PH SC Top 250 Expo: Team 5 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well Prep Hoops is in full force covering the Top 250 Expo which was played this past weekend in North Charleston. Who were some of the players on Team 5? Let's take a look right here on your source for basketball coverage all season long in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2173681,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0540.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0540.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2173681" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982892' first='Owen' last='Stewart']</strong> - Mauldin HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stewart showed some moments today in the game we took in here from the Prep Hoops SC Top 250 Expo. Owen is a player you surely don't want to leave open on the floor and especially from behind the three-point line. He tends to have good shot selection and always seems to be ready to receive the ball in the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2173682,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0541.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0541.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2173682" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2173662' first='Dawson' last='Owen']</strong> - Liberty HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owen plays at a small high school up in Pickens County. Dawson is a guard for the Red Devils and new Head Coach Brenden Marcell. Owen was able to connect on some short mid-range jumpers today when he wasn't making a creative pass to a teammate. Dawson showed good shot selection and never seemed to be in a hurry while on the floor. Owen will be counted on heavily to have a big season this year for the Red Devils. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1215474' first='Teon' last='Tindal']</strong> - Crestwood HS (Dalzell) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tindal is a man down in the paint with his body and solid frame to create space. Teon really looks to work down low while challenging shots on the defensive end of the floor. He does a nice job of finishing through contact and maintaining to stay out of foul trouble. When claiming the ball off the glass he keeps it up every time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2173684,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0542.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0542.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2173684" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206020' first='Carson' last='Jones'] </strong>- Oceanside Collegiate (Mount Pleasant) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones has a slender-sleek frame to play out on the perimeter. Carson who has seemed to grow this summer has a quick trigger from behind the three-point line. Shooters are a rarity at times - but Mr. Jones just happens to be one. He really started to pick up his play on the Grassroots Circuit with the Charleston Raptors. Carson will be very instrumental in the success the Landsharks will have this coming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2173683,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0515.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0515.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2173683" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578651' first='MJ' last='Littlejohn']</strong> - Westminster Catawba (Rock Hill) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Littlejohn has a new address this season over at Westminster Catawba. MJ previously attended nearby Catawba Ridge HS. Littlejohn a rangy guard-wing can score the ball from all 3 levels at time. He has the ability to connect on jumpers from the perimeter or simply slash it to the cup. MJ was able to finish some easy bunnies today in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2173685,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0514.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0514.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2173685" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2173670' first='Justin' last='Richburg']</strong> - Gray Collegiate </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richburg is just a sophomore for the War Eagles. He really brings a great energy and a work ethic to the floor. Justin is extremely coachable, and he really buys into the game plan on what to do on the floor. Richburg connected on a few jumpers today while we in attendance. He certainly will be a player you will be hearing about in the years to come for the War Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2173728,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0557.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0557.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2173728" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2173671' first='Jenssy' last='Valera Valdez']</strong> - Rock Hill HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valera Valdez is a bit of undersized post with his play on the floor. He plays the game hard around the paint and down on the block. Where will be come this season on the Bearcats roster? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->