This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Raleigh Convention Center to host our annual G3 Live Showcase. The event featured over 280 teams across several age groups. College coaches of all levels were able to attend and extend scholarships to worthy prospects. Among those teams was Team Wall—a program known for consistently advancing talented players to the next level. Although they have a roster full of intriguing pieces for college coaches to pursue, we will take a closer look at three of their main pieces in Chaise Smith, Kingston Carlsen, and Stanislaw Romer…
Smith entered the event with as much buzz as anyone on display. He found several ways to shine as a leader. Plenty of high-profile guys join a team and immediately look to assert themselves as the offensive focal point, which made his unselfish, winning approach even more refreshing. Smith regularly conducted the offense as a primary creator, displaying the IQ, polish, and vision to consistently take what the defense gave him. He scored at an efficient rate from all levels but looked to set up others and make the extra pass whenever possible. Smith handles the ball with poise but appears comfortable operating as a cutter or spot-up threat. He’s a lethal transition piece, both with and without the ball, who forces opponents to be aware at all times. On the other end, Smith highlights the necessary quickness and instincts to cause problems for opponents. He anticipates well in the passing lanes to force turnovers at a quality rate.
Meanwhile, Carlsen also showed the ability to actively toggle between guard spots. He’s a smooth shooting threat with quality size, athleticism, and a low-maintenance identity. Carlsen is adaptable and well-rounded enough to do a little bit of everything on the court. He’s able to initiate the offense and create for others as needed, but is arguably at his best when looking to assert himself as a scorer. Carlsen understands how to effectively produce within his role yet is capable of expanding if necessary. He’s a reliable defender, rebounder, and general offensive threat who can mesh with any collection of teammates. Scholarship-level coaches would be wise to get involved.
Rounding out this group, Romer certainly seemed to appeal to college coaches with his steady production throughout the event. He’s a strong, skilled post player with a solid rebounding presence and inside-out offensive ability. Romer finishes with touch around the basket, displays useful footwork from the block, and plays well through contact. In addition to being a reliable interior option, he’s more than capable of spacing the floor and knocking down jumpers along the perimeter. Romer battles well for rebounds and knows how to position himself for success defensively. He runs the floor properly in transition to either fill the lane or knock down trail jumpers. Like his cohorts above, college coaches would be wise to pursue Romer.