Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
2029 6’6 Niles Mason (Steward) Flourishing Early as a Premier Prospect
Player: Niles Mason Class: 2029 Height: 6’6 School: Steward Virginia has been a loaded state of talent, and I don’t see that slowing down any time soon. Looking early on at a few freshmen that have been making their mark, 2029 6’6 Niles Mason from Steward is one that stood out immediately. Why? Well, Mason was one that we had a chance to see a few years back, andI was impressed with his play as...
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2028 6’2 Jaron Couture Earns First Offer, Discusses Thoughts on Offer
Player: Jaron CoutureClass: 2028Height: 6’2School: Veterans Memorial (TX) The Class of 2028 continues to showcase rising talent across the country, and 6’2 guard Jaron Couture of Veterans Memorial (TX) is quickly making his name known. After a season highlighted by steady development, a growing offensive skill set, and the milestone of surpassing 1,000 career points as a sophomore, Couture...
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Big Time Get: Lincoln Cosby Heads to Michigan in Huge 2026 Commitment
Player: Lincoln CosbyClass: 2026School: Montverde Academy Committed to: Michigan National Ranks:On3/ Rivals: #32 Nationally247 Sports: #45 NationallyESPN: Not Ranked What Has Been Said By Phenom Hoops: “Cosby comes in ranked as a Top 10 prospect in his class and you can see a lot of the intrigue with his game. Standing around 6’9, Cosby flourished in various roles and areas on the court, making...
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Sophomore Surge: Rising Prospects Elevating Their Game This Season (Part 1)
As the high school season has unfolded, several sophomores have taken noticeable steps forward—showcasing improved skill sets, growing confidence, and a stronger overall impact on the court. Whether it’s expanded scoring ability, enhanced playmaking, defensive versatility, or leadership beyond their years, these young prospects are beginning to separate themselves as names college programs will...
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2027 Ashton Graves Returns and Shines; Earns Multiple Offers
Player: Ashton GravesClass: 2027Height: 6’4School: Hudson Catholic 2027 6’4 Ashton Graves has had a strong overall season in helping lead his team. Though he had to miss a few games this season, he came back in a big way at the start of January and college programs have been noticing quickly. In the last month, he has added offers from Ole Miss, NC State, and Manhattan, while others have been...
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North Carolina Entering the Picture for 2027 6’7 RJ Moore?
Player: RJ MooreClass: 2027Height: 6’7School: Ambassador Christian 2027 6’7 RJ Moore has proven to be one of the elite talents in the state of North Carolina, and his recruitment continues to trend upward. More and more schools are noticing the skillset and potential with this 3-level scorer, including a big in-state program that recently stopped by. UNC’s Coach Lebo stopped in recently to check...
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Why These Class of 2027 Standouts Belong on Division I Recruiting Boards (Part 1)
As the recruiting landscape continues to evolve, the Class of 2027 is already producing a group of prospects whose talent, production, and long-term upside demand early attention from college programs. Across the region, several players are separating themselves through consistent impact, physical tools, and skill sets that translate naturally to the next level. Whether it’s scoring versatility,...
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Texas State Earns Big Commitment from 2026 Josiah Sanders
Player: Josiah SandersClass: 2026School: Tennessee Collegiate Committed to: Texas State What Has Been Said By Phenom Hoops: “When you talk about his game, Sanders can help in a variety of areas on the court. With his size, his skillset, and versatility, Sanders continues to prove that he can be an impact player at several positions. Sanders shows IQ, feel, and passing ability to set up his...
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2028 Isaiah Hamilton (Crestwood) Proving to be Special and next Canadian Star
Photo Credit: North Pole Hoops (NPH)/ Joe Moussa Player: Isaiah HamiltonClass: 2028Height: 6’7School: Crestwood Phenom Hoops continues to make its presence around the country, and recently, we were able to catch a tremendous game between two 5-star prospects. Crestwood and Blair Academy matched up over the weekend, as 2026 Deron Rippey Jr. put on a show. But it was also a chance to watch the...
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Recruiting Radar: Class of 2027 Prospects College Coaches Should Be Tracking in North Carolina
As the recruiting landscape continues to evolve, the Class of 2027 in North Carolina is already showing signs of becoming a deep and talent-rich group. While several prospects have generated early buzz, there are plenty of players whose production, upside, and overall impact deserve increased attention from college programs. Phenom Hoops takes a closer look at a group of rising talents who...
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Qayden Samuels Commits to Alabama
Top-25 recruit Qayden Samuels has officially announced his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide, choosing the SEC program over Georgetown to continue his basketball career. Samuels, a 6-foot-5 small forward from Bishop McNamara (MD), ranks among the elite prospects in the Class of 2026 and had been weighing his decision between just those two schools. Samuels brings...
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Trevor Manhertz Makes The Call, Commits to Indiana
Player: Trevor ManhertzClass: 2026School: Christ School Committed to: Indiana National Ranks:Rivals: #34 Nationally247 Sports: #65 NationallyESPN: NR Manhertz has been such an intriguing prospect to watch over the years, as one could see the potential in his game; we were just waiting for it to come together. It did just that over the last year or so, as he displayed confidence and assertiveness...
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2027 Micah Gordon Talks Latest Offers and Developing Relationships with Programs
Player: Micah Gordon Class: 2027 Height: 6’0 School: Plainfield High School AAU: PSA Cardinals As the recruiting landscape continues to heat up for the Class of 2027, Micah Gordon has firmly established himself as one of the more intriguing guards to track moving forward. The 6’0 floor general out of Plainfield High School has built a strong reputation. A combination of leadership,...
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2026 Caleb Jones Finally Catching Eyes of College Programs
Player: Caleb Jones Class: 2026 School: Moravian Prep/ YNG Dreamerz It has been a big two weeks for 2026 6’4 Caleb Jones from Moravian Prep/ YNG Dreamerz, as he has not only taken down the scoring record at Overtime but also has been racking up offers from college programs. Back on January 16, I wrote an article saying that there are Late D1 Prospects to Target, saying this about Jones:...
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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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