It is finally here. The AAU season kicks off in style with Phenom Hoops, as we head to Greensboro to open the season with the Phenom Opening. Players of all ages will come to North Carolina in hopes to compete and start the season off.

This will be a CAN’T MISS EVENT, as we may have never started off the season with this much talent on so many levels. That is why we are hoping to get everyone excited as much as we are. Get to the event early, as we expect this event to be a packed house.

To start the buzz around the Phenom Opening, Phenom Hoops is providing a small preview of players to watch for at the event. Check out the names below.

Team: Wilmington Excel 14u

Coach: Will Keistler

Stan Ballard – (2023, Guard, 6’1″, Leland Middle School)

Coaches Talk: Stan Ballard is a physically gifted player at 13 years old. He uses his blend of size, strength, and skill to consistently get downhill to the rim or into the paint to create opportunities for his teammates. He is a wide body that is tough to stop once he gets his shoulder by. Very efficient lane game. He is a gamer that loves to put work in on his craft. He is not afraid to guard the other team