Grassroots : Phenom TOC
The Prep Hoops SC staff took in the action this past weekend at the Phenom Challenge TOC
Here is a look at some kids we saw from north of the border in North Carolina at the event.
Freddie Taylor (2018) New Hanover HS – Flight 22 Premier
Taylor runs the the offense for Flight 22 Premier. Taylor is a pest on on the floor for opponents.
Taylor is crafty with a ball and a tough on the ball defender. Taylor has played great minutes since
his freshman season at New Hanover HS.
Ramello Williams
Ramello Williams (2018) New Hanover HS – Flight 22 Premier
Williams is just a jack of all trades guy. Williams has started to develop a perimeter game since
the high school season. Williams generally plays in the post for the Wilcats. Williams just brings great
toughness and effort to the floor every time out. Williams averaged over 15 ppg this season for the Wildcats.
Manrique Alvarado
Manrique Alvarado (2020) Freedom Christian (Fayetteville) – Upward Stars Southeast 2020
Alvarado we have seen before with the Freedom Christian Patriots play. Alvarado plays the game at a great pace.
Alvarado never seems to turn the ball over and has a great ability to get to the basket. Alvarado can knock down
open shots.
Jajuan Carr
Jajuan Carr (2020) Trask HS (Rocky Point) – Wilmington Basketball Club 2020 15U
Carr played off the ball here today for the WBC squad. Carr averaged 12.1 ppg and 5.2 rebounds this
season at Trask HS. Carr really plays the passing lanes well. Carr has ability to score the ball from
3 point range or attacking off the dribble.
Jordan McNeill (2020) Lumberton HS – Wilmington Basketball Club 2020 15U (pictured on front)
McNeil a point guard directed the WBC squad here today. McNeill is very crafty with the ball and has
the ability to get into the gaps. McNeill showed a nice mid-range game and for sure made his teammates
happy by his unselfish play on the floor. McNeill averaged 13. 7 ppg, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists
this season for the Pirates.
Isaac Spainhour #11
Isaac Spainhour (2020) West Stokes HS (King) – Team Winston 15U Blue
Spainhour delivered 24 points today versus Upward Stars Southeast 2020. Spainhour shows a great
stroke as he connected on 6 three pointers. Spainhour had the ability to catch-shoot or just spotting up on
the floor.
Camien Shell Jr. (2021) Flatrock Middle School (Winston Salem) – Team Winston 15U White
Shell Jr. will be entering his freshman season this coming fall. Shell Jr. who stands just 5’3 helped
his squad to a sudden death victory over Upward Stars Riverfront 63-61. Shell a shifty point guard
really had ability to change gears on the floor. Shell Jr showed his quick hands as Prep Hoops had him with
7 steals in the game.