Top performers from Phenom Hoop The Opening
The spring AAU season got off to a bang this past weekend at the Phenom Hoop Report Opening in Greensboro. Here’s a look at some of the top performers from the weekend’s event. 17U Josh Hall – 6’8 – 2020…
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Continue ReadingThe spring AAU season got off to a bang this past weekend at the Phenom Hoop Report Opening in Greensboro. Here’s a look at some of the top performers from the weekend’s event.
17U
Josh Hall – 6’8 – 2020 – Forward – Team Loaded NC
It wouldn’t shock me at all if 2020 forward Josh Hall gets a high major offer from a top D1 program this summer. Hall is head and shoulders the best player on his team and he showed it all weekend by scoring in a variety of ways. He isn’t shy on defense either, as one of their anchors in the paint.
He scored 29 points in the championship game over the Loaded 16U squad on five 3-pointers, scoring in a variety of ways to lead all scorers. Hall is a matchup nightmare at all three levels. He’s more about efficiency than volume and certainly a player you don’t want to leave open.
Mikai Stanley- 6’3- 2020 – Wing – WBC Elite
Mikai Stanley is a versatile player at the wing position given his strength at 6-foot-2. He’s got the ability to stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting but can get to the basket as well. He put up 12 points with three made 3-pointers from behind the arc in a loss to Team Loaded NC.
Stanley should see his stock rise on the DII and DIII levels this summer as a hot commodity. He’s a big body prospect with the ability to rebound, lead the break and score in the paint. With his versatile skill set, he has the ability to play all over the floor.
Ahmil Flowers – 6’4 – 2020 – Guard – Greensboro Warriors
2020 guard Ahmil Flowers was an offensive juggernaut for his Greensboro Warriors squad all weekend. He showed off his ability to score inside and out for one of the best teams in the Greensboro area. In the opening game against Team Charlotte, he poured in 18 points, scoring in a variety of ways. He got to the rim at will in the first half and made two 3-pointers, despite their loss. He scored 16 points along with three made 3-pointers in a tough loss to Team Winston in their second game. Despite their losses, Flowers is a player that leads by example.
16U
Elijah Jamison – 6’3 – 2021 – Guard – Team Loaded NC
2021 guard Elijah Jamison is a player emerging as a solid combo guard. He’s a strong guard that can score from 20-feet and around the rim. Developing as a playmaker of sorts given the talent around him. He recorded nine assists in the opening game against Manzer 17U to go along with 17 points and five rebounds. He averaged 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game in pool play. As he figures out how to make those around him greater threats, look for him to have a solid AAU season.
Jalen Hood-Schifino – 6’4 – 2022 – Guard – Team Charlotte
Team Charlotte has quite the stacked squad on the 16U circuit and they’re largely led by point guard Jalen Hood-Schifino. Hood-Schifino can flat out shoot the basketball from behind the arc, but as the team’s floor general, he’s shown the maturity to run the offense before looking to get his. He’s a guard that can get to the rim with relative ease as well.
He’s got shooters around him so look for him to make those around him better. With a long and wiry squad, look for Hood-Schifino to lead the way for this team.
Jacob Morgan – 6’5 – 2021 – Forward – Carolina Riptide
Jacob Morgan had one of the better all-around offensive performances of the weekend for the Carolina Riptide . In their opening game of the weekend, Morgan was shooting in the ocean as everything he shot was going in. He put up 24 points in a 77-55 victory over the 16U Knicks squad.
Morgan is a long and wiry wing player with the ability to shoot it from behind the arc and get to the rim. He’s a creative player that’s worth taking a look at.
15U
Jeremy Gregory – 6’7 – 2022 Forward – Team Charlotte
2022 big man Jeremy Gregory led Team Charlotte all the way to the title with his massive presence on the interior. Gregory is a relentless presence around the rim who is scoring anything he catches in the paint. On defense, he’s a smart defender that uses his size to his advantage and avoids foul trouble. He’ll be a name to keep an eye on this summer.