by Patrick O'Brien | Apr 15, 2023 | Featured, Grassroots Tipoff Challenge, News
2025 KJ Younger (Team HOPE): Younger has been a name that continues to pop up for me and I’m eager to see what his summer could be like; he could be in for a breakout-type season. Younger though continues to showcase what he has always done, being that physical...
by Patrick O'Brien | Apr 14, 2023 | Featured, Grassroots Tipoff Challenge, News
2025 Jake Benham (Mint Hill Lakers): Benham is going to be a name that I will be watching more, and I’m excited to see how his summer goes. But so far, Benham has really elevated his game and is taking more of that lead role on his team. Benham shows how strong and...
by Patrick O'Brien | Apr 20, 2022 | Featured, Grassroots Tipoff Challenge, News, Unsigned Senior Spotlight
In the world of recruiting and college basketball, we are in a unique time with the transfer portal and everything else that has come about over the last few years. What it has done though has allowed a few seniors to remain available late which many would say...
by Patrick O'Brien | Apr 20, 2022 | Featured, Grassroots Tipoff Challenge, News
Player: Andrew GrimesClass: 2025Height: 6’6High School: ClaytonAAU: Raleigh Raiders It seems like every year at the start of the travel ball season, Phenom Hoops gets a chance to learn about and check out a few new players. One player early on that has attracted...
by Patrick O'Brien | Apr 19, 2022 | Featured, Grassroots Tipoff Challenge, News
Player: J3 SwindellClass: 2024Height: 6’4 Player: Neal SwindellClass: 2025Height: 6’3 It was nearly over two years when we introduced everyone to 2024 J3 Swindell and also learned about 2025 Neal Swindell. At that time, J3 was leading the charge at Westchester Country...
by Patrick O'Brien | Apr 19, 2022 | Featured, Grassroots Tipoff Challenge, News, Player Reports
Player: Hayes OxendineHeight: 6’1Class: 2025High School: Leesville RoadAAU: East Carolina Elite 2025 Hayes Oxendine is a familiar name to some, but he should start becoming an even more familiar name for several others around the state. He is coming off a...