Coastal Carolina University Team Camp: Tidbits

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops took the drive up to Conway to take in a day of action at the Coastal Carolina University Team Camp. What did we end seeing here today at the HTC Center. Well, it's time to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE </em></strong>to your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Cougars Came to Play: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028153,"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/2/2023/06/4F98FA11-BF16-4013-BA0B-0363913DAD49.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/4F98FA11-BF16-4013-BA0B-0363913DAD49.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028153" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The North Charleston HS Cougars came to play today in a victory over Sumter HS. Senior guards <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206212' first='Onarae' last='Grant']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1608363' first='Ethen' last='Cobin-Willis']</strong> provided the spark. Grant an undersized off guard was able to connect on some perimeter jumpers while Cobin-Willis is a catch-shoot guy from behind the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028154,"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/2/2023/06/FF07EA90-3BD2-43D2-AF63-AEEE85948F8C.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/FF07EA90-3BD2-43D2-AF63-AEEE85948F8C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028154" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578646' first='Marco' last='Simpson']</strong> was ALL OVER THE FLOOR today with his play. Simpson brings unreal energy at all times. Marco is a very slender-sleek athlete who flourishes in the chaos and transition style game. He must work on his handles for down the road. Simpson connected on all 3 levels today with his scoring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028151,"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/2/2023/06/94F624D4-A445-4FC2-89F0-D845DDCC4B57.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/94F624D4-A445-4FC2-89F0-D845DDCC4B57.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028151" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183949' first='Michael' last='Jordan'] </strong>is an undersized post who really understands where his bread is buttered down low on the floor. Jordan plays bigger than his size down low and really brings blue collar mentality to the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This North Charleston HS Cougars team likes to play DEFENSE and really gets after it at all times - with ball pressure. Watch out for this squad and Head Coach Tony Eady. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Gators Look to Rebuild:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028157,"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/2/2023/06/CE4A25C8-98DC-42F5-935C-8F41620E2883.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/CE4A25C8-98DC-42F5-935C-8F41620E2883.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028157" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Goose Creek HS Gators lost 9 kids to graduation and a State Championship Runner-up last in Class 5A. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1336825' first='Shane' last='Potts']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1172573' first='Ja'Quell' last='Brown']</strong> will look to provide leadership in the backcourt this season for Head Coach Blake Hall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028120,"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/2/2023/06/D106C4CF-AC46-4EB6-88C5-4CB400F9E48B.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/D106C4CF-AC46-4EB6-88C5-4CB400F9E48B.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028120" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This duo brings plenty of experience to the table and a few victories over the years. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2027967' first='Alex' last='Ravenel'] </strong>will be a new piece for the Gators to the roster this season. Ravenel is a wiry and bouncy forward who had a solid showing here today at the Coastal Carolina University Team Camp. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Moore Picks Up Offer: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028146,"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/2/2023/06/7E3BE376-82D1-42CF-B05D-197E35A8A0B9.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/7E3BE376-82D1-42CF-B05D-197E35A8A0B9.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028146" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051824' first='Robert' last='Moore']</strong>, who is just a junior, picked up a offer from the host Coastal Carolina University Chants here today. Moore who attends Porter Gaud runs with [program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars'] 3SSB 2025 on the Grassroots Circuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Mauldin Still Playing Well:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028144,"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/2/2023/06/7EF0CABB-5BB2-40D9-ACEE-667DC3E92AC4.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/7EF0CABB-5BB2-40D9-ACEE-667DC3E92AC4.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028144" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1524079' first='Clyde' last='Mauldin'] </strong>won't overwhelm you whenever you watch him play for Porter Gaud. Clyde a left-handed forward continues to play well this spring and summer. He has made some good noise on the New Balance Circuit with the Charleston Raptors and with the Cyclones here this June. Clyde has nice stroke from the perimeter, and he really understands good shot selection at all times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Landsharks Look to Rebuild: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oceanside Collegiate Academy looks to rebuild again this season after losing in the Class 2A State Championship last season to sister school Gray Collegiate Academy. The Lansharks were playing without the services of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206191' first='Jake' last='Thomas']</strong> today. Thomas a post player is just going to be a sophomore but will provide some much-needed work down in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1444154' first='Travis' last='Stickney']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206020' first='Carson' last='Jones']</strong> both provided good pop from the backcourt. Stickney has a knack to finish tough drives to the basket and especially finish with his left-hand. Travis is a GAMER who makes winning plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028133,"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/2/2023/06/B6A00245-1658-4430-B58B-5792286CAD3E.