Big Shots Carolina Live: Youngsters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops made the trip up to the Upstate to attend the Big Shots Carolina Live event in Rock Hill. The field at Big Shots brough plenty of talent to the table this past weekend. Let's dive into the action right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. Who were some of the Youngsters in the event? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2026 </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>New Name in Town:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931296,"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/2/2023/04/4238C890-96D8-4917-AC2F-ED230B074288.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/4238C890-96D8-4917-AC2F-ED230B074288.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931296" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='2246675' first='Charleston' last='Raptors'] formally [program_tooltip program_id='2078749' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2078749' first='TMP' last='']' last=''] came out on fire this weekend. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1513456' first='Abe' last='Davinroy']</strong> was great all weekend for the [program_tooltip program_id='2246675' first='Charleston' last='Raptors'] 15U with his play. Davinroy scored over 20 points plus in the game we watched today vs Team Trezz. Abe was automatic from downtown especially out in the corners. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931294,"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/2/2023/04/8692CBB9-B3E4-4401-9222-BC6E20646731.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/8692CBB9-B3E4-4401-9222-BC6E20646731.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931294" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206190' first='Andre' last='Hagler'] </strong>set the tone on both sides of the ball for the Raptors. He was able to touch the paint all day long along with the ability to penetrate and kick to an open teammate. Hagler really likes to utilize the bounce pass. Andre sees the floor very well and at times seems to be one-step ahead of his teammates. Haigler and Davinroy both attend Oceanside Collegiate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931284,"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/D5560C49-E76C-4B55-91BE-17DF1595980B.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/D5560C49-E76C-4B55-91BE-17DF1595980B.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931284" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1931184' first='DJ' last='Ward']</strong> showed his ability to play inside-out on the floor. The long and rangy forward started the game up playing down in the post with his back to the basket. Later on, Ward switched out to playing on the perimeter and knocking down some three balls in return. DJ surely doesn't mind chatting it up at times and playing with some confidence along the way. Ward attends Porter Gaud. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Some FBC Future Kings:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931298,"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/2/2023/04/3E30ABED-10DA-4288-88E2-51C6FBEAAD34.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/3E30ABED-10DA-4288-88E2-51C6FBEAAD34.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931298" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486212' first='Mikey' last='Williams Jr'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1692174' first='Dyllan' last='Harris']</strong> provide a nice 1-2 punch for the Future Kings based out of the Greenville area. Williams Jr a point guard attends Riverside HS. Mikey saw plenty of minutes this season starting for the Warriors. He really gets the ball out of his hands quickly and understands how to move within in the offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams Jr can really get to the cup and finish with either hand. Mikey can explode by defenders in the open court and really shows an advantage to attacking the basket on the left-side of the rim despite being right-handed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931297,"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/2/2023/04/42A95299-1E57-45EB-82FB-F4C5C8182A8C.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/42A95299-1E57-45EB-82FB-F4C5C8182A8C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931297" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops first saw Harris lacing them up for Spartanburg HS this past season. Harris likes to set up shop out on the perimeter especially working from the corners. Dyllan dropped several three pointers today with his play for the Future Kings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>County Line Elite: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team from the Abbeville - Greenwood area finished (2-1) this past weekend in Rock Hill. This squad has a good young base of talent including a few members of the 2026 class in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1848143' first='JD' last='Baylor']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1892777' first='Justin' last='Rollinson']</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931303,"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/D9BC8A4E-9B76-444C-B473-1787F641FDAB.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/D9BC8A4E-9B76-444C-B473-1787F641FDAB.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931303" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baylor was great today in the opening round with his ability to play the game in attack mode. Jaden wants to finish every time on the way to the cup. He would look to slash and finish it every time with ease. JD plays the game 94 feet at all times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931302,"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/2/2023/04/5991F4C2-B3F6-4B7D-BAFF-62DA46CD1A2A.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/5991F4C2-B3F6-4B7D-BAFF-62DA46CD1A2A.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931302" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rollinson is big-time athlete who bring some serious hops to the table. Justin plays the game in transition and up-tempo all night long. He remains active on both ends if it's stalking the baseline or picking up a steal in the passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Guards, Guards, Guards: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931299,"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/E7427DB9-9779-43B8-BA22-7835DCB6A2F3.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/E7427DB9-9779-43B8-BA22-7835DCB6A2F3.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931299" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1405865' first='Nathan' last='Wilbourne']</strong> plays the game well beyond his years at times on the floor. Nathan went to social media and stated he picked up an offer from East Carolina University this past weekend. Wilbourne attends Mauldin HS where he saw good minutes as a freshman this past season for the Mavericks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931307,"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/2/2023/04/35795061-67B8-4512-B92B-17F26657AFB7.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/35795061-67B8-4512-B92B-17F26657AFB7.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931307" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1645096' first='Chris' last='Asuzu']</strong> plays the game extremely hard at all times for the Palmetto City Hurricanes. Asuzu likes to show some shake-bake at times to race by defenders. Chris used the cross-over dribble to get the ball in the lane. He shows to be a capable shooter from the perimeter with his jumper. Asuzu attends Dreher HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931300,"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/2/2023/04/0A32A95F-5A76-4302-AA01-D2814555EFA0.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/0A32A95F-5A76-4302-AA01-D2814555EFA0.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931300" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1931188' first='Jaylen' last='Townsend']</strong> was able to play both guard spots here today for the Hoopzters Black squad. Townsend who attends St Joe's in Greenville always seemed to be around the ball to make a play. He was able to show some nice offensive skills at times today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2027: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931301,"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/E7533E60-BCE7-4444-B6ED-7972729AF2D3.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/E7533E60-BCE7-4444-B6ED-7972729AF2D3.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931301" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1931197' first='Josh' last='Gamble']</strong> really had a strong showing here today with Prep Hoops in attendance. Gamble attends Moore Middle School in Florence. He really showed good body control going to the basket to finish on the break. Josh utilizes screens very nicely to get the ball to the cup or find an open teammate. He plays the game with a good motor and always remains vocal on the floor with his teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gamble finished several buckets at the cup with his left-hand. Josh never came off the floor it seemed for Mark Gerald Elite 2027. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->