Just because the LIVE period is over in April, doesn’t mean that Phenom Hoops is stopping their coverage, as we are bringing you a ton of post-event coverage as well throughout the coming weeks. Let’s dive into a few players and teams that we saw at the event, as we shed light on players that performed well throughout.
NC Rim Runners
The NC Rim Runners is a program that has been a strong performer on the Phenom Hoops platform, and you know what you will get with this team. They are well-coached, they compete, and they bring a team mentality to the floor. This was a team that was talked about a lot with what we saw on the court; check out what was said and the players that impressed.
“2024 Dominic Payne (NC Rim Runners) is such a physical prospect. The multi-sport prospect can battle, be efficient, and be a strong force on the court.”
“6’2 ’24 Dominic Payne (NC Rim Runners) is the clear tone-setter of this group. Offers a great blend of IQ, strength, and athleticism. Versatile defender, an excellent playmaker, and a natural leader. Consistently makes the right play with the ball in his hands.”
“6’1 ’24 Nylan Battle (NC Rim Runners) is a menacing on-ball defender. Highlighting strength, quickness, physicality, and a very high motor. Intercepts passing lanes, rebounds well for his size, and plays effectively through contact as a finisher.”
“Love how NC Rim Runners 2024 represent the 336, lots of talent from the hidden corners and outlier counties that round out and show how talented the area is from top to bottom, very valuable assets at their respective HS’s that deserve more attention.”
“2025 Whit Denny (NC Rim Runners) can bring a lot of positives in an efficient low maintenance manner, especially when he’s crashing the glass and running the floor, long with soft touch on tip in’s and has all the tools if he can unlock all his potential.”
“2024 Corey Pate (NC Rim Runners) has the length and active hands to be a defensive specialist along with the mixed utility offensive package that thrives in the open floor game, can fill multiple roles complementary to various guys with sound proficiency.”