PHENOM G3 SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS

Why are Phenom camps so important'

Why are basketball camps important'Every spring, summer, and fall, parents and players are bombarded with emails and advertisements concerning basketball camps. Basketball camps are important and let us explain why' We at Phenom Hoop Report have provided quality exposure camps for the past 18 years. We have stood the 'test of time,' and we provide a true exposure/evaluation camp. Phenom Hoop...

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Phenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 8

Team 8 Coach: Robinson #5: 5'6 '25 Jalen Mills (Hope Mills) Starting things off, we look at a player that continues to make a lasing impression with his nonstop motor and blue-collar approach, Jalen Mills. He's a young, unselfish guard prospect and possesses a clear willingness to make hustle plays or do whatever possible to provide his team with an edge. Mills can knock down the open...

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Phenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7 Coach: Kelvin Mills #10: 5'8 '25 Nate Jarrell (Eugene Ashley) Starting things off, we look at a player that competed and produced quite nicely despite his lack of size, Nate Jarrell. He's a young, scrappy guard prospect with an active motor, unselfish approach, and quality spot-up presence from midrange and beyond the arc. Jarrell competes hard at all times and understands how to...

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Phenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: DeAjai Dawkins  #7: 5'7 '24 Kevin Thompson (Phoebus) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a fairly lasting impression with his toughness and tone-setting presence, Kevin Thompson. He's a scrappy, somewhat undersized point guard prospect with quickness, unselfishness, and a nice offensive balance between scoring and playmaking. Thompson is a nice defender,...

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Phenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 5

Team 5 Coach: Phil Watson #6: 5'6 '26 Lucas Kimrey (Gaston Day) Starting things off, we look at a player that continues to showcase clear progression within his overall development, Lucas Kimrey. He's a young, wiry, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a nice combination of scoring prowess and ability to run a team as the floor general. Kimrey is a crafty (visibly improved) ball-handler...

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Phenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 4

Team 4 Coach: Greg Harmon #4: 5'5 '25 Dean Ruthstrom (Lake Norman Charter) Starting things off, we look at a player that found various opportunities despite being the smallest camper on this team, Dean Ruthstrom. He's a young, wiry guard prospect with a solid spot-up presence and a willingness to play hard on both ends of the floor. Ruthstrom passes the ball well, makes unselfish decisions,...

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Phenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 3

Team 3 Coach: Dre Simmons #3: 5'4 '28 Trent Moody (The Academy at Lincoln) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed exceptionally well despite being the youngest camper in attendance, Trent Moody. He's a young, tough, skilled guard prospect with excellent shooting ability and a clear desire to compete defensively. Moody plays older than his age and bigger than his size would...

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Phenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 2

Team 2 Coach: Colby Lewis #2: 5'3 '25 Zanquel Baldwin (North Charleston) Starting things off, we look at a player who competed and produced quite well despite being the smaller camper on this team, Zanquel Baldwin. He's a smart, unselfish guard prospect with a balanced skillset and team-first approach on both ends of the floor. Baldwin is a reliable passer and shooter who consistently...

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Phenom All-American Camp Session II Evaluations: Team 1

Team 1 Coach: Tyler Lewis #1: 4'6 '26 Zion King (Charleston Charter) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a consistent impact despite being the youngest and smallest camper on this team, Zion King. He's an active, quick guard prospect with a tight handle and strong penetration sense. King hit shots, attacked the basket, and worked very hard for extra opportunities whenever...

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All American Camp Session 2 Scoring Leaders

Class OfHeightNameHigh SchoolCityStateAvg.20236'1'Mychael MitchellNorthside Christian AcademyCharlotteNC17.620225'11'Kevin StokesR.B. Stall High SchoolNorth CharlestonSC17.020236'0'Chase DawsonCary AcademyDurhamNC16.820236'1'Eli ClarkMetrolina Christian AcademyMatthewsNC15.020256'4'Robert MoorePorter-Gaud SchoolMt. PleasantSC14.820226’7″Jordan PkyeHargrave Military...

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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom All-American Camp Session II

#177- William Stumpf- The long, wiry forward prospect was among the more intriguing prospects on display from the weekend. He's quite explosive and plays bigger than his size would imply, both as a defender and rebounder. Stumpf runs the floor well in transition, makes hustle plays, and does a nice job of producing within his role on either side of the ball.  #53- Kevin Stokes- After a...

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Phenom All American Camp Session 2 Day 1 Leading Scorers

Class OfHeightNameHigh SchoolCityStateAvg.20236'0'Chase DawsonCary AcademyDurhamNC19.0020236'1'Eli ClarkMetrolina Christian AcademyMatthewsNC17.6720225'11'Kevin StokesR.B. Stall High SchoolNorth CharlestonSC17.3320236'1'Mychael MitchellNorthside Christian AcademyCharlotteNC16.3320256'0'Mason DobieFirst Flight High SchoolSouthern ShoresNC15.6720256'4'Robert MoorePorter-Gaud SchoolMt....

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Player Standouts at Phenom All-American Camp Session II

#126- Neeko Taylor- It's easy to appreciate Taylor's identity and overall approach to the game, as he will always be able to carve out a role with any collection of teammates. He's a knockdown three-point shooter with IQ, playmaking ability, and nice defensive instincts. Taylor makes a quality impact with or without the ball in his hands.' #181- Camden Jernigan- There were a ton of standouts in...

