Now that we’ve began to settle into the 2024 calendar year, it seems like a perfect time to reflect on some of the top freshmen in the Carolinas. While so much excitement is being generated around guys like King Gibson, LJ Smith, Josh Leonard, and countless others, there are several players worthy of attention. Among that group, Bryce Ward has been someone who is quietly enjoying an...
Team 13 Coach: Ricardo Priester #51: 5'5 '27 Eli Britt (Sumter) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Eli Britt. He's a steady, unselfish point guard prospect with nice ball-handling skills and a useful penetration sense. Britt displayed the ability to get downhill, attack the basket, and finish or set up others. He...
The Upward Stars Combine was a sensational event, and we at Phenom Hoops want to certainly thank all the staff there for allowing us to come check out the talent. Many players from North and South Carolina were on deck, as we got a great refreshing view of players as well as learned about a few new names as well. Here are some names that are new on our radar that you could be hearing a lot...
By: Kyree Bethel 2028 5'6 Bryce Ward- This kid is showing that he can score at all 3 levels at such a young age. He has a very quick first step and stays under control when attacking the basket. He keeps his team engaged during the game by being very vocal on both ends of the floor. He played the passing lanes very well getting multiple steals throughout the game. He doesn't lung for steals...
Team 4 Coach: Luteke Kalambo #0: 5'9 '25 Lawson Higgins (Burnsville) Starting things off, we look at a player that highlighted a pretty well-rounded skillset and approach, Lawson Higgins. He's a wiry, team-first guard prospect with the ability to effectively create for himself or others off the bounce. Higgins also plays with a high motor and looks to do the little things whenever possible....