Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney: Final Thoughts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney was played this past weekend in Greenville. Prep Hoops took in the action on Friday. Who some of the 2024 Top Performers while we were in attendance? What are some final thoughts? It's time to <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1241815"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1884746,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Tracey was moonlighting this weekend with the Palmetto Flames here at the Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney. Tracey has some serious bounce at times on his way to the cup. Joey averaged 14.9 ppg, 5.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists this past season at Aiken HS.rnrnJoey explodes in the open court and can really get the ball to the cup. He still must be more of a consistent perimeter shooter moving down the road. He really looks to play every possession like it's his last one - NEVER takes a play off while on the floor.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1127746"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":1884749,"_player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Pfister looks to be like he has grown and filled out a bit more since the high school season. Jack has a nice touch from the foul line. He really looks to work down low with his positioning in the post. Pfister will keep the ball up high after claiming it off the glass.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eHe can extend the defense out to the elbow or short corner jumper from time to time.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1221565"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":1884741,"_player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Valentine has made the move over to Greer HS since finishing the season at J.L. Mann HS. Zayn was able to finish drives to the basket today in transition and showed the ability to finish with either hand at the bucket. Valentine wants to play fast and get out and play 94 feet at all times.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1106008"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":1884748,"_player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Cook just got eligible this past season at semester for the Patriots. Jeremy will penetrate-kick into the paint while looking for an open teammate. Cook connected on a few three pointers from downtown. Jeremy likes to create a buzz in the backcourt with some havoc and a pair of quick hands.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642d57d1365ae"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":1892505,"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/2/2023/04/9406F445-0E0E-4CD9-96DE-989682EF6850.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/9406F445-0E0E-4CD9-96DE-989682EF6850.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1892505" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1892446' first='Tanner' last='Epps']</strong> came out on fire knocking down some shots from behind the arc. Epps a 2024 attends T.L. Hanna HS. Epps runs with Team South Carolina. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1892504,"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/2/2023/04/DF1174D8-3443-4635-AE02-276D8C477FC9.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/DF1174D8-3443-4635-AE02-276D8C477FC9.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1892504" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1892485' first='Roman' last='Cooley']</strong> (2025) is another piece to the puzzle on this talented 1 SC Elite program. Cooley a left-handed forward was able to finish a few drives through contact today. Roman connected on a few short-midrange jumpers. Cooley attends Greenville HS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1892784,"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/2/2023/04/6E1856AE-05E3-4C9A-AA1F-60D451D4139E.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/6E1856AE-05E3-4C9A-AA1F-60D451D4139E.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1892784" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1892777' first='Justin' last='Rollinson'] </strong>(2026) didn't play this past season at Abbeville HS. Rollinson moved in from North Carolina and didn't maintain eligibility for the Panthers. Rollinson really did a nice job of finishing drives to the basket today. He showed great explosion in the open court and really plays the game in attack mode at all times. The future of basketball in Abbeville looks very bright in the years to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1892506,"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/2/2023/04/2D013D86-7808-4D68-B4F7-F12DF9B670E9.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/2D013D86-7808-4D68-B4F7-F12DF9B670E9.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1892506" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1892453' first='Jerimyah' last='Hopkins']</strong> (2027) came out firing on all cylinders for his local Upstate Mambas team this weekend. Hopkins attends League Academy in Greenville. Hopkins showed to have a nice shot and a quick release. He received the ball in the pocket and showed good shooting mechanics. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney was another success and another year in the books. Remember Prep Hoops is your source year-round for the latest basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->