Peach State Final Exam: 2023 Top Performers – Part 1

<p>Prep Hoops drove down to Aiken on Saturday for the Peach State Final Exam at USC-Aiken. Who were some of the 2023 Top Performers we were able to see on the day ? Read more about these players right here from the Palmetto State. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="865341" first="Trai" last="White"] - Gray Collegiate - Team USC Premier 16U (pictured on front) </strong></p> <p>White just keeps on continuing his play from the SCBCA SC Team Camp last month. White a true point guard plays the game extremely unselfishly and really looks to make his teammates happy. White a crafty ball-handling was able to get the ball to the rack and into the paint all day long. Trai can play the game fast or can slow it down in a half court set.</p> <p>Trai can turn the jets on at anytime with ball in his hands and really brings a pesky attitude to the floor with a set of quick hands on the defensive end of the floor. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/D5356283-39B5-43E2-8EBF-D39E1D2BD2FA.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1247448" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/D5356283-39B5-43E2-8EBF-D39E1D2BD2FA-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="865300" first="Justin" last="Daniels"] - Manning HS - Team USC Premier 16U </strong></p> <p>Justin really excels in a up-tempo style transition game. Daniels likes to attack the cup as much as possible and really looks to try and finish above the rim with his quick leaping ability. Justin must improve his perimeter skills down the road. Daniels also competes on the football for the Monarchs as a Quarterback. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/3BA0F492-E921-4A1B-9D9A-293270BBAF01.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1247451" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/3BA0F492-E921-4A1B-9D9A-293270BBAF01-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="865315" first="Deuce" last="Hudson"] - West Florence HS - Carolina Bad Boyz </strong></p> <p>Hudson has a new address this season and will be sporting the Green and gold Knights uniform. Hudson a combo guard has played the past few years at nearby Darlington HS. Hudson a multi sport athlete excels as a Quarterback on the gridiron and also plays baseball. Hudson is the son of former Major League Baseball player Orlando Hudson. Deuce feels comfortable shooting the ball on the perimeter and tends to play off the ball here more with the Bad Boyz. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/E1944807-A0C5-4778-B472-EBF2171A2BE5.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1247445" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/E1944807-A0C5-4778-B472-EBF2171A2BE5-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="865290" first="Merel" last="Burgess"] - Wilson HS (Florence) - Carolina Bad Boyz </strong></p> <p>Burgess will be wearing a Tigers uniform this year after transferring over from South Florence HS. Burgess a left-handed post player can play inside-out. Burgess feels comfortable knocking down the elbow jumper or posting up down on the low block. Merel has good footwork and really knows how to use his frame down low to secure position. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/2A381292-3D8D-4F95-81A0-B5B8EDCC0FD2.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1247447" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/2A381292-3D8D-4F95-81A0-B5B8EDCC0FD2-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1214182" first="Kendall" last="Williams"] - Spring Valley HS - Team USC 2023 Elite </strong></p> <p>Williams is as TOUGH as they come on the hardwood. Kendall plays bigger than his size down on the block and in return took 4 CHARGES today. Williams plays the game to the fullest and does all the little things to make his team win games. Williams isn't flashy but is quite effective with his play. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p>