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Phenom Hardwood Classic: Day 1 Standouts (Class of 2027)

Phenom Hardwood Classic: Day 1 Standouts (Class of 2027)
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson April 26, 2026 @ 08:00 AM
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Casey Mitchell
Casey Mitchell 6'5" | SG/SF | 2027
NC
Avery Hicks
Avery Hicks 6'4" | SF | 2027
NC
Dayton Palmer
Dayton Palmer 6'1" | SG | 2027
TN
Brayden Gatling
Brayden Gatling 6'0" | SG/PG | 2027
NC
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the Day 1 Standouts in the 2027 class from the Phenom Hardwood Classic at Rise Indoor Sports!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- 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":3608140,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kelcey Barber","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_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":"Jordan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"BCB Select","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69ed55a9ec169"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Got BCB Select off to a hot start with his abilities at the lead guard position; did well to showcase his efficiency shooting the ball as well with multiple 3-point makes; an intriguing prospect to keep eyes on at Jordan High this grassroots cycle; high-level ballhandler</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":3608146,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Casey Mitchell","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jordan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"BCB Select","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69ed55a9ec1ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An active forward prospect who flies around the painted area; plays relentless in getting on the boards/glass; does well to utilize his length to alter shots and protect the rim; has a chance to be another strong piece for the Jordan frontcourt in the future</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":3604582,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Peter Richardson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Charlotte Country Day","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"CLT Flight","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69ed55a9ec245"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sharpshooter on the perimeter who paced himself well with CLT Flight; did well to showcase his ability and confidence to space the floor with his efficiency; nearly finished with 30 points on five made 3-pointers in their second game of the day, a victory; lights out shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2529637"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed55a9ec29e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A lefty sharpshooter to keep eyes on with [program_tooltip program_id='2375668' first='SW15H' last='Elite']; does well to utilize his frontcourt and set the table for his other guards with his ability to navigate the defense; can get hot in a hurry from deep and then some giving his prowess scoring the ball; one to keep a close track of out of Southwest Guilford High</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3484859"],"_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":3604584,"_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-69ed55a9ec34f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An emerging big man with a bright future in the 2027 class; turned heads with his length/strength in the painted area on Day 1; does well running rim-to-rim on both ends to make his presence felt; a breakout candidate in the class this grassroots cycle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3270244"],"_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":3604592,"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed55a9ec3a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A long, wiry prospect with Tennessee Run who's showed his versatility on Day 1; showed he could operate inside and out with his size at 6-foot-3, pouring in points in a number of ways; knocked down 21 points and two 3-pointers to pace his squad as they took home a victory in Game 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at the Day 1 Standouts in the 2027 class from the Phenom Hardwood Classic at Rise Indoor Sports!

Kelcey Barber

Kelcey Barber

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2028

Kelcey Barber

School: Jordan
Club: BCB Select
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Casey Mitchell

Casey Mitchell

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027

Casey Mitchell

School: Jordan
Club: BCB Select
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Peter Richardson

Peter Richardson

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2027

Peter Richardson

School: Charlotte Country Day
Club: CLT Flight
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Brayden Gatling

Brayden Gatling

NC
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Gatling SG/PG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Southwest Guilford
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Phenom Hardwood Classic: Day 1 Standouts (Class of 2027)
A lefty sharpshooter to keep eyes on with SW15H Elite ; does well to utilize his frontcourt and...
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Brayden Gatling

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State: North Carolina
School: Southwest Guilford
Club: SW15H Elite
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Avery Hicks

Avery Hicks

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Avery
Hicks SF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Wakefield
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Phenom Hardwood Classic: Day 1 Standouts (Class of 2027)
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Avery Hicks

State: North Carolina
School: Wakefield
Club: SW15H Elite
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Dayton Palmer

Dayton Palmer

TN
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Palmer SG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Loudon
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Phenom Hardwood Classic: Day 1 Standouts (Class of 2027)
A long, wiry prospect with Tennessee Run who’s showed his versatility on Day 1; showed he could operate...
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Dayton Palmer

State: Tennessee
School: Loudon
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