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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 16
Team 16 Coach: Whit Holcomb-Faye #7: 5’7 ’29 Van Brabham (Greensboro Day) First up, Van Brabham is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2029. He’s a tough, scrappy, unselfish guard with a great blend of feel, scrappiness, and shooting prowess. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Holcomb-Faye on...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 15
Team 15 Coach: Jay Lawson #28: 5’4 ’29 Dominick Dunn (The Burlington School) First up, Dominick Dunn is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, he stood out through his toughness and rugged defensive presence. The next step in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would make him a more complete...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 14
Team 14 Coach: Dre Simmons #25: 5’2 ’29 Elijah Williams (Reidsville) First up, Elijah Williams is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, he found several ways to make his presence felt. The next step in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Dre on Williams: “Elijah is a...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 13
Team 13 Coach: Rodney Carter #26: 5’4 ’29 Adonis Thompson (Irmo) First up, Adonis Thompson is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2029. He’s a quick, scrappy guard who found a lot of success despite being the smallest camper on this team. The next step in his development process is working on his transition defense, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Carter on Thompson: “Adonis...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Colby Lewis #18: 5’3 ’29 Shakeem Witherspoon (South Middle) First up, Shakeem Witherspoon is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. He’s a quick, scrappy, unselfish point guard who knows how to set the tone on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Lewis on...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Colby Lewis #17: 5’3 ’29 Malakhi Blackmon (North Stanly) First up, Malakhi Blackmon is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. He made a lasting impression with his unselfish, high-motor approach to the game on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Lewis on...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Jay Anderson #16: 5’3 ’29 Carson Gladieux (Apex Friendship) First up, Carson Gladieux is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. He’s a smooth, unselfish guard who can create off the bounce but is arguably at his best in spot-up situations. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Ethan Reece #15: 5’3 ’29 Milo Tabron (Research Triangle Academy) First up, Milo Tabron is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. He made a lasting impression through his smart, unselfish understanding of how to properly run a team. The next step in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to find more scoring chances as a...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Tyler Lewis #8: 5’1 ’29 Christopher Wilder (Roger Herr) First up, Christopher “CJ” Wilder is a 5-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, he found several ways to make a lasting impact on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Cam Corey #4: 5’1 ’30 Kenneth Grooms (Jefferson) First up, Kenneth Grooms is a 5-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2030. Though small, he displayed an impressive combination of IQ, motor, defensive prowess, and scoring instincts. The next step in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to find more scoring chances as a cutter...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Michael Wilson #14: 5’3 ’30 Robert Grant (Charlotte Douglas) First up, Robert Grant is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2030. He’s a skilled guard who possesses nice vision and useful scoring polish from multiple levels. The next step in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him a more reliable defender at the point of attack. Coach Wilson on Grant:...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Marlon Staton #2: 5’0 ’30 Grecyn Lyerly (Table Rock) First up, Grecyn Lyerly is a 5-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2030. Although he was the smallest camper in his age division, he consistently found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact....
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JJ Sati-Grier: Crafty Freshman Guard to Watch in 2028
Player: JJ Sati-GrierClass: 2028School: Charlotte Performance Institute Phenom Hoops has seen a lot of impressive freshmen this season, as the Class of 2028 is shaping up to be a special one here in North Carolina. At the Well Invitational this past weekend, presented by Underrated Athletes, we had another opportunity to watch a rising point guard in 2028 JJ Sati-Grier. The freshman point...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Obe Gray #11: 5’3 ’30 Ayson Whitmire (Oak Ridge) First up, Ayson Whitmire is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2030. He’s a smart, unselfish guard with great athleticism and a nonstop motor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Gray on Whitmire: “Ayson has a high basketball IQ, elite...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Dawkins #3: 4’6 ’31 Landon Norman (Elkin) First up, Landon Norman is a 4-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2031. He’s a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard with a polished skillset, high motor, and scrappy defensive prowess, In addition to being a reliable all-around scorer, Norman displayed a strong off-hand with vision and creation instincts. The next step in his development process...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Chris Ewell #2: 4’9 ’32 Carter Heath (Rolesville Charter) First up, Carter Heath is a 4-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2032. He’s a scrappy guard who made solid contributions despite being one of the youngest and smallest campers on display. The next step in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a better on-ball defender. Coach Ewell on Heath:...
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Phenom Hoops Middle School Elite Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Kelvin Mills #1: 4’3 ’32 Carter Reinhardt-Hull (Indian Land) First up, Carter Reinhardt-Hull is a 4-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2032. Despite being one of the smallest and youngest campers on display, his nonstop motor allowed him to make a constant impact. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing...
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2026 KJ Shouse (CIS) leading the way and playing at a high level
Player: KJ ShouseClass: 2026Height: 6’4School: Carolina International With Phenom Hoops continuing to highlight players throughout the state, we head back to The Well Invitational presented by Underrated Athletes as we look at another player who as been playing at a high level all season long. 2026 6’4 KJ Shouse from Carolina International has been taking advantage of a huge opportunity this...
