Phenom May Madness – Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After catching EYBL competition on Friday and Saturday, I tuned in to some more local hoops Sunday, as Phenom Hoops put on their May Madness event this weekend. With some great regional talent that is beginning to turn some more heads on the grassroots scene, there was no shortage of standouts. Check out a few of the best guys I saw in my viewing on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2351002"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The Carolina Flyers put on a good showing this weekend, finishing runner up in the Blue Bracket of the 17U, and Jeffries was a large part of the action. He wasn't the leading scorer or the most flashy player on the floor, but he consistently made winning plays on both ends. Good frame for his size, standing around 6'3/6'4 with pretty long limbs. Very capable perimeter jump shooter who hit shots off the catch and the move, spacing well and finding open pockets to get his shots off. 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This display of shooting immediately caught my attention as he has got to be one of the better shooters in his class. A quick, smooth release who can get it up in a hurry and get hot, expertly finding room to get his shot off. Able to handle the ball and run offense as well, looking solid with the ball in his hands.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2099601"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Jeffries is in-state and played with the [program_tooltip program_id='2078487' first='Durham' last='Hurricanes'] this weekend, as they cruised to the 16U title. 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Can do a little bit of everything scoring wise, shooting or attacking the rim. However, I'd say his best attribute is getting to the paint and finishing through contact and over length. Solid defender because of that natural athleticism, and is able to stay in front of guys easily. Also a legitimate playmaker in spurts, able to make the right read and get the ball out of his hands quickly.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6638f83688798"} /-->