Phenom Hoops Queen City Showcase: 2030 Top Performers

Among the many live period events that took place across the country, one of them emanated from the Palmetto State.    That gathering of teams was the Queen City Showcase. Hosted by Phenom Hoops, it utilized three venues across the Charlotte suburbs of Rock Hill and Fort Mill. Those venues were the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center, the Bleachery Field House and Nation Ford HS.    The home court of the Falcons was where the majority of girls games took place and we at Prep Girls Hoops were on site for all of Saturday's festivities. After placing a lens on standout 2027s, 2028s and 2029s from this past weekend's event, we turn our attention to the 2030 class.     A notable name from SCISA 2A Cathedral Academy, Anderson was a key playmaker for her Team Charleston assembling against a tough Team Mack Regional 2028 team. Her seven points were instrumental in a contest that concluded with a seven-point, 48-41 margin. Free throws accounted for Anderson's offensive production in the first half before tallying five of that septet of points in the ensuing 16 minutes. Anderson displayed exactly the sort of skills that earned her 2A All-Region honors. Her first season playing at the varsity level was two years ago when she was a seventh grader.     Sibley has had her name firmly established in North Carolina's always-robust hoops scene since she was a seventh grader. With the 2025-26 season in the rear-view mirror, Sibley is transitioning to becoming a full-fledged high school hooper. Speaking of transition, many of the plays where Sibley thrives are in the transition game. She plays more point than she does as a shooting guard but a 3-point shot is part of her overall offensive repertoire. Even though she is a potent playmaker, she approaches the game with an unselfish attitude as she wants to put her teammates in the right spots to make the right plays.     This Old Mouse is continuing to learn new basketball tricks with every game she plays. She contributed greatly to her Fitz N Fit Fitness Lady Elite team earning a commanding 55-32 victory over York County Lady Legends. The ability to make tough shots are only one element of Old Mouse's game. She can handle the ball with her left hand and understands the art of getting out in transition. Defensively, she understands the importance of keeping her arms and hands outstretched as a defender and a midrange jump shot is also part of her repertoire. Throughout her athletic career, she has also ran cross country.     While the Cougars of 4A York have been an afterthought lately in South Carolina's high school girls hoops scene, this intriguing 2030 is looking to change that. Wright played in 20 games this past season for the Cougars. Not only does Wright showcase her ability to make tough shots, but she also regularly displays her all-around toughness as well. She is more than willing to fall to the floor if it means a play gets completed. Wright can make plays in the transition game, is a consistent threat to collect steals and understands when the correct occasions are to attack and pass.     On a team full of 2031s, Jimerson stands out as the lone 2030. Her play is indicative of someone who ought to be playing up in class. In an afternoon matchup between her team and Palmetto Pride 14U, she managed to do the bulk of her damage in the second half. Much of how she aided the Carolina Queens Elite 13U effort was of the two-point variety, but she also managed to draw contact and find her way to the free throw line. Her team got the day off to a rocky start but managed to bounce back in the form of a 44-39 victory over Palmetto Pride 14U.     Reddin stands out as one of the signature 2030s on this year's Palmetto Pride 14U team. Its weekend at Nation Ford began inauspiciously by virtue of a 44-39 defeat to Carolina Queens Elite 13U but Reddin's play consistently had Palmetto Pride 14U in a position to win from start to finish. A key to winning for any team is for said assembling to get buckets in two-point range. Reddin does that. She also understands how to play smartly and steer mostly clear of the referee's whistle. One can count on Palmetto Pride 14U to continue to give teams lots of problems as long as Reddin is wearing its uniform.     Bacote is another of those that have completed eighth grade seasons and are ready to transition fully to life in high school. Her play also was instrumental in nearly earning Palmetto Pride 14U a spot in the win column following its hard-fought contest against Carolina Queens Elite 13U. Opposing teams especially have to game plan for what Bacote can get accomplished on defense. If she steals the ball, particularly in an iso situation, that steal will turn into a fastbreak layup the other way. Drawing contact and earning free throw opportunities are also occurrences that can happen when Bacote attacks the basket.     Even though Frost primarily competes with Carolina Hornets United, she gave a boost over the weekend at Nation Ford to Team EAT. A few months ago, Frost claimed a middle school championship with Jackson Day MS. Frost has plenty of height and that can come in useful as a rebounder as well as when converting on high-percentage bucket opportunities. She consistently brings a heads-up attitude with her to the court and is not afraid to try her hand at the 3-point shot. Frost can also be a consistent threat to collect steals and create additional offensive opportunities for her team.

Among the many live period events that took place across the country, one of them emanated from the Palmetto State.