Battle of the Bay Showcase: Top Performers and Tidbits

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Battle of the Bay Showcase brought 18 teams to the Choppee Community of Georgetown County. Carvers Bay HS was the host once again for this event. What did Prep Hoops observe while in attendance on the final day of action. Read more inside right here on your source for basketball coverage in Palmetto State all year long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today and remember to <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Seniors to Watch: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155909' first='DJ' last='Harvey'] </strong>- Christ Church </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harvey has been a fixture for the Cavaliers here the past 6 years. DJ is one of the top point guards in the Palmetto State. He brings good court vision and awareness to the floor at all times. Harvey understands on how to win games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305404,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2023_11-13-27-8460PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2023_11-13-27-8460PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305404" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1135989' first='Kai' last='Murdock'] </strong>- Wando HS (Mount Pleasant) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Murdock is a long and rangy forward who does his best work out on the wing. Kai can knockdown the 3-ball and simply defend down on the block at times with his quick leaping ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305399,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-32-16-7700AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-32-16-7700AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305399" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1074154' first='Daquean' last='Lewis']</strong> - Calhoun Falls Charter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis plays off the grid at one of the smallest schools in the Palmetto State near the Georgia border. Daquean can score the ball from 3 levels and really looks to bully his defenders on the way to the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305397,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-31-05-4330AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-31-05-4330AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305397" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1916772' first='Lamont' last='Jackson']</strong> - CA Johnson HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson has new home in downtown Columbia after playing last season at Blythewood HS. Lamont has a knack to score the ball from the floor and a willingness to take and make tough shots. Jackson can create his own shot or simply drop some floaters on the way to the cup for the Hornets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305395,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-31-33-0900AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-31-33-0900AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305395" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578628' first='Jomethrus' last='Davis']</strong> - Mullins HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is a scorer for the Auctioneers and he was able to do just that here today. Nicknamed JJ, Davis dropped 27 points and 4 three-pointers in a win today. Jomethrus has a good build to find his way to cup and at times seemed very easy when it came to scoring the ball. Davis for certain is a Future Stock-Riser with his play this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305414,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2023_11-18-06-2120PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2023_11-18-06-2120PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305414" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1955479' first='Jackson' last='Fagan']</strong> - Christ Church </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fagan really understands his role on this Cavaliers team. Jackson makes winning plays at shoots the ball at good percentage clip. He really plays within his means while on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305393,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-30-05-6400AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-30-05-6400AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305393" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1711481' first='Jai'Len' last='Williams'] </strong>- Military Magnet (Charleston) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams a undersized center play down on the block for the Eagles. Jai'Len has good hands to catch anything in his direction. He plays with his back to the basket. Williams must get better at times when it comes to staying out of foul trouble. He ends to leave his feet a lot when challenging shots on the defensive end of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>New Names for the Database: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305413,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-30-20-6870AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-30-20-6870AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305413" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305380' first='Jaren' last='Byers']</strong> - Dixie HS (Due West) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Byers is a small left-handed guard who can get the ball quickly into the paint for the Hornets. Jaren came up with some big shots today in the double-overtime victory over Military Magnet. The Hornets finished the week at (3-0) with wins over Green Sea Floyds HS, Latta and Military Magnet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305396,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2023_11-18-24-0500PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2023_11-18-24-0500PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305396" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305384' first='Terry' last='Jenkins']</strong> - Burke HS (Charleston) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jenkins surely looks the part out on the wing for the Bulldogs. Terry who doesn't play football which was quite surprising with his frame. Jenkins a small forward scored 13 points in the loss today to Christ Church. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305383' first='EJ' last='Crawford']</strong> - Green Sea Floyds HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crawford is a small guard who makes things go for the Trojans offense. EJ really keeps the floor low to the deck and rarely turns it over. He finds the open man when needed and was able to penetrate-kick when given the opportunity today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Knights Stay Perfect - Wait 2 Sets of Knights Remain Perfect</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305407,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2023_11-16-15-0530PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2023_11-16-15-0530PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305407" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Crestwood HS Knights are off to a (11-0) start. The Knights a Class 3A program lost in the State Championship Game a season ago to Wren HS. The Knights rely on a strong JUNIOR class of players. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1215474' first='Teon' last='Tindal']</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1215473' first='Shannon' last='Davis']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1095297' first='Xavier' last='Johnson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1513461' first='Riley' last='Durant']</strong> are part of that JUNIOR class for Head Coach Aric Samuel. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305400,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-32-32-3040AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-32-32-3040AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305400" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The St Joseph's Catholic Knights from the Upstate move to (13-0) on the season after a perfect Battle of the Bay Showcase. This Knights team will certainly make some noise in Class 1A this season. The Knights had strong performances from several players this week. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305386' first='Matteo' last='Mazza']</strong>, <strong>Juan Montoya</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305387' first='Bryson' last='Smith']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305381' first='Brogan' last='Poole']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2461028' first='Owen' last='Smith']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1711395' first='Carter' last='Bears']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1931188' first='Jaylen' last='Townsend']</strong> all could take a turn leading this crew on any given night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2027 Class - Freshman</em></strong> <strong><em>Who Stood out here Today: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305408,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-31-19-1980AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-31-19-1980AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305408" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2149135' first='Milton' last='McCray']</strong> - CA Johnson HS (Columbia)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305402,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-30-37-6050AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2023_07-30-37-6050AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305402" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305379' first='Dakarai' last='Worley'] </strong>- Mullins HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1714850' first='Melachi' last='Singleton']</strong> - Burke HS (Charleston)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305378' first='Trumaine' last='Myers']</strong> - Kingstree HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305403,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2023_11-14-47-5220PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2023_11-14-47-5220PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305403" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305377' first='Jaquan' last='Hannah']</strong> - Carvers Bay HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>** The Freshman Class Rankings won't debut until Mid-March 2024 after the high school season is over. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->