2027 Lenise Joseph brings a strong performance at Select 60 Showcase
Lady Phenom and Phenom Hoops were on deck for a tremendous event in Charlotte, as the Select 60 Showcase brought talent of all ages and grades to one building at Harding. Several of the top talents from around the area were on the court to compete and showcase, and there were plenty of names that caught our eyes. We are going to start with a familiar name we have talked about before, but...
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Remember the Name: 2030 Heavenly Craig (Alexander Cougars)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops concluded the travel ball season in Rock Hill, South Carolina with our annual Summer Finale. These events always end up being more interesting than anticipated, as circuit teams have already shut down and kids are playing with other organizations. This usually results in high-level players teaming up and putting on a show. That being said, they also serve as the...
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New Names to Learn: North Meck Invitational
2027 Lenise Joseph (North Meck): This was our first time watching the freshman, but she is a name that many already know and has the attention of college coaches already. And it was easy to see why, as she can be an absolute monster down in the paint with her size. For a player at her age, she does a great job in being a force in the post, showing strong hands, finishes well, keeps...
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Start Earning More Recognition: North Meck Invitational
2024 Molly Burns (Ardrey Kell): Burns has been a guard that we have talked about before and she continues to show that she can help a program at the next level. She is a high IQ point guard that reads the floor, brings tremendous leadership and energy to the court, and has confidence in her shot-making ability from outside. 2025 Mary Church (East Rowan): Church looks to be the leader for this...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from North Meck Invitational Standouts
2026 Autumn Washington (Ardrey Kell): Washington has been a name we have talked about in the past, but one can see she has only continued to develop, get stronger, and add more to her game. She presents good size and versatility, and shows a nice ability to create her own shot but also get to the basket to score. She continues to take those steps in her game. 2024 Blanca Thomas (Charlotte...
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US Open Basketball Championships (Girls)
2028 Aaralyn Scott (Team Sims): It didn’t take long to realize that Scott was a strong talent and one to really watch out for more as she grows up. But when you watched her operate on the floor, she was terrific in creating space for herself, displaying quick handles, a good burst, and the ability to get defenders off for her shot. But she used those handles as well to finish and...
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North Carolina Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Terri Jacobs #8: 5’4 ’26 Lily Strittmatter (Rockingham County) Starting things off, we look at a player that showed a clear willingness to do whatever possible to provide her team with an edge, Lily Strittmatter. She’s a young, scrappy, high-motor guard prospect with a solid penetration sense and reliable midrange jumper. Strittmatter is a quality on-ball defender with great...
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North Carolina Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Taisha Murphy #7: 5’4 ’25 Vega Deyton (Mountain Heritage) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Vega Deyton. She’s a scrappy, unselfish, high-motor guard prospect with the ability to do a little bit of everything on the court. Deyton is a respectable shooting threat with solid vision, defensive...
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North Carolina Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Lauren Galvani #6: 5’4 ’25 Brooklyn Saunders (Butler) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Brooklyn Saunders. She’s a smart, unselfish, high-motor point guard prospect with a reliable presence on both ends of the floor. Saunders is an excellent defender with the blend of IQ, quickness, and awareness...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Lady Rumble (Part 1)
2028 Taelor Sutton (Lady Rizin Stars): Sutton was impressive to start the day with her play. She is a strong ball-handler and creator, seeing and reading the floor well, getting to her spots and inside the paint, but also make high IQ passes to set up her teammates. She scored and facilitated extremely well on Day 1 at the Lady Rumble and should be a name to watch more down the road. 2028 Areona...
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North Carolina Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Andra Butts #5: 5’2 ’24 Azaria Scott (Ben L. Smith) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Azaria Scott. She’s a tough, scrappy, unselfish guard prospect with a high motor and an understanding of how to make plays within the flow of the action. Scott does a great job of touching the paint and...
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North Carolina Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Jennifer Baker #4: 5’2 ’24 Jasmine Utley (South Garner) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a dynamic presence as a two-way floor general, Jasmine Utley. She’s a smart, skilled, athletic point guard prospect with an all-around skillset and the ability to set the tone on both ends of the floor. Utley handles the ball with care and craftiness, which allows...
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North Carolina Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Mackenzie Graham #3: 5’2 ’25 Meadow Thomas (Rolesville) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a seemingly nonstop impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Meadow Thomas. She’s a tough, quick, scrappy point guard prospect with a sharp penetration sense and great defensive instincts. Thomas utilizes her high motor well defensively to contain her...
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North Carolina Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Smith #1: 5’1 ’25 Samantha Collins (Greensboro Day) Starting things off, we look at a player with a natural understanding of how to lead a team on both ends of the floor, Samantha Collins. She’s a skilled, scrappy, well-rounded guard prospect with a high motor and the ability to make an impact with or without the ball in her hands. Collins can effectively run the team and...
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The John Wall Holiday Invitational Game Recap: Green Level vs. Quality Education
The John Wall Holiday Invitational kicked off its second day of action with a contest between Quality Education and Green Level High School. Both teams entered this showing looking for redemption after suffering losses yesterday. The opening quarter was pretty lopsided in favor of the Pharaohs, as they put together a solid scoring display and shut down the opposition on the other end to capture...
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