Big Shots Myrtle Beach Live: Young Lads
Prep Hoops didn’t have to travel to far to cover the Big Shots Myrtle Beach I and II on the Grand Strand. Prep Hoops is always on the lookout for young talent. Let’s take a look at some of the…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops didn’t have to travel to far to cover the Big Shots Myrtle Beach I and II on the Grand Strand. Prep Hoops is always on the lookout for young talent. Let’s take a look at some of the youngsters we saw over the few days.
Javion Crawford Javion Crawford 6'8" | PF Conway | 2025 State SC (2025) – Conway HS – Ascend Ballers (pictured on front)
Crawford is still developing down low for the green and gold. Javion is a RAW talent on the hardwood. Crawford can possibly be a good rim runner down the road. He does a good job of running the floor and keeping the ball up high. Javion just needs to continue with more playing time and game speed and the future could be very bright for him.
Kaleb Phillips Kaleb Phillips 6'3" | SG Gaffney | 2025 State SC (2025) – Gaffney HS – Carolina Heights
Phillips really likes to play his game from the corners. Kaleb is always pocket ready to receive the pass as a catch-shoot player. He was able to drop some three pointers today and stretch the defense out with his shooting ability.
Brett Freeman Brett Freeman 6'4" | PG Ardrey Kell | 2025 State NC (2025) – Carmel Christian (Matthews) – Carolina Heights
Freeman has great size and length playing in the backcourt. Brett really had his stroke going today with him knocking down shots from all 3 levels on the floor. Freeman transferred over to Carmel Christian from Ardrey Kell HS for this coming season.
Mikey Wilkins Mikey Wilkins 6'8" | PF Christ School | 2025 State #66 Nation NC (2025) – R-S Central (Rutherfordton) – Carolina Heights
Wilkins is a force down low in the paint. Mikey just like Freeman usually run with Team United EYBL 2025 on the Grassroots Circuit. Wilkins finishes everything around the paint with ease at times. He has a soft touch and a willingness to finish on contact. Mikey can really be disruptive inside the paint with his play.
CJ Kornegay CJ Kornegay 6'5" | SF New Hanover | 2025 State NC (2025) – Hoggard HS (Wilmington) – Flight 22 Elite 2025
Kornegay comes from good bloodlines in which his father played college ball at Villanova. CJ a wing player had it rolling today with his play. He was able to score the ball at will at times and really showed a strong understanding of the game. CJ was active all over the floor and was able to manufacture points on both ends. Kornegay is a good passer and really led to some nice passes to teammates. CJ plays the game extremely unselfish.
Joseph Ahart Joseph Ahart 6'9" | PF Christ School | 2025 State NC (2025) – Christ School (Arden) – Big Shots SC Premier 2024
Ahart looks to be on the move to the Hoop State this coming season. Joseph attended Legacy Early College (Greenville, SC) last season. Ahart is a long and rangy forward with a slender-sleek build. Joseph must get stronger down the road and add weight. He currently brings good versatility to the floor with his ability to play inside-out. How will he suit up in a Greenies uniform next year?
Nathan Wilbourne Nathan Wilbourne 6'1" | CG Mauldin Highschool | 2026 NC (2026) – Mauldin HS – Hoopzters Gold
Nathan will play varsity basketball this coming season for the Mavericks. Wilbourne’s father played basketball at Ohio State and South Carolina back from 1992-1997. Wilbourne was able to score at ease at times today with his play. The game really easy to the future Maverick in which the game we took in did.