Team 8 Coach: Spencer Wilson #61: 5’8 ’26 Tristan Peterson (Pasquotank) Starting things off, we look at a player who produced nicely despite being the smallest camper on this team, Tristan Peterson. He’s a young, smart, unselfish guard prospect with the ability to consistently get by defenders and touch the paint. Peterson is a solid ball-handler and passer who makes proper decisions when...
High School: Top Performer- 6’6 ’24 Tyler Showalter (Butler) The versatile two-way forward was easily the most consistently productive performer throughout the event. Showalter secured the MVP award by playing hard, unselfishly dictating the action as the offensive focal point, and establishing his presence as a defender and rebounder. Showalter created for himself and others, scored the ball...
After a season full of anticipation, the wait is finally over. We’ve reached playoff time after the first (somewhat) normal season since everything crashed due to covid. Between teams playing full schedules and the decreasing amount of general hysteria throughout the country, folks clearly wanted basketball to return. While some restrictions (masks, testing, etc.) still remain in place, this...
Team 2 Coach: Dre Simmons #126: 5’7 ’24 Colson Priddy (West Davidson) Starting things off, we look at a player that found ways to stand out with his perimeter shooting and off-ball instincts, Colson Priddy. He’s an young, unselfish, team-first guard prospect with a high motor and the understanding of how to maximize his role on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is...
Camp season is upon us at Phenom Hoops, as it gives us a chance to watch a blend of experienced players, young players, and ones that are simply new names to Phenom Hoops. It also provides these players a chance to start their story with us and play against some great competition. Session I on Saturday in Greensboro brought us some intriguing names to watch, players that grabbed our attention...
On Sunday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to preview some quality talent within one of the top up-and-coming programs in Team BOND. There was an abundance of appeal and intrigue inside the gym, featuring an interesting variety of prospects from 17U and 16U squads. Although we were able to watch both teams, this article will take a closer look at their 16U...
Team 5 Coach: Jordan Washington #26: 5’8 ’22 Landon Kelly (Ledford) Starting things off, we look at a player that was able to effectively run a team on both sides of the ball, Landon Kelly. He’s a wiry, unselfish point guard prospect that can create for others and knock down the open jumper. Kelly gave great effort, especially on defense, and was able to make plays with or without the ball in...
North Carolina Jr. Phenom Camp Session Two Evaluations Team 3 Coach Smith #11: 5’0 ’23 Kylan Wright (Sumter, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that brought an energetic, team-first approach to camp, Kyaln Wright. He’s a point guard prospect that is able to make a pretty nice impact on both ends of the floor, despite his lack of size. Wright can knock down open shots and...
