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The Talent Is There: 2026 Kiara Anderson (East Lincoln)
Just a few weeks back, Lady Phenom Hoops was on deck at the North Meck Invitational as we had a great opportunity to watch teams and players in action. One player that we walked away impressed with was 2026 Kiara Anderson from East Lincoln. When you scout young talent, you sometimes just have a feeling that this is a player to really watch especially with the flashes and the potential she...
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Start learning her name: 2028 Belle Hill (Southern Starz)
Player: Belle HillClass: 2028School: Mars Hill HS Lady Phenom Hoops had a wonderful time working with US Open Basketball in what was a tremendous overall experience and event. Teams from all over the country came to Rock Hill to compete, and there were a few names that really impressed our scouts with their play. One of the best players on the court all throughout, and one that had our scouts...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Lady Champion Showcase
2027 Faith Bekich (Charlotte Dragons): A young big to keep an eye on, Bekich will be a name that you could see more as she enters high school next season. Still young and developing her game, she does a great job of knowing where she excels down in the paint, being active on the boards, creating second-chance opportunities, and finding ways to score inside or from the line. 2026 Amayah...
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New Names to Learn: North Meck Invitational
2027 Lenise Joseph (North Meck): This was our first time watching the freshman, but she is a name that many already know and has the attention of college coaches already. And it was easy to see why, as she can be an absolute monster down in the paint with her size. For a player at her age, she does a great job in being a force in the post, showing strong hands, finishes well, keeps...
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Start Earning More Recognition: North Meck Invitational
2024 Molly Burns (Ardrey Kell): Burns has been a guard that we have talked about before and she continues to show that she can help a program at the next level. She is a high IQ point guard that reads the floor, brings tremendous leadership and energy to the court, and has confidence in her shot-making ability from outside. 2025 Mary Church (East Rowan): Church looks to be the leader for this...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from North Meck Invitational Standouts
2026 Autumn Washington (Ardrey Kell): Washington has been a name we have talked about in the past, but one can see she has only continued to develop, get stronger, and add more to her game. She presents good size and versatility, and shows a nice ability to create her own shot but also get to the basket to score. She continues to take those steps in her game. 2024 Blanca Thomas (Charlotte...
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US Open Basketball Championships (Girls)
2028 Aaralyn Scott (Team Sims): It didn’t take long to realize that Scott was a strong talent and one to really watch out for more as she grows up. But when you watched her operate on the floor, she was terrific in creating space for herself, displaying quick handles, a good burst, and the ability to get defenders off for her shot. But she used those handles as well to finish and...
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Shehan Sisters looking to Lead the Charge at Lake Norman
Players: Samantha Shehan/ 2025 Alexis ShehanClass: 2025School: Lake Norman Lake Norman proved that they were one of the top teams in the state last year, finishing the season 31-1 overall and making an appearance in the state championship game. And though the Wildcats have lost some key players, it seems that this program isn’t slowing down any time soon with the talent they have. But this...
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2025 Sidney Blackwell continues to impress
Player: Sidney BlackwellClass: 2025School: Porter Ridge Lady Phenom was out and about last week at the Carolina Rise Summer Showcase, getting an early chance to check out talent of all levels and ages. We saw several intriguing prospects on the court, as we wanted to dive more into the talent we saw. One player that caught our eye with her play was 2025 Sidney Blackwell from Porter Ridge....
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2024 Janiah Shular (1of1) is one to check out more
Player: Janiah ShularClass: 2024Team: 1of1 Prep/ Charlotte Dream Elite Diving more into the players and talent we saw at the Carolina Rise Summer Showcase, we now take a look at 2024 5’11 Janiah Shular with 1of1 Prep. She is one that really stood out immediately on the court with her play. She had a tremendous Game 1, as she was dominant throughout and couldn’t be stopped, but also backed that...
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Easy to see the talent: 2025 Jocelyne Grier (WSCS National)
Player: Jocelyne GrierClass: 2025School: Winston Salem Christian NationalAAU: Lady Phoenix Elite Lady Phenom was on deck for a terrific event out in Charlotte, as we were able to check out teams and players at the Carolina Rise HS Summer Showcase. Everywhere you looked, there was talent to be found and had a great chance to get an early view of teams. One player that we walked away from...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Tianah Hopper (Gaffney)
Player: Tianah HopperClass: 2027School: GaffneyAAU: Carolina Lady Raptors The young talent around the region is incredible when you really dive into it, and Lady Phenom Hoops wants to provide the platform for them to shine. One player that we have watched on several occasions, and certainly has earned her way onto our watch list is 2027 Tianah Hopper. When talking about her game, she provides so...
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Lady Phenom: Players to Look at More (Part 2)
2025 Chloe Ross (Butler): Ross is one that goes a bit under the radar but she gives you a lot to offer while also continuing to develop. She has the size that you like at 6’3, and really grew as a player from her freshman season to her sophomore season, as she finished averaging 11.4ppg, 12.4rpg, and 2.3bpg. Ross is one that really makes her presence known in the paint on both sides,...
