Rock Hill will be loaded with talent and Phenom Hoops wants to not only get everyone ready for an exciting event but also make sure we provide exposure for teams and players all throughout. We start previewing teams and players that coaches and fans will want to check out at the event.
QCAA 17u
Peyton Gerald 6’8” Ardrey Kell High School
Peyton is an athletic wing who averaged almost a double, double this past season for Ardrey Kell. An effective scorer on all three levels, Peyton has worked very hard in the weight room and added a lot of strength in the last year. An excellent shot blocker and rim protector, Peyton has the athleticism to lock up a smaller player but also has the strength and quickness to guard a bigger player in the post. A great teammate, Peyton runs the floor very well and can get to the rim in transition or off the bounce. Peyton has been receiving interest from Army, Citadel, Navy, VMI, Lees McRae, and Queens.
Joseph Ferrante 6’9” South Mecklenburg High School
Joseph averaged 12.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game for a South Mecklenburg team that only averaged 55.9 points per game last season. Joseph possesses exceptional IQ, touch and footwork around the basket and shoots the ball at a very high percentage from mid-range and beyond the arc. He is unstoppable in the post in a one-on-one situation and has become very adept at finding the open man out of a double team. So far, Joseph holds an offer from UNC Pembroke and is receiving interest from many D1 schools, including Bucknell, Liberty, Mount St. Mary’s, Army and VMI.
AJ Hamrick 6’8” Westminster Catawba High School
Coming off a season in which he averaged nearly 10 points and 6 rebounds per game, AJ has the ability to stretch the floor and shoot the ball at a high percentage at all three levels. Blessed with great athleticism and a 7’0” wingspan, AJ is an extremely hard worker and is always the first guy to arrive at practice and the last one to leave the gym after practice. He has also become a very good shot blocker and rim protector. AJ holds offers from Army and Lincoln Memorial and is receiving a lot of interest from D1 schools, including Tennessee, Dartmouth, Holy Cross, Brown, and Air Force.
Chas Stinson 6’3” Hickory Grove Christian High School
This past season Chas averaged 12 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.5 steals per game for a very good Lions team. A do-it-all type of player, Chas does an excellent job running the offense and making the proper pass. Chas also shoots the ball very well, and his athleticism, toughness, and 6’7” wingspan enable him to guard multiple positions effectively. Chas has been receiving interest from many schools including Mars Hill, Hood College, Queens, Catawba, and UC San Diego.