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.
Grindhouse Lakers 17u and 16u
17U
Landon King
2022
West Charlotte High School
4A State Championship Game MVP
Landon is a high motor, elite scorer and playmaker that can take over a game at any point. Plays at a high-level pace that allows him to pick apart the opponent’s defense. One of the top unsigned seniors in the state.
Interest: Catawba, Livingstone, Gaston College, Brunswick CC
Anthony Breland
2023
Charlotte Elite Academy
1000 point scorer
Interest: Rutgers, Georgetown, Hofstra, High Point
An all-around offensive threat that impacts the game on all 3 levels.
Isaac Johnson
2022
Charlotte Elite Academy
2nd team All-Conference
High Motor wing that plays with tenacity on the defensive and offensive ends.
Judah Ravenell
2022
Franklin Prep
Elite wing that can play 1-4 positions.
Interest: Pfeiffer University and Gaston College
Michael McNair
2023
Independence High School
High energy wing that scores easily in transition. Sharpshooter that can knock down shots at a high-efficiency rate.
16U
Jullian Mack
2024
Hopewell High School
Aggressive combo guard that has the ability to take over the game. Can score it on all three levels and have the ability to guard the other team’s best player. One of the most exciting 2024 guards in the state of NC.
Gianni Vines
2024
West Cabarrus High School
Long athletic wing that can score it with the best in the state. He has the ability to create his own shot and knows when to apply pressure on the defense to make a better play for his teammates.
Jayden “Tank” Bell
2025
North Mecklenburg
Exciting young guard that can get anywhere on the basketball court. Exceptional playmaking and scoring ability that is beyond his years as a prep. One of the most exciting freshmen in the class of 2025.
Ethan Zimmerman
2024
West Stanly High
Pure knock-down shooter that stretches the floor, with his 6’4 inch frame. Very scrappy on the defensive end, in 2 tournaments thus far Ethan also averages 3 blocks a game.
Martavious Stanley
2024
Garinger High School
6’4 big body athletic power guard that can score all over the court. Lefty that can finish above the rim with either hand. Game changer on the defensive end that can guard 1-5.