PHENOM OPENING EVENT RECAPS
Scholarship-Worthy Players Highlighting Stars Gold 17u Team
It was great to see our old friend back on the court, as the Stars Gold 17u continues to offer players from the state of South Carolina to check out. There are plenty of options, inside and out, that college coaches should take a look at and check out, as this is a program that should continue to prove itself this season. 2025 Reggie Mack2025 Yasir Cromer2025 Shannon Davis2025 Malachi Cooper2025...
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Twin Hoops 16U making waves in Virginia
The Phenom Grassroots TOC brought teams from all over the region, and there were plenty of teams that made a statement. Virginia has always been an interesting area when it comes to travel ball, but a program that seems to be building something special is the Twin Hoops organization, especially with the 16u team. They were able to walk away as champions, and this should be a team to watch out...
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Phenom Grassroots TOC: Team Swish continuing its winning ways
Phenom Hoops continues to highlight teams and players from this past weekend, and a team that we are familiar with over the years had another strong showing. Team Swish is a program that has performed well under the Phenom Hoops landscape, and that didn’t change as they took home a championship. We learned a little about this year’s team but we are eager to check them out more this season....
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Young Names to Start Tracking: Phenom Grassroots TOC
2026 Bryce Rogers (Triple Threat 2026): Rogers is a new name to look at here in North Carolina. With his 6’6 frame and being part of the Class of 2026, he showed flashes that he could be a target down the road. He has a unique blend of length and athleticism that was to shine inside and out. He is comfortable from multiple levels, stepping out from three but also finishing inside. Rogers...
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Making a Statement this Summer: Cap City Charlotte
Talk about a team that has been making their presence felt, as Cap City Charlotte has been making an early statement this summer. This is a team that has clearly put themselves as a team to watch this summer and provides scholarship-worthy prospects. They have taken on the challenges early on and proven themselves that they mean business. We break down a few prospects that...
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Sewer South 17u opens eyes at the Phenom Grassroots TOC
The Phenom Grassroots TOC was absolutely loaded, with hundreds of teams making their way over to South Carolina. In one of our biggest events, there are plenty of storylines to walk away from and Sewer South 17u was one that I was impressed with, especially learning more about and checking out new talent. This is a team that clearly should be earning more attention, and we are here to tell you...
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SW15H Elite proving to be a team of high interest this summer
This weekend brought a lot of talent to the courts down in South Carolina, and one of the premier teams that we were eager to see was SW15H Elite and they didn’t disappoint. They walked away with a championship from the event and proved that this is a team schools should be paying attention to all summer long. When you look at this group, this is a team that has players that can help future...
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Crowning of Champions: Grassroots TOC/ Lady Rumble/ 757 Showcase
Phenom Grassroots TOC / Phenom Lady Rumble 17U Blue: SW15H Elite17U Orange: Team Swish17U White: Team White 11th House17U Girls: NC Attack 17U16U Blue: Middleton Hoops Elite 202616U Orange: Twin Hoops16U Girls: Palmetto 76ers A’ja Wilson Elite 16U15U Blue: Team Curry 202715U Orange: Palmetto City Hurricanes15U White: NC Raptors15U Girls: Palmetto 76ers A’ja WIlson 15u14U Blue:...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Grassroots TOC
2028 Noah Dulin (Team Fly): Dulin continues to impress the scouts at an early age. Overall, this Team FLY program is extremely good and very balanced, but on Day 2 early on it was Dulin who continued to lead the charge. Dulin’s blend of skillset, feel, length, and versatility certainly garner attention early on, as he put on an offensive show to start the day. Whether it was scoring out in...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Grassroots TOC (Day 1)
2027 James Minlend (Harrisburg Hornets): Minlend continues to be a young prospect that needs to have eyes on. One can see that he has a on of upside in his game, and he is developing more confidence with his feel and game overall at a young age. The 6’5 prospect can score in a variety of ways, scoring off the bounce and knocking down shots with his jumper, but also attacking downhill and...
