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Start Paying More Attention To 2026 Kiara Anderson
Player: Kiara AndersonClass: 2026Height: 5'7School: East Lincoln Anderson continues to be a name that comes up in discussion every time we see her in action. Whether it was at our Lady Top 80 camp or jamborees this year, Anderson continues to stand out with her play. And that should only bring more excitement to what she will be showing this season at East Lincoln. The 2026 guard is a dynamic...
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Versatility is the Name of the Game for 2026 Kara Brinkley
Player: Kara BrinkleyHeight: 5'11Class: 2026School: East Rowan A player that quickly caught our attention and that we continued to talk about all throughout the camp, 2026 5'11 Kara Brinkley had a coming out party at the Lady Top 80 and clearly put herself on our watch list. When we say she had a hand in everything on the court, we truly mean it as she ultimately won the Playmaker Award at the...
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2024 Khloe Miller continues to flourish as a player
Player: Khloe MillerClass: 2024Height: 6'4School: NCGBB Committed to East Carolina One of the few players already committed to a program, Miller still came in and proved herself with a camp loaded with talent of all ages. Miller quickly stood out at her size, being a 6'4 prospect that made a strong presence inside. The ECU commit displayed a bit of everything on the floor; a tremendous...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Colby Lewis Game Film:Team 7 vs Team 8Team 6 vs Team 8Team 5 vs Team 8Team 4 vs Team 8 #6: 5'4 '27 Sydney McGuire (Mallard Creek) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased the ability to effectively run a team, Sydney McGuire. She's a smart, unselfish floor general with an understanding of how to produce from either guard position. Next in her development process is...
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Impacting the Game in a Variety of Ways: 2025 Jordin Yarber (MD)
Player: Jordin YarberClass: 2025Height: 5'10School: Shabach Christian Academy A player who came down to the Lady Top 80 camp that really impressed with her overall impact was 2025 5'10 Jordin Yarber. Not knowing much about her game, she quickly made our scouts realize what she was able to provide to help her team win. Our very own Jeffrey Bendel had this to say about her game: 'Between her size,...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Tyler Lewis Game Film:Team 7 vs Team 8Team 5 vs Team 7Team 6 vs Team 7 #10: 5'6 '28 Gracie Shore (Advance) Starting things off, we look at a player who performed exceptionally well as one of the youngest campers on display, Gracie Shore. She's a young, steady, skilled guard prospect with a high motor and willingness to do whatever possible to provide her team with an edge. Shore is...
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Poised and Control: 2025 Makailah Davis (South Meck)
Player: Makailah DavisClass: 2025School: South Meck Davis was a player that really shined as one that understands the game and is the ultimate leader on the court. The 2025 guard from South Meck walked away with Tournament MVP, but her performance all throughout the camp impressed our scouts. What you had to like about her game was the feel and IQ that she played with. She was unselfish in...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Gerroid Doughty Game Film:Team 5 vs Team 6Team 6 vs Team 8Team 6 vs Team 7Team 3 vs Team 6Team 4 vs Team 6 (championship) #2: 5'2 '27 Nasheyla Mason (Kinston) Starting things off, we look at a player who made an excellent impact despite being one of the smallest campers on display, Nasheyla Mason. She's a tough, rugged, very well-rounded lead guard prospect who sets the tone on...
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Lady Top 80 Game Film
Check out all the game film from the Lady NC Top 80/ Freshman 40. 11:00AM on court 1 | Team 1 vs Team 2https://you.pixellot.link/jGIngAXyYDb 11:00AM on court 3 | Team 3 vs Team 4https://you.pixellot.link/juIdkNXyYDb 11:50AM on court 1 | Team 5 vs Team 6https://you.pixellot.link/n0W4yYXyYDb 11:50AM on court 3 | Team 7 vs Team 8https://you.pixellot.link/7OzOR5XyYDb 12:40PM on court 1 | Team 1 vs...
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Quick and Electric: 2026 Ameya Brown (Terry Sanford)
Player: Ameya BrownClass: 2026Height: 5'4School: Terry Sanford One of the top guards at the Lady Top 80 camp this past weekend had to have been 2026 5'4 Ameya Brown who is at Terry Sanford. She made it very clear that she was coming here to showcase her overall impact, and how dynamic of a guard she can be on the court. She proved that in a big way, as she averaged 19.5 points per game and...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Reggie Dillard Game Film: Team 5 vs. Team 6Team 5 vs. Team 7Team 5 vs. Team 8 #1: 5'1 '28 Demi Thomas (Fuquay-Varina) Starting things off, we look at a player who competed extremely well despite her size and age, Demi Thomas. She's a young, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and clear willingness to do whatever possible to provide her team with an edge. Thomas is still...
