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Commitment Alert: 2023 Aniyah Rainey commits to Chowan
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: Aniyah RaineyClass: 2023Committed to: Chowan What Was Said by Phenom Hoops: “She’s a...
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North Carolina Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Jennifer Baker #4: 5’2 ’24 Jasmine Utley (South Garner) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a dynamic presence as a two-way floor general, Jasmine Utley. She’s a smart, skilled, athletic point guard prospect with an all-around skillset and the ability to set the tone on both ends of the floor. Utley handles the ball with care and craftiness, which allows...
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North Carolina Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Mackenzie Graham #3: 5’2 ’25 Meadow Thomas (Rolesville) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a seemingly nonstop impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Meadow Thomas. She’s a tough, quick, scrappy point guard prospect with a sharp penetration sense and great defensive instincts. Thomas utilizes her high motor well defensively to contain her...
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North Carolina Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Smith #1: 5’1 ’25 Samantha Collins (Greensboro Day) Starting things off, we look at a player with a natural understanding of how to lead a team on both ends of the floor, Samantha Collins. She’s a skilled, scrappy, well-rounded guard prospect with a high motor and the ability to make an impact with or without the ball in her hands. Collins can effectively run the team and...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2024 Maddie Pounds (NC GBB)
Player: Maddie PoundsClass: 2024Height: 5’9School: NC GBB What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. 2024 5’9 Maddie Pounds is one that certainly went on...
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2023 Madison Self commits to the University of South Carolina Beaufort
Lady Phenom wants to continue to bring recognition around the state and region, as players continue to announce their commitments. We wanted to shed more light on another recent commitment, as 2023 Madison Self from East Lincoln, announced that she would be committing to the University of South Carolina Beaufort, as she will be playing under legendary coach Sharon Versyp. Self officially...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2026 Autumn Washington (Ardrey Kell)
Player: Autumn WashingtonClass: 2026Height: 5’9School: Autumn Washington What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. 2026 Autumn Washington is one that...
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Recruitment picking up for 2023 Eseosa Imafidon
Player: Eseosa ImafidonClass: 2023Height: 6’6School: Proctor Academy Lady Phenom continues to highlight players all around the country, and one player that has been seeing a late uptick in her recruitment has been 2023 6’6 Eseosa Imafidon. A player that we saw first back in 2020 when she was with Covenant Day (Click Here), Imafidon has been seeing her recruitment take off as of late with a few...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: Morgan Smith (Ben L. Smith)
Player: Morgan SmithClass: 2024Height: 5’8School: Ben L. Smith What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. It was great to get another view of 2024 Morgan...
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Take Notice Of: 2023 Ja’Kea Brunson (Wayne Country Day)
Player: Ja’Kea BrunsonPosition: GuardClass: 2023School Wayne Country Day Though the recruiting timeline for the Class of 2023 is quickly closing, there are still so many players out there for college coaches and programs to look at. One player that Lady Phenom would love to spotlight is 2023 Ja’Kea Brunson from Wayne Country Day. Want to talk about the definition of consistency, Brunson defines...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: Alley Wright (NC GBB)
Player: Alley WrightClass: 2026Height: 5’8School: NC GBB What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. Another strong freshman that captured our eyes at the...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: Gabrielle Troy-Mebane (South Meck)
Player: Gabrielle Troy-MebaneClass: 2026Height: 5’7School: South Meck What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. A freshman that we have heard/seen a...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2024 Lili Booker (Cannon)
Player: Lili BookerClass: 2024Height: 5’7School: Cannon What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. 2024 Lili Booker was a player coming that we knew...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2026 Charlotte Tune (Charlotte Latin)
Player: Charlotte TuneClass: 2026Height: 5’6School: Charlotte Latin What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. A player that is still so young, but we...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2025 Chloe Galombeck (Hough)
Player: Chloe GalombeckClass: 2025Height: 5’5School: Hough What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. One of the most electric players with the ball in...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2024 Jasmine Utley (South Garner)
Player: Jasmine UtleyClass: 2024Height: 5’2School: South Garner What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. Utley is a player that we have talked about...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2024 Isa Roman (Cardinal Gibbons)
Player: Isa RomanClass: 2024Height: 5’10School: Cardinal Gibbons What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. One prospect that had all the scouts talking...
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Lady NC Top 80 / Freshman 40 Photo Gallery
Check out all the headshots and photos from the Lady NC Top 80.
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2025 Samantha Collins (GDS)
Player: Samantha CollinsClass: 2025Height: 5’1School: Greensboro Day What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage of the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. One player that captured a lot of our scouts’...
