New Names at Big Shots Southeast Showdown (2021), Part II

<p>The Big Shots Southeast Showdown had a ton of new faces in the 2021 class standout. Here’s a look at Part II of the standout names from the Big Shots Southeast Showdown.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="838063" first="Jamari" last="Mann"] - PSB Raleigh - 6’2 Guard/Wing</strong></p> <p>Mann was a standout in the PSB Raleigh backcourt alongside [player_tooltip player_id="838043" first="Justin" last="Bell"]. He was relentless attacking the paint and not settling for shots on the perimeter, showing off his aggression with the ball. He finished the weekend with 15.0 ppg and six made free throws and showed off a much stronger frame and tighter handle with the ball.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1059591" first="Nick" last="Shryock"] - Carolina Warriors - 6’4 Wing/Forward</strong></p> <p>Shryock stepped up in a big way for the Carolina Warriors this weekend, putting up 15.0 ppg and 45 total points at the Southeast Showdown. He was an inside-out presence that made his presence felt on all three levels and especially at the free throw line with 11 made free throws and four made 3-pointers on the weekend. He posted 28 points in their opening game against Virginia Venom which saw him knock down eight free throws. He’ll be a new name to track in the 2021 class in North Carolina.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1059585" first="Elijah" last="Thomas"] - Worthy Elite - 6’3 Forward/Wing</strong></p> <p>Thomas was a relentless presence on the floor for Worthy Elite all weekend long at Big Shots Southeast Showdown. He led the 17U Yellow Division in scoring with 18.3 ppg on the weekend, showing off his athleticism and length with his ability to rebound the ball and push the ball on the fastbreak and finish above the rim. He’s also developed quite the shooting stroke. He’ll be one to watch at Hillside in Durham.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1059586" first="Dwayne" last="Anderson"] - Carolina Explosion - 6’3 Guard</strong></p> <p>Anderson was a standout prospect for his ability to play on both ends. Defensively, he doesn’t take plays off and lets his defender know things won’t be easy for them when he’s in front of the ball. Offensively, he’s an athletic playmaker that’s coming along as an all-around playmaker. He’ll be one to keep an eye on at Voyager Academy.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985566" first="Micah" last="Williams"] - Carolina Zoom - 6’4 Forward</strong></p> <p>Williams was a top performer this past high school season and he put that on display this past weekend with his ability to be a presence around the rim. He posted 14.0 ppg including a 22-point performance in a dominant showing against Team Flight. He’s an interior presence worth tracking at Lexington Senior High.</p>