AC Reynolds’ juniors leading the way to a strong season
The season is coming to an end shortly, as time has flown by with some strong basketball all around the state of North Carolina. Many teams have had strong seasons that Lady Phenom would love to highlight more on our platform, as we dive into more storylines to look out for. One program that has our eye is the Rockets of AC Reynolds, as they have been strong all season long with an 18-5 overall...
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Lady Hoopers with Incredible Upside
5’9 ’28 Za’Miya Bynum (Queens Grant) It’s probably somewhat unfair to include Bynum, as she’s the oldest and most polished player in this group, but she still deserves attention for her incredibly dynamic game. Although it’s clear that she already possesses an extremely refined game with advanced IQ and physical tools, one could argue that she’s only going to continue trending upward over the...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Jewel Gully
Player: Jewel GullyClass: 2027Height: 5’8School: Seventy-First North Carolina brings a lot of talent to the court and Lady Phenom has been spotlighting several players around the area. We rewind it back to a few names from this past offseason at the Lady Top 80, as several players have continued to play at a high level from the camp. 2027 Jewel Gully has been a strong presence in her junior...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2029 6’11 Athiei Dhal
Player: Athiei DhalClass: 2029Height: 6’11School: Freeport (Florida) Never too early to look at players around the country for Lady Phenom, and a player who clearly stands out based on her season. Standing at an impressive 6’10/ 6’11, she is looking like a cheat code on the court with his size and impact. The Bulldogs of Freeport sit at 16-8 overall, and Dhal has been a huge piece to the team’s...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2028 Areona McKoy
Player: Areona McKoyClass: 2028School: Lakewood High School Season Stats: 24.8 points per game, 8.7rpg, 3.1apg, 4.8spg Lady Phenom continues to highlight players around the state of North Carolina, as we turn our focus to a guard who is part of the Class of 2028. We had a chance to watch 2028 Areona McKoy over the summer, as she quickly caught our attention with her play and dynamic ability. ...
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2026 Oshauna Holland Shows Complete Offensive Package
Player: Oshauna HollandClass: 2026School: Stuart CramerCommitted to Wake Forest 2026 guard Oshauna Holland (Stuart Cramer) has put together an impressive senior season campaign, once again showcasing why she is regarded as one of the top guards in her class. On the season, Holland is averaging 33.4ppg, 8.8rpg, 6.9apg, 7.5spg, and 1.6bpg, clearly leading her team all over the court. And even with...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2028 Ava Anderson
Player: Ava AndersonClass: 2028School: Maiden Lady Phenom continues to highlight players around the state of North Carolina, this time heading out west and rolling back to our event at Maiden High School. We had a chance to learn a bit about an intriguing Maiden team at the Phenom 828 Showcase, and one of our favorite players to watch was 2028 Ava Anderson. “2028 Ava Anderson (Maiden)...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2029 Ava Powell (Hickory)
Player: Ava PowellClass: 2029School: Hickory Lady Phenom continues to highlight players around the state of North Carolina, as we turn our focus to the western part of the state. We recently had a chance to watch a talented Hickory team in action on the Phenom Hoops platform, and a young player that certainly grabbed our attention was 2029 6’0 Ava Powell. We are talking about a freshman who...
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Lady Standouts at Phenom Tornado Classic
5’9 ’28 Za’Miya Bynum (Queens Grant) Without sounding repetitive, it’s extremely difficult to watch Bynum and not walk away impressed. She’s an unbelievably dynamic, explosive athlete with sharp quickness and phenomenal speed in the open floor. Bynum is an overwhelming defender who suffocates opponents and forces turnovers at a seemingly nonstop rate. She secures rebounds at a high rate and is...
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Lady Standouts at Phenom Mike Gminski
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled down to Waxhaw, North Carolina, for our second annual Mike Gminski Showcase Presented by Sana Recovery. The three-day event featured 21 total games with a ton of intrigue and excitement from start to finish. It’s common for these post-Christmas tournaments to highlight noteworthy teams and individuals, and this was no different. Given the abundance of...
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2026 Rayana Minard Continuing to Lead at Lake Norman
Player: Rayana MinardClass: 2026School: Lake Norman Lake Norman looks to be back in the title hunt again, as they bring a ton of talent to lead the way once again this season. Lady Phenom had a great opportunity to check out this roster, and this looks to be an experienced and talented team. No matter where you look, you can find players that produce and one of the clear leaders for this team...
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Concord Academy Bringing Talent to Keep an Eye On
Concord Academy continues to showcase a promising pipeline of young talent, and this group of prospects is proving to be one to keep an eye on moving forward. From poised leaders and versatile scorers to high-energy playmakers and intriguing long-term prospects, these players bring a variety of skills and impact to the floor. Each athlete below stood out for different reasons, whether through...
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2028 Finley Sherrill (Lake Norman) Proving to be a Premier Prospect in NC
Player: Finley SherrillClass: 2028Height: 6’1School: Lake Norman There is no doubt about it… There are plenty of topics rolling out from a jam-packed weekend at the Phenom Lakesgiving, including on the girl’s side. The talent on the court was quite impressive, with so many storylines coming from the event. One of those storylines has to be the play of 2028 6’1 Finley Sherrill from Lake Norman,...
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POB’s Best of the Best from Phenom Lakesgiving
At the Phenom Lakesgiving event this past weekend, the competition was high-level from start to finish, with elite talent filling the gym across every court. Among the many standouts, these players rose above the rest and left a lasting impression on Phenom Hoops scout Patrick O’Brien. Whether it was consistency, production, competitiveness, or overall impact on winning, each prospect listed...
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POB’s Standouts from Phenom Lakesgiving
Friday Standouts 2027 MJ Gladden (Statesville) Gladden was the clear option and leader for this team, as he has shown that over the last few months. Gladden is a prospect who has length and athleticism, using that well to his advantage. He clearly excels at attacking off the bounce, getting to the rim, and scoring well over defenders. But he has also shown significant improvement in his outside...
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