Qyntin is coming off of a breakout freshman school ball season during which he emerged as one of the top shooters and rebounding guards in Kentucky. Seemingly at least 6’2″ now, Q’s upside is through the roof especially as his ball handling and athleticism continues to evolve. Known for his catch and shoot abilities from deep, Q is more than capable of creating for himself and his teammates off the dribble. You won’t see too many wasted movements, which makes him a tough cover for his age group. He showcased a little bit of everything at Spooky Nook last weekend.

Woods had a big game for Phenom United as he scored the ball in a variety of ways. To open the game, Woods hit a pull-up 3-pointer in transition and knocked down a pair of time and space 3-pointers on the wing later in the game. Woods also had a drop step layup against a smaller guard and scored off a baseline cut to the rim. Hoping to see Woods impact the game in more ways than just scoring the ball as I continue to watch this Phenom United 15 U group this grassroots season.

Qyntin filled big shoes for a Ballard squad that essentially replaced a majority of its production from last season. Although only a freshman, he proved to be ready for the moment and ended the season as one of the best long-distance shooters in the entire state. It was his go-ahead layup that allowed Ballard to prevail in overtime past a tight quarterfinal matchup and eventually reach the region title game. Woods was a double-digit scorer for the Bruins throughout the tournament as well as a key contributor on the boards.

Qyntin Woods Qyntin Woods 6'1" | SF/SG Ballard | 2029 State KY is averaging 2.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 40.9% from deep (67-for-164) this season. He has a knack for hitting shots in big moments and can create his own looks just as comfortably as he can score in catch-and-shoot situations. No matter the attempt, Woods shoots with confidence. It doesn’t take much for him to heat up, and once he does, he can knock down threes in bunches. In a key win over Jeffersontown, he went 5-for-8 from beyond the arc, and earlier in the season against Manual, he connected on 7-of-10 from long range.

The Freshman Guard for Louisville Ballard is mature beyond his years with his playmaking and shot making ability. Down the stretch he was the beneficiary of some good finds where he knocked down a couple 3’s in big moments as St. X was making their comeback. He’s a well built guard that had the ability to get to his spots and make plays for himself as well as being unselfish and making plays for others.

Stats: 10 points | 3 rebounds | 3 assists

Knocking down shots off the catch with confidence, Woods nailed five 3-pointers and displayed his quick release. Working well off Grivna and Cole Edelen Cole Edelen 6'0" | PG Ballard | 2026 State KY , Woods plays a valuable role for a Ballard team that should contend for a regional title. Hoping to see Woods become more confident as a ball handler and creator for others as he matures but already being able to play a valuable role for one of the best teams in Louisville is quite impressive for the freshman wing guard.

When you’re talking about upside, Woods is one of the players who comes to mind first. I got to see Qyntin in a camp setting this summer and he managed to stand out when playing against older players. Woods has a lot of great natural instincts and has shown the ability to score the ball at a high clip.