Big Shots Carolina Invitational

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops took in the action for a day at the Big Shots Carolina Invitational in North Charleston. Who were some of the teams we were able to see? Who were some of the Top Performers from the event? Let's dive into the action right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Quality Education Academy defeats Oceanside Collegiate:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1772489,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/70874E39-C959-408B-BD75-347352F347BC.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/70874E39-C959-408B-BD75-347352F347BC.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1772489" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The QEA Pharaohs defeated the Landsharks 49-43 tonight. The Pharaohs were led by Junior<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1078979' first='Bobby' last='Cannon Jr'] </strong>with 11 points. UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801613' first='Tyson' last='Barrett'] </strong>added 10 points while UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1115920' first='Keyon' last='Webb']</strong> added 8 points. Cannon a slender-sleek forward has really expanded his game to play inside-out at times now. Barrett was effective around the cup on some putbacks here today. Webb was able to score the ball from 3 levels at times today. He brings such a grittiness and toughness to the hardwood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1772482,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/BF3BB375-4F3E-4CBA-A585-85B09B4F642C.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/BF3BB375-4F3E-4CBA-A585-85B09B4F642C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1772482" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865299' first='Calvin' last='Davinroy']</strong> at times today had to defend Cannon in the paint and give up 8 inches. Davinroy has no problems jumping on the floor and playing with some toughness and edge. He finished with 14 points in the loss for the Landsharks. UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1107731' first='Malachi' last='Stevens']</strong> showed his versatility to play the 1-3 positions today on his way to scoring 12 points in the loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>NCGBB fends off North Florida Educational Institute:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Boys from the Hoop State led by Head Coach James Zimmerman held off the Eagles 85-78. This game was physical with some stoppages for blood on the floor, jerseys, a few techs and a few bruises along the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1772502,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/DC8B9AEB-F993-4988-9045-823879AA80F5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/DC8B9AEB-F993-4988-9045-823879AA80F5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1772502" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior Wing player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1307578' first='Isaiah' last='Otyaluk']</strong> led the way with 20 points. He connected on 5 three-pointers today. Junior<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1145483' first='CJ' last='Alston']</strong> got to the basket in a hurry today with his play. Alston finished with 19 points while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1272826' first='Jalik' last='Nicholls']</strong> added 13 points, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1156046' first='Jajuan' last='Nicholls']</strong> 11 points and Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1104961' first='Caden' last='Bell']</strong> finished with 11 points. <strong><em> </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1772498,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/44266332-4056-4737-8A2A-09A495C650A8.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/44266332-4056-4737-8A2A-09A495C650A8.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1772498" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles from Jacksonville, FL got strong play from UNSIGNED Seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1772281' first='Juan' last='Barbista']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1463275' first='Isaac' last='Taveras']</strong>. Barbista a left-handed slashing guard plays so much bigger than his size. He was constantly making plays on both ends of the floor with his HIGH MOTOR. Juan finished 25 points. Taveras plays the game with a lot of swagger and confidence from the backcourt. He made crafty play after crafty play today. Isaac sees the floor very well and has good size to bring versatility to the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Moravian Prep Lets it Fly from Deep:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1772456,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/86A9E5EF-B5FD-44B8-85F1-A5B8CAF966FE.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/86A9E5EF-B5FD-44B8-85F1-A5B8CAF966FE.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1772456" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moravian Prep back in the fall moved operations to the State of Georgia from Hickory, NC. Moravian Prep connected on 15 three pointers yesterday in a win over Minnesota Prep 81-53. UNSIGNED Senior<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1217464' first='Conner' last='Tilley']</strong> connected on 9 three pointers and scored 27 points. Tilley has a quick shot release and hails from Roanoke, VA. UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='577861' first='Jordan' last='Marsh']</strong> a left-handed guard brings it every day with his competitive edge. Marsh finished with 8 points in the win. Youngster <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1772411' first='Isaac' last='Ellis']</strong> scored 4 points in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1772468,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/1EEAB17A-463E-499E-AE24-AE12AC744ACB.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/1EEAB17A-463E-499E-AE24-AE12AC744ACB.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1772468" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Muja Burton</strong> led the Minnesota Prep squad with 22 points. Burton a 3-level scorer did the best he could at times today. Point guard<strong> Jalyn Patterson</strong> a member of the 2025 class scored 15 points for Minnesota Prep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->