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“Getting to Know” 5’9 ’25 Joshua Dorsette
We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball...
read moreReece’s Standouts: Phenom Challenge (Day 3)
by: Ethan Reece 2025 Dalton Johnson (Basketpoint)There’s a reason the team’s nickname for him is Dynamite, he provides such a spark as a leader for this group. Many of these guys are capable of interchangeably running the point, but Dalton is their most true point guard who consistently looks to set others up and provide game management through ball control and movement. His decision making is...
read morePhenom Grassroots TOC Team Preview: Save Sports 2025
The Phenom Grassroots TOC is this weekend in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, as it is the first LIVE Period with Phenom Hoops this season. The talent pool runs deep throughout and we want to give college coaches a leg up on who to watch and who will be in action. Here are a few players to check out for each team, presented by the head coach. Save Sports 2025 0 Joshua Dorsette ll 2025PGJoshua is super...
read morePlayer Standouts at Day Two of Phenom March Madness
5’8 ’25 Joshua Dorsette (Save Sports) The Save Sports organization always seems to put out quality prospects, and Dorsette is definitely among those names. He’s the primary floor general for this group, highlighting a strong balance between scoring and playmaking. Dorsette mixes up his offensive approach, defends the point of attack well, and understands how to create opportunities for others....
read morePhenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Dre Simmons #5: 5’6 ’25 Lucas Kimrey (Gaston Day) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Lucas Kimrey. He’s a young, slightly undersized guard prospect with an unselfish mentality and the ability to apply consistent pressure from beyond the arc. Next in his development process is working to get...
read morePlayer Standouts from Day 2 of Phenom Summer Showcase
by: Ethan Reece 2025 Jackson Powers (Pro Skills Cassada)Big man Jackson impressed with his postwork, he squared up and took his time to make the move he wanted. A natural rebounder, Jackson found the ball countless times for putbacks and finished efficiently inside with his soft hands and touch. Big man also showed he could spot up and make the outside shot from the elbow or top of the key 2025...
read moreQueen City Showcase Team Preview: Save Sports 2025
The Queen City Showcase in Rock Hill this weekend is going to be off the charts. With talent all on the floor, livestreams streaming the games, and a ton of coverage from Phenom Hoops, this is going to be one of the best events to start the travel ball season. That is why we wanted to get a leg up on it, as we spoke to several coaches that will be bringing their teams to South Carolina...
read morePhenom 150 Session II (Jr.) Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Tyler Lewis #13: 5’1 ’26 Grant Jacques (Pittsboro) Starting things off, we look at a player that consistently stood out through his unselfishness and team-first mentality, Grant Jacques. He’s a smart, wiry guard with a nice balance between scoring and playmaking. Jacques handles and passes the ball well, but also highlighted useful perimeter shooting from midrange...
read morePhenom Eastern North Carolina Junior Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #2: 4’4 ’27 Makhai Manning (Durham) Starting things off, we look at a player that competed quite well despite being among the youngest performers in attendance, Makhai Manning. He’s a wiry, slightly undersized guard prospect with an unselfish mentality and nice two-way feel for the game. Manning handled the ball, made smart decisions, and knocked down open...
read moreNorth Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #4: 4’11 ’25 Jalen Mills (Hope Mills, NC) Starting things off, we look at a player that provided his team with a steady, unselfish presence throughout camp, Jalen Mills. He’s a small guard prospect with solid IQ and the ability to score or make plays for others. Mills plays within himself and rarely forces the action on either end of the floor. Next in his...
read moreQueen City MS Showcase Team Preview: Save Sports 2025
The Queen City Middle School Showcase brings a fantastic event to the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, giving families, friends, and fans a chance to see the next upcoming talent around the area. Every year, players and teams showcase their abilities in front of hundreds of fans and scouts with Phenom Hoops. It is also a chance to learn early and gain national exposure at an early age, as...
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