This upcoming weekend, Phenom Hoops will return to the Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina for another massive Live period event. After having two separate venues (Raleigh and Rock Hill) earlier this spring, now everyone will compete under one roof. Not only does this make for a heightened experience with college coaches, but it also makes the pool of teams that much stronger. The four-day event will feature a ton of noteworthy teams and countless college-level prospects. Among those teams is 7th Nation Warriors—a squad that absolutely rolled at our G3 Live in May. Let’s take a closer look at their pieces…
It’s no secret that this roster is loaded with talent, and so much of that starts with the guard pairing of Zarion Hobbs and Jamarion Washington. Hobbs is a heady floor general with quickness, playmaking ability, and a tight, crafty handle. He manages the offense as a main creator, showing terrific balance between creating for others and applying pressure as a shot-maker along the perimeter. Hobbs touches the paint at a consistent rate and makes quality decisions with the ball in his hands. He’s a pesky defender who knows how to mirror opposing guards and force turnovers on a regular basis. Similarly, Washington operates as a focal point for this group. He’s a strong, physical guard with a sturdy frame and the ability to play through tons of contact on both ends of the floor. Washington is a smooth lefty creator who utilizes his feel and pace to get wherever he wants off the bounce. He powers through defenders to get downhill and apply constant pressure as a penetrator, where he’s able to reliably finish or see the floor to set up others. Washington shoots the ball well along the perimeter, but is at his best when attacking. He also provides a rugged defensive presence and quality rebounding ability for his size/position. Both clear leaders for this squad, they should be priorities for college coaches.
Additionally, guys like Joaliel Carabello, Gio Driggers, and Kannon McBride each bring clear value to this team. Carabello shines through his nonstop motor, incredible toughness, and unselfish, low-maintenance identity. He’s a rugged defender who excels at making hustle plays and doing the dirty work. Carabello is a steady offensive piece who can expand his production as needed, but doesn’t require touches to impact a game. Meanwhile, Driggers is a physical beast who naturally overwhelms opponents on both ends of the floor. The notable football player shines on the basketball court through his exceptional strength, physicality, and two-way energy. He displays nice touch and footwork around the basket to finish drop-offs and score out of the post. Driggers is capable of dominating the glass and deterring opponents from attacking the paint as an interior defender. Another highly regarded football talent, McBride is consistently one of the most productive players for this squad. He’s a knockdown shooter with terrific size, useful creation skills, and the ability to apply pressure in various types of roles. McBride is a lethal spot-up threat who moves well without the ball, shines in spot-up situations, and knows how to make quality decisions when attacking off the bounce.
Rounding out this group, guys like Jha Koonce, Genesis Wiggins, and Aarion Bryant each find success within their respective roles. Koonce and Wiggins display the ability to do a little bit of everything while Bryant is an unsigned senior with a nice blend of length, motor, and rebounding instincts. Each of these pieces should appeal to college coaches.