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Grassroots TOC MVP Performance: 6’6 ’18 AJ Gallagher (Charlotte Dragons)
In the two games we watched, 6’6 ’18 AJ Gallagher was simply outstanding. He had consecutive games of 24 and 30 and was a tremendous force on the interior. We were impressed with his grit, toughness, and overall work ethic. He’s definitely not afraid of contact and competing. AJ does a terrific job of understanding his position and always seems to play within himself. We really believe he is...
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Name To Know: 6’0 ’17 Tyson McClain (Upward Stars Upstate-Dawkins)
In the game against Mid State Magic at the Grassroots TOC, 6’0 ’17 Tyson McClain had a game high 25 points including five 3-ponters. As a matter of fact, this game was a stereotypical game Tyson has enjoyed for his high school team (Dorman HS, SC) and his travel basketball team (Upward Stars Upstate-Dawkins). One thing is for certain; Tyson McClain is wired to score. It’s in his DNA. The high...
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6’1 ’19 Zach Baldinelli (Upward Stars): “360 Guy”
Zach Baldinelli simply has an “all around game.” He has outstanding fundamentals, high basketball IQ and knows how to make simple, but yet winning plays. Zach led his team to 3-0 in pool play at the Grassroots TOC, but lost a tough semi-final game against the eventual 15U ACC champion. For the four games, Zach averaged 19.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG and 1.5 APG. Zach has an excellent understanding of the...
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Name To Know: 5’10 ’18 Elijah Haynes (NC Courage)
We have watched Elijah Haynes countless times at the NC Phenom 150 evaluation camps. One attribute that has been consistent has been his relentless work ethic and effort. At the 2015 NC Phenom 150 camp, we wrote, “Elijah Haynes plays as a true point guard with a high basketball IQ and natural leadership abilities. Haynes gave great effort throughout the camp and showed a very high skill set...
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Grassroots TOC MVP Performance: 6’5 ’17 Henderson Lentz (Team F.L.Y.)
We have written extensively about the trials, tribulations, and most recent “championship recovery.” Henderson Lentz and Team F.L.Y. went a perfect 5-0 and captured the Grassroots TCO 17U Big 10 Championship. Henderson averaged double figures but it was the game against Team Courage that earned him game MVP honors. Team F.L.Y. squeaked out a 70-68 win that enabled them to advance to the...
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Runnin’ Rebels “A Closer Look at 6’0 ’18 Chris Barnette”
Coming into the Grassroots TOC, most people that looked at the list of teams and figured the championship game would come down to Team United and Pro Skills Basketball, two of the better teams in the state in the 16U age division. However, someone forgot to give the message to the NC Runnin’ Rebels coached by Aaron Clyburn The NC Runnin Rebels finished the event with a perfect 5-0 record and was...
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From the Sidelines: 6’6 2018 Kenyon “KD” Burt
If there was ever a young man playing with the proverbial “chip on their shoulder,” that award clearly belonged to 6’6 ’18 Kenyon “KD” Burt of the NC Runnin’ Rebels. In the Grassroots TOC 16U ACC championship game against Team United EYBL, the 6’6 workhorse simply put on a blue-collar effort that was very impressive. Burt finished with a game high 26 points and corralled 13 rebounds. His...
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“Consistency over the Years”: 6’4 2018 Camron McNeil
In the Grassroots TOC 16U ACC Championship game, 6’4 ’18 Camron McNeil scored 17 points in the impressive win over Team United EYBL. He has been a key member of Coach Aaron Clyburn’s NC Runnin’ Rebels for many years. This past season Camron averaged 8.4 PPG, 6 APG and 2 SPG for St. David’s. In addition, he is averaging 10 PPG, 7 RPG, and 3 SPG for the NC Runnin’ Rebels thus far this young travel...
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“Waiting His Turn”: 6’4 2018 Tre Turner
For Tre Turner, he has always been the “little brother” of PJ Hairston, former player at the University of North Carolina and current NBA player of the Memphis Grizzlies. Bloodlines run thick and now Tre Turner is starting to write his own story. The two-sport star has seen his stock roar especially on the gridiron, but his heart belongs on the hardwood court and it’s only a matter of time the...
