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Grassroots Team Preview: CC Elite

Each travel ball season, we watch countless grassroots organizations compete over a six-month span to earn a limited number of scholarships. There have been so many notable programs to emerge over the years with plenty proving that you don't necessarily need to play with a shoe-circuit team in order to get recruited. Often times, it's not even a talent disparity, but rather a situation where...

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Reece's Standouts: Hoop State League (Week 2: West Division)

By; Ethan Reece 2023 Carlos Luis (Combine Regional)What impressed me with Carlos' play was his effectiveness to get where he wanted and use his size to play at his own pace. He has the blend of inside out play that matches the style of today's game, being able to operate on the block with quality footwork and pose a threat outside with his shot or comfortable ability to put his shoulder down and...

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Reece's Standouts: Phenom Summer Havoc (Day 2) (Nation Ford)

by: Ethan Reece 2024 Grant Hamilton (CC Elite)I've never seen Grant have a bad shooting game, and that's because no matter what his mechanics are rhythmically repetitive. He's the consistent and pure shooter I've seen in the 2024 class and is someone who only needs a glimpse of the rim. And while it's still expanding, he doesn't limit himself to just shooting like some easily do. He still...

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Phenom G3 Showcase: Day 2 Morning Standouts

By: Malcolm Morgan 2026 Nikolas Arnold (Riptide) Has been putting on a clinic today! This kid can play' he gets to the rim at will, great footwork, stays under control, and is a shot-maker. It didn't look like anything was going to speed him up. He plays with confidence and has a calm composure while he does it. Has a high-level IQ for the game and is a checkmark for coaches in need of a true...

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Reece's Standouts: Phenom Grassroots Tip-Off Classic (Day 1)

by: Ethan Reece 2024 Graham Williams (Hoop Dreams)The definite long term potential is evident in Graham's game. His length was overwhelming for the opponent and he utilized it to its full extent. He was a one-man clean-up crew around the glass and finished everything he came up within the lane. You can already see good feel and awareness defensively along with a muscular tone to his body that...

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Phenom Grassroots TOC Team Preview: CC Elite 2024 White

The Phenom Grassroots TOC is this weekend in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, as it is the first LIVE Period with Phenom Hoops this season. The talent pool runs deep throughout and we want to give college coaches a leg up on who to watch and who will be in action. Here are a few players to check out for each team, presented by the head coach. CC Elite 2024 White Grant Hamilton' Class of 2024' Shooting guard...

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