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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 17
Team 17 Coach: Trenton Hancock #13: 5’3 ’30 Gavin Edwards (Rogers) First up, Gavin Edwards is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2030. Despite being the smallest and youngest camper on this team, he found ways to make his presence felt within the flow of the action. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player....
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 16
Team 16 Coach: Whit Holcomb-Faye #7: 5’7 ’29 Van Brabham (Greensboro Day) First up, Van Brabham is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2029. He’s a tough, scrappy, unselfish guard with a great blend of feel, scrappiness, and shooting prowess. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Holcomb-Faye on...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 15
Team 15 Coach: Jay Lawson #28: 5’4 ’29 Dominick Dunn (The Burlington School) First up, Dominick Dunn is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, he stood out through his toughness and rugged defensive presence. The next step in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would make him a more complete...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 14
Team 14 Coach: Dre Simmons #25: 5’2 ’29 Elijah Williams (Reidsville) First up, Elijah Williams is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, he found several ways to make his presence felt. The next step in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Dre on Williams: “Elijah is a...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Rodney Carter #26: 5’4 ’29 Adonis Thompson (Irmo) First up, Adonis Thompson is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2029. He’s a quick, scrappy guard who found a lot of success despite being the smallest camper on this team. The next step in his development process is working on his transition defense, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Carter on Thompson: “Adonis...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Colby Lewis #18: 5’3 ’29 Shakeem Witherspoon (South Middle) First up, Shakeem Witherspoon is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. He’s a quick, scrappy, unselfish point guard who knows how to set the tone on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Lewis on...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Colby Lewis #17: 5’3 ’29 Malakhi Blackmon (North Stanly) First up, Malakhi Blackmon is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. He made a lasting impression with his unselfish, high-motor approach to the game on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Lewis on...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Jay Anderson #16: 5’3 ’29 Carson Gladieux (Apex Friendship) First up, Carson Gladieux is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. He’s a smooth, unselfish guard who can create off the bounce but is arguably at his best in spot-up situations. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Ethan Reece #15: 5’3 ’29 Milo Tabron (Research Triangle Academy) First up, Milo Tabron is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. He made a lasting impression through his smart, unselfish understanding of how to properly run a team. The next step in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to find more scoring chances as a...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Tyler Lewis #8: 5’1 ’29 Christopher Wilder (Roger Herr) First up, Christopher “CJ” Wilder is a 5-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, he found several ways to make a lasting impact on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Cam Corey #4: 5’1 ’30 Kenneth Grooms (Jefferson) First up, Kenneth Grooms is a 5-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2030. Though small, he displayed an impressive combination of IQ, motor, defensive prowess, and scoring instincts. The next step in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to find more scoring chances as a cutter...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Michael Wilson #14: 5’3 ’30 Robert Grant (Charlotte Douglas) First up, Robert Grant is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2030. He’s a skilled guard who possesses nice vision and useful scoring polish from multiple levels. The next step in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him a more reliable defender at the point of attack. Coach Wilson on Grant:...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Marlon Staton #2: 5’0 ’30 Grecyn Lyerly (Table Rock) First up, Grecyn Lyerly is a 5-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2030. Although he was the smallest camper in his age division, he consistently found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact....
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Obe Gray #11: 5’3 ’30 Ayson Whitmire (Oak Ridge) First up, Ayson Whitmire is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2030. He’s a smart, unselfish guard with great athleticism and a nonstop motor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Gray on Whitmire: “Ayson has a high basketball IQ, elite...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Dawkins #3: 4’6 ’31 Landon Norman (Elkin) First up, Landon Norman is a 4-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2031. He’s a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard with a polished skillset, high motor, and scrappy defensive prowess, In addition to being a reliable all-around scorer, Norman displayed a strong off-hand with vision and creation instincts. The next step in his development process...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Chris Ewell #2: 4’9 ’32 Carter Heath (Rolesville Charter) First up, Carter Heath is a 4-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2032. He’s a scrappy guard who made solid contributions despite being one of the youngest and smallest campers on display. The next step in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a better on-ball defender. Coach Ewell on Heath:...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Kelvin Mills #1: 4’3 ’32 Carter Reinhardt-Hull (Indian Land) First up, Carter Reinhardt-Hull is a 4-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2032. Despite being one of the smallest and youngest campers on display, his nonstop motor allowed him to make a constant impact. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing...
