The Bash: Day 3 Happenings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10th Annual The Bash took place this past weekend in the Columbia at Ridge View HS. Prep Hoops was on hand for all the action on Day 3 (Saturday). Let's find out what we saw right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Byrnes HS (Duncan) 77 Cross Creek HS (Augusta, GA) 58 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Mecklenburg HS (NC) 83 Keenan HS 60 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Augusta Christian (GA) 82 Westwood HS 52 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huntington Prep (WV) 82 Lexington HS 63 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oak Hill Academy (VA) 62 Gray Collegiate 61 (2 overtimes) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Combine Academy (NC) 75 Ridge View HS 50 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Performers: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1703027,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/22B2D569-8A31-47EF-8681-7FBAEFB16F74.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/22B2D569-8A31-47EF-8681-7FBAEFB16F74.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1703027" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154560' first='Isaiah' last='Evans'] </strong>- North Mecklenburg (NC) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evans was on fire all day long for the Vikings. Isaiah dropped 39 points in a lopsided win over Westwood HS. He was able to connect on (7-10) from behind the three-point line while making (13-21) field goals. Evans is best as a catch-shoot guy at times but did show a variety of ways to score the ball at ease today. Evans has a long and rangy frame who really excels out on the perimeter as a small forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1702286,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/9154B6B9-5B69-470A-B8E3-1E5E8F50C29C.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/9154B6B9-5B69-470A-B8E3-1E5E8F50C29C.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1702286" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1218929' first='DJ' last='Shine'] </strong>- Augusta Christian (GA) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shine was a one-man wrecking crew today for the Lions. DJ a strong physical combo guard erupted for 29 points while connecting on 5 three pointers on the way today. Shine really knows how to use his body well going to the cup and absorbing contact along the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='986184' first='Cameron' last='Scott'] </strong>- Lexington HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scott logged 32 minutes yesterday for the Wildcats in a loss to Huntington Prep (WV). Cameron scored 26 points while grabbing 8 rebounds. Scott the #1 player in the 2024 Palmetto State Rankings finished with 5 three pointers made. He has a tremendous skill set on the floor that lets him play all over the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1703025,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/8FBDDD2A-6B5D-425B-9AB7-8A478F8F7317.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/8FBDDD2A-6B5D-425B-9AB7-8A478F8F7317.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1703025" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1678545' first='Kayzzin' last='McDowell'] </strong>- Byrnes HS (Duncan) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDowell continues his hot play from the previous week when we saw him play at the Coaches Classic in Spartanburg. Kayzzin has picked up his scoring with teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1032164' first='Will' last='Fowler'] being out of the lineup for the rest of the season. McDowell knocked down several three pointers from the corners when he wasn't flushing one along the baseline. Kayzzin a future Stock-Riser for sure finished with 22 points in the Rebels victory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Huntington Prep Cruises</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The West Virginia based Huntington Prep squad finished the weekend (2-0) at The Bash. Huntington Prep defeated Lexington on Saturday behind the strong play of <strong>Ronald Jessamy</strong> with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Jessamy was a perfect (7-7) from the floor on the day. He's signed with Mount St Mary's University for next year. Fellow Tennessee resident <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1143251' first='Jordan' last='McCullum']</strong> added 13 points and 9 rebounds while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1409988' first='Larry' last='Johnson']</strong> added 11 points. McCullum is long and rangy forward with a very good skill set. Several times today Jordan was able to bring the ball up the floor in transition while slashing to the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1703023,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/4A26E511-1AAB-4FE0-BA34-BB4242EE440A.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/4A26E511-1AAB-4FE0-BA34-BB4242EE440A.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1703023" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson a Savannah, GA native bring some serious bounce to the game with his ability to explode to the basket at any time. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1336410' first='Brett' last='Wright'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220410' first='Dillon' last='Tingler']</strong> both finished with 9 points while connecting on 5 three pointers between them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Combine Academy Stays Perfect: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1703018,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/900CE4A6-7E89-47CA-8537-E47D7218BC2A.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/900CE4A6-7E89-47CA-8537-E47D7218BC2A.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1703018" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Goats won the nightcap to conclude the Bash over the host Blazers 75-50. The Goats improved to (16-0) on the season with the win. Richmond signee <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='848089' first='Collin' last='Tanner'] </strong>led the way with 18 points while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1489567' first='Trentyn' last='Flowers']</strong> added 13 points. The Goats jumped out early and never looked back tonight here at The Bash. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Letting it Fly Today: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Byrnes Rebels connected on 13-30 from behind the arc today. One game later North Mecklenburg HS dropped (15-25) vs Keenan HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Game of the Night: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1703009,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/A6E51036-F4CF-4BE9-B953-42BC376EE41A.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/A6E51036-F4CF-4BE9-B953-42BC376EE41A.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1703009" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oak Hill Academy knocked off Gray Collegiate in 2 overtimes on Saturday night 62-61. The local War Eagles were led in scoring by Senior point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865341' first='Trai' last='White']</strong> with 13 points while backcourt mate <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1328199' first='Mychael' last='Mitchell'] </strong>added 11 points and 10 rebounds while super sophomores <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1162932' first='Treyvon' last='Maddox']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025879' first='LJ' last='Britt'] </strong>both added 10 points. White gave the War Eagles a lead at 52-50 after connecting on a 3 pointer with 29.6 seconds left. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1703012,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/E6D24132-5459-4FBB-B7F4-63B8D3FE9EC8.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/E6D24132-5459-4FBB-B7F4-63B8D3FE9EC8.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1703012" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1125967' first='Micah' last='Robinson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1702423' first='Dontae' last='Russo-Nance']</strong> both led the way for Oak Hill Academy with 16 and 13 points respectively. Robinson hit some clutch free throws down the stretch to win the game. Micah a strong wing player has good length to defend in the passing lanes along with the ability to finish above the rim. Robinson ran with Southern Assault on the Grassroots Circuit this past summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Russo-Nance originally from New Zealand has a great mid-range game along with the ability to knockdown shots from downtown. He really does a good job of using his frame to fight off defenders on the way to the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1703014,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/46279207-2ED1-458B-9114-76A5E8D55916.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/46279207-2ED1-458B-9114-76A5E8D55916.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1703014" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220767' first='Zion' last='Pipkin']</strong> chipped in 12 points tonight. Zion was crafty on the way to the basket and showed some shiftiness on the way. Pipkins a Houston, TX native was constantly in position to make plays all night long for the Warriors. All of 3 of these Warriors players play in the 2024 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->