Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
2028 Kenyon St. Louis Taking his Game to Another Level, Earning New Offers
Player: Kenyon St. Louis Class: 2028 School: Winston-Salem Christian The guard play here in North Carolina for the Class of 2028 has been incredible, as players continue to elevate and develop their game and should be seeing their stock rise quickly. One of those guards has been 2028 Kenyon St. Louis from Winston-Salem Christian, a new name that came to NC this past offseason and has been...
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2027 Nylan Rush (Leesville Road) Is Turning Heads as His Stock Continues to Climb
Player: Nylan RushClass: 2027Height: 6’3School: Leesville Road Continuing to find gems around the state of North Carolina, we turn our attention towards Leesville Road and a highly intriguing guard who is leading the charge. 2027 6’3 Nylan Rush has been raising a few eyebrows of interest with his play over the last year or so, and he continues to shine this high school season. Our scout, Patrick...
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Late D1 Recruiting Targets: Must-Watch Players Still Available
As the recruiting calendar continues to move and future rosters begin to take shape, there are still impact players available who deserve serious attention from Division I programs. Whether due to late development, increased production, or continued growth throughout the season, these prospects are proving they can play at the next level. Here are five must-watch players who remain on the board...
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Certain Schools Standing Out in the Eyes of 2027 Reese Alston? Recruitment Update and Visits
Player: Reese Alston Class: 2027 Height: 6’2 School: Second Baptist Soaring back to this past summer at the Seros Invitational with Phenom Hoops, we had a great opportunity to watch one of the top guards in the country in action, as 2027 Reese Alston led the charge for Cooz Elite. Already ranked as one of the top guards in the country, our own scout Jeff Bendel had this to say after the...
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More High-Major Schools Entering the Picture with 2028 Micah Gunter
Player: Micah GunterClass: 2028Height: 6’3School: Greensboro Day Greensboro Day has certainly been a premier team in the state of North Carolina once again, and a big piece of that success has been the steady and impressive play from 2028 6’3 Micah Gunter. Our staff has been high on Gunter and his play, recently stating why he should be in talks as a national prospect. “He has legitimate...
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2026 6’2 Cameron Blivens Re-Opens Recruitment; College Programs Should Take Notice
Player: Cameron BlivensClass: 2026Height: 6’2School: Lipscomb Academy This summer, the Tennessee Tigers came rolling through the Phenom Hoops platform, and we had a great chance to see some highly intriguing talent, one of which included 2026 6’2 Cameron Blivens from Lipscomb Academy. Shortly after his player, he announced his commitment to Columbia for football. But Blivens proved before then...
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Shot-Making Ability: Why 2027 6’5 Caleb Nixon (Kings Mountain) Should Appeal to College Coaches
Player: Caleb NixonClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: Kings Mountain Our scout, Jeff Bendel, couldn’t have put it any better… “In a time when size and perimeter shooting are arguably more valuable than ever, someone like Caleb Nixon should appeal to a variety of college programs.” Kings Mountain has been a program that has produced some very intriguing talent over the years and they seem to have...
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2028 6’7 Isaac Smith (Hargrave) Emerging as National-Level Prospect After Complete Performance
Player: Isaac SmithClass: 2028Height: 6’7School: Hargrave There was certainly plenty of talent on display at the Phenom Tornado Classic this past weekend, but the highest-ranked prospect on the court was 2028 6’7 Isaac Smith from Hargrave. And after watching him once again in action, it was clear that there is a ton of potential in his game. He ended the event by going for 19 points and 7...
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2027 Josh Leonard Shines at the John Wall Invitational, Recruiting Updates and Momentum
Player: Josh LeonardClass: 2027Height: 6’7School: Wilson Certainly a headliner when it comes to talent, 2027 6’7 Josh Leonard from Wilson High School was a must-see for fans all around the region as he looked to lead his team at the John Wall Invitational. With several big-time matchups, Wilson was able to not only able to flourish and showcase his skillset but also bring consistency throughout....
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Duke Lands Elite Point Guard in 2026 Deron Rippey Jr.
Player: Deron Rippey Jr.Class: 2026School: Blair Academy Committed to: Duke Rippey is the fourth commitment for the Blue Devils in the Class of 2026, and his regarded by many the top point guard in the class. National Ranks:Rivals: #6 Nationally247 Sports: #16 NationallyESPN: #16 Nationally It is a great day to be a Duke fan, as it was announced that they had earned a commitment from one of the...
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Why 2028 6’4 Mateen Cleaves Jr. Is One of the Most Complete Guards in his Class
Player: Mateen Cleaves Jr.Class: 2028Height: 6’4School: Dream City Christian Phenom Hoops continues to watch talent all around the country, most recently getting a chance to watch the Tarkanian Classic over the last week or so. Getting a chance to expand out coverage and eyes of talent, we had a great opportunity to check out a new player, but a familiar name in 2028 6’3 Mateen Cleaves Jr. for...
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2027 6’4 DJ Wylie (Ridge View) Taking the Next Step in his Development
Player: DJ WylieClass: 2027Height: 6’4School: Ridge View High School There always seems to be players coming up in the state of South Carolina, and a prospect that needs to garner more looks his way is 2028 6’4 DJ Wylie from Ridge View High School. Wylie is one who you can see has taken the next step, along with developing his overall body/frame. The shooting guard brings athleticism to the...
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Elite Size and Skill: 2026 6’10 Hakeem Weems Proving Premier Prospect Status
Player: Hakeem WeemsClass: 2026Height: 6’10School: IMG Academy Sometimes schools and people around the basketball landscape need a friendly reminder… Over the summer, Phenom Hoops had a chance to watch a big-time prospect in 2026 6’10 Hakeem Weems at the Seros Invitational. At the event, our scouts had this to say about his game: “Weems was one we were eager to watch, as the 6’10 prospect has a...
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2027 Jaxon Dollar (East Lincoln) Emerging as a Legitimate Division I Basketball Prospect
Player: Jaxon DollarClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: East Lincoln North Carolina has been a hotbed as of late ,with dual-sport athletes not only showing that they are high-profile football prospects, but ones that can produce on the court as well as a D1 prospect. Players like Drake Maye and Kendre Harrison are two of the most recent ones, but after watching this weekend at the Phenom 828 Showcase,...
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2026 Caleb Holt Scouting Report: Back and Dominating at a High Level
Prolific Prep has been a factory when it comes to high-level talent, and that continues this year with an impressive roster under head coach Ryan Bernardi. Getting a chance to watch them in action over the last week at The Grind Session, one of the biggest storylines was having Top-10 prospect 2026 Caleb Holt back on the floor. And he quickly proved why he is one of the top prospects in...
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