SUMMER GRIND EVENT RECAPS

2025 7’0 Andreas Holst could see his recruitment take off

Player: Andreas HolstClass: 2025Position: Forward/WingPlay For: Bakken Bears A player that has been going under the radar but could be seeing a blow-up come soon, 2025 7’0 Andreas Holst (Denmark) could see his recruitment take off with what he has been showing and providing on the court. Such an interesting prospect when you watch highlights of his game, as his blend of size, fluid shot-making,...

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Phenom Recruitment Update: 2026 Hassan Koureissi

Roaming around the country, we recently checked in with a young prospect who is starting to gain a lot of traction with his play this season and should only continue to flourish this summer. 2026 Hassan Koureissi, who plays for Archbishop Stepinac, is starting to have a breakout season, as the 6’3 prospect is showing his ability to be a strong creator off the bounce, get to his spots, and play...

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2026 Jayden Hodge (St. Rose, NJ) capturing more eyes his way; adds offer from Rutgers

Player: Jayden HodgeSchool: St. Rose (NJ)Class: 2026 Gaining eyes more around the recruiting landscape, we head north to talk more to a rising prospect that is attracting more attention in 2026 6’5 Jayden Hodge. Jayden is the younger brother of Matthew Hodge (Villanova commit) and is helping lead the charge for St. Rose High School, a team that sits at 18-2 overall. Phenom Hoops recently spoke...

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2027 Khalia Hartwell (Westside) continuing to flourish; earns big SEC offer

Lady Phenom is looking around the region and looking to spotlight players, and a young freshman that we have talked about before is continuing to elevate and develop her game, and college programs are looking to come quickly. 2027 Khalia Hartwell was one that we saw early in seventh grade, and it was easy to see with her size and ability, she had a chance to be a big name in the Class of 2027....

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2026 Justin Caldwell talks visit to NC State and new interests

In recent news, NC State welcomed in Miami on Tuesday night and they had one of the top players in the Class of 2026 on deck to take in the game and atmosphere.  2026 Justin Caldwell, a big man from Trinity Christian down in Fayetteville (NC), visited Raleigh to take in the game, as the Wolfpack have been expressing interest his way. Sophomore 40 Evaluation: “Finishing up, we look at a player...

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2024 Fischer Brown (Wasatch Academy) can be that late “sniper” for a college program

The time is now for college programs to act on players in the class of 2024, and Phenom Hoops has one for you that could see his name pop up a lot more as of late.  Recently watching Wasatch Academy, we had an opportunity to check out 2024 6’5 Fischer Brown, and we quickly could see that he should be a target for college programs. Time after time, we hear about college programs looking for...

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2024 Isaiah Sy: Putting in the work and showing his potential; adding new offers

Player: Isaiah SyClass: 2024Height: 6’7School: Cloud County CCPrevious School: Combine Academy A player that we have seen popping up more in the recruiting world has been 2024 Isaiah Sy at Cloud County CC, as he has been racking in D1 offers as of late.  But Sy is a player that we have watched on several occasions before, mostly during his time playing at Combine Academy. When talking about...

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Phenom Commitment Alert: Washington and Lee snags commitment from 2024 Joe Rhyne

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: Joe RhyneClass: 2024Committed to: Washington and Lee What Has Been Said: “For...

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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Alonso Easterling commits to Gardner-Webb

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: Alonso EasterlingClass: 2024Committed to: Gardner Webb What Has Been Said: “Though...

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2026 Korie Corbett (Ridge View) scores big with first SEC offer

One of the top players in South Carolina is catching more eyes with his play this season, as 2026 6’5 Korie Corbett has been playing at a high level. Ridge View has been making plenty of national news with their play, having a special season to remember. Corbett has been playing at a high level over the last year, helping lead Ridge View, along with developing more about his game. It is...

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6’2 Jaden Bailes elevating his play as a sophomore

We head out to San Diego, California for our latest player spotlight, as there is a sophomore who is having a strong season for the Saints of St. Augustine. 2026 6’2 Jaden Bailes has been a name rising through the ranks with his play this season, as he has elevated his play from last year to today, leading the Saints to an impressive 21-3 overall record. St. Augustine has surprised some...

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2026 6’7 Brannon Martinsen (Mater Dei) should be a target for many

Credit: Dinos Trigonis Player: Brannon MartinsenSchool: Mater DeiHeight: 6’7Class: 2026 At the recent Hoophall Classic, we had a great chance to watch several big-time prospects in action throughout the loaded event and we were eager to see Mater Dei in action, a team loaded with talent and having an exceptional year. One player that we remembered watching back in 2022 was then young prospect...

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Phenom 1-on-1 with 2025 Adlan Elamin (Paul VI)

Player: Adlan ElaminClass: 2025Height: 6’9School: Paul VI Catching up with one of the premier programs here on the East Coast, Paul VI continues to pump out big-time talent over the years and that trend isn’t slowing down, as Phenom Hoops was able to catch up with a very intriguing and talented player in 2025 6’9 Adlan Elamin. Elamin is a long, athletic wing that can provide and make plays in a...

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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Clash Peters commits to Coastal Carolina

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: Clash PetersClass: 2024Committed to: Coastal Carolina What Has Been Said: “The...

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Phenom Commitment Alert: Presbyterian earns commitment from 2024 Alex Atkinson

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: Alex AtkinsonClass: 2024Committed to: Presbyterian What Has Been Said: “Atkinson is...

