Grassroots Preview: Phenom 16u
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Prep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight on some grassroots clubs around the state. Today, we take a look at Phenom and their 16u team. Phenom has found their niche with talented players in and around the St. Louis area. It’s…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight on some grassroots clubs around the state. Today, we take a look at Phenom and their 16u team. Phenom has found their niche with talented players in and around the St. Louis area. It’s a rising program with a few well known names in the 2026 class.
Blake Wilson 5’7 Lift for Life
Dedrick Forest 5’11 Warrenton
Ivan Dean 6’0 Holt
Will Salonies Will Salonies 6'0" | PG Holt | 2026 State MO 6’0 Holt
Brandon Clemens Brandon Clemens 6'1" | SG MICDS | 2026 State MO 6’1 MICDS
Jason Stokes Jason Stokes 6'3" | SG MICDS | 2026 State MO 6’2 MICDS
Abhijot Bajwa Abhijot Bajwa 6'4" | SG Holt | 2026 MO 6’3 Holt
Mekhi Owens Mekhi Owens 6'4" | SF McCluer North | 2026 State MO 6’4 McCluer North
Ted Nassah 6’4 Lift for Life
Collin Briggs 6’4 Washington
Much of the scoring and production on this team will be headed by the MICDS backcourt of Brandon Clemens Brandon Clemens 6'1" | SG MICDS | 2026 State MO and Jason Stokes Jason Stokes 6'3" | SG MICDS | 2026 State MO . Both have chemistry from the high school level and play complimentary basketball. Clemens is a prolific scorer who gets to his spots for jumpers and runners. A player who can go for 20+ anytime he steps onto the floor. Stokes is a developing PG who had a number of eye opening moments as a sophomore. He’s a very good catch and shoot player from three. Both of these guards look like college basketball players in the making. Another guard to watch is Will Salonies Will Salonies 6'0" | PG Holt | 2026 State MO . He’s a smooth lefty that can really score the ball. He fills it up from three and uses great change of pace to keep the defense off him. Mekhi Owens Mekhi Owens 6'4" | SF McCluer North | 2026 State MO will provide some athletic ability and burst on the wing. He plays hard and catches eyes with his slashing, defense, and rebounding ability. Collin Briggs will take a lot of the tough matchups around the basket. His size at 6’4 and toughness is an asset to this team. He’s someone that should play a lot of minutes and develop nicely.