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Leaving an Impression: Phenom Grassroots TOC
2026 Nick Arnold (Team Charlotte): Walking away from the event, Arnold was one that left a lasting impression on our scouts with his stellar play throughout. The 2026 point guard, who is one we have watched countless times, has seemed to take his game to another level; he looked stronger, more assertive as a guard, and is taking his offensive game to another level. He was assertive, got...
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New Names to Learn from Phenom Grassroots TOC
The Phenom Grassroots TOC was a terrific event that brought plenty of familiar faces to the court, but it also gave us the advantage to learn a few new names that will be on our radar this summer and down the road. Check out what was said about a few players to watch out for down the road. 2026 Jim Gatehouse (Team Griggs): 'I’ve been very impressed with 2026 Jim Gatehouse (Team Griggs)....
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Dawkins’ Standouts: Phenom Grassroots TOC
2026 Tyzhir Dyer (Team Charlotte 16U) Tyzhir Dyer embodies what high school coaches should look for in a freshman trusted with key varsity minutes. Aside from starting on variety as a freshman, Tyzhir exemplifies positive character traits consistently throughout the course of play. If you prioritize positive body language and visible response to coaching, Dyer is a player you'll quickly grow to...
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Reece's Standouts: Phenom Grassroots TOC (Day 3)
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Coby Dillon (Team Loaded WV) When you look at a young guard coming into HS, the idea is typically to develop and them to be able to run your offense. But Coby has as advanced of a floor general presence as you can find at this age, which will give you another coach on the floor to boost the effects on everyone else. He's calm under pressure as a ball handler, able to stall...
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Weekend Champions: Grassroots TOC/ Lady Rumble/ East Coast Invitational
Check out all the champions from this weekend's events, both in Rock Hill and Virginia Beach. Congrats to all teams on their championship runs!
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Reece's Standouts: Phenom Grassroots TOC (Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2025 KJ Younger (Team Hope) There might not be a player at this event more responsible for offensive production that KJ. He has a consistently high scoring output that blends his overwhelming athleticism with deceiving finely tuned skills for a guy of his build and motor. Although he could with still noteworthy results, he doesn't rely on his athleticism to do the work for him....
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Dawkins’ Standouts from Phenom Grassroots TOC
By: DeAjai Dawkins 2025 Tre McKinnon (Team Charlotte 16U)' Tre McKinnon boasts a level of athleticism that I have, quite literally, only seen in eventual collegiate athletes. McKinnon plays with a very rare blend of athleticism and discipline that allows him to contribute in every contest, despite his scoring output. I was most impressed today with how he challenged shots at the rim, especially...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Grassroots TOC (Part 2)
2024 Gianni Vines (Team White): Vines continues to jump out as a player with intrigue. A 6'3 long prospect, he did a great job in using his length to his advantage, whether it was attacking and finishing at the rim or rising up over defenders. He is tough to stop with his combination of athleticism and length, and he was extremely effective on Day 2 at the event. 2025 Zeus Batts (WBC):...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 at Phenom Grassroots TOC (Part 1)
2025 KJ Younger (Team HOPE): Younger has been a name that continues to pop up for me and I'm eager to see what his summer could be like; he could be in for a breakout-type season.' Younger though continues to showcase what he has always done, being that physical presence in scoring through defenders but also showing a well-rounded skillset.' He is able to really impact the game in a variety of...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Phenom Grassroots TOC
2025 Jake Benham (Mint Hill Lakers): Benham is going to be a name that I will be watching more, and I'm excited to see how his summer goes.' But so far, Benham has really elevated his game and is taking more of that lead role on his team.' Benham shows how strong and effective he can be from multiple levels, finishing and making plays off the bounce, but also being a tremendous presence from the...
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2022 Dwight Canady Jr. still available and can help a program
In the world of recruiting and college basketball, we are in a unique time with the transfer portal and everything else that has come about over the last few years. What it has done though has allowed a few seniors to remain available late which many would say could help a program at the next level. One senior that really showed and caught the eyes of our scouts at the Phenom...
