PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS

South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3

Team 3 Coach: Tony Jones #3: 5'8 '25 Ean Mitchell (Georgetown) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a nice impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Ean Mitchell. He's a scrappy, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a useful motor and unselfish approach to the game. Mitchell displayed the ability to handle the ball, set up others, and score within the flow of the...

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Grassroots Team Preview: NC Spartans'Tibbs

On Monday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Bishop McGuinness in Kernersville, North Carolina for the NC Spartans' workout. The practice featured three of their 16U squads in addition to a collection of guys from the 17U team. We've seen this program put kids in college on a yearly basis, but this might honestly be their most talented non-17U group in recent memory. Although most college coaches...

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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5

Team 5 Coach: Delmar Patterson #5: 5'11 '23 Arturo Overton (Lower Richland) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply knows how to lead and set the tone by example, Arturo Overton. He's a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with a balanced approach between scoring and playmaking. Overton is a reliable penetrator with a strong midrange pull-up and the ability to set up others...

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Reece's Standouts: Phenom Summer Havoc (Day 3)

by: Ethan Reece 2025 Derek Ross (NC Wildcats)Derek has been undeniably exceptional this week and has displayed a sharp edged point guard game in every aspect. His handle is tight and shifty breaking guys down, he's poised in the moment, and others look to him for direction. That's the definition of a PG. He consistently gets lane penetration to create for others, but has been unstoppable scoring...

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Phenom Grassroots TOC Team Preview: Upward Stars Upstate 15u

The Phenom Grassroots TOC is this weekend in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, as it is the first LIVE Period with Phenom Hoops this season. The talent pool runs deep throughout and we want to give college coaches a leg up on who to watch and who will be in action. Here are a few players to check out for each team, presented by the head coach. Upward Stars Upstate 15u Player Name: Keenan Arcega-...

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