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.
WBC Elite 2023
Player Name: Khalil Genwright
Class: 2023 – New Hanover High School
Position: G
Game Review: Big guard – 6’4″ but plays bigger. Excels in getting downhill and getting paint touches. Proven ability to make good decisions in the lane for himself and his teammates. Capable 3 point shooter that you must close out on. Active rebounder.
Player Name: Shane Hawkins
Class: 2023 – Hoggard High School
Position: G
Game Review: 6’3″ – SHOOTER. Highly Consistent 3 Point threat + Quick release. Shot 40%+ from 3FG this past High School season. Steady ability to play off the catch whether finishing at the rim or float/mid-range. Also, can fill a role as a complementary ball handler.
Player Name: Simeon Jeffers
Class: 2023 – Cape Fear Academy
Position: G/F
Game Review: 6’5″ – Active and rangy forward that gets his hands on a lot of balls. Plays longer than he is. Ability to get downhill and finish at the rim or step out and catch/shoot from 3. High IQ with a lot of upside.
Player Name: Jarrod Vaughn
Class: 2023 – New Hanover High School
Position: F
Game Review: 6’6″ – Strong Forward. Excels in getting downhill or finishing around his left shoulder. Steady rebounder and defender across multiple positions.
Player Name: Nazey Myers
Class: 2023 – New Hanover High School
Position: PG
Game Review: 5’8″ – Lead guard that understands how to run the offense and make teammates better. Plays with steadiness and tempo that makes him tough to defend. Proven ability to create paint opportunities for himself or teammates off of the bounce or ball screen situations. Good decision-maker.