Phenom MDC: 2026 Top Performers-Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops was in the building this weekend at the Phenom Memorial Day Classic in Rock Hill. The 2026 Palmetto State is looking out to be a strong class in the years to come. Who are some of these young men that just finished their freshmen year in the classroom and on the hardwood? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Teammates Playing Against Each Other: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1955613' first='Columbus' last='Parker']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220041' first='Malik' last='Tinsley']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1973338' first='RJ' last='Brown']</strong> are all high school teammates during the school year at Lancaster HS. Today Parker and Brown played Tinsley on the hardwood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1973375,"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/2/2023/05/0BCCEBC4-FECB-42B4-86AB-6A37DCC38167.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/0BCCEBC4-FECB-42B4-86AB-6A37DCC38167.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1973375" width="256" height="192"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tinsley and [program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars'] Southeast 3SSB 2026 got the better of Team Charlotte UAA 2026. Tinsley was able to get to the cup all game long with quick burst in the open court and his constant pressure on the ball. Malik is constantly on the move looking to create havoc and just plays with a fearless mindset. He really does a nice job of keeping the ball low to the ground and rarely turns it over. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1973374,"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/2/2023/05/940BC409-FFA1-4DF8-9725-A396A6049069.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/940BC409-FFA1-4DF8-9725-A396A6049069.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1973374" width="256" height="192"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker has had a big spring and will make a debut in the new rankings here real soon. Columbus logged a lot of minutes today in the loss to [program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars'] 3SSB 2026. Parker finished with 11 points in the loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown a stocky guard looked at times trying to get the ball downhill to the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>he future looks very bright for the Bruins in the Upstate with this trio back in the fold for a few more years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Rock Hill Area Loaded with Talent: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466665' first='Tre' last='Raymon']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206192' first='Quh'mareon' last='Webb']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1848084' first='Antwon' last='Young']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1848086' first='Jaden' last='Hayden-Barber']</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1578651' first='MJ' last='Littlejohn']</strong> and forward [player_tooltip player_id='1848085' first='<strong>Mark' last='Caslaru</strong>'] were in attendance this weekend in Rock Hill. Prep Hoops was able to see these young men play today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1965583,"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/2/2023/05/731282BD-6A53-46CF-A546-5B030F70F89A.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/731282BD-6A53-46CF-A546-5B030F70F89A.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1965583" width="256" height="192"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Raymon and Team Charlotte UAA 2025 ran into a buzzsaw the game we watched here today vs [program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars'] Southeast 3SSB 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1973370,"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/2/2023/05/348D6404-8E81-40D3-AA9D-C7AEA274F9D8.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/348D6404-8E81-40D3-AA9D-C7AEA274F9D8.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1973370" width="256" height="192"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next Level SC prevailed and won the 15U Blue Bracket here at the Phenom Memorial Day Classic. This team based out of the Rock Hill has plenty of weapons for sure. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578656' first='Quh'mareon' last='Webb']</strong> a left-handed guard was able to finish at the rack and utilize a nice mid-range game. Webb was always around the ball to make a play happen for his team. Webb scored 13 points in a win today over Next Level Elite 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young already has a good look to him and was absolutely relentless on the glass at times today. Antwon has some good bounce and really plays physical for his age. Antwon attends York Prep Academy. Young dropped 13 points in the win today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1973356,"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/2/2023/05/1750ECFE-C923-493E-BCDF-8D61E1648A64.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/1750ECFE-C923-493E-BCDF-8D61E1648A64.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1973356" width="256" height="192"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayden-Barber has a great frame to drive to the basket and finish. He was able to show good body control at all times. Jayden plays on the ball a lot as the primary ball-handler on this team. He also excels in the fall on the football at South Pointe HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Littlejohn and Caslaru round out this starting 5 for this team. Littlejohn a wiry framed wing player fits very well with this team. MJ can step-out and knockdown shots on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1973380,"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/2/2023/05/D3970B94-C9D1-4038-BA4A-14947311C4FB.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/D3970B94-C9D1-4038-BA4A-14947311C4FB.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1973380" width="256" height="192"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caslaru likes to play face-up to the basket and will step-out from 19 feet at times and knockdown a shot. Mark does a great job of keeping the ball up high after claiming it off the glass. He really does a good job of rebounding the ball on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 Palmetto State Class looks to be a good one down the road with plenty of talent. Keep an eye out for the 2nd edition State Rankings here real soon on Prep Hoops. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->