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Lake Norman (Girls) proving they are title contenders again
Last year, Lake Norman Girls finished the season with an impressive 31-1 record, a season certainly one to remember. But it was interesting to see what this team would look like, especially with the graduation of Kirsten Lewis-Williams, and to see if others would elevate their play. That question looks to be answered quickly this season, and they showed why at the Phenom Lakesgiving with an...
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Day 2 Standouts at Phenom Lakesgiving
2024 Peter Moye (South Meck): What an impressive showing from the senior to lead the way and kick off Day 2 at the Phenom Lakesgiving. Moye simply did all he could do in scoring the ball, creating off the dribble and getting to his spots, attacking downhill, being physical and finishing through contact, and also knocking down shots from outside. He went off for 30 points to lead the way for his...
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Day 1 Phenom Lakesgiving Scores and Stats
Game 1: Hickory Ridge 53 – United Faith 36 (Girls) HR: Sheree Gidney 20pts, 12rebs/ Amaya Leathers 9pts, 5rebs/ Makala Gidney 8pts, 7rebsUFCA: Devin Long 13pts, 5rebs, 3asts/ Jada Richardson 4pts, 12rebs, 4stls/ Karson Young 9pts, 10rebs Game 2: NW Cabarrus 56 – Lincoln Charter 55 NW: Jordan Gonder 18pts, 7rebs, 2asts, 3stls/ Landon Rowe 13pts, 2rebs/ Justin Gonder 7pts,...
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2024 Jerin Truesdale leading the charge for Myers Park (Girls)
Myers Park Lady Mustangs is a very intriguing team this year that offers an array of talent, and one of the clear leaders for the team this year is 2024 Jerin Truesdale, and she proved that at the George Lynch Invitational. She led the way on Day 1 in a big win for her team, as she continues to showcase her ability to impact the game from a variety of areas. Truesdale does a great job in...
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Lady Phenom: What to Watch between Westover vs. Seventy-First (G) at Hoops and Dreams Showcase
Westover: When looking at this roster, one of the first things you notice is just how young they are overall on the court. That should always be fun for scouts to watch as the next wave of talent comes through. But when you talk about this team, you first have to start with the senior Rmani Robinson, who started off the season strong with a 15pt, 9reb, 2ast, and 2stl game. She...
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Lady Phenom: What to Watch for at Phenom Lakesgiving
The Shehan Sisters looking to lead the way for Lake Norman 2025 Samantha Shehan and 2025 Alexis Shehan are looking to make a statement this year, with them being the clear leaders for this team as they look to make another run at a title. Samantha and Alexis can really score the ball, as they showed in Game 1 when they combined for 64 of the team’s 87 points. These two are clear next-level...
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2027 Lila Kelly showing to be a force already
Though it is early in the season so far, there is a freshman who has clearly shown she is a rising talent to watch out for here in North Carolina. 2027 Lila Kelly has that “it” factor and is showing that she is going to be a force in the years to come. Though it is early in the season, Kelly is posting strong numbers with 20+ppg, over five rebounds, three assists, and racking up the...
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Lady Phenom Recruitment: 2026 Jaida McClure
Player: Jaida McClureClass: 2026Height: 5’9School: Providence Day Looking at the Class of 2026, Lady Phenom has been watching 2026 Jaida McClure grow and develop over the years, as we have watched her since she was playing in seventh grade. Even as a young prospect, she grabbed the attention of our scouts and she continues to do so now in high school. McClure has added two offers to her...
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2025 Azaria Scott making plays at GDS on both ends of the court
Player: Azaria ScottClass: 2025School: Greensboro Day Checking in early for a game, Lady Phenom was in Greensboro to check in on the Lady Bengals, as they were able to win convincingly 64-11 vs. Grace Christian. It was a dominant showing from the team overall, but one player that captured my eyes was 2025 Azaria Scott, a guard that made an impact all over the court. When you watch her game, it...
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Lady Phenom Game Report: Greensboro Day vs. Grace Christian
Lady Phenom went out to Greensboro to check in on the Bengals, as they welcomed in Grace Christian with both teams kicking off the season. GDS looked strong and flexed its muscles early, creating havoc defensively and quickly turning it into offense. It allowed them to jump out to a 19-0 first-quarter lead, and they only expanded on that going into halftime leading 41-4. That trend continued in...
