The Phenom Challenge is one of the biggest events around the region and in the country, as 180 teams look to compete at the highest level.
We are expecting a HUGE turnout for this event in Spartanburg, SC on April 26-28.' So, Phenom Hoop Report wants to do our part in starting the buzz for the event.
Players and teams, of all ages, will have a chance to play in front of college coaches throughout the weekend.' But here are a few players to watch out for, as we preview teams that will be competing.
Check out a few names to look out for.
Team: LowCountry Storm 17u
#1 Kelvin Robinson 2020 – 5'9' 150 'PG
– Great court vision, tough, durable, competitive. 'Good luck staying in front of him! Can handle! Good defender and will sacrifice his body without hesitation.
#2 Tamaine Harding 2020 – 5'9 125 PG
– Streaky shooter, midrange game, great on-ball defender.
#3 Sam Funk 2021 – 5'10 155 G
– Midrange game, good off the bounce, good defender.
#11 Sam Laydon 2020 – 5' 11 150 PG/SG/SF'
– ELITE D1 MIND, Coach on the floor, Gym Rat,'PURE SHOOTER WITH DEEP RANGE, Can play 1-3 and makes his teammates better, leader, Good rebounder for his size. ONE TO WATCH can get Hot.
#14 Jackson Lewandowski 2021 6' 6' 165 – SF, PF, C
– Long, Good touch around the hoop, streaky shooter, Huge upside if he works.
#23 Maliek Brown 2020 6' 2' 190 – G,SF, PF,C
– ELITE D1 ATHLETICISM, WILL BE ONE OF THE 5 BEST ATHLETES IN THE EVENT, EXPLOSIVE! ONE TO WATCH
#24 Davis Egloff 2021 5'10 150 – SG
– Streaky shooter, tough defender, competitive, willing to work.
#33 Marc Haight 2020 '6' 1' 150 – PG/SG/SF
– Great Handle, tough lefty, good in traffic distributing the basketball, Good shooter, tough competitor, smart kid, Good rebounder for his size. ONE TO WATCH can get hot.
#34 Richard Gilliard 2020 6'3 165 – PF/C
– RAW ATHLETE, Leaper, EXCELLENT REBOUNDER, Tough and does all the dirty work! Makes the team better !!
#35 Damari Joyner 2020 6' 3 275 – PF, C
-'Tough, Physical, competitive, Good touch and finisher around the hoop, good midrange shooter. Makes the team better!!