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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Reggie Dillard Game Film: Team 5 vs. Team 6Team 5 vs. Team 7Team 5 vs. Team 8 #1: 5’1 ’28 Demi Thomas (Fuquay-Varina) Starting things off, we look at a player who competed extremely well despite her size and age, Demi Thomas. She’s a young, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and clear willingness to do whatever possible to provide her team with an edge. Thomas is still...
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Start tracking 2027 Aamori Patterson (Hibriten)
Player: Aamori PattersonClass: 2027Height: 5’7School: Hibriten The Lady Top 80 was a tremendous event that allowed Lady Phenom to get their eyes on several new names to watch out for, as the talent ran deep at the camp. One player that we talked about quite a bit with her play was 2027 Aamori Patterson who will be at Hibriten this coming season. The 2027 guard was lighting it up from...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Wyndale Homes Game Film:Team 3 vs. Team 4Team 2 vs. Team 4Team 1 vs. Team 4Team 4 vs. Team 8Team 4 vs. Team 6 #8: 5’4 ’26 Ameya Brown (Terry Sanford) Starting things off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor, Ameya Brown. She’s a smart, rugged, high-motor lead guard prospect with excellent defensive prowess and a polished...
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2025 Mary Church delivers big at Lady Top 80
Player: Mary ChurchClass: 2025Height: 5’7School: East Rowan The Lady Top 80 brought some tremendous talent to the front for Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, as there were a few familiar names as well as new names. One player that we certainly knew about coming in was 2025 Mary Church from East Rowan, as she stood out early and often at the camp and proved that she could be a player who helps a...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Chris Goodman Game Film:Team 3 vs Team 4Team 1 vs Team 3Team 2 vs Team 3Team 3 vs Team 6 #7: 5’4 ’26 Stephanie Mobley (Victory Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who stood out through her ability to run a team, Stephanie Mobley. She’s a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard prospect with a tight handle and sharp playmaking sense. Mobley can score from all levels, but...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Austin Collins Game Film:Team 1 vs Team 2Team 2 vs Team 4Team 2 vs Team 3 #4: 5’3 ’25 Jayla Hicks (NC GBB) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a consistent impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Jayla Hicks. She’s a smart, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and unselfish approach to the game. Hicks is a solid ball-handler who utilizes her...
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2027 Lenise Joseph has a chance to be special here in NC
At the Lady Top 80, Lady Phenom and Phenom Hoops had a chance to watch some terrific talent on display all throughout the camp, as we certainly learned a lot about players. One player who blew us away once again was one of the youngest players at the camp, but we are here to say that she has a chance to be something special. 2027 Lenise Joseph is a player we have highlighted countless times...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Jennifer Baker Game Film:Team 1 vs Team 2Team 1 vs Team 3Team 1 vs Team 4 #3: 5’3 ’26 Nevaeh Blair (Shabach Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a consistent impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Neveah Blair. She’s a smart, tough, skilled floor general with great offensive balance and a polished scoring arsenal. Blair shoots the ball at a...
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Notable Standouts at Lady Top 80
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Rise Sports Facility in Bermuda Run to host our second annual Lady Top 80. The camp featured a slew of high-level prospects with a healthy mix of players from each high school class (even including a few eighth-graders). Beyond the sheer amount of talent on display, it’s always a unique, enjoyable experience to watch these young ladies compete in...
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Lady Top 80/Freshman 40 Award Winners
Check out all the award winners from the Lady Top 80/ Freshman 40 camp from this past weekend. Award Winners: MVP: 2027 Lenise JosephOffense: 2025 Mary ChurchDefense: 2027 Kathleen MillerHustle: 2024 Cincear ParkerPlaymaker: 2026 Kara Brinkley Honorable Mention:2026 Ameya Brown2027 Aamori Patterson2024 Khloe Miller2025 Jamaria Freeman2026 Kiara Anderson
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Lady Top 80/ Freshman 40 Top Scorers
20276′0″75Lenise JosephNorth Mecklenburg2020275′7″34Aamori PattersonHibriten19.520265′4″8Ameya BrownTerry Sanford19.520255′7″37Mary ChurchEast Rowan1720255′5″15Makailah DavisSouth Mecklenburg14.520255′10″62Jordin YarberShabach Christian Academy14.520275′6″25Shyla SimmsR.J. Reynolds1420246’4″80Khloe MillerNCGBB Academy13.520255′5″18Halisi WhitleyGrace Christian School1320265′11″68Kara...
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Latest Lady Phenom Recruiting News
2024 Michaela Hodge: The 6’3 prospect from Northampton County High School announced that she has committed and will be playing at Hofstra for head coach Danielle Atkinson. She earned an offer from the program back in July, and she will be able to bring true size down in the post, along with a good presence in the paint. Here is what we said about her at our Lady NC Top 80: “She’s a long,...
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Lady Phenom Roster Breakdown: Lake Norman
The season is quickly approaching, and Lady Phenom is gearing up to have its best year yet with coverage, it starts with previews and deep dives into rosters for teams. The first team that we look to highlight is Lake Norman, who should once again be a title contender once again. Roster: 2025 5’7 Addison Sirianni2025 5’11 Samantha Shehan2025 5’11 Alexis Shehan2026 5’9 Kelsey Rhyne2026 6’2...
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Lady Phenom Open Gym: Concord Academy
2028 Justice Alexander Alexander is already a name that many have heard but more will know about her game on a bigger scale in the coming years. Alexander has size and skill set that make her extremely intriguing, especially at her age. With her background, one can see that she really understands the game at a high level and more schools will be coming her way. She can score in a variety...
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Lady Phenom Commitment Alert: 2025 Jamyia Lindsey staying in-state, commits to NC A&T
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Jamyia LindseyClass: 2025Committed to: North Carolina A&T On Sunday night, North...
