This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Bermuda Run, North Carolina, to carry onward with the travel ball season. Between the competition and slew of prospects, it made for a pretty exciting weekend. Considering that most of college coaches’ attention is focused on the oldest age group, we will take a closer look at some individuals who stood out and deserve attention—like Adam Grier.
We wrote about him over the recent weeks, previously stating, “Arguably the most impressive 17U performer in attendance, Grier was simply terrific throughout the weekend. At 6-foot-4 with excellent IQ and natural playmaking instincts, he’s able to cause a ton of problems for opponents. Grier excels at getting downhill, touching the paint, and finishing or making sharp reads as a passer. He sees the floor extremely well when attacking, displaying great awareness, precision, and reaction time. Grier also scores as needed. He thrives in transition but can reliably break down opponents and generate clean looks in the half-court. Grier knocked down multiple midrange jumpers but typically wants to attack or set up others. On the other end, he contained opposing guards and utilized his physicality to consistently force turnovers and make his presence felt on the glass. Undoubtedly a scholarship-worthy player, Grier should attract plenty of coaches during the travel ball season.”
Going forward, he should be a priority for college coaches. Grier is clearly a scholarship-level piece with the IQ, size, playmaking, and athleticism to impact the game in a variety of different ways. He’s a reliable ball-handler who effortlessly navigates where he wants with the ball in his hands. Grier is clearly at his best when breaking down opposing guards, touching the paint, and finishing or setting up others. He’s excellent at knifing through defenses, especially at his size, and is comfortable playing through contact around the basket. On the other end, Grier utilizes his size and physicality to regularly disrupt opponents. He anticipates well to force turnovers and push transition play. Expect him to be a definite target for college coaches over the coming months.