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/B6A00245-1658-4430-B58B-5792286CAD3E.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028133" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is a marksman out on the wing for the Landsharks. Carson can really knockdown shots especially from three-point range. Jones sets his feet and shows to have a picturesque looking stroke. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Bruins Still Not at Full Strength</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220036' first='Amare' last='Adams']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356316' first='Karon' last='Brown']</strong> have not suited up yet for the South Florence HS Bruins with Prep Hoops in attendance. The Lake City HS duo from year ago have found their way over to the south side of Florence. Adams a Power 5 Football Recruit and Brown will both be just juniors. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028123,"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/2/2023/06/E30160B6-248A-43C7-B4ED-43E1538C6E8C.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/E30160B6-248A-43C7-B4ED-43E1538C6E8C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028123" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1156890' first='Jamarie' last='Brown']</strong>, left-handed <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1367707' first='SyRee' last='Livingston']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1444327' first='Jarius' last='Davis']</strong> packed some punch for the Bruins here today. Brown is scoring guard who really can get up with his shot at times. Jamarie is the leader of this team on and off the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028132,"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/2/2023/06/62C3C67C-9910-4E48-AD67-363A4B20DF70.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/62C3C67C-9910-4E48-AD67-363A4B20DF70.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028132" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Livingston recently made the move over from Mullins HS. This dual athlete who also excels on the football field should provide plenty of production this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis just a junior brings good versatility when it comes to play multiple positions on the floor. Davis can score the ball from all 3 levels on the floor. He does a nice job of playing active in the passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Bruins squad will be a tough out in Class 4A this coming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Youngsters in the Building:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028152,"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/2/2023/06/F9680100-0464-40E5-B7A1-BABD41BA6D5D.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/F9680100-0464-40E5-B7A1-BABD41BA6D5D.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028152" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486213' first='BJ' last='Brown']</strong> a left-handed guard attends Sumter HS. BJ is a bulls-eye shooter at times with shooting mechanics for the Gamecocks. He understands on how to make himself available on the floor for a open look. BJ never seems to get rattled and force his shots while in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028135,"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/2/2023/06/F3BF0121-AD98-43E9-BEFB-77575AF7E9E1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/F3BF0121-AD98-43E9-BEFB-77575AF7E9E1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028135" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2028011' first='Chris' last='Stewart']</strong> plays the game like a Junk Yard Dog around the paint for the Andrews HS Yellow Jackets. Stewart is effective inside the paint area on just activity alone. Chris has nimble footwork to move around the floor. He plays very active on the glass while hitting a turnaround jumper from time to time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Out of State Standouts:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028143,"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/2/2023/06/FE6B76CC-779E-4AFE-90E7-DF1245E5B8B4.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/FE6B76CC-779E-4AFE-90E7-DF1245E5B8B4.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028143" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1163376' first='Jordan' last='Gonzalez']</strong> certainly won't past the eye test with many college coaches. Gonzalez was superb here today with his play for the Ferguson HS (Miami, FL) Falcons. Ferguson has an enrollment of 4,400 students and is the 2nd largest school in the Sunshine State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gonzalez is a PLAYER that really knows how to control the game. He can shoot the rock, uncanny court vision, will push the tempo when needed and just finds ways to score the ball. Oh yeah, he led the state of Florida in scoring at 27.3 ppg last season while averaging 5.1 rebounds and 3.1 steals. He plays with a local Grassroots team called the Thunder. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some college program is going to look very smart down the road with his young man in its backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028155,"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/2/2023/06/9174FA8B-1090-4BC1-8FED-EF7B97DB653C.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/9174FA8B-1090-4BC1-8FED-EF7B97DB653C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028155" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1212935' first='Jordan' last='Mabe']</strong> made his way down to Conway from South Laurel HS in London, KY. Mabe a left-handed point forward has great guard skills and handles from out top. Jordan really does a nice job of seeing the floor and leaving off some crisp passes to his teammates. He can get down-hill with the rock in his hand quite easily. Mabe is part of the 2025 Class in Kentucky. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These two men really could use some recruitment moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->