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Start tracking 2027 Aamori Patterson (Hibriten)
Player: Aamori PattersonClass: 2027Height: 5'7School: Hibriten The Lady Top 80 was a tremendous event that allowed Lady Phenom to get their eyes on several new names to watch out for, as the talent ran deep at the camp. One player that we talked about quite a bit with her play was 2027 Aamori Patterson who will be at Hibriten this coming season. The 2027 guard was lighting it up from...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Wyndale Homes Game Film:Team 3 vs. Team 4Team 2 vs. Team 4Team 1 vs. Team 4Team 4 vs. Team 8Team 4 vs. Team 6 #8: 5'4 '26 Ameya Brown (Terry Sanford) Starting things off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor, Ameya Brown. She's a smart, rugged, high-motor lead guard prospect with excellent defensive prowess and a polished...
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2025 Mary Church delivers big at Lady Top 80
Player: Mary ChurchClass: 2025Height: 5'7School: East Rowan The Lady Top 80 brought some tremendous talent to the front for Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, as there were a few familiar names as well as new names. One player that we certainly knew about coming in was 2025 Mary Church from East Rowan, as she stood out early and often at the camp and proved that she could be a player who helps a...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Chris Goodman Game Film:Team 3 vs Team 4Team 1 vs Team 3Team 2 vs Team 3Team 3 vs Team 6 #7: 5'4 '26 Stephanie Mobley (Victory Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who stood out through her ability to run a team, Stephanie Mobley. She's a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard prospect with a tight handle and sharp playmaking sense. Mobley can score from all levels, but...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Austin Collins Game Film:Team 1 vs Team 2Team 2 vs Team 4Team 2 vs Team 3 #4: 5'3 '25 Jayla Hicks (NC GBB) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a consistent impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Jayla Hicks. She's a smart, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and unselfish approach to the game. Hicks is a solid ball-handler who utilizes her...
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2027 Lenise Joseph has a chance to be special here in NC
At the Lady Top 80, Lady Phenom and Phenom Hoops had a chance to watch some terrific talent on display all throughout the camp, as we certainly learned a lot about players. One player who blew us away once again was one of the youngest players at the camp, but we are here to say that she has a chance to be something special. 2027 Lenise Joseph is a player we have highlighted countless times...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Jennifer Baker Game Film:Team 1 vs Team 2Team 1 vs Team 3Team 1 vs Team 4 #3: 5'3 '26 Nevaeh Blair (Shabach Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a consistent impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Neveah Blair. She's a smart, tough, skilled floor general with great offensive balance and a polished scoring arsenal. Blair shoots the ball at a...
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Notable Standouts at Lady Top 80
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Sports Facility in Bermuda Run to host our second annual Lady Top 80. The camp featured a slew of high-level prospects with a healthy mix of players from each high school class (even including a few eighth-graders). Beyond the sheer amount of talent on display, it's always a unique, enjoyable experience to watch these young ladies compete in...
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Lady Top 80/Freshman 40 Award Winners
Check out all the award winners from the Lady Top 80/ Freshman 40 camp from this past weekend. Award Winners: MVP: 2027 Lenise JosephOffense: 2025 Mary ChurchDefense: 2027 Kathleen MillerHustle: 2024 Cincear ParkerPlaymaker: 2026 Kara Brinkley Honorable Mention:2026 Ameya Brown2027 Aamori Patterson2024 Khloe Miller2025 Jamaria Freeman2026 Kiara Anderson
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Lady Top 80/ Freshman 40 Top Scorers
20276'0'75Lenise JosephNorth Mecklenburg2020275'7'34Aamori PattersonHibriten19.520265'4'8Ameya BrownTerry Sanford19.520255'7'37Mary ChurchEast Rowan1720255'5'15Makailah DavisSouth Mecklenburg14.520255'10'62Jordin YarberShabach Christian Academy14.520275'6'25Shyla SimmsR.J. Reynolds1420246’4″80Khloe MillerNCGBB Academy13.520255'5'18Halisi WhitleyGrace Christian School1320265'11'68Kara...
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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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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 2
Team 2 Coach: Gio Mack #2: 5'1 '26 Jasiah Gilchrist (Pinecrest) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a lasting impression through her toughness and defensive prowess, Jasiah Gilchrist. She's a tough, smart, high-motor point guard prospect with quickness and the ability to consistently overwhelm opponents on both ends of the floor. Gilchrist handles the ball well and touches the...
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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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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2026 Autumn Washington (Ardrey Kell)
Player: Autumn WashingtonClass: 2026Height: 5'9School: Autumn Washington What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. 2026 Autumn Washington is one that...
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