6’1 Jaleel Smith (Northside Christian) Without continually reiterating the obvious, Smith is already showcasing the makings of a special player. He’s comfortable from either guard position, displaying polished creation skills, cutting instincts, and the ability to score from all levels. Smith is a smart playmaker and overall decision-maker with the ball in his hands. He offers a pesky defensive...
Player: Sherod McCormick Jr.Class: 2027Hight: 5'10 Phenom Hoops continues to spotlight young players to watch out for, and 2027 Sherod McCormick will be a name that you could be hearing more about. He has already made a statement on the court as a young point guard in the Phenom Hoops platform, and McCormick should only continue to develop as a dynamic playmaking prospect. When we watched...
5'8 Sherod McCormick This roster has a ton of noteworthy pieces, and Sherod McCormick does so many vital things as their primary floor general. He's somewhat undersized but simply knows how to control the game through a blend of IQ, pace, and poise. McCormick does a great job of touching the paint and setting up others, but can also finish or hit an array of floaters/runners. He displays...
Team 1 Coach: Tyler Lewis #13: 5'1 '26 Grant Jacques (Pittsboro) Starting things off, we look at a player that consistently stood out through his unselfishness and team-first mentality, Grant Jacques. He's a smart, wiry guard with a nice balance between scoring and playmaking. Jacques handles and passes the ball well, but also highlighted useful perimeter shooting from midrange...
Phenom Hoops went out to Winston-Salem to check in on CP3's Middle School Media Day, giving us a nice glimpse of one of the top programs in the country but also young players that will be household names around the region. The 12u CP3 team is one to certainly get excited about, as these young prospects will be names to remember for the Class of 2027. Check out the list of names and a few...