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Lady Phenom: Players to Look at More (Part 1)
Rihanna Hunt 2025 Shaymiah Bailey (Walkertown) Bailey is coming off a dominating season last year for Walkertown, as she helped the Lady Wolfpack earn their first winning season in school history. She was a huge part of that success, as she was ultimately named the 2022-23 Mid-State 2A Conference Player of the Year. And with numbers like she had, it was easy to see. After a strong freshman...
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2025 Caitlyn Jones looking to stay focused; talks newest offer
2025 Caitlyn Jones has been playing at a high level this summer with Boo Williams, as the North Carolina prospect from Rolesville HS has been locked in. Jones has been staying strong and focused on developing her game, as she spoke with Lady Phenom Hoops about her summer. She also has added another offer to her list, as Penn State is the newest offer. Here is what she had to say...
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Lady Phenom Recruitment Update: 2024 Jada Cook (Patrick Henry HS)
Player: Jada CookClass: 2024High School: Patrick Henry HS (VA)AAU: Supreme Team Lady Phenom: How has this summer been going for you and your team'Cook: It has been going really well. Lady Phenom: What have you been hoping to show more with your game'Cook: I’m a versatile player that can play 1, 2, or 3, and can check 1-4 positions on defense. Also, my ability to shoot the three-ball. Lady...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Blanca Thomas staying home, commits to North Carolina
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Blanca ThomasClass: 2024Committed to: North Carolina What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:...
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Looking to expand her game: 2024 Icyss Storm
In our first Lady Phenom NC Top 80, we were able to get another view of 2024 6’1 Icyss Storm from Grace Christian and she has only continued to develop and elevate her game. Coming off a tremendous high school season, she really showcased her overall impact on the court at the Top 80, where we had this to say: “She’s a strong, athletic, rugged forward/post prospect with a nonstop...
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2025 Lauren Jacobs breaks down more of her game and latest in recruitment
2025 Lauren Jacobs was one of the biggest standouts at the Phenom Lady Rumble weeks ago, as we had high praise for what we saw from her on the court. She was named one of the top players from the event, as we had this to say: “This was my first time watching Jacobs, but I’m a huge fan of her game after what I saw this weekend, and think she is going to be a bigger name in South Carolina. Helping...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2026 Diamond Wilson
Player: Diamond WilsonClass: 2026Height:School: North Edgecombe Lady Phenom is ramping up its coverage, and there are plenty of players that should be earning the attention of many after their strong season. One player that we are interested in learning more about is 2026 5’3 Diamond Wilson from North Edgecombe high school. Wilson is coming off a very impressive freshman season in which she...
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Lady Phenom Player Watch: 2026 5’11 Reagan Haggard (Chapin)
Player: Reagan HaggardClass: 2026Height: 5’11AAU: Aja Wilson EliteHigh School: Chapin Scrolling back through a few players that we have seen over the last few months, we wanted to bring more light to a few prospects on the girls’ side. Back at the Lady Phenom Rumble, Aja Wilson Elite was a popular program that earned our attention, as they have several players that will be on our watch...
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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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2025 Trinity Jones shines at Phenom Lady Rumble; adds another offer
Player: Trinity JonesClass: 2025High School: MauldinAAU: Aja Wilson Elite There was plenty of talent that rolled through the doors at the Phenom Lady Rumble, and we are hoping to spotlight a few players more on our platform. One player that really intrigued us and played with a tremendous feel was 2025 Trinity Jones from Mauldin high school. Jones was such a valuable piece to her team; she has a...
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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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POB’s Best of the Best: Phenom Lady Rumble
2025 Lauren Jacobs (Aja Wilson Elite): This was my first time watching Jacobs, but I’m a huge fan of her game after what I saw this weekend, and think she is going to be a bigger name in South Carolina. Helping her team to a state title, she was locked in and really showcased her overall game and impact. When talking about her game, she quickly grabs your attention with her playmaking...
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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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What We Learned: Phenom Lady Rumble
A lot of good young talent to start tracking Getting a chance to watch the talent on the courts this weekend, the one thing that really stood out in my eyes was just how much talent there is around the region, especially when it comes to younger prospects. It seems like in every game I watched there was a new young name that popped up and they should be one to start tracking more. There were...
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Weekend Champions: Grassroots TOC/ Lady Rumble/ East Coast Invitational
Check out all the champions from this weekend's events, both in Rock Hill and Virginia Beach. Congrats to all teams on their championship runs!
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Lady Rumble (Part 2)
2026 India Williams (Aja Wilson Elite): Williams was one of the catalyst in what was an impressive overall showing for Aja Wilson Elite. Williams did a fantastic job in being able to score in a variety of ways and levels, knock down shots, attack and create out in open space, and bring a team mentality to the court in sharing the ball. Didn’t force anything and played really well overall....
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Lady Rumble (Part 1)
2028 Taelor Sutton (Lady Rizin Stars): Sutton was impressive to start the day with her play. She is a strong ball-handler and creator, seeing and reading the floor well, getting to her spots and inside the paint, but also make high IQ passes to set up her teammates. She scored and facilitated extremely well on Day 1 at the Lady Rumble and should be a name to watch more down the road. 2028 Areona...
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