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The Makings of Something Special: Zymicah Wilkins

Each year, the grassroots landscape sees hundreds upon thousands of players who look to make the transition from the middle school game to the high school ranks. The Carolinas are well-known for producing a ton of noteworthy kids at such an early age. Think about guys like Jaden Bradley, London Johnson, Carter Whitt, and countless others, and it's easy to appreciate the sheer number of prospects...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 8

Team 8 Coach: Brian Allen #11: 5'8 '25 Gavin Fields (Ashbrook) Starting things off, we look at a player that arguably stood out as the best perimeter defender on this team, Gavin Fields. He's a young, tough, slightly undersized guard prospect with a high motor and excellent quickness. Fields is a great penetrator, able to effortlessly get downhill and finish or set up others. He's also...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7 Coach: George Marshall #9: 5'7 '25 Jamari Smith (Ashbrook) Starting things off, we look at player that contributed nicely despite being the smallest and youngest camper on this team, Jamari Smith. He's a young, wiry guard prospect with an unselfish, team-first mentality. Smith can knock down jumpers, attack the basket, and defend his assignment with poise defensively. He's a...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 6

Team 6 Coach: Michael Wilson #8: 5'7 '23 Isaiah Martino (Lake Norman Charter) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Isaiah Martino. He's a strong, quick guard prospect with a high motor, team-first approach, and a willingness to make hustle players. Martino touches the paint with consistency and plays hard on...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 5

Team 5 Coach: Ricky Rich #6: 5'7 '25 Blue Simmons (Christ School) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a pretty adaptable identity within the flow of the action, Blue Simmons. He's a young, unselfish, team-first guard prospect with a high motor and the ability to create for himself and others. Simmons is a capable penetrator with vision and useful ball-handling...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 4

Team 4 Coach: Greg Harmon #15: 5'8 '24 Na'Tion Sutton (Henderson Collegiate) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Na'Tion Sutton. He's a wiry, unselfish guard prospect with vision, a useful handle, and the ability to score from multiple levels. Sutton is effective with or without the ball in his hands, and...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 3

Team 3 Coach: Dre Simmons #5: 5'6 '25 Lucas Kimrey (Gaston Day) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Lucas Kimrey. He's a young, slightly undersized guard prospect with an unselfish mentality and the ability to apply consistent pressure from beyond the arc. Next in his development process is working to get...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 2

Team 2 Coach: Kyree Bethel #3: 5'4 '25 Jalen Mills (Hope Mills) Starting things off, we look at a player that understands how to consistently make an impact through his toughness and nonstop motor, Jalen Mills. He's a young, unselfish, team-first guard prospect who doesn't necessarily require the ball in order to make his presence felt. Mills is a capable ball-handler and scorer, but...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 1

Team 1 Coach: Shawn Robinson #1: 5'0 '27 Jamey Patterson (Blythewood) Starting things off, we look at a player that contributed quite nicely despite being among the smallest and youngest campers on display, Jamey Patterson. He's a tough, high-motor guard prospect with an excellent understanding of how to properly position himself on both ends of the floor. Patterson is a capable...

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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom All-American Camp

#1- Jamey Patterson- Despite being the smallest and youngest player in attendance, Patterson consistently found ways to make his presence felt. He lacks physical strength but possesses IQ and an excellent understanding of how to position himself for success on both ends of the floor. Patterson is a reliable ball-handler and playmaker with the ability to set up others or knock down shots. ...

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Phenom All American Camp Scoring Leaders

ClassHeightNameHigh SchoolStateAvg.20236’3″Dallas GardnerCharlotte Country Day SchoolNC24.720246'0'Damani DayVictory Christain Center SchoolNC17.720256'7'Zymicah Wilkins Rutherfordton-SpindaleNC16.320225’11″Jordan Wall GrimsleyNC15.020246'2'Miles BeardHickory Ridge High SchoolNC14.320236'3'Brayden BlueConcord High SchoolNC13.720226'3'Jaedon WhitakerHenderson...

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Player Standouts at Phenom 150 Camp

Jay Mitchell- The long, strong, explosive guard prospect continues to effortlessly control the action with any collection of teammates. Mitchell is capable of dominating a game strictly on athleticism, specifically as a finisher, defender, and rebounder, but also possesses a lot of IQ and skill. Mitchell plays with a great motor and should be a priority amongst scholarship-level coaches. Kady'n...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 20

Team 20Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist'list=PLJSuI1FGChQaoiynjd_Hd7T1X2Z4LPibL Coach: Yusuf English #0: 5'5 '24 MJ Armstrong (Rock Hill) Starting things off, we look at a player that contributed well despite being the smallest camper on this team, MJ Armstrong. He's a young, wiry guard prospect with a nice perimeter jumper and solid vision as a playmaker. Armstrong operates...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 19

Team 19Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist'list=PLJSuI1FGChQamlPvPEaLVIFMscgMEdtpY Coach: William Monden #0: 5'5 '24 Cayden Martin (Greensboro) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed very well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Cayden Martin. He's a skilled, unselfish guard prospect with a tight handle, quality passing instincts, and the ability to...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 18

Team 18Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist'list=PLJSuI1FGChQaWFrI3TPIjvgn80z97uA_W Coach: George Lynch #0: 5'4 '24 Cameron Wiggins (Charlotte) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed fairly well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Cameron Wiggins. He's a young, wiry guard prospect with solid quickness and a useful three-point jumper. Wiggins can...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 17

Team 17Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist'list=PLJSuI1FGChQY9ZmqBHwW_vpb8-qLU8ieh Coach: Brian Allen #0: 5'8 '24 Lucas Erozan (Sevierville) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Lucas Erozan. He's a wiry, high-motor guard prospect with nice defensive prowess and a useful penetration sense. Next in his...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 16

Team 16Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist'list=PLJSuI1FGChQY4TvhZvUg0fWqU-0ebeY5R Coach: Patrick King #0: 5'8 '24 William Ricketts (Weddington) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, William Ricketts. He's a young, wiry unselfish guard prospect with a team-first mentality and the ability to defend bigger...

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