It is that time of the year, as travel ball is here and gearing up for the long run this spring and summer. Phenom Hoops will have plenty of teams on display throughout the next few months, as they come to compete on the best platform in the country. This also gives us a little bit of time to dive into a few programs and who they will be bringing to the courts, so make sure you take notes and check them out this spring and summer.
Charlotte Dream Elite
Charlotte Dream Elite 15U:
2 Adason Buoniconti ’25, 5’5” Lake Norman HS PG. Floor general. Good defender.
6 Symphani Stevens ’25, 5’6” Hough HS SG. Can shoot. Lockdown defender.
11 Amya Leathers ’25, 5’7” Hickory Ridge HS SG. Strong defender. Athlete.
14 Aliya Williams ’25, 5’7” Lake Norman HS SG. Good defender. Can shoot the 3. Strong attacks.
21 Regan Downey ’25, 5’10” Community School Davidson F. Solid athlete
23 Ma-Kaela Gidney ’26, 5’6” JN Fries Middle School PG/SG Young and upcoming talent. Athletic.
24 Lauren Farrell ’25, 5’10” Cox Mill HS F. Smart undersized post that can stretch the floor.
30 Sophia Zoerb ’25, 5’10”, Hough HS SG. Great 3-p shooter. Solid defender. High basketball IQ
34 Mary Church ’25, 5’7” Gray Stone Day School SG. Always upbeat. Intense and talented on both ends of the floor.
Charlotte Dream Elite 16U:
1 Maddie Frank ’24, 5’2” South Pointe HS PG. Solid old school pg.
7 Nikki Mullen ’24, 5’5” Pine Lake HS PG. Quick. Good defender
10 Marcia Watt ’24, 5’4” Clover HS SG. Great shooter and defender. Out w sprained ankle this weekend.
14 Danielle Titus ’24, 5’8” Mallard Creek HS F. Good 3-p shooter. Solid defender
15 Kenzie Ross ’24, 5’8” Lincoln Charter HS SG. Good 3-p shooter. Very long. Deflections.
20 Karis Alexander ’24, 5’8” Clover HS F. Great physique. Vertical. Good overall player.
23 Lauren French ’24, 6’1” Piedmont HS C. Good size. Raw but growing day by day.
24 Kayleigh O’Hara ’24, 6’0” Charlotte Catholic HS F. Versatile
32 Paige Sarver ’24, 5’10”, South Iredell HS F. Team player
43 Samara Lucas ’25, 5’11” Clover HS PF. Strong and can stretch the floor.
52 Kensley Rhinehart ’24, 5’10” East Lincoln HS
Charlotte Dream Elite 17U: F. Good shooter. Solid player.
0 Aliyah Corpening ’23, 5’5” Asheville Christian Tough CG. All conference. State Champion 21-22
1 Betsey Burnett ’23, 5’8” Garinger HS PG. Can score from 3 levels. Good defender. All conference
3 Jessica Worthey ’24, 5’8” Garinger HS SG. Good 3-p shooter and rebounder. All conference
5 Devin Long ’24, 5’8” Olympic HS SG/SF Tough attacks to the basket. Can shoot the 3-ball.
10 Ashley Farmer ’22, 5’5” Clover HS (rehab) Experienced PG. Just back from ACL. State Ch. SC 5A 20-21. Offers from D3s
11 Mia Raymond ’23, 5’6” Hough HS SG. Strong 3-p shooter. Speedy. All conference
12 Amiaya Hall ’23, 5’7” Chambers HS PF. Good rebounder/defender. Great physique. State Champion 21-22
15 Valeria Batista ’23, 6’0”, Victory Christian PF from Panama. Great timing. Good 2 way State Ch. 20-21, Runner up 21-22
23 Kay Decker ’23, 5’8” Chambers HS SG Good shooter and strong defender. High IQ. State Champion 21-22
52 Zion Duncan ’23, 6’1” Victory Christian HS C. Long. State Champion 19-20, 20-21, Runner up 21-22. Offer from Queens.
Head Coach: George Holm 704-960-9656 Assistant Coach: Sanila Virola