Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
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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2027 Yohane Kabongo Showing Big Potential at DME | Scouting Breakdown
Player: Yohane KabongoClass: 2027Height: 6’9School: DME Academy Tuning in recently at the Grind Session, DME Academy was a team of interest to check out; a team with a few familiar faces and a few new ones to learn. A roster with talent, led by star prospect Ryan Hampton, DME Academy brings a roster that should garner the attention of college coaches at multiple levels. A player of interest,...
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2028 Parker McDaniel adds another offer, earning Big Ten interest
Player: Parker McDanielClass: 2028School: South Central Prep Eyes have been following 2028 6’3 Parker McDaniel from South Central Prep, as he has been having a stellar season so far for his team. Offers continue to come in, and interests are starting to pile up from other high-major schools, as several schools from the Big Ten have been coming strong his way. He even has a few visits set up...
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2029 Quali Giran Looking to be a Premier Name in the Class of 2029; talks early offers
Player: Quali GiranClass: 2029School: LB Millikan It is never too early to look at the Class of 2029 on a national level, and we can tell you that 2029 Quali Giran will be a name you will see on many rankings. The 6’1 guard caught our scout, Patrick O’Brien, eyes earlier in the year at the Pango’s All-West Fresh/Sophomore Camp where he had this to say: “Giran is a name I believe you will be...
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2028 Finley Sherrill (Lake Norman) Proving to be a Premier Prospect in NC
Player: Finley SherrillClass: 2028Height: 6’1School: Lake Norman There is no doubt about it… There are plenty of topics rolling out from a jam-packed weekend at the Phenom Lakesgiving, including on the girl’s side. The talent on the court was quite impressive, with so many storylines coming from the event. One of those storylines has to be the play of 2028 6’1 Finley Sherrill from Lake Norman,...
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2026 Mason Williams (Tennessee Collegiate) Talks Reopening Recruitment
Though many prospects have committed already in the Class of 2026, a new name has popped back on the board in 2026 6’3 Mason Williams from Tennessee Collegiate. He announced this week that he would be decommitting from Jackson State and seeing what might be out there, especially with how he has been playing to start the season. Williams has been putting on a show, even recently with Phenom Hoops...
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2026 Felipe Minzer (Central Florida) Proves to be a High-Major Talent
Player: Felipe MinzerClass: 2026Height: 6’7School: Academy of Central Florida The George Lynch Invitational brought teams from all around, including a very talented team from Florida in the Academy of Central Florida. A roster loaded with D1 talent, one had their pick of the litter to watch. One player that grabbed our attention early on, and it only grew the more we watch was an unsigned...
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2028 6’1 Max Moody Talks NC State Offer and More
The recruitment of 2028 6’1 point guard Max Moody continues to heat up, with one of his biggest moments arriving after securing a recent offer from NC State. Already establishing himself as a young prospect to watch, Moody is beginning to draw attention from a growing list of programs as his game evolves. He spoke with Phenom Hoops about the Wolfpack offer, his development, and the other schools...
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