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Lady Phenom Player Spotlight: 2026 Jasiah Gilchrist (Pinecrest)
Player: Jasiah GilchristClass: 2026Height: 5’1School: Pinecrest What a day it was at the Lady NC Top 80, as not only was it a great way to showcase the talent around the state but it also kicked off what we hope to bring with Lady Phenom. We want to continue the coverage from the event, as we talk about more players that grabbed our attention. Gilchrist is a rising name in the Class of...
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Lady NC Top 80 Award Winners
What an event it was, as Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom held their first Lady NC Top 80 event, as some of the top players from around the state all came to Greensboro to showcase their talent. It was an UNBELIEVABLE event and talent can be found everywhere you look. But a few players were able to walk away with some awards from the event, so check them out. AWARD WINNERS MVP: 2024 Sarah Strong Ms....
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Lady NC Top 80 Leading Scorers (Top 50)
ClassHeightNameHigh SchoolStateAvg.20256’1Amanda MitchellWillow SpringsNC19.520245’7Lili BookerCannon SchoolNC17.020265’6Ma-Kaela GidneyHickory Ridge NC15.520265’4Ameya BrownTerry SanfordNC15.520246’2Sarah StrongGrace Christian SchoolNC14.520255’5Chloe GalombeckHough NC13.520245’9Krystal HaccockNC GBBNC13.520245’11Sheree GidneyHickory...
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Lady NC Top 80 welcomes Coach Taisha Murphy
The Lady NC Top 80 and Lady Freshman 40 is quickly approaching, and we are gearing up for what should be a historic day for Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom. The first of many events on the girl’s side, and we can’t wait to see all the talent on display at the event. This is why we are looking to bring the best of the best as far as staff. Meet Taisha Murphy, as she has been selected for the Lady NC...
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Lady Phenom attends Lady Attack Elite Media Day
It was a tremendous weekend overall for Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom, getting a chance to check out the talent around the region. Lady Phenom was extremely grateful for being invited out to the Lady Attack Elite Media Day, as we got a chance to meet the teams this season. The Lady Attack Elite program has been a staple here in North Carolina, as they once again will be bringing some of the top...
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Lady NC Top 80 welcomes Coach Andrae Butts
The Lady NC Top 80 and Lady Freshman 40 is quickly approaching, and we are gearing up for what should be a historic day for Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom. The first of many events on the girl’s side, and we can’t wait to see all the talent on display at the event. This is why we are looking to bring the best of the best as far as staff. Meet Andrae Butts, as he has been selected for the Lady NC...
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NCHSAA Championship Preview: 4A (Girls)
Lake Norman vs. Panther Creek Our final preview of the NCHSAA Playoffs, as we dive into the 4A Division. Lake Norman was able to get by Charlotte Catholic in what was an absolute battle, while Panther Creek squeaked by Hillside to find themselves in a hunt for a title. When looking at these teams, both of them know how to score the ball and can come out strong. Lake Norman really gets up and...
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Lady NC Top 80 welcomes in Justin Clarke
The Lady NC Top 80 and Lady Freshman 40 is quickly approaching, and we are gearing up for what should be a historic day for Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom. The first of many events on the girl’s side, and we can’t wait to see all the talent on display at the event. This is why we are looking to bring the best of the best as far as staff. Meet Justin Clarke, as he has been selected for the Lady NC...
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NCHSAA Championship Preview: 3A (Girls)
Rocky Mount vs. West Rowan On the girl’s side of the NCHSAA Playoffs, fans will have another treat as two of the top teams meet up in hopes of taking home a state title. West Rowan comes in undefeated and has been dominant all season long, while Rocky Mount has been right there and just as dominant as well. These two teams can absolutely get it done on both sides of the court. West Rowan comes...
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Filling up the stat sheet: 2024 Emerson Thompson
Player: Emerson ThompsonClass: 2024School: Falls Lake AcademyAAU: Lady Strong 2024 If you were paying attention this season and in the playoffs, you would have known the success of Falls Lake Academy this season. And they were led by an incredible talent in 2024 Emerson Thompson, who is coming off an incredible season in which she averaged 21.3ppg, 10.3rpg, 9.1apg, 3.9spg, and...
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Lady NC Top 80 welcomes in Coach Barbara Nelson
The Lady NC Top 80 and Lady Freshman 40 is quickly approaching, and we are gearing up for what should be a historic day for Phenom Hoops and Lady Phenom. The first of many events on the girl’s side, and we can’t wait to see all the talent on display at the event. This is why we are looking to bring the best of the best as far as staff. Meet Barbara Nelson, as she has been selected for the Lady...
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