Big Shots : Charlotte 2018 NC Players Part 1
Prep Hoops SC was at the Big Shots – Charlotte event this weekend in Indian Trail, NC at Carolina Courts. Prep Hoops will cover some kids from the State of North Carolina in this article.
Noah Smith – Newton-Conover HS (Newton) / Academy Prep
Smith plays in the post for Academy Prep a Newport News, VA based team. Smith 6’5 stays active on the floor if that’s running down a rebound or diving into the bleachers. Smith a blue-collar can step-out to hit the 12-14 foot jumper or just take a charge. Smith is a great teammate and is always vocal on the floor.
Ryan Shaffer – Green Hope HS (Cary) / Wake County Basketball Association Blue 2018
Shaffer 6’4 averaged 15.7 ppg and 4.5 rebounds this past season. Shaffer has been a solid fixture on the Big Shots Circuit this spring and summer. Shaffer pops off screens for open looks and can shoot the ball from deep range.
Patrick Dorsey – Fork Union Military (VA) / Wake County Basketball Association Blue 2018
Dorsey 6’4 played this past March in the North Carolina vs South Carolina All-Star Game in Myrtle Beach, SC. Dorsey just finished his high school career at Millbrook HS. Dorsey a shooter on the floor will do a post graduate year at Fork Union Military this fall. Dorsey scored 25 points vs Flight 22 Elite this weekend.
Donte Tatum – Cary HS / Wake County Basketball Association Blue 2018
Tatum has signed to play at Cape Fear Community College next fall. Cape Fear Community College is a NJCAA D1 program located in Wilmington, NC.
Elijah Haynes – Chapel Hill HS / North Carolina Courage (pictured on front #4)
Haynes 5’8 is a quick guard to end on the floor. Haynes plays with a fearless attitude and isn’t afraid to shoot the ball from all over the floor. Haynes dribbled through ball pressure all game long vs the Carolina Warriors. Haynes averaged 16.9 ppg, 4.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists this past year.