Big Shots: Role Players

<p>Prep Hoops takes a look at some players that really can play a certain role on a squad. Who are these Role Players from the Palmetto State ? Read more right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. </p> [caption id="attachment_1034124" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/E8A311E5-852D-4ADE-A685-174817C1541A.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1034124" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/E8A311E5-852D-4ADE-A685-174817C1541A-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="976956" first="Jonathan" last="Burns"] #10[/caption] <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="976956" first="Jonathan" last="Burns"] (2021) - South Aiken HS - LMR Academy </strong></p> <p>Burns has had a really good summer playing with the black and orange squad. Burns has the ability to play inside-out on the floor. Burns isn’t flashy with his style of play but just effective. Burns will rebound the ball on both ends of the floor, knockdown a perimeter jumper or just take a charge when needed. Burns will have a choice after high school to play football or basketball at the next level.  Burns plays wide receiver on the gridiron. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/E911E2D9-F7CC-4484-A990-BCC06B5A1AD3.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1034125" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/E911E2D9-F7CC-4484-A990-BCC06B5A1AD3-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="927571" first="Kymani" last="Knox"] (2021) - North Myrtle Beach HS - Manzer </strong></p> <p>Knox understands his role on this team and he does it very well. Knox does his best job playing down low in the paint. Knox is effective throwing his body around while drawing contact. Knox brings lunch pale attitude to the floor at times. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1018679" first="Rettek" last="Owens"] (2022) - Mauldin HS - Big Shots CPA SC 2022 (pictured on the front)</strong></p> <p>Owens is a very versatile player who brings a very tough mindset to the hardwood. Owens understands what to do to help his team win games. Owens plays for his father Nathan Owens here on the Big Shots CPA SC 2022 team. Owens rebounds the ball well from his position and can defend multiple positions on the floor. Owens at the end of the night does a bit of everything to help his team win a game. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/265E3F6A-EEFD-4ADC-9A76-20BD7D0776E3.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1034120" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/265E3F6A-EEFD-4ADC-9A76-20BD7D0776E3-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>Dyterrious Williams (2022) - Southside HS (Greenville) - Next Level Elite </strong></p> <p>Williams is a thick player that plays in the post for the Next Level Elite squad. Williams isn’t afraid to throw his frame around and play physical in the paint. Williams seems to have a good set of hands and a nice touch on the foul line. Williams will play with his back to the basket. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p>