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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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POB’s Best of the Best: Who Made The List?
The Phenom George Lynch Invitational delivered another action-packed weekend, and POB had a front-row seat to all the standout performances. Across two days, numerous players elevated their stock, impressed on both ends of the floor, and solidified themselves as names to track moving forward. Here are the top performers who consistently grabbed attention and made a major impact throughout the...
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Lady Standouts at George Lynch Invitational
5’7 ’26 Kiara Anderson (Mallard Creek) There were flashes of pure and utter dominance from Mallard Creek, and Kiara Anderson is a massive reason why. She’s an incredibly smart, dynamic point guard who effortlessly finds ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Anderson utilizes her sharp quickness and crafty handle to break down opponents, touch the paint, and finish or set up others....
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POB’s Standouts from Phenom George Lynch Invitational
Friday Standouts 2028 Za’Miya Bynum (Queens Grant) Bynum is such a special and talented guard here in North Carolina, and she should start earning more national attention with what she is able to provide on the court. Bynum is a dynamic guard, to put it mildly, as she is such a gifted scorer from all levels of the court. She is excellent off the bounce, getting to her spots, creating paint...
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2027 KaLeiya Jones Showcases Playmaking and Scoring Ability
Player: KaLeiya JonesClass: 2027School: North Meck Lady Phenom Hoops will have their eyes on so many prospects around the state of North Carolina, and we were able to learn more about prospects at the Lady Top 80. A player that garnered the attention of our scouts was 2027 KaLeiya Jones from North Meck. Jones made an early impression with her ability to create and control the game off the...
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2027 6’2 Khloe Joyner (McDowell) Continues to Shine as a D1 Prospect
Player: Khloe JoynerClass: 2027Height: 6’2School: McDowell Lady Phenom Hoops will have their eyes on so many prospects around the state of North Carolina, and we were able to learn more about prospects at the Lady Top 80. One player that quickly grabbed our attention was 2027 Khloe Joyner from McDowell. Standing at 6’2, Joyner continues to emerge as one of the most intriguing prospects in North...
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What Was Said: Lady Phenom Standouts from Phenom HS Jamboree
2027 Lila Kelly (FCDS) is such a versatile piece on the court and is proving early on to be the go-to option this season. Scoring off the bounce, showing excellent range, and just a do-it-all prospect on the court. 2027 Aamori Patterson (Hibriten) has shown tremendous range today. A confident guard who finds the open spots and can knock down shots from the perimeter. Smooth shotmaker overall....
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Lady Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 14
Team 14 Coach: Tyler Lewis #4: 5’3 ’29 Shaquice Chambers (Home School) Starting off, Shaquice Chambers is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. She’s a steady, unselfish guard who found ways to make an impact on both ends of the floor. Chambers knocked down jumpers, set up others, and highlighted nice energy defensively. She did a quality job of maximizing her opportunities within the flow...
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Lady Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Denzel Walls #3: 5’3 ’29 London Williams (Wake Forest) Starting off, London Williams is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being one of the smallest campers on this team, she did a nice job of making an impact within the flow of the action. Williams is a quick, speedy guard who stands out through her defense and penetration sense. She’s a solid creator and willing...
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Lady Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Jay Lawson #2: 5’2 ’29 Jaela Brown (Ballantyne Ridge) Starting off, Jaela Brown is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2029. Though small, she had no issue making her presence felt for this group. Brown is a scrappy, unselfish guard with a high motor and sharp penetration sense. She utilizes her quickness and craftiness to consistently break down opponents, touch the paint, and...
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Lady Freshman 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: LaTavia Dixon #1: 5’2 ’29 Hayden Robinson (Wilson) Starting off, Hayden Robinson is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she made a lasting impression with her high motor and pesky defensive presence. Robinson is a tough, quick lead guard with terrific IQ and an unselfish approach to the game. She’s a solid ball-handler who...
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Lady Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Jason Cheek #12: 5’5 28 Demi Thomas (NC GBB) Starting off, Demi Thomas is a 5-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2028. She’s a smart, high-motor lead guard who knows how to dictate the offensive action and outwork opponents on defense. Thomas utilizes her quick first step to beat opponents off the bounce and touch the paint at a nice rate. She defends with a lot of toughness and...
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Lady Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Jason Lee #14: 5’5 ’28 Solansh Cedeno (Williams) Starting off, Solansh Cedeno is a 5-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2028. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she had no issue making her presence felt on both ends of the floor. Cedeno highlighted IQ and confidence when running a team. She consistently touched the paint and saw the floor to set up others at a strong...
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Lady Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Ashleigh Fuller #3: 5’3 ’28 Sidney Ferguson (White Oak) Starting off, Sidney Ferguson is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2028. Although she was the smallest camper on this team, she regularly found ways to make contributions on both ends of the floor. Ferguson possesses a tight handle with great vision and feel as a playmaker. She touches the paint at a consistent rate and...
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Lady Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Andy Woodard #2: 5’3 ’28 Aji Bryant (Hickory) Starting off, Aji Bryant is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2028. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she found several ways to make her presence felt. Bryant is a pesky, unselfish guard with a high motor and scrappy defensive presence. She’s a capable penetrating threat and willing passer, but is arguably at her best in...
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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Brett Lamb #6: 5’4 ’27 Zaniya Reddick (Terry Sanford) Starting off, Zaniya Reddick is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2027. Despite being one of the younger and smaller campers in this group, she had no issue making her presence felt on both ends of the floor. Reddick highlighted an impressive penetration sense with the ability to finish, set up others, and knock down jumpers...
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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Colby Lewis #7: 5’5’ 27 Alana Burroughs (NC GBB) Starting off, Alana Burroughs is a 5-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2027. Despite being one of the smallest campers in attendance, she did a nice job of making her presence felt on both ends of the floor. Burroughs showed the ability to knock down jumpers and set up others while standing out as a pesky, high-motor piece defensively....
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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Jennifer Baker #15: 5’6 ’26 Sarah Utley (NC GBB) Starting off, Sarah Utley is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2026. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she found a ton of success. Utley is a smart, well-rounded guard who knows how to find success from either backcourt spot. She has the handle, vision, and penetration sense to dictate the action, but is also...
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Lady Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Chris Ewell #5: 5’4 ’26 Stephanie Mobley (North Mecklenburg) Starting off, Stephanie Mobley is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2026. Regardless of setting, she always seems to stand out through her motor, unselfishness, and leadership by example. Mobley is a smart guard with the necessary vision and quickness to consistently create shots for herself and others. She sets the...
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2028 Jakyra Sadler Introduces Herself at Lady Top 80
Player: Jakyra SadlerClass: 2028School: Gaston Christian The Lady Top 80 proved to be an incredible showcase of talent, intensity, and competition, as some of the best players from across the state came together under one roof with Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom. From start to finish, the energy was electric—players rose to the occasion, displayed their full skill sets, and left lasting...
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