Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage

Trusting Your Eyes: Five Players Who Outperformed Their High School Recruitment

Every year, we see the recruiting landscape determine which prospects are “supposed” to be coveted. Without fail, there are seemingly always guys who slip through the cracks and earn the label of “under-recruited.” While some people might look at the examples below and push back that “any offer is a privilege,” so let’s avoid any potential misunderstanding. First, let’s all collectively agree...

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Queens looking to continue success with in-state talent

Queens has been a staple here in North Carolina, and they have certainly proven themselves in a big way. Now a Division I program and coming off a successful season in which they finished 18-15 overall, the staff is looking to continue their success with a few key in-state recruits. The Royals have two terrific incoming recruits that are part of the 2023 recruiting class that should really set...

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North Carolina Commitment Steals: Class of 2023

The 2023 recruiting class is starting to wrap up here in North Carolina, and there are plenty of steals that programs are getting in the coming future.  We have a few players that recently announced that could have a big impact at the next level, so let's dive into players that could ultimately be steals in college. 2023 Bryce Cash (Carmel Christian) ' Cash has proven himself time after...

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Queens Secures Major Commitment

It's always interesting to see how college coaches approach recruiting. Each coach, program, and system has its own variety of nuances regarding how they chose to pursue prospects. However, it appears that Coach Grant Leonard and Queens University of Charlotte will continue to lock down notable commitments from within North Carolina'and Bryce Cash is their most recent gem. For anyone who has...

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Seniors rising to the Occasion: Carmel MLK Showcase

There are plenty of unsigned seniors around the region in North and South Carolina, and a few of them were on display at the Carmel MLK Showcase.  If schools are looking for players in the Class of 2023, here are a few you may want to check out and rewind the tape with what they showed at the event. 2023 Zion McDuffie (Butler): McDuffie finally catching on with a few programs, which is...

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Unsigned Seniors Through the Rankings

6'5 Bryce Cash (Carmel Christian) It's unclear as to why Cash doesn't have more action within his recruitment. Between his IQ, maturity, toughness, and unselfishness, he truly does check all the boxes for being an extremely low-maintenance player who produces on both ends of the floor. He possesses a strong, physically overwhelming 6-foot-5 frame with the necessary length and athleticism to...

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Top Performances from the Tyler Lewis Hoop Fest

Here is a list of the top performances from the Tyler Lewis Hoop Fest presented by Fit for Life 24. Calvary DayJaydin Spillman – 12 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block and 4 steals on Saturday. Isaiah Ramazani – 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists on Saturday. Carmel ChristianKaleb Siler – 20 points and 6 rebounds on Friday. Jaeden Mustaf – 18 points, 7 rebounds, 5...

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Player Standouts at Tyler Lewis Hoop Fest

6'8 '23 Tyson Barrett (Quality Education) No matter the setting or context, folks can rely on Barrett to stand out as a constant leader and tone-setter for the Pharaohs. He has a low-maintenance way of producing within the flow of the offense and capitalizing on finishing opportunities from rebounds, post-ups, and off-ball cuts. Barrett draws fouls on a consistent basis and knocks down free...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at the George Lynch Invitational

2023 Noah Van Bibber (Concord Academy): Bibber can really be a critical piece for his team because when he is clicking and stretching the defense with his shot-making ability, Concord Academy has plenty of weapons to be effective. He did that today, finding the open spots in the defense, rising up, and knocking key shots with his jumper.  When he is on along with everyone else, this team is...

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2023 Bryce Cash (Carmel Christian) talks latest offers and visits

2023 Bryce Cash has been a big-time prospect here in North Carolina and is going to be a big part of the success this season for Carmel Christian. The 6'6 senior prospect brings a lot to the table, both offensively and defensively, which is why many programs are targeting him for the future. He recently received offers from The Citadel and Hampton, which he spoke about with Phenom Hoops. But he...

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Stockrisers from Day 2 at Carmel Tip-Off

2025 Isaiah Henry (Cannon): Henry's growth as a player can easily be seen and recognized. The sophomore prospect is continuing his play this summer and offseason, and kicked off the season in a big way on Day 2. One can see that Henry just has a different feel to his game, a better understanding of what he can do, and is taking the game more into his own hands. His combination of strength and...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Carmel Tip-Off (Part 2)

2024 JJ Moore (Concord Academy): The junior guard was terrific in this game. Moore came out red hot from the outside, continuing to show his capability to be a threat from three but also using his speed to attack and create off the dribble. It was hard for defenders to stay in front as they had to respect his quickness but he made them pay multiple times from three.  Even in overtime, he...

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Stockrisers from Day 1 at Carmel Tip-Off

2023 Bryce Cash (Carmel Christian): It is great to see that more schools are catching on with what Cash offers but still believe that more offers and college programs could use a player like him for their future. His ability to be a two-way player can really impact the game.  On Day 1, he showed just that, using that college-ready frame to attack and finish through contact, and...

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