Big Shots Prep Nationals: Standouts, Part II

<p>Big Shots Prep Nationals was another hit in Year 2 as a number of prospects had breakout performances. Here’s a look at Part II of the Standouts.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="838022" first="Omarion" last="Bodrick"] | 6’9 Forward | Combine Academy | 2022</h5> <p>Bodrick was a breakout performer for Combine Academy as they dominated the paint and every game defensively thanks to his emerging presence as a shot blocker, rim runner and finisher in traffic. He’s an emerging forward that earned an offer from Vanderbilt following his effort blocking shots and finishing around the rim. Look for his stock to grow this summer.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="848060" first="Po’Boigh" last="King"] | 6’5 Shooting Guard | Word of God | 2022</h5> <p>King finished the Big Shots Prep Nationals as one of the top shooters when it was all said and done. He showcased his ability to create on the perimeter and inside the 3-point line as he produced 17.0 ppg and knocked eight 3-pointers across their three games. He’s a shooter that doesn’t have a hard time finding his rhythm when given opportunities</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="838026" first="Mike" last="Dudley"] | 6’5 Wing/Guard | Combine Academy | 2021</h5> <p>Dudley was another prospect in the Combine Academy rotation that showed his poise as a high-level defender and sharpshooter at Big Shots Prep Nationals. He came off the bench was a spark right away as a defender that forced turnovers and didn’t hesitate to show off his athleticism and stroke on the perimeter as well. He’s going to be fun to watch at College of Charleston very soon.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="870147" first="Joyful" last="Hawkins"] | 6’7 Forward | Lake Norman Christian | 2022</h5> <p>Hawkins was a prospect in the Lake Norman Christian frontcourt that turned heads. He made an impact rebounding and blocking shots and running the floor offensively. He’s an active presence around the rim when he’s engaged that finishes with authority in traffic. Xavier, Georgia and Texas Tech have offered him.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="918978" first="Jackson" last="Holt"] | 6’4 Shooting Guard | Moravian Prep | 2022</h5> <p>Holt was another top shooter at Big Shots Prep Nationals in the Moravian Prep lineup. He finished the weekend averaging 11.0 ppg while knocking down seven 3-pointers across their three games. He played a pivotal role in knocking down key shots as they made it to the Platinum title game. He’s an emerging shooter worth taking a look at.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="848091" first="Quante" last="Berry"] | 6’3 Point Guard | Winston-Salem Christian</h5> <p>Berry is a shifty point guard prospect with a ton of length and ability as a two-way threat. He paced the backcourt with 10.0 ppg as he showed as his ability to finish in traffic. As he learns to utilize tempo to get to the rim and use his length to his advantage, he’s a prospect in this class who’s stock is due to rise.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1142353" first="Jeremy" last="Baker"] | 6’2 Guard | Liberty Heights | 2021</h5> <p>Baker is a prototype big guard at 6-foot-2 that uses his strength and frame well to defend and navigate to the rim. He’s shown he can be a high-level defender in the backcourt alongside [player_tooltip player_id="533518" first="Elijah" last="Jamison"] and [player_tooltip player_id="932089" first="PJ" last="Edwards"] as they’ve been a top squad in the state defeating Word of God at Prep Nationals. He can play either guard spot and has underrated speed to go with his size.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1008874" first="Jonas" last="Aidoo"] | 7’0 Forward/Center | Liberty Heights | 2021</h5> <p>Aidoo has really emerged as a paint threat in the Liberty Heights rotation and dominated around the rim when given opportunities. He’s going to be exciting to watch at Marquette given his ability to create space as a ballhandler for shots as well as his back-to-the-basket abilities. He showcased why he’s a top prospect at Prep Nationals.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1050530" first="Isaac" last="Farah"] | 6’9 Forward | Liberty Heights | 2021</h5> <p>Farah is an underrecruited forward that’s just getting started as an inside-out threat at Liberty Heights. He’s got solid mobility to play multiple roles on the floor as a rim runner and shooter on the perimeter as he showed as Prep Nationals. He’s a mobile double-double threat in the making for whoever takes a chance on him. Limestone, Tusculum and IUPUI have offered him.</p>