cut above the rest. They were utterly dominant...
read morePlayer Standouts at Phenom Prep Showcase
6’3 ’26 Ian Bailey (Team...
read moreThree Notable Matchups in NCISAA Quarterfinals
The Burlington School (#1) vs. Berean Baptist Given the fact that 2A NCISAA is arguably the most loaded classification across the private-school ranks, it’s only fitting for top-seeded Burlington School to face off against Berean Baptist in the quarterfinals. The Spartans are the most battle-tested team in this bracket while the Bulldogs have slightly underperformed in terms of preseason...
read moreCarlisle (VA) brings intriguing prospects to watch out for more
Branson Leduc-Mattox 2025 Branson Leduc-Mattox Season Stats: 13.3ppg, 4.7rpg, 3.0apg, 2.8spg, 1.2bpg Leduc-Mattox was one we watched at the VISAA last year that grabbed some attention his way. When watching him, we were impressed with his energy and ability to stay active in a variety of ways. This junior is at his best when he is able to attack and get downhill, showing bounce in his game and...
read moreWinston-Salem State Secures a Pair of Major Commitments
Over the past week, Coach Cleo Hill and the Winston-Salem State Rams received two massive commitments in CJ Alston and Isaiah Sutherland. Before we taking a closer look at each of their incoming pieces, it’s worth noting that 14 of the Rams 17 players are from North or South Carolina. The roster is littered with familiar faces, and both of these new guys should be seamless additions to the mix....
read moreKevin’s Player to Know: 2024 Noah Payne
By: Kevin Moses Noah PayneTwitter: @_noahpayne112Height: 6’2 with a 6’7 wingspan, 165Class of 2024School: The Peddie School, NJ Payne is an explosive athlete who had a breakout season. Noah is a true point guard that can flat-out score on all three levels. And with those long arms, he is a tough cover for any guard. Add his athleticism and strong ball handling to that and opponents...
read moreDudley High School bringing players to start learning more about on the court
Diving in and going back to watch film, Dudley High School has been a hotbed of producing talent in a variety of sports and recently watching games for them, this is a team that offers some intriguing talent on the court for college coaches down the road. 2026 Cortney “CJ” Jones Watching Dudley in action, one can’t help but be intrigued with the young development and game of 2026 6’1 CJ...
read moreUnsigned Senior Spotlight: 6’8 Jeremiah McGrady
At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are...
read more2026 Trey Beamer (Carlisle) is something special and it is time to recognize him more
Phenom Hoops is going back in time this year and reviewing a lot more film of players around the region. We recently went back to watch Carlisle in action, a team that has some intriguing talent to watch out for, but the discussion always starts with 2026 Trey Beamer, who I believe doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. Watching this young man operate is something special. You can read...
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