Zaiyir “Zii” Phillips
Zaiyir “Zii” Phillips
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Elan Muniz | Prep Hoops Scout
Phillips provided the perfect scoring boost alongside Smith, finishing with 27 points and five made threes. He played with great energy, spaced the floor well, and made defenses pay anytime they lost track of him. His shot-making helped open things up offensively for Hunter Huss.
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Read EvaluationCharles Clark | Prep Hoops Scout
The ability that he has to score the ball off the catch just as well as he does off the dribble, makes him a difficult player to defend for opponents. He displayed some impressive shooting range and does not need much time or space to get his shot off.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Phillips is starting to come into his own in the Hunter Huss backcourt as he moves into the 36th spot in the latest 2027 rankings update. He’s having himself a breakout season as a two-way combo guard, producing 18.5 points, 5.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 steals per contest in his sophomore season. The Huskies are 7-3 in the 3A Big South Conference as Phillips asserts himself as a playmaking guard who can also score with consistency. He’s got a bright future ahead of him in the class.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Phillips is another prospect on the EYBL stage to keep an eye on in the 2027 class as Team United looks to defend their Jr. Peach Jam crown from the inaugural season. He’s a guard who’s shown he can operate in a variety of ways with Huss High this year, posting 12.5 PPG, 4.8 APG, 4.5 RPG and 3.1 SPG in his varsity debut. He’s an elite playmaker with the ball in his hands who can score, defend and pass at a high level.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Phillips is an intriguing combo guard prospect to keep an eye on in the 2027 class. He’s a prospect to keep an eye on this grassroots season with Team United after producing in a big way at Huss on the NCHSAA scene. He produced 12.5 PPG, 4.8 APG, 4.5 RPG and 3.1 SPG in his varsity debut with the Huskies in 2023-24. He’s got a bright future ahead of him as a lead guard in the backcourt.
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Read EvaluationChris Ewell | Prep Hoops Scout
Zaiyir is poised to become one of the standout prospects from Gastonia in the coming years. Known for his playmaking skills, defensive tenacity, and fearlessness in high-pressure situations, he embodies the ideal player for coaches. Zaiyir exudes confidence on the court and demonstrates a versatile offensive game, with consistent outside shooting and the ability to drive to the basket with speed. Moreover, his capacity to facilitate for teammates is an aspect of his game that is expected to evolve as he gains more experience and the game slows down for him. Keep an eye on Zaiyir as he continues to make waves.
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