OTR Carolina Mania: 2024 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops took in a day of action at the On the Radar Carolina Mania event this past weekend in Boiling Springs, SC. The event feature plenty of talent throughout the southeastern part of the United States. Let's dive into the coverage right here on your source for basketball in the Palmetto State all year long. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars'] Pee Dee Cruise in Opener: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1895453,"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/E416A391-0241-428D-9B9B-B5EF52551F1A.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/E416A391-0241-428D-9B9B-B5EF52551F1A.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1895453" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars'] Pee Dee squad cruised out to an easy win on Sunday with us in attendance. The Red, White and Blue squad based out of the Pee Dee (Florence area) had plenty of equal contributions today. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019804' first='Damon' last='Howey'],</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1524081' first='Ty' last='Stanley']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='986186' first='Keenan' last='Dubose']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1444151' first='Daniel' last='Burton']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1242305' first='Michael' last='Green']</strong> were just a few that led the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2078753' first='Upward' last='Stars Columbia'] Wins Big: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1895455,"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/E57ACAFE-BF47-4896-A7D6-2B215D6ABDFA.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/E57ACAFE-BF47-4896-A7D6-2B215D6ABDFA.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1895455" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239543' first='Madden' last='Collins']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466165' first='Alex' last='Atkinson']</strong> had strong performances for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078753' first='Upward' last='Stars Columbia'] team in a Sunday victory. Collins a combo guard won a Class 4A State Championship this past season at Irmo HS. Madden puts his teammates into good situation to make winning plays. Collins can score the ball from all 3 levels on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1895457,"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/2/2023/04/296B9241-3ACD-4269-9C40-E446162519E7.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/296B9241-3ACD-4269-9C40-E446162519E7.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1895457" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Atkinson a long and rangy forward covers a lot of ground on the floor. Alex can step-out to the perimeter and knockdown the perimeter jumper from time to time. Atkinson has the ability to defend out on the perimeter at times and shows to have good hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Harvey Leads the Way in Win: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1895464,"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/2/2023/04/93EE3D2E-4CF4-4855-8952-EA526A2F6833.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/93EE3D2E-4CF4-4855-8952-EA526A2F6833.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1895464" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155909' first='DJ' last='Harvey'] </strong>scored 24 points in a victory over the Palmetto City Hurricanes today. DJ connected on 4 three-pointers from downtown in the victory. Harvey was able to get the ball into the gaps and touch the paint today. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1678545' first='Kayzzin' last='McDowell'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='986185' first='Brady' last='Poole']</strong> both chipped in with 11 and 10 points respectively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Iturbe back with Team Curry 17U:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1172765' first='Julen' last='Iturbe']</strong> is back running with Team Curry on the Under Armour Circuit this season. Iturbe attends Riverside HS in the Upstate. He plays extremely active on the floor if it comes to setting screens or picking and popping from the perimeter. Julen can stretch the defense with his ability to face-up or post up down on the block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars'] Fagan 17U Win Big:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1895467,"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/2/2023/04/9277DED4-D978-4C91-AD99-D2DF5C2FA558.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/9277DED4-D978-4C91-AD99-D2DF5C2FA558.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1895467" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1423863' first='Zeke' last='Marshall']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1321864' first='Nick' last='Sweet']</strong> had nice games in an easy victory on Sunday for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars'] Fagan squad over the Grindhouse Lakers. Marshall plays aggressive at all times while on the floor. Sweet is constantly around the ball to make a play for his team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Shine Was a Shining Star Today: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1895456,"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/E2ACAA24-5CD1-4C37-984A-665A3DCB19A1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/E2ACAA24-5CD1-4C37-984A-665A3DCB19A1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1895456" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1218929' first='DJ' last='Shine']</strong> came to play today in a big way for [program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars'] 3SSB 2024. Shine a guard from Augusta (GA) Christian finished with 34 points in a win over Garner Road. DJ finished with 8 three-pointers and simply just plays the game with ice in his veins at time. Shine NEVER seems to play bad with Prep Hoops in the gym it seems. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He won a back-to-back SCISA Class 4A State Championship this past season for the Lions. He played great back in December at The Baron Classic and a week later at The Bash. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->