Prep Hoops SC Showcase: Young Lads
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The Prep Hoops South Carolina Showcase took place this past Saturday in Greenville. The annual event featured 5 games at host Greenville HS. Let’s dive into the coverage right here with some of the Young Lads (Freshman and maybe an…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops South Carolina Showcase took place this past Saturday in Greenville. The annual event featured 5 games at host Greenville HS. Let’s dive into the coverage right here with some of the Young Lads (Freshman and maybe an 8th grader) in the event from Slick Moore Gymnasium.
Prep Hoops will launch its first edition of the freshman rankings in mid-March like years past. Who are some these youngsters that played this past weekend at the Prep Hoops South Carolina Showcase?
Nathan Wilbourne Nathan Wilbourne 6'2" | PG Mauldin | 2026 State SC – Mauldin HS
Wilbourne sees plenty of playing time for the Mavericks. Nathan comes from a good set of bloodlines and still seems to be growing for his young age. He has a good feel for the game and at times just needs to finish plays on the defensive end of the floor. Nathan made some open shots today and was able to score the 1st basket of the day in the Prep Hoops SC Showcase. Wilbourne came into the contest averaging 8.1 ppg this season for the Mavericks.
Isaiah Atkins Isaiah Atkins 6'9" | PF Boiling Springs | 2026 State SC – Boiling Springs HS
Atkins was a pleasant surprise since we saw him last play. Isaiah is a long and bouncy young man who can really run the floor well. He’s still a RAW talent for the Bulldogs. He really stays active on both ends of the floor and seems to be a sponge at times picking up what to do. Isaiah plays hard and just needs to stay out of foul trouble which will come in due time. He’s quick off the floor as a leaper and jumper. Atkins will need to learn how to finish through contact down the road. He has a very bright future for Head Coach Craig Martin and the Bulldogs program.
Jyssiah Foster Jyssiah Foster 5'9" | PG Boiling Springs | 2026 State SC – Boiling Springs HS
Foster really looks to swarm the ball at times on the defensive end of the floor. Jyssiah was able to fend off defenders at times going to the rack at times. He has the ability to finish at the rack through contact.
Mikey Williams Jr Mikey Williams Jr 5'11" | PG Greer | 2026 State SC – Riverside HS
Williams Jr never seems to come off the floor for the Warriors. Mikey has that next gear to explode to the cup and finish when needed. He was able to drop a few floaters in the lane here today when he was getting to the basket. Williams Jr really excels getting the ball into the paint and creating scoring opportunities.
Kam Smith Kam Smith 5'10" | PG Greenville | 2026 State SC and Arkeis Shell Arkeis Shell 5'7" | PG Greenville | 2026 State SC – Greenville HS
This Red Raiders duo for Head Coach Mike Anderson look to be the future plans of this program moving forward. Smith and Shell both came off the bench here today for the Red Raiders. Smith a true point guard won’t hesitate at all when it comes to taking charges and sacrificing his body. Shell is more of a scoring guard who really knows how to compete. This duo will be fun to watch moving forward for the Red Raiders in the years to come.
Jaden Johnson Jaden Johnson 5'7" | PG Southside | 2027 State SC – Southside HS (Greenville)
Johnson is just an 8th grader for the Tigers. Jaden is the step-brother of Kam Smith Kam Smith 5'10" | PG Greenville | 2026 State SC at Greenville HS. Jaden was fearless all day long with his play for the Tigers. He recorded 14 points in the loss to Greenville HS. Jaden was able to drop a few jumpers at times when he wasn’t getting the ball inside the paint. He came into the contest averaging 9.6 ppg this season for the Tigers.