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Put on your Watch List: 2027 Taj Saragba

Player: Taj SaragbaClass: 2027Height: 6'7 Saragba is a familiar name with Phenom Hoops over the years, as we have been able to watch him grow and develop into a very intriguing prospect.  First seeing him back in 2021, the then 6'4 prospect showed some early flashes of his ability to make his presence felt. Fast forward to recently at the Phenom Winter Nationals, Saragba has only continued...

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A Closer Look: Team CP3 14U

5'8 Sherod McCormick This roster has a ton of noteworthy pieces, and Sherod McCormick does so many vital things as their primary floor general. He's somewhat undersized but simply knows how to control the game through a blend of IQ, pace, and poise. McCormick does a great job of touching the paint and setting up others, but can also finish or hit an array of floaters/runners. He displays...

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Bendel's Best: Phenom Winter Nationals

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our Winter Nationals (and Prep Showcase) being held at Rise Indoor Sports. The field was littered with a ton of young, talented, up-and-coming prospects across all age groups. Add in the overall competition level and it made for a highly entertaining weekend of basketball. There were a ton of notable players on display, and...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Winter Showcase

6'3 '27 King Gibson (Team United) There are so many impressive performers on display, but King Gibson has been as noteworthy as anyone thus far. It's difficult to imagine many eighth-graders with a more complete identity than him, especially within North Carolina. In this contest, Gibson showcased the full arsenal. He handled the ball with poise, scored the ball from all levels, and highlighted...

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Bendel's Best: Phenom March Madness

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops returned to the Rise Indoor Facility in Bermuda Run, North Carolina for our March Madness event. There were a slew of notable teams and prospects on display throughout the two-day stretch, making for great competition and overall entertainment. While plenty of the attention was centered around the showcase games and various notable programs, takeaways were evident...

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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom March Madness

5'8 '25 Joshua Dorsette (Save Sports) The Save Sports organization always seems to put out quality prospects, and Dorsette is definitely among those names. He's the primary floor general for this group, highlighting a strong balance between scoring and playmaking. Dorsette mixes up his offensive approach, defends the point of attack well, and understands how to create opportunities for others....

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CP3 MS Media Day: 12u

Phenom Hoops went out to Winston-Salem to check in on CP3's Middle School Media Day, giving us a nice glimpse of one of the top programs in the country but also young players that will be household names around the region.  The 12u CP3 team is one to certainly get excited about, as these young prospects will be names to remember for the Class of 2027. Check out the list of names and a few...

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