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Put on your Watch List: 2025 6'6 Andrew Grimes
Player: Andrew GrimesClass: 2025Height: 6'6High School: ClaytonAAU: Raleigh Raiders It seems like every year at the start of the travel ball season, Phenom Hoops gets a chance to learn about and check out a few new players. One player early on that has attracted a few of our scouts has been 2025 6'6 Andrew Grimes, who has been playing with the Raleigh Raiders and is coming off a solid...
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Brother Duo Shining on the Court: 2024 J3 Swindell and 2025 Neal Swindell
Player: J3 SwindellClass: 2024Height: 6'4 Player: Neal SwindellClass: 2025Height: 6'3 It was nearly over two years when we introduced everyone to 2024 J3 Swindell and also learned about 2025 Neal Swindell. At that time, J3 was leading the charge at Westchester Country Day but he has now continued to develop his game and is now a focal point at Caldwell Academy under head coach Brandon...
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Continuing to make a name for himself: 2025 Hayes Oxendine
Player: Hayes OxendineHeight: 6'1Class: 2025High School: Leesville RoadAAU: East Carolina Elite 2025 Hayes Oxendine is a familiar name to some, but he should start becoming an even more familiar name for several others around the state. He is coming off a terrific season in helping lead the charge as a freshman at Leesville Road and has now been making his mark with East Carolina...
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Put on your watch list: 2026 Nickolas Arnold (Carolina Riptide)
Player: Nickolas ArnoldClass: 2026Height: 5'9Position: Point GuardAAU: Carolina Riptide 2024 Blue There were several players that caught our eyes with their play, but one young prospect really grabbed the attention of many scouts at the event and should be a name to put on your watch list down the road as he develops.' 2026 5'9 Nick Arnold is a young point guard, one that plays well beyond his...
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College coaches need to be looking more toward 2023 Will Gray (NC Spartans)
Player: Will GrayClass: 2023Height: 6'2High School: East ForsythAAU: NC Spartans Haidinger Each and every year, there are players that start making their own mark on the court and are new names for college coaches to start looking at more. To start the travel ball season, 2023 Will Gray from East Forsyth/ NC Spartans Haidinger. Gray is a familiar name around the state for what he has...
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Grassroots TOC Player Spotlight: 2023 JJ Moore (Anthony Morrow Elite)
Player: JJ MooreClass: 2023Height: 5'11AAU: Anthony Morrow EliteHigh School: Lincoln Charter Another player that was talked about a lot down in Rock Hill during the LIVE Period at the Phenom Grassroots TOC was 2023 5'11 JJ Moore with Anthony Morrow Elite. Moore is certainly a familiar name around North Carolina, but he continued to remind everyone of what he is capable of providing on the...
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Grassroots TOC Player Spotlight: 2024 Joshua Randolph (All Carolina)
Player: Joshua RandolphClass: 2024Height: 6'6AAU: All CarolinaHigh School: The Burlington School The Phenom Grassroots TOC gave our staff another chance to check in on the talent around the state and 2024 6'6 Joshua Randolph is one that we have talked about before and it seems that he has continued to progress with his game. At the event, Randolph really showed that he can fill it up and be a...
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POB's New Names to Learn: Phenom Grassroots TOC
2023 Orlando Hudson (Carolina Bad Boyz): Hudson may be a familiar name to some but a new one to others. But one thing is for sure' the guard produced every time he touched the court this past weekend in Rock Hill. He plays poised and with a mature game, really displaying strong handles, and scoring well from multiple levels. He posted multiple 20-point performances all weekend long and got...
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POB’s Best of the Best from Grassroots TOC: Unsigned Seniors
2022 Ahmari Samuel (Next Level SC): Samuel came out strong to start the event and left an impression on us. The 6'3 guard scored the ball extremely well, going for 29 and 30 in back-to-back games, showing his feel, his patience, and his ability to score in an array of ways. 2022 Marcus Wills (Mint Hill Lakers): The speedy point guard leaves it out on the court. Whether you want a strong...
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