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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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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2024 5’9 Emerson Thompson (Falls Lake)
Player: Emerson ThompsonClass: 2024Height: 5’9School: Falls Lake Academy 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. 2024 5’9 Emerson Thompson came in as...
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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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Commitment Alert: 2023 Aniyah Rainey commits to Chowan
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: Aniyah RaineyClass: 2023Committed to: Chowan What Was Said by Phenom Hoops: “She’s a...
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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 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: 2024 Maddie Pounds (NC GBB)
Player: Maddie PoundsClass: 2024Height: 5’9School: NC GBB 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. 2024 5’9 Maddie Pounds is one that certainly went on...
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2023 Madison Self commits to the University of South Carolina Beaufort
Lady Phenom wants to continue to bring recognition around the state and region, as players continue to announce their commitments. We wanted to shed more light on another recent commitment, as 2023 Madison Self from East Lincoln, announced that she would be committing to the University of South Carolina Beaufort, as she will be playing under legendary coach Sharon Versyp. Self officially...
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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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Recruitment picking up for 2023 Eseosa Imafidon
Player: Eseosa ImafidonClass: 2023Height: 6’6School: Proctor Academy Lady Phenom continues to highlight players all around the country, and one player that has been seeing a late uptick in her recruitment has been 2023 6’6 Eseosa Imafidon. A player that we saw first back in 2020 when she was with Covenant Day (Click Here), Imafidon has been seeing her recruitment take off as of late with a few...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: Morgan Smith (Ben L. Smith)
Player: Morgan SmithClass: 2024Height: 5’8School: Ben L. Smith 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. It was great to get another view of 2024 Morgan...
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Take Notice Of: 2023 Ja’Kea Brunson (Wayne Country Day)
Player: Ja’Kea BrunsonPosition: GuardClass: 2023School Wayne Country Day Though the recruiting timeline for the Class of 2023 is quickly closing, there are still so many players out there for college coaches and programs to look at. One player that Lady Phenom would love to spotlight is 2023 Ja’Kea Brunson from Wayne Country Day. Want to talk about the definition of consistency, Brunson defines...
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