Queen City Showcase: 2024 Top Performers

<p>Prep Hoops recently put out its 2024 Palmetto State Class. The class recently got a little better with a few more names added to the database for the future. Prep Hoops had a chance to see a few of these individuals for the first time this past week. Generally Prep Hoops takes pride in staying in front of the game a bit but with Covid-19 this past year put us behind just a bit. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/7B8E381C-F92E-494D-8B23-3B12FE73B62F.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1170079" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/7B8E381C-F92E-494D-8B23-3B12FE73B62F-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1103310" first="Nick" last="Hambrick"] - Westminster Catawba (Rock Hill) - Team Charlotte 15</strong></p> <p>Hambrick brings a great versatility to the floor with his ability to play all over the floor. Hambrick was active all day long on both ends of the floor. Hambrick swatted away a few shots on the defensive end while finishing inside the paint. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/A7731FCD-B2F5-4910-B727-783FF5585257.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1170081" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/A7731FCD-B2F5-4910-B727-783FF5585257-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1168158" first="Jackson" last="Burnham"] - Nation Ford HS (Rock Hill) - Smith Elite </strong></p> <p>Burnham a athletic guard was able hit some mid-range jumpers and looked to stalk the baseline at times. Burnham really plays the game extremely hard and was always around the ball. Burnham dropped a few floaters on the way to the cup. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/8E5F0D45-CF94-4A87-A5ED-D95283B0BF14.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1170082" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/8E5F0D45-CF94-4A87-A5ED-D95283B0BF14-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1168160" first="Caden" last="Giles"] - Nation Ford HS (Rock Hill) - Smith Elite </strong></p> <p>Giles worked inside the paint. Giles 6'5 moved really well around the floor and from block to block. Giles crashes the glass on both ends of the floor while filling the lane in transition. Giles plays Quarterback on football team in the fall for the Falcons. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1168159" first="Zyan" last="Hager"] - Catawba Ridge HS (Fort Mill) - Smith Elite (pictured on front)</strong></p> <p>Hager really liked shooting the ball from behind the arc and rightly so knocking down several three pointers. Hager has a quick shot release and good mechanics. Hager shot the ball at a high clip along with taking quality shots all day. Hager did most of his shot taking from the corners on the floor. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/94B89273-7548-4EFF-B95A-0B27B7F1CC12.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1170080" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/94B89273-7548-4EFF-B95A-0B27B7F1CC12-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>Michael Marcus Jr. - Covenant Day (NC) - Flight 9 15U </strong></p> <p>Marcus Jr. 6'8 really liked mixing it up in the paint for his age. Marcus Jr. plays the game physical and had no problems finishing on contact. Marcus Jr. overpowered defenders at times with his rugged play. Marcus Jr. has a good touch inside the paint and was able to get to the foul line at a good clip today. Marcus Jr. can step-out and hit the mid-range jumper and shows to have GREAT HANDS. </p>