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“Patience and Loyalty are a Virtue”: 6’2, 2017 Carter Collins
6’2 ’17 Carter Collins has attended one high school (East Chapel Hill HS) and has only played on one travel ball basketball team (Durham Hurricanes). In today’s “microwave” society where people want instant success, Carter Collins is the exception rather than the norm. You see, Carter Collins has been playing for the Durham Hurricanes since he was five years old. He’s a talented basketball...
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Breakout Performers: Grassroots Tip Off Classic LIVE
6’7” 2018 Hunter Tyson PSB Select Elite 16s What a difference a weekend makes. Tyson came into the event with an Appalachian State offer, and left the weekend with Tennessee, Elon, and Charlotte offers added on. He evokes memories of Chandler Parsons at the same stage, and his upside is still on a direct rise. Shot, handle, toughness, rebounding, defense, he has the entire package. Look for his...
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Unsigned Seniors – Grassroots Tip Off Classic LIVE
When you have 160 teams in the event, and hundreds of coaches watching some kids step up to the plate and perform. There is a unique group of unsigned seniors, who this is their last chance to play for scholarships. Here is a listing of guys who certainly stepped up to the plate and should see coaches coming through. 5’11” Jalen Sanders Team FLY/North Rowan HS Sanders is tough, there is no...
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From the Sidelines: Henderson Lentz – “Championship Recovery”
Last summer, Henderson Lentz collapsed while playing in a one-day team camp for North Rowan at Catawba College. He had stopped breathing and his heart had stopped beating. Once the EMS arrived, they immediately gave him electric shock to get his heart beating once again. Later in the summer, Henderson had heart surgery to implant a defibrillator that is used to enable the heart to start beating...
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Grassroots Tip Off Classic LIVE – Day 2 Storylines
High Majors, It’s Time For Hunter Tyson It’s time for high major, Power 5 programs to go ahead and start calling on the 6’7” 2018 wing. Tyson again and again goes out and gets better, all the while routinely posting double-doubles showing off an array of scoring moves. For starters, Tyson is very long. He is athletic enough with a very pure touch with deep range and quick release. He is a very...
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High Majors Jump On Him Quick: 6’11 2018 Nate Springs (Carolina Preps)
It has been a quick rise for Nate Springs, but in all honesty, all the signs were glaringly obvious for him to be on every high major school across the country’s watch list. For starters Springs stands 6’11” and wields a 7’5” wing span. He is very long with a nice frame for weight and a very athletic look. On top of that great length, Springs also carries a 35” vertical jump. He also carries...
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It’s All About The Setting: 6’5” 2018 Jaron Williams (Upward Stars York)
Jaron Williams is a complete ball player. His traits translate quickly to the D1 level, and his frame is already college ready…as a sophomore. The uniqueness of Williams game is that you need to watch him in multiple settings (we suggest that you watch kids in multiple settings to get any type of read on a kid) to get the full grasp of how very good he is. During high school ball, for his...
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Meet Student Athlete: 6’2 2017 Carter Collins
6’2 junior Carter Collins of East Chapel Hill High School has been on the Phenom Hoop Report radar for the past two years. This past season for East Chapel Hill High School, Carter averaged 22.7 PPG and 2.9 APG. More importantly, he sports an amazing 3.9 GPA and an offer from Columbia out of the Ivy League. In speaking with his travel ball coach Rob Sinclair, he stated over a dozen teams have...
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Jay Huff Commits to Virginia
A year ago at this time, you didn’t know who Jay Huff was. Heck, as the leader in North Carolina hoops we didn’t even know Jay Huff was an elite level prospect. But then something changed, he grew in both stature and confidence. And from then forward, there was no denying his status. The turnaround started last summer at Wofford’s team camp, it was there that Huff started to show the full...
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Donte Tatum – Manly Type Production
No matter the setting, no matter the venue, no matter the team, 6’2 2017 Donte Tatum performs. Our first time laying eyes on Tatum was at one of our AAU events last year. He was then a freshman, playing in the 15U Division. The coaches told us to watch out for him, but none of us had heard of him before. Tatum made sure to announce himself quickly, and loudly. While he finished with 25 points...