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Lady Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Mila Holloway heading to Michigan
It was announced on the LEC social media account that 2024 Mila Holloway had announced her commitment to Michigan, giving the Wolverines a dynamic guard for the future.
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2028 Taelor Lee-Sutton
Player: Taelor Lee-SuttonClass: 2028Height: 5’4Position: Guard We continue to highlight the incredible talent around the state and region, especially with the names we saw at the Select 60 camp. We have had plenty of names for you, but one of our youngest players that we wanted to highlight was 2028 Taelor Lee-Sutton, who has a chance to be something special as she grows and develops. Here...
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2027 Madison Drayton is a player to start tracking now
Player: Madison DraytonClass: 2027Height: 5’10School: Cannon We continue to look back at the talent that was on display at the Select 60 just a few weeks ago, and a young prospect that really captured the eyes of many who were at the event was 2027 5’10 Madison Drayton from Cannon. Here is what was said at the event: “Got a feeling 2027 Madison Drayton will be a name you hear more down the road....
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2027 Jaidiah Blake
Player: Jaidiah BlakeClass: 2027School: Terry SanfordHeight: 5’8 The Select 60 Showcase was a great event over the weekend, as some of the premier talents from around the area all came to compete and shine on the big stage. One player that had several people talking was 2027 Jaidiah Blake from Terry Sanford; she is going to be a name you will want to learn quickly if you haven’t already. At the...
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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2025 6’4 Ellie Fyans
Player: Ellie FyansHeight: 6’4Class: 2025School: Providence Day Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom had a great opportunity to attend a phenomenal event with the Select 60 in Charlotte, as players from around the region came to compete and showcase their talent. What was great about the event is that it brought us new names to look out for this upcoming season, and one center that captured my...
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2026 Amari Byles learning more from busy summer; recruitment continuing to take off
2026 6’2 Amari Byles is a proven star on the court, as she is one of the top players in the country and has shown that after a big summer. Not only was able to show that with SA Finest but plans to continue that success at DeSoto this upcoming high school season. Byles had a very busy summer with AAU ball, playing overseas, and now preparing for the season; that doesn’t mention everything going...
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2026 Kelsey Rhyne shines on the big stage at the Select 60 Showcase
The Select 60 Showcase was a great event over the weekend, as some of the premier talents from around the area all came to compete and shine on the big stage. A player that was not only able to walk away as Queen of the Court Winner, but also continue to showcase how big of a weapon she can be on the court, 2026 Kelsey Rhyne once again shined on the court. I’ve watched her countless times...
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2028 JaKaila Gaskin is one to start learning about NOW
What a weekend it was at the Select 60 Showcase, as talent from all around the region came to Harding to compete and showcase their talent. With a variety of ages on the court, there were plenty of young rising prospects that grabbed our attention, and 2028 JaKaila Gaskin was certainly one of them. Again, only a player going into eighth grade, Gaskin has a lot to offer and yet there is still so...
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2027 Lenise Joseph brings a strong performance at Select 60 Showcase
Lady Phenom and Phenom Hoops were on deck for a tremendous event in Charlotte, as the Select 60 Showcase brought talent of all ages and grades to one building at Harding. Several of the top talents from around the area were on the court to compete and showcase, and there were plenty of names that caught our eyes. We are going to start with a familiar name we have talked about before, but...
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2024 Ella Hobbs continues to dominate, ready to showcase her talent at Ohio State
Once again, the Phenom Summer Finale was off the charts and certainly a memorable one to end the summer, especially on the girls’ side. The amount of talent on the court was tremendous, and 2024 Ella Hobbs was one of those players that we were certainly excited to see one last time this summer. Hobbs, a 6’3 forward who was playing with Outwork Family during the weekend, was a tough matchup all...
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2024 Delanie Hill continues to show off her impact on the court
We recently did an article on 2024 Delanie Hill and her commitment, as she announced she would be heading to Albany. A few days later, she was back on the court at the Phenom Summer Finale, and she continues to remind us of her game and her impact on the floor. Lady Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Delanie Hill announces commitment to Albany Hill really opened up more eyes on her game and...
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2024 Blanca Thomas continues to prove she is the real deal
The talent on the girls’ side here in North Carolina is incredible, and Phenom Hoops/Lady Phenom got a chance to watch some of the premier talent on display at the Phenom Summer Finale. Though it was just a short time, it was a joy to check out once again one of the top players in the country in 2024 Blanca Thomas. Thomas has been a well-known name throughout the country for some time, and when...
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2024 Quinasia Abercrombie should be on more radars
Player: Quinasia AbercrombieClass: 2024AAU: SC Lady SixersSchool: Wade Hampton The talent on display at the Phenom Summer Finale was impressive, especially on the girls’ side. Though there were plenty of familiar names, there was one player that absolutely made a statement at the event and walked away as one of the top players we were impressed with. 2024 Quinasia Abercrombie, a guard from Wade...
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Remember the Name: 2030 Heavenly Craig (Alexander Cougars)
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops concluded the travel ball season in Rock Hill, South Carolina with our annual Summer Finale. These events always end up being more interesting than anticipated, as circuit teams have already shut down and kids are playing with other organizations. This usually results in high-level players teaming up and putting on a show. That being said, they also serve as the...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2027 Olivia Yancey
Player: Olivia YanceyClass: 2027Height: 5’8School: NC GBBAAU: Carolina All Stars Lady Phenom was back on the courts to end the summer off in a big way with the Phenom Summer Finale, as we had a chance to not only watch big-time talent but also learn a few new names along the way. We were able to catch up with Coach Ty Cox, a staple here in North Carolina as he brought some intriguing young...
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