Big Shots Nationals: Youngsters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops made the trip to the Upstate and Rock Hill once again this season. This time around it was the Big Shots Nationals being held at the Rock Hill Sports &amp; Events Center. Let's dive into the action right here with some Youngsters we saw in the event. Make sure to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today if you're not already on board. Use the code "Swanny20" at checkout and save 20% at checkout on your subscription. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Team 540 Plays Well:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Team 540 based out of the Roanoke, VA played well with Prep Hoops in attendance today. This squad was led by a trio of players in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2085877' first='Demarcus' last='Brown']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2085878' first='Makhi' last='Martin']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2085879' first='Bryce' last='Giles'].</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2085905,"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/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_17-07-2023_06-05-07-5420AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_17-07-2023_06-05-07-5420AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2085905" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown who attends Roanoke Catholic averaged 7.8 ppg last year as an 8th grader for the Celtics. Demarcus also excels on the gridiron as a wide receiver on the football team. Brown was smooth for his age in the backcourt with the rock in his hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2085900,"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/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-42-45-2900AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-42-45-2900AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2085900" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin really worked the glass well on both sides and played active on both ends of the court. Makhi had nimble footwork and already good size for his age. He will attend Fleming HS in Roanoke this fall he told Prep Hoops. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2085899,"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/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-42-27-3390AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-42-27-3390AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2085899" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Giles was a stocky and sturdy undersized post player for Team 540. Bryce plays physical and really thrives through contact. He battled with his back to the basket and worked for position all day long. Nelson will attend Nelson County HS in Lovingston this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Palmetto State Represented Well:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2085896,"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/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-43-52-7700AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-43-52-7700AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2085896" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1489156' first='Rickey' last='Littlejohn III']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Littlejohn III is extremely quick to the cup and touching the paint. Rickey finishes with both hands very effectively at the rim. He really likes to push the tempo and race by defenders in the open court. Rickey who attends Gaffney HS is certainly a Top 5 player in the 2027 Palmetto State - Hint, Hint - Those rankings won't be released for the first-time next March after the freshman season is over. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2085898,"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/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-41-51-4280AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-41-51-4280AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2085898" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1986980' first='RJ' last='Stack']</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RJ is an animal on the glass when it comes to rebounding the ball. He was suiting up this weekend with the Hoopzters in the Upstate. Stack will attend Easley HS this coming fall. RJ understands where his bread is buttered down low on the block, and he really looks to go out work every time. He tends to carve out space while working with his back to basket. Stack really sees the ball well and plays to it every time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2085904,"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/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_17-07-2023_06-04-34-0240AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_17-07-2023_06-04-34-0240AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2085904" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1487225' first='Desmond' last='Harrington']</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrington didn't put up huge numbers here today for the Carolina Rebels at all. Desmond does his work around the paint area. Harrington has no problems working around the block area and pushing defenders from side to side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> He has made strong progress and really started to get his body in shape this past season at Cardinal Newman. Look for him and [player_tooltip player_id='1383660' first='Elton' last='Smith'] to make some noise in the years to come for the Cardinals in the SCISA Class 4A ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2085903,"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/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_17-07-2023_06-04-50-9220AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_17-07-2023_06-04-50-9220AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2085903" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2027918' first='Tucker' last='Scholl'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scholl keeps on having a good spring and summer with his game. Tucker once again today was at it today with his ability to make shots on the perimeter. Scholl just an incoming 9th grader should see some good minutes for the Greenville Hs Red Raiders this coming season and Head Coach Mike Anderson. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2085909,"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/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-31-31-7060AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-31-31-7060AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2085909" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982894' first='RJ' last='Davis'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis was instant defense when he entered the game for the Carolina Rebels. RJ is a rim-protector with his ability to swat and challenge shots on the defensive end of the floor. He brings good length and leaping ability to the floor for the Carolina Rebels. RJ will be an instrumental part of the future plans for Head Coach Mitchell Moss and the Union County Yellow Jackets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2085897,"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/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-42-08-4850AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_16-07-2023_02-42-08-4850AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2085897" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1986981' first='Dreyton' last='Jackson'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson a small point guard will be at Easley HS this coming season for the Green Wave. Dreyton was able to drop some floaters today for his squad in an opening round win. Jackson and Stack could be a nice 1-2 combo from the freshman class for the Green Wave this coming season in the Upstate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well, this is a look at some of the Youngsters we saw here today from the 2027 Class. Stay tune for action all week long right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year long. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->