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PhenomGrassroots Player Watch: 5’10 2020 Salen Streater
5’10” 2020 Salen Streater MARS DYNASTY 2020 Streater was another top notch player that showed he belonged in the ranks of some the top point guards in the 2020 class. Streater showed to be a very crafty PG with the ability to score at all three levels. He shoots the ball from behind the arc well and his ability to get to basket and score kept his team in every game. Streater averaged 14 points...
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Jamez Rogers – Gotta Have Patience (and Stability)
For various reasons patience is a key when it comes to prospects. Whether it be waiting for their skills to catch up to their athleticism, their body to catch up to their skills, or even their mentality to catch up to their age. Whatever the case, patience is key. In the case of Jamez Rogers, his game developed early. The 6’6” Junior was physically developed and had the skills to support his...
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Maurice Hardiman – Unique Stature
When evaluating talent there are number of things that you look for in projecting a prospect. Length, upside, unique talent, toughness, future project-ability, current production, family lineage, etc…are just the tip of the iceberg. However, these are all trait grades that Team Trademark Properties (TMP) 6’7” 2017 MauriceHaridmon passes. This season was Hardimon’s first spent full time on...
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Phenom Hoop Report Grassroots TOC 17U Standouts
After scouting such a wide variety of talent at the Grassroots Tipoff, we made a list of standouts from both 17U divisions that stood out the most over the course of the weekend. 6’4” SO. Breyon Gaddy HIGH SCHOOL- Booker T. Washington (Norfolk, VA) AAU PROGRAM- BWSL-16U (Hampton, VA) THOUGHTS ON GADDY: Breyon Gaddy was an absolute BEAST for BWSL-16U at the Grassroots TOC. Heading into the event,...
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Phenom Hoop Report Grassroots TOC 16U Standouts
Two weeks back, Phenom Hoop Report hosted their second annual Grassroots Tip-Off Classic. Over 115 teams from across nine different states made their way to four different venues in Greensboro, North Carolina to showcase their talents to a plethora D1, D2, D3 and JUCO coaches. After scouting such a wide variety of talent, we made a list of standouts from both 16U divisions that stood out the...
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Phenom Hoop Report Grassroots TOC 15U Standouts
This past weekend, Phenom Hoop Report hosted their second annual Grassroots Tip-Off Classic. Over 115 teams from across nine different states made their way to four different venues in Greensboro, North Carolina to showcase their talents to a plethora D1, D2, D3 and JUCO coaches. After scouting such a wide variety of talent, we made a list of standouts from both 15U divisions that stood out the...
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Grassroots Tip Off Classic – 17U Championship Spotlight
The object of AAU travel basketball during the live period is to make it to Championship Sunday. The object of AAU travel basketball during the live period is to make it to Championship Sunday. You can tell a lot by a player, and their objectives, when they speak of their weekends. It is very telling whether or not they talk about the coaches in the stands or the wins from the team. I wanted to...
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SIM Card – Player to Watch
Grassroots Tip off Classic “Sim Card” Players that Impressed: 2017 Douglas Elks – 6’4″ Ravenscroft – WCBA Skilled fundamental guard. Douglas is consistently in an offensive stance with his knees bent and showing his hands on the perimeter. He has a fluid release on his jump shot that looks effortless. Drives for his teammates and plays on balance in the paint. Possibly...
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Grassroots Tip Off Classic – 17U Players That Solidified Their Names
With head coaches along the sidelines with scholarships in hand, here are some of the kids that enhanced their status at the Grassroots Tip Off Classic. To say the Grassroots Tip Off Classic was a success would be an understatement. We had 120 total teams come to utilize the Phenom Hoops platform. While on that platform, they were able to perform in front of countless media members and over 70...
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Grassroots Tipoff Classic 17U Stock Enhancers
To say the Grassroots Tip Off Classic was a success would be an understatement. We had 120 total teams come to utilize the Phenom Hoops platform. While on that platform, they were able to perform in front of countless media members and over 70 college coaches at all levels. This platform is great for kids that hold offers, but it is also great for kids to make a name for themselves. With head...
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Grassroots Tipoff Unsigned Seniors
To say the Grassroots Tip Off Classic was a success would be an understatement. We had 120 total teams come to utilize the Phenom Hoops platform. While on that platform, they were able to perform in front of countless media members and over 70 college coaches at all levels. This platform is great for kids that hold offers, but it is also great for kids to make a name for themselves. Unsigned...
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