Phenom 252 Showcase: Sunday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wrapping up our coverage from the Spring portion of travel basketball with our last of four articles highlighting the top performers from the Phenom Hoops 252 Showcase from this past weekend in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Let's get right to it, here are the guys that held it down on Championship Sunday!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3660052"],"_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-6a1e5753be634"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Branham was another quality piece that helped guide this Fireball 2029 group to a championship in the 15u division at the Phenom 252 Showcase. Branham possesses the ability to score it from multiple levels on the offensive end while being comfortable operating on or off the ball. He's got long arms that he utilizes to cause disruption on opposing ball handlers and he does a great job turning that defense into offense in transition. He's provided consistent backcourt production, helps contribute on the glass, and is such a quality option for this group to have at their disposal. He had a solid year at Wake Forest on JV and he's got a real chance to make varsity as a sophomore as he continues to improve his game and build his confidence with this Fireball group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3660054"],"_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-6a20824b88eb3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryder is a quality young prospect that was playing up in the 15u division this past weekend for Team Breakout at the Phenom 252 Showcase. Ryder is a proven producer with this group as his poise and feel for the game is well beyond his years. Ryder also possesses a high quality level of skill with the ability make shots, different reads on the floor, and finish at the rim with either hand. We're not sure where he'll be attending high school yet but there's no doubt that Ryder has a chance to be a varsity contributor as a freshman wherever he ends up. It says a lot for a kid to come in up a division and play the way that he has for Team Breakout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3660057"],"_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-6a20824b88f04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gealy is a key contributor on this Fireball 2027 team with his blend of size and ability to heat up from beyond the arc. Gealy has a pure release from distance and a ton of confidence in his ability to convert, giving this team a proper floor spacer with the size to compete on the interior defensively when needed. That size allows him to shoot over defenders that are closing out and finish in traffic when needed as he's attacking inside. He played a solid role for North Raleigh Christian last season and looks to take a big step as a senior next season. Look for Gealy to be making shots all summer long with this Fireball team and he should land in the rankings at our next update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560555"],"_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-6a20824b88f55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heiliger was really impactful all weekend long at the Phenom Hoops 252 Showcase for Team Relentless 17u with his ability to make shots and orchestrate offense for himself + his teammates. Heiliger is a little undersized but he plays the game with a ton of fearlessness and confidence, allowing him to overcome that. He's a pesky defender with great hands on that end of the floor along with great instincts in passing lanes. Heiliger has deep range off the catch or bounce along with the ability to operate out of ball screens and make reads. Look out for Heiliger as an under the radar prospect in this 2028 class that will surely be ranked at the next update for that group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3660060"],"_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-6a20824b88fce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We know First Flight is known for shooters and that is exactly what Harrell is with his shot making ability on full display for Flight 29 Outer Banks at the Phenom Hoops 252 Showcase. Harrell has deep range and a great sense of where to be on the offensive end of the floor, allowing him to get off and connect on a high volume of shots from beyond the arc. Harrell also showed some ability to play on the ball as well, as he made good decisions in the open floor along with showing the ability to finish in the paint when given the opportunity to do so. Harrell should find himself as a contributor on varsity next year with First Flight losing a lot of backcourt production and he should be ready to help right away. Keep an eye on Harrell as a shooter to monitor in this 2029 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->