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Jot the Name Down: 2029 Deron-James Brown
What a camp it was at the Phenom Middle School Elite Camp, as Phenom Hoops had over 80 players come and compete and introduce themselves to our platform. We will be writing a lot about several players at the event in what we saw, as these names will certainly be ones to jot down and monitor. 2029 Deron-James Brown is a young player who was able to capture our eyes with his play, excelling in...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Camp Evaluations: Team 9
#3 4’5 2032 Miles Hollinghead (Madison) Starting off, we look at one of the youngest players at the camp but one that brought a tremendous attitude and was very coachable all throughout the camp. He brought a solid overall game at his age and was able to make an impact in a variety of ways. He offered a steady, reliable presence on both ends of the floor. He is a tough, unselfish,...
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Jot the Name Down: 2028 Kingston Hardie
What a camp it was at the Phenom Middle School Elite Camp, as Phenom Hoops had over 80 players come and compete and introduce themselves to our platform. We will be writing a lot about several players at the event in what we saw, as these names will certainly be ones to jot down and monitor. A young prospect that we have had a chance to watch on several occasions, whether at the Phenom Middle...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Camp Evaluations: Team 8
#2 4’5 2032 Jrue Tatum (Madison) Starting off, we look at one of the youngest players in the camp but one who played hard, showed a tremendous attitude for the game, and competed every time he was on the court. Even at his size and age, Tatum was mighty with his game and played with a big heart and motor. He did a nice job in making plays for himself and for other teammates, being an...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Camp Evaluations: Team 7
#1 4’8 2032 Carter Heath (Rolesville) We start off with one of the youngest players at the camp and one who played with a lot of heart and competed. Heath really was able to bring a balanced game and a good understanding of the game, as he starts his basketball career. He showed the ability to shoot the ball inside and score, but also not afraid to step out and show his range on his...
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Jot the Name Down: 2028 Brayden Horne
What a camp it was at the Phenom Middle School Elite Camp, as Phenom Hoops had over 80 players come and compete, as well as introduce themselves to our platform. We will be writing a lot about several players at the event in what we saw, as these names will certainly be ones to jot down and monitor. Another young player that grabbed my attention is a name that I’m eager to see develop with...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Roland Whitley #30: 5’4 ’28 Max Leroux (Okatie) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased a fairly steady, balanced identity, Max Leroux. He’s a smart, wiry guard prospect with a high motor, well-rounded skillset, and unselfish approach to the game. Whether attacking the basket, spotting-up from beyond the arc, or asserting himself in the midrange,...
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Jot the Name Down: 2028 Draeton Nance
What a camp it was at the Phenom Middle School Elite Camp, as Phenom Hoops had over 80 players come and compete, as well as introduce themselves to our platform. We will be writing a lot about several players at the event in what we saw, as these names will certainly be ones to jot down and monitor. 2028 5’9 Draeton Nance has been a regular name on the Phenom Hoops platform, as he has been...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Dre Simmons #28: 5’4 ’29 Jalen Webb (Youngsville) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a consistent impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Jalen Webb. He’s a young, smart, unselfish guard prospect who does a terrific job of dictating the action and setting up others. Webb regularly stood out for his coachability and willingness to...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Camp Evaluations: Team 4
#27 5’4 2029 Deron-James Brown (Sanford) Starting things off, we look at a young player that really opened many eyes to his game and potential down the road. Brown is a quick, shifty guard who was able to display a solid overall feel, especially in creating off the bounce, getting inside the paint, and finding ways to be an effective scorer inside for himself or setting others up. Brown...
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Heartfelt thanks for the Phenom Middle School Elite Camp
Dear Phenom Hoops Team, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity for our players to attend your Middle School Showcase event. The experience was truly exceptional, and I wanted to take a moment to convey our appreciation. Our players had an incredible time at the showcase, and they spoke enthusiastically about the fun they had competing...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Camp Evaluations: Team 3
#24: 5’3 2029 Mason Driver (Advance) Starting things off, we look at a player who gave maximum effort despite his size. Despite being one of the shorter players in the 7th and 8th grade division, Driver made an impression with his activity level on both ends of the floor. It seemed like every time there was a 50/50 ball, Driver was involved in the play. Offensively, Driver has a good...
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Jot Down The Name: 2028 Nick Brooks III
What a camp it was at the Phenom Middle School Elite Camp, as Phenom Hoops had over 80 players come and compete, as well as introduce themselves to our platform. We will be writing a lot about several players at the event in what we saw, as these names will certainly be ones to jot down and monitor. One player that grabbed my attention early on was 2028 6’1 Nick Brooks III. Brooks checked...
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