Grassroots : Big Shots Carolina Live
Prep Hoops SC did just one day at the Big Shots Carolina Live Event this past
weekend in Raleigh, NC. Here we will take a look at some of the top performances
from players from the Tar Heel State in this article.
Ryan Shaffer (2018) Green Hope HS (Cary) – WCBA Blue 2018
Shaffer won’t pass the eye test that’s for sure. Shaffer is a crafty player that can really knock down
shots from behind arch. Shaffer his 6 threes pointer in the game we witnessed today.
Xavier Fennell
Xavier Fennell (2018) Knightdale HS (Raleigh) – WCBA Blue 2018
Fennell listed at 6’3 plays a lot bigger than this size on the court. Fennell is very athletic and rebounded
everything in sight today. Fennell is a very quick to the ball and a great leaper.
D’Angelo Elliott
D’Angelo Elliott (2019) Carolina Day School (Asheville) – Team Carolina Robinson
Elliott 6’3 is a very versatile player. Elliott brought the ball up the floor a lot today as the primary
ball handler. Elliott has a long and rangy frame. Elliott played last summer with Team South Carolina
in Easley, SC.
Dez Woods (2019) – Southwest Guilford HS (Greensboro) – NC Gaters Blue
Woods recently won a high school state championship. Woods a left-handed guard is extremely active on
the floor and is in the middle of every loose ball situation. Woods led the Cowboys to a 28-3 and averaged 7.1
ppg this season.
Austin Inge
Austin Inge (2019) – Greensboro Day – Big Shots North Carolina 2019
Inge led the team in scoring today with over 20 points. Inge swarms the ball on the defensive end of
the floor. Inge 6’3 point guard showed a nice pull-up jumper in transition. Grimsley reclassified last year
started off his career at Grimsley HS.
Caleb Burgess
Caleb Burgess (2019) – Forest Trail Academy (Kernersville) – Big Shots North Carolina 2019
Burgess a penetrate-kick point guard got into the lane all day today. Burgess loves to play fast and
up-tempo. Burgess had 8 assists in the opening game today vs the NC Gaters.
Steven Randle
Steven Randle (2019) – Forest Trail Academy (Kernersville) – Big Shots North Carolina 2019
Randle is a constant double-double guy on the floor. Randle shows to have a nice jump-hook. Randle 6’7
really carves out position in the paint. Randle started the year at Charlotte Basketball Academy before arriving
in January 2017. Randle is originally from Winston Salem.
Ruedale Williams
Ruedale Williams (2017) – Forest Trail Academy (Kernersville) – Flight 22 Unsigned
Williams was on fire this weekend. Williams originally from Canada scored 33 points vs Big Shots West Virginia
today. Williams has recently signed with Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NJCAA) for next season.