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Lady Phenom Player Profile: 2026 Tiara Thompson (West Rowan)
Player: Tiara ThompsonClass: 2026School: West Rowan West Rowan certainly will have the attention of everyone this year once again, after going undefeated last year and earning a title. And they bring plenty of firepower, as we had a great opportunity to check out the talent at the Jamboree. There are plenty of players to talk about, but a young prospect that intrigued us a lot was 2026...
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Highlighting a Program: Carolina All-Stars
Lady Phenom wanted to take the time to highlight a program that has been putting in the work and making an impact around high school/ travel ball. The Carolina All-Stars program has been making its mark and has been a tremendous asset in getting players to the next level. There aren’t too many organizations that have the number of players that will have the opportunity to play in college, as...
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Start Paying More Attention To 2026 Kiara Anderson
Player: Kiara AndersonClass: 2026Height: 5’7School: East Lincoln Anderson continues to be a name that comes up in discussion every time we see her in action. Whether it was at our Lady Top 80 camp or jamborees this year, Anderson continues to stand out with her play. And that should only bring more excitement to what she will be showing this season at East Lincoln. The 2026 guard is a dynamic...
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Versatility is the Name of the Game for 2026 Kara Brinkley
Player: Kara BrinkleyHeight: 5’11Class: 2026School: East Rowan A player that quickly caught our attention and that we continued to talk about all throughout the camp, 2026 5’11 Kara Brinkley had a coming out party at the Lady Top 80 and clearly put herself on our watch list. When we say she had a hand in everything on the court, we truly mean it as she ultimately won the Playmaker Award at the...
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2024 Khloe Miller continues to flourish as a player
Player: Khloe MillerClass: 2024Height: 6’4School: NCGBB Committed to East Carolina One of the few players already committed to a program, Miller still came in and proved herself with a camp loaded with talent of all ages. Miller quickly stood out at her size, being a 6’4 prospect that made a strong presence inside. The ECU commit displayed a bit of everything on the floor; a tremendous...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Colby Lewis Game Film:Team 7 vs Team 8Team 6 vs Team 8Team 5 vs Team 8Team 4 vs Team 8 #6: 5’4 ’27 Sydney McGuire (Mallard Creek) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased the ability to effectively run a team, Sydney McGuire. She’s a smart, unselfish floor general with an understanding of how to produce from either guard position. Next in her development process is...
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Impacting the Game in a Variety of Ways: 2025 Jordin Yarber (MD)
Player: Jordin YarberClass: 2025Height: 5’10School: Shabach Christian Academy A player who came down to the Lady Top 80 camp that really impressed with her overall impact was 2025 5’10 Jordin Yarber. Not knowing much about her game, she quickly made our scouts realize what she was able to provide to help her team win. Our very own Jeffrey Bendel had this to say about her game: “Between her size,...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Tyler Lewis Game Film:Team 7 vs Team 8Team 5 vs Team 7Team 6 vs Team 7 #10: 5’6 ’28 Gracie Shore (Advance) Starting things off, we look at a player who performed exceptionally well as one of the youngest campers on display, Gracie Shore. She’s a young, steady, skilled guard prospect with a high motor and willingness to do whatever possible to provide her team with an edge. Shore is...
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Poised and Control: 2025 Makailah Davis (South Meck)
Player: Makailah DavisClass: 2025School: South Meck Davis was a player that really shined as one that understands the game and is the ultimate leader on the court. The 2025 guard from South Meck walked away with Tournament MVP, but her performance all throughout the camp impressed our scouts. What you had to like about her game was the feel and IQ that she played with. She was unselfish in...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Gerroid Doughty Game Film:Team 5 vs Team 6Team 6 vs Team 8Team 6 vs Team 7Team 3 vs Team 6Team 4 vs Team 6 (championship) #2: 5’2 ’27 Nasheyla Mason (Kinston) Starting things off, we look at a player who made an excellent impact despite being one of the smallest campers on display, Nasheyla Mason. She’s a tough, rugged, very well-rounded lead guard prospect who sets the tone on...
