Phenom MDC: SC 17U Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE “baxley30” FOR 30% THE FIRST PURCHASE FOR ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 Phenom Memorial Day Classic was held this weekend in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and I was in attendance to cover Saturday's slate. It is one of the most balanced tournaments in the Southeast each year with high-level Grassroots Programs in action in each division. Check out which prospects from the state of South Carolina stood out from the 17U Division:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2448275,"width":"425px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/GObKo6FXsAALoOC.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/GObKo6FXsAALoOC.png?w=857" alt="" class="wp-image-2448275" style="width:425px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1709992"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2449347,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6654f47c7f646"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1709992' first='Braylen' last='Mumford'] had a terrific overall weekend playing with [program_tooltip program_id='2412982' first='Upward' last='Stars Pee Dee'] at the Phenom Memorial Day Classic. He is an undersized Point Guard who makes up for it with an excellent feel for the game, quickness, ball handling, and playmaking skills. Mumford turns corners quickly with the ball in his hands, making him a terrific pick-and-roll initiator. Braylen also displayed a deep range from the perimeter when knocking down threes. On the defensive end, he has great hands and likes to jump passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1407053"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2449348,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6654f47c7f6b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matthews does a great job of knowing his role and making winning plays. He is a premier catch-and-shoot threat - one you can't leave in help defense. He also does a good job of creating off the dribble and drives with his head up looking to find an open teammate. Matthews is selfless with his body on defense, drawing charges, fighting for loose balls, and helping on the boards as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2090536"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2449349,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6654f47c7f6ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">TJ has been one of the brightest performers in the state so far this Spring and he continued it with a strong weekend in Rock Hill. Lewis had a bit of a slow start in a matchup with Carolina Riptide but used a trip to the free throw line to get in rhythm and never looked back, going for 17 Points in a win. TJ is a pure scorer, confident from all three levels no matter the defensive look. He has good size and athleticism to score over and get past his matchup. Lewis also plays his role on the defensive end - a must in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078724' first='Carolina' last='Pressure'] Program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2172957"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2449350,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6654f47c7f74a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyler had an extremely impressive defensive performance in the win over Riptide. He was matched up with a much longer big on the other end and held his own by walling up possession after possession. Stephens also put his body on the line a couple of times drawing charges, once in help on a drive and once on his primary matchup. Tyler's versatility is shown in his ability to rebound and push which helped him find some easy buckets running the floor. He went for 6 Points, 7 Rebounds, and 3 Blocks in the matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2449352,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Christian Federico","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Blacksburg","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2163938' first='Next' last='Level Elite'] Poole","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6654f47c7f7d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Federico had a bright game off the bench for NLE Poole in a matchup with 3SSB's Upward Stars. He is a very good playmaker and can play 1-3 on both ends. Christian is at his best with the ball in his hands reading defenses and looking for a teammate. Federico is not a consistent perimeter shooter yet, but when he drives with his head up, and is a solid in the mid-range. Christian had 6 assists in the loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->