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2025 6’5 Malachi McCutcheon (Corvian) proving his worth on the court
Player: Malachi McCutcheonClass: 2025Height: 6’5School: Corvian Community Two weeks in a row Phenom Hoops has had a chance to watch Corvian Community in action and though 2027 RJ Moore is a player that deserves a lot of attention, 2025 6’5 Malachi McCutcheon is another player that has really stepped up and proven himself. The 6’5 senior prospect has been a key piece for his team all season long,...
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Player Standouts from Phenom Middle School Elite Camp
#51- 5’7 ’30 Justin Jenkins Arguably the best transition player across all age groups, Jenkins turned seemingly every rebound and turnover into a fast-break opportunity. He’s a blur in the open floor and finishes everything he attempts around the basket. Jenkins also displayed a respectable jumper and useful pull-up game off the dribble. Given his ability to impact the game on both ends of the...
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Lab U Regional has Guards to Monitor
Phenom Hoops was on deck this past weekend for a great event. The Well Invitational presented by Underrated Athletes brought teams from around the area to compete. Phenom had a chance to check out the talent and there were plenty of takeaways from the event. Lab U Regional was an interesting team to watch, as they took down Elevation Prep. It was the guard play that was able to excel 2026...
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The Well Invitational Standouts
2026 Jalyn Connor (Lab U) It was good to see Connor back in action with Lab U, as he really can flourish as a dynamic scoring option and is fun to watch in how he creates. I really like what Connor provides on the court with not only his dynamic scoring ability but also his ability to be a playmaker. He continues to show his range in knocking down multiple threes but is quick and creative off...
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Why is Izzy Eatman Getting Overlooked?
Each year, we see several players who struggle to receive the appropriate level of recruitment from college coaches. Some folks will say an individual’s recruitment reflects their ability. History has shown us this isn’t true. Plenty of players go too high or too low. However, it feels like far more players go where they are wanted, outperform expectations, and either leave a legacy or transfer...
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Unselfish Leadership: Jake Baker Shining as X-Factor for Cannon
There are so many different ways to be an impactful basketball player. Unfortunately, most kids tend to gravitate toward scoring and overemphasize the individual facets of the game. It’s simply uncommon to see a young player who would rather pass, defend, or rebound instead of score. However, they do exist. There are a handful of examples throughout North Carolina, and Jake Baker arguably...
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Paxton Coon’s Incredibly Productive Freshman Campaign
After Wake Christian’s unforeseen roster turnover, the Bulldogs’ direction as a program became quite blurry. Graduating two key seniors and losing their two most productive returners would impact any roster—especially when they account for over 90% of the total offense. However, the negative ultimately became a positive for Paxton Coon. He received playing opportunities as an eighth-grader but...
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What to Watch for at The Well Invitational (Part Three)
Charlotte-Based Teams Meet Entering the final stages of the event, West Charlotte (8-7) will compete against Victory Christian (14-6). The Lions have a veteran-laden roster led by sophomore AC Pressley and freshman Chacho Womack. Their young duo offers meaningful production and will definitely be a pairing to watch going forward, but guys like DJ Williams, Chase Bryson, Christian Coleman, and...
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What to Watch for at The Well Invitational (Part Two)
A Battle Between Charlotte and Greensboro Arguably one of the most intriguing games on this slate, Grimsley travels down to Charlotte to face off against Rocky River. Coach Corbett has been a true model of consistency since returning to the Whirlies in 2019-20. Although largely overlooked, it’s worth noting that Corbett seemingly exceeds expectations with any collection of players. He’s gone...
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What to Watch for at The Well Invitational (Part One)
Lab U Faces Off Against Elevation Prep Leading things off, two tough non-association teams in Lab U and Elevation Prep will battle it out. Despite enduring some struggles, Elevation Prep (4-9) still has a scrappy group headlined by guys like Harvey Bedell, Demarcus Richardson, and Caleb Napier. Meanwhile, Lab U (16-4) has quietly been one of the better independent teams this season. Jaylen...
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KC Shaw Putting Up Massive Numbers for Maryland Eastern Shore
Photo Courtesy of Maryland Eastern Shore Athletics Life is about opportunity and basketball is no different. Although it’s a sport and game designed for enjoyment, it’s become something greater for many people. We’ve seen countless players advance to the collegiate ranks and yield various results. Plenty of guys need time to progress, physically develop, or simply get acquainted with the new...
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Player Standouts at Carmel MLK Showcase (Part Three)
6’3 ’25 Sacha Geremski (Forsyth Country Day) Although others on this roster might receive more attention, there’s no denying the value Geremski brings to the table. He’s a tough, unselfish, high-motor guard who excels at doing the little things and filling in the gaps on both ends of the floor. Geremski sets the tone defensively through his ability to contain his assignment and regularly force...
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