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Lady Top 80 Game Film
Check out all the game film from the Lady NC Top 80/ Freshman 40. 11:00AM on court 1 | Team 1 vs Team 2https://you.pixellot.link/jGIngAXyYDb 11:00AM on court 3 | Team 3 vs Team 4https://you.pixellot.link/juIdkNXyYDb 11:50AM on court 1 | Team 5 vs Team 6https://you.pixellot.link/n0W4yYXyYDb 11:50AM on court 3 | Team 7 vs Team 8https://you.pixellot.link/7OzOR5XyYDb 12:40PM on court 1 | Team 1 vs...
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Quick and Electric: 2026 Ameya Brown (Terry Sanford)
Player: Ameya BrownClass: 2026Height: 5’4School: Terry Sanford One of the top guards at the Lady Top 80 camp this past weekend had to have been 2026 5’4 Ameya Brown who is at Terry Sanford. She made it very clear that she was coming here to showcase her overall impact, and how dynamic of a guard she can be on the court. She proved that in a big way, as she averaged 19.5 points per game and...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Reggie Dillard Game Film: Team 5 vs. Team 6Team 5 vs. Team 7Team 5 vs. Team 8 #1: 5’1 ’28 Demi Thomas (Fuquay-Varina) Starting things off, we look at a player who competed extremely well despite her size and age, Demi Thomas. She’s a young, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and clear willingness to do whatever possible to provide her team with an edge. Thomas is still...
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Start tracking 2027 Aamori Patterson (Hibriten)
Player: Aamori PattersonClass: 2027Height: 5’7School: Hibriten The Lady Top 80 was a tremendous event that allowed Lady Phenom to get their eyes on several new names to watch out for, as the talent ran deep at the camp. One player that we talked about quite a bit with her play was 2027 Aamori Patterson who will be at Hibriten this coming season. The 2027 guard was lighting it up from...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Wyndale Homes Game Film:Team 3 vs. Team 4Team 2 vs. Team 4Team 1 vs. Team 4Team 4 vs. Team 8Team 4 vs. Team 6 #8: 5’4 ’26 Ameya Brown (Terry Sanford) Starting things off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor, Ameya Brown. She’s a smart, rugged, high-motor lead guard prospect with excellent defensive prowess and a polished...
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2025 Mary Church delivers big at Lady Top 80
Player: Mary ChurchClass: 2025Height: 5’7School: East Rowan The Lady Top 80 brought some tremendous talent to the front for Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, as there were a few familiar names as well as new names. One player that we certainly knew about coming in was 2025 Mary Church from East Rowan, as she stood out early and often at the camp and proved that she could be a player who helps a...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Chris Goodman Game Film:Team 3 vs Team 4Team 1 vs Team 3Team 2 vs Team 3Team 3 vs Team 6 #7: 5’4 ’26 Stephanie Mobley (Victory Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who stood out through her ability to run a team, Stephanie Mobley. She’s a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard prospect with a tight handle and sharp playmaking sense. Mobley can score from all levels, but...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Austin Collins Game Film:Team 1 vs Team 2Team 2 vs Team 4Team 2 vs Team 3 #4: 5’3 ’25 Jayla Hicks (NC GBB) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a consistent impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Jayla Hicks. She’s a smart, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and unselfish approach to the game. Hicks is a solid ball-handler who utilizes her...
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2027 Lenise Joseph has a chance to be special here in NC
At the Lady Top 80, Lady Phenom and Phenom Hoops had a chance to watch some terrific talent on display all throughout the camp, as we certainly learned a lot about players. One player who blew us away once again was one of the youngest players at the camp, but we are here to say that she has a chance to be something special. 2027 Lenise Joseph is a player we have highlighted countless times...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Jennifer Baker Game Film:Team 1 vs Team 2Team 1 vs Team 3Team 1 vs Team 4 #3: 5’3 ’26 Nevaeh Blair (Shabach Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a consistent impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Neveah Blair. She’s a smart, tough, skilled floor general with great offensive balance and a polished scoring arsenal. Blair shoots the ball at a...
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