Phenom Hoops was back in action at the Phenom Grassroots TOC, where talent was on full display from start to finish. With teams and players bringing high-level competition across every division, the depth of talent truly stood out. As always, our staff was on hand to evaluate and identify some of the premier prospects that made their mark, and we now take a closer look at a few of the standout performers who caught our attention throughout the weekend.
We had another great opportunity in scouting a big man that looks to be trending into a national talent. 2029 6’9 Jeremiah Triplin from Middleton Hoops Elite returned to the courts with Phenom Hoops, and it was pretty clear that he continues to trend in the right direction.
Triplin has been a familiar name on the platform, as we have talked about him on several occasions. Coming back to the court with Phenom Hoops, we were eager to see how the big man had developed, and it was clear that he had been taking the necessary steps in trending as a national prospect. Triplin clearly has the tools to be a Top 50 prospect, and he has only added more to his game as he looks bigger and stronger as well.
Our own Jeff Bendel had this to say last year about Triplin:
“He’s still becoming more fluid and steadily developing his general skillset, but his impact is undeniable. Triplin already knows how to legitimately anchor the paint as a rebounder and rim-protector. He utilizes his ridiculous length to trap opposing penetrators, erase operating space, and block or alter shots at a nonstop rate. Triplin offers an active, physical presence on the glass and knows how to run the floor properly in transition. Offensively, he’s a capable finisher from the block, but also knows how to excel as a low-maintenance option. Triplin lurks well for putbacks and capitalizes on his opportunities in the dunker spot.”
Fast-forward to this past weekend, it was clear that Triplin had certainly made strides in his feel and development as a big. Though it takes bigs a bit longer at times, there are clear factors that stood out with his game as he impacted the game on both sides of the floor. Standing at 6’9 already, Triplin moves extremely well and is quite fluid in running from rim to rim. He has a better understanding of getting to his spots down in the post, carving out an area for him to operate down low, and looked more assertive on the glass. Triplin displays touch in finishing around the basket as well as good overall instincts on the boards. And when you add on top his impact in blocking and altering shots defensively, Triplin is trending as one of the premier bigs in the country for the Class of 2029.
It was pretty evident that Triplin is going to be a prospect you hear about a lot more down the road and on the national stage, as more and more college programs will be getting involved sooner rather than later.