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2025 Brandon Benjamin (Mater Dei) outworking opponents on the court

Mater Dei was one of several teams that were on display at the Hoophall Classic recently, and right now they sit as a nationally-ranked program finding tremendous success. The Monarchs are 20-1 overall, as they bring a balanced attack to the floor. One player that grabbed our attention was 2025 Brandon Benjamin, a 6’5 forward who brings production to the table in a lot of ways. He is averaging...

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Phenom Commitment Alert: Averett earns commitment from 2024 Jordan Dixon

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: Jordan DixonClass: 2024Committed to: Averett What Has Been Said: “Mr. Do It All is...

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Phenom Recruitment Update: 2025 Jaylen Harrell (CATS Academy)

Player: Jaylen HarrellClass: 2025School: CATS Academy Harrell, a four-star prospect in the Class of 2025, recently got in touch with Phenom Hoops to sit down about some of the latest going on his way. He added yet another offer, this time from the ACC, as he talked about his latest offer from the Hokies, what they had to say, and who else has been staying strong with him so far in his...

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2025 6’2 Markell Alston (Christ the King) shines on big stage at Hoophall

Heading up north to the Hoophall Classic, Phenom Hoops had a great opportunity to learn and check in some impressive talent. One player that we were really impressed with was 2025 6’2 Markell Alston from Christ the King. On the day, Alston finished the day with 24 points going 11-for-13 from the floor while also dishing out five assists. The point guard was able to excel in getting to his...

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2025 Terrion Burgess adds new offer from Alabama, talks latest in recruitment

2025 6’9 Terrion Burgess continues to be a hot target for so many programs, as he continues to add more offers to his list. We talked more about Burgess’ game and what makes him so intriguing when we watched him this summer, where we had this to say: “With Burgess’ game, he can make his presence felt in a variety of ways. At 6’9, he shows a nice ability to score...

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Easy to See: 2024 6’6 Tyler Showalter (Butler)

Player: Tyler ShowalterClass: 2024Height: 6’6School: Butler High School 2024 6’6 Tyler Showalter has been a player on the Phenom Hoops landscape for some time now, watching him through the years develop into the player he is today. And with our most recent viewing, we continue to say that this is a player that should be garnered by several programs around the region because his game...

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Steady Improvement: 2025 6’5 Zacch Wiggins (Wesleyan)

Looking around the class of 2025 here in North Carolina, a player we recently had multiple viewings of for the season was Wesleyan Christian’s 2025 6’5 Zacch Wiggins. Certainly a familiar name we have watched over the years, but not only in a recent conference game and at our Carmel MLK Showcase in Charlotte, it is clear that this is a young man that has made steady progression in...

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2025 Kayden Edwards: Relationship strong with coaches at Auburn; more schools getting involved

Player: Kayden EdwardsClass: 2025Height: 6’3Position: GuardSchool: Duncanville Phenom Hoops continues to bring you the latest recruiting news around the country, as we spoke with 2025 6’3 Kayden Edwards down in Texas. A strong scoring guard has been stepping up big for his team this year, and college programs have taken notice. He recently added a new offer from Auburn, but he holds...

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Phenom Recruitment Update: 2025 London Jemison

Player: London JemisonClass: 2025AAU: Expressions EliteSchool: St. Thomas More Previous Article: https://phenomhoopreport.com/2025-london-jemison-excited-about-virginia-offer-building-a-good-relationship-with-staff/ Latest Update Jemison’s most recent offer came from Notre Dame back in December, as he has now added some strong offers since this summer. Since June, Jemison has now been...

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Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Tre Keith (Tri-Cities)

Player: Tre KeithClass: 2027School: Tri-Cities (GA) Down in Georgia, 2027 Tre Keith has been incredibly impressive early on in his high school season, leading his team offensively. Tri-Cities sit at 9-5 on the season, and Keith has been putting on a show in averaging 20.5ppg, 2.3apg, 3.5rpg, and 1.6spg. He has posted multiple 20+ point games and a 30-point showing vs. Pebblebrook, and with his...

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2026 Kendre Harrison continuing his dominant play at Reidsville

When looking around the state of North Carolina, it is hard to NOT look at the success going on at Reidsville High School, led by some impressive young players once again this year. One of the top players in the state, both in basketball and football, 2026 Kendre Harrison has been the definition of consistency as he continues to have another big season in helping lead the charge for the Rams. As...

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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Bo Koebbe announces commitment to Milligan

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: Bo KoebbeClass: 2024Committed to: Milligan What Has Been Said: “Eastern Carolina...

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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Desmond Kent commits to Lees-McRae

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: Desmond KentClass: 2024Committed to: Lees-McRae What Has Been Said: “Next, we...

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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Ellis Graham heading to Charleston Southern

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: Ellis GrahamClass: 2024Committed to: Charleston Southern What Has Been Said:...

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2025 Kenny Vera excited about first offer from Shaw

2025 Kenny Vera has had a strong season at Northwood Temple, averaging an impressive 21.8ppg, 5.4rpg, 3.5apg, and 1.5spg to lead his team in a variety of ways. Phenom Hoops highlighted him earlier this season after his impressive showing at the Hoops and Dreams Showcase, which can be seen here: 2025 Kenny Vera (Northwood Temple) putting on a show to start the season We had this to say about his...

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