Phenom Hoops was excited to head out near the Charlotte area to check out ACE Skill Development, a program that has been steady in the area but also continues to grow. As it is in the team name, this is a program that continues to develop players of all ages and levels, as they have grown from four teams in Year 1 to now having 14 total teams this year. This is a program that will be a staple all year long on the Phenom platform and will be a must-see for all to see.
16 Sawyer
Sullivan Kendrick
Brandon Quick
Jordan Annett
Lathan Wood
Mario Hays Jr.
Brayden Sansavera
Jamir White
Patrick Depp
Andrew Stokes
Gene Walker
NOTES FROM OPEN GYM
Hays: A guard who displayed the ability to make plays off the dribble, create and get downhill at times, and be a playmaker on the court.
Kendrick/ Depp: Both have intriguing lengths that will allow them to try to make an impact in several areas of the court. Should help inside and out, can make plays around the basket, but also move around in other areas.
White: Crafty guard that can make plays off the dribble, can hit shots but also penetrate and get others involved with his handles.
Walker: Another guard with a nice blend of speed and handles, solid in making plays. Should help run the offense but also be a playmaker for himself and others.
Sansavera: A player who should help his team, especially with how he competes, plays with energy, and takes advantage of scoring opportunities when presented.
Quick: A combo guard that plays within the offense, doesn’t force much but can make plays for himself. He plays hard and has a good motor on both ends.
16u Scriven
Matthew Craft
James Vastis
Chase Walters
Ethan Nelson
Chase Nali
Jaelen King
Grady Webb
Raishawn Elmore
Onur Kurucu
Ayden Sanner
NOTES FROM OPEN GYM
Craft: High IQ guard who knows and understands the game. Makes good reads, can create for himself and others, and brings tremendous energy.
Walters: Another high IQ guard that should be a key piece for this team. Plays within the offense, gets others involved, and makes unselfish plays. Able to make plays off the dribble as well.
Kurucu: A forward that is going to bring size to the floor and be a presence down in the post. He should be counted on manning the paint, attacking the boards, and posting up in the paint.
Webb: Nice blend of size and skill set; shows the ability to make plays off the bounce but also knock down shots from outside off the catch.
Elmore: Strong, physical prospect who can be a versatile piece for this team. Can play and operate from multiple positions, and should be able to help impact the game in a variety of ways.
Sanner: Showed the ability to help run the offense and make plays, as well as knock down open shots including from the perimeter.
King: A long frame that can make plays and be a valuable piece with his athleticism and presence on both sides of the ball. Should help in several areas. Should be able to mix it up well offensively at times.
Nelson: Big frame that will help inside and out. Should help compete on the glass, be comfortable in stepping out, and use his body to his advantage.
Nali: Displayed the ability to knock down shots from multiple levels and stretch the floor with his perimeter shot. Fluid form that can knock down threes.
