April is one of the biggest months when it comes to the AAU season. Players and teams are looking to play in the right events, which is why Phenom Hoop Report is hoping to provide that platform all month long.
We kick off the month of April in a big way with the Stay Positive, as teams from all over the region will come to compete. Nationally ranked players and teams, along with unsigned talented seniors, and rising prospects will all be on the courts this weekend in Greensboro.
So let’s dive into a few players to watch this weekend.
Team: NL Disciples 16u
1 Camren Cole is a lockdown defender with a very high motor. Floor general
2 Payton Bush is a crafty ball handler and a dynamic 3-point shooter another floor general.
3 T’Kyle Hairston is a lockdown defender very high motor attacks the basket strong
4 JaRon Gladden is a very adept ball handler with a high basketball IQ High upside
5 Ajsian Herndon is very athletic great defender strong around the rim with a high motor
9 Isaiah Smith is a strong guard floor general attacks basket well good 3-point shooter
10 Ben Miller has a very high basketball IQ, 3-point threat and controls floor well
11 Coleman Wood has a very wide range can play all three levels, around the rim midrange and can shoot the ball well. Finishes above the rim
12 Darryl Phifer is very athletic, attacks rim strong and handles the ball well
13 De’Anthony Butchee is a player with a high basketball IQ, nice midrange handles pressure well and has a high motor
20 Gavin Bowden is very strong, rebounds well and has a high motor
21 Ashtin Gainey has a very high upside, nice touch around the rim, rebounds well very coachable younger brother of former Smith High School standout Justin Gainey
22 Azzam Osman finishes around the rim, has a nice mid-range and high upside
23 Jahree Braswell is a very athletic rebounder, high a motor can step out and shoot the 3 when needed. Finishes above the rim