Phenom Grassroots TOC: Hoop State Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Phenom Grassroots TOC is in the books for this 2023 season. Who were some players from the Hoop State that stood out while Prep Hoops was in attendance in Rock Hill, SC this past week? Well, we have you covered right here on your source for basketball coverage year-round. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>SHOOTERS in The Building:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1924832,"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/EBB36B7A-5FB6-4476-9481-603CA18ABF4B.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/EBB36B7A-5FB6-4476-9481-603CA18ABF4B.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1924832" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1120958' first='Stephen' last='Quinn']</strong> is back in the Hoop State at Moravian Prep. Quinn a sharp-shooting guard from Fort Mill, SC originally is running with [program_tooltip program_id='2078535' first='Team' last='Charlotte'] UAA 17U. He looked flawless today with his shot while dropping 5 deep-range three performers in a win. Quinn and his teammates at Moravian Prep relocated back to the Hoop State recently after playing in Georgia this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1924833,"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/CF3C7A03-74A3-43DC-B132-4C3CD44ACA42.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/CF3C7A03-74A3-43DC-B132-4C3CD44ACA42.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1924833" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Teammate <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1334260' first='Santana' last='Lynch']</strong> gives [program_tooltip program_id='2078535' first='Team' last='Charlotte'] UAA 17U another deep threat from behind the arc. Lynch who attends Myers Park HS has already gathered interest from the likes of Western Carolina University and Radford. Santana has a sweet stroke and nice shot release from downtown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2078545' first='Team' last='Synergy'] Duo</em></strong> <strong><em>Make That Trio Play Well: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1241705' first='Evan' last='Morton']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1031096' first='Delani' last='Hammonds'] </strong>really makes the offense go for this [program_tooltip program_id='2078545' first='Team' last='Synergy'] squad. Morton was great all weekend long with his play. Evan was able to score the ball from all 3 levels all weekend long. Morton does a nice job of switching hands and racing by defenders on the way to the cup. He really looks to take and make tough shots while showing a great deal of confidence in return. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morton finished with 20 points in a opening round win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1924847,"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/BB7A7E88-DFC5-4EC4-A078-BE3178723AF4.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/BB7A7E88-DFC5-4EC4-A078-BE3178723AF4.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1924847" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hammonds a point guard was able to get downhill to the cup and touch the paint every time he wanted today. Delani will penetrate-kick to a open teammate or simply just finish at the rim with a bucket. He did a nice job of using his hands to fight off defenders on the way to the rack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This duo for [program_tooltip program_id='2078545' first='Team' last='Synergy'] is fun to watch along with a up and coming 2025 kid in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1916752' first='Myles' last='Smith']</strong>. Smith who attends Victory Christian plays the game extremely aggressive from the backcourt. Myles connected on the 3-ball at times and never showed any hesitation jumping on the floor for a loose ball. Smith dropped 17 points in a opening round win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>New Big Town:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1924843,"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/D9A885C1-4548-46FD-BCCA-7B05026B1F8E.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/D9A885C1-4548-46FD-BCCA-7B05026B1F8E.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1924843" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1924796' first='Ibrami' last='Jabbi']</strong> has only been in the United States for the past few months he told Prep Hoops. Jabbi a post player from Gambia, Africa attends Combine Academy. Ibrami a true post player keeps the ball up high after claiming it off glass every time. He tends to have a soft touch around rim with a good set of hands. Jabbi will work from block to block with his back to the back to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ibrami had 10 points and 16 rebounds in the game Prep Hoops watched him play here this weekend at the Phenom Grassroots TOC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2078544' first='Team' last='Swish'] Wins:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1924839,"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/DFE6FEB5-67E3-4CE7-A464-1A1040864929.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/DFE6FEB5-67E3-4CE7-A464-1A1040864929.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1924839" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2078544' first='Team' last='Swish'] based out of the Western North Carolina is coached by Lee Scruggs. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1924772' first='Devin' last='Brafford']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1372146' first='Zach' last='Skogen'],</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1916707' first='Ashton' last='Dillon']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='854907' first='William' last='Otto']</strong> all played well here today for [program_tooltip program_id='2078544' first='Team' last='Swish']. Brafford a very slender forward attends Rabun Gap (GA) across the border in the Northwest corner of the state of Georgia. Brafford is originally from Waynesville, NC. and his brother Nate attends Georgia Southern University. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brafford glides all over the floor and currently stands at 7'0 tall. Devin a stretch forward type can step-out for a short jumper or two like he did today. He has an incredible wingspan to alter and challenge shots at times on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1924841,"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/FECFCB63-FEA3-444C-BCEC-B83C4423DC56.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/FECFCB63-FEA3-444C-BCEC-B83C4423DC56.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1924841" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skogen plays at Murphy HS in Western North Carolina where he was named Conference MVP while averaging 14 ppg and 10.8 rebounds this season. Zach pops off screens for open looks especially from behind the arc. Skogen is a bit of a deceptive athlete at times on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1924827,"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/2/2023/04/34CF8B40-FC4F-4520-8D45-58D069E1F3D1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/34CF8B40-FC4F-4520-8D45-58D069E1F3D1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1924827" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dillon was all over the floor barking instructions and staying in communications with his teammates. Ashton plays at Veritas Christian where he averaged 17.9 ppg, 7.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists this past season. He plays the game from the backcourt with a lot of energy. The left-handed Dillon was constantly involved in plays today on both ends of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1924830,"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/E3CB3CEE-3B35-46E5-8664-CDCD73E37CA5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/E3CB3CEE-3B35-46E5-8664-CDCD73E37CA5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1924830" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Otto a point guard from Greensboro Day School was rock solid this past weekend with his play. Otto has good court vision and can really setup his teammates well on the offensive end with his decision-making skills. William plays at a nice even keel at all-times on the floor and never seems to be rattled. He really has good size from out top and he understands on how to win games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->