Battle in The Burg: 2024 Top Performers – Part 1
Prep Hoops spent some time over at the Upward Star Center this weekend watching the Battle In The Burg. Who were some of the 2024 Top Performers we were able to see play here in Part 1. Justin Ray Justin…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops spent some time over at the Upward Star Center this weekend watching the Battle In The Burg. Who were some of the 2024 Top Performers we were able to see play here in Part 1.
Justin Ray Justin Ray 6'3" | SG Eastside | 2024 State #317 Nation SC – Eastside HS – Upward Stars SE 3SSB Fagan 16U
Ray was great this weekend with his play. Justin was able to score the ball at all 3 levels on the floor. Justin drove it to the cup, knockdown some mid-range jumpers or letting it fly from behind the 3-point line at times. Justin excels in the transition game getting out and scoring some cheapies on the other end.
Nick Sweet Nick Sweet 6'3" | SG Powdersville | 2024 State SC – Powdersville HS – Upward Stars SE 3SSB Fagan 16U
Nick is the GLUE guy to this team. Sweet does a little bit of everything to help your team win games. Nick plays the game with a great bit of passion and desire. He is very vocal on the floor with his teammates and always seems to be in the right position on the floor.
Will Fowler Will Fowler 6'1" | PG Byrnes | 2024 State SC – Byrnes HS (Duncan) – Upward Stars SE 3SSB Fagan 16U
Fowler will take a charge on command at times it seems. Will plays on the ball for the Upward Stars SE 3SSB Fagan squad. Will was able to finish some drives on the way to the basket while taking contact. Fowler never looks to force shots and passes while on the floor.
Brady Poole Brady Poole 6'1" | SG Chesnee | 2024 State SC – Chesnee HS – KST White 16U
Poole really likes to set up shop out in the corners. Brady is an off guard and seems to be at his best as a catch-shoot player with deep range capability. Brady averaged 23.7 ppg this past season while connecting on 42% from downtown.
Braden Hershberger Braden Hershberger 6'3" | CG Mauldin | 2024 State SC – Mauldin HS – KST White 16U (pictured on front)
Braden is a very deceptive athlete who really plays the game with some GRIT. Look for his role to change more next season for the Mavericks with several players graduating. Braden can knockdown the 3-ball or get the ball to the rack. He has no problems jumping on the floor for 50/50 balls either.
Chris Wilkins Chris Wilkins 6'3" | SF Oakbrook Prep | 2024 State SC – Oakbrook Prep – Team 864 Spiders
Wilkins just delivers results when Prep Hoops watches him play. Chris loves to overpower and bully guys around the cup. Chris will play bigger than his size on the floor when it comes to rebounding the ball.