Big Shots Invitational Charleston: Roundup

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops spent some time this past weekend in North Charleston, SC at the Big Shots Invitational. Let's take a look at what we saw right here with a bit of a Roundup. Make sure to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE </em></strong>today for all the latest basketball coverage all year long in the Palmetto State and beyond here at Prep Hoops. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Atlantic Collegiate defeats Augusta Christian: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2336599,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-20-04-3050AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-20-04-3050AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2336599" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Armada finished the weekend at (2-0) and move to (19-2) on the year. Atlantic Collegiate in its first year as a school will be part of the SCHSL next fall. The Armada defeated Augusta Christian (GA) 74-63 here today. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158878' first='Jamie' last='Brooks']</strong> really came to play today with 29 points. Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2261441' first='Santana' last='Mayes']</strong> added 12 points. Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1210772' first='Sam' last='Medalie']</strong> and Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1172891' first='Jaylen' last='Bellamy']</strong> both added 9 points in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2336598,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-19-17-1500AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-19-17-1500AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2336598" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lions (16-6) and winners of the past 2 SCISA Class 4A State Championships were led by senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1300788' first='Braylen' last='Smith'] </strong>with 24 points. Smith did all of his damage attacking the cup and dropping some floaters and short pull-up jumpers along the way. University of Kentucky baseball signee <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223258' first='Khaleel' last='Pratt']</strong> added 12 points before fouling out with 1:56 left in the game. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1383040' first='Aamere' last='Tolbert']</strong> a bouncy left-handed wing chipped in with 9 points while post player <strong>Uzziah Morton</strong> added 8 points from the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>NCGBB Fights off a Storm:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2336603,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-15-59-4520AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-15-59-4520AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2336603" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles defeated San Jose Prep out of Jacksonville, FL 76-61. Senior left-handed guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1145483' first='CJ' last='Alston']</strong> led the way with 19 points. <strong>Jalik Nicholls </strong>is back at NCGBB after starting the season at Moravian Prep. Nicholls a left-handed forward chipped in with 18 points. Senior <strong>Maleke Green</strong> who attended South Garner HS a season ago scored 13 points on a wide variety of pull-up jumpers and floaters here today. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1104961' first='Caden' last='Bell']</strong> joined in with 10 points to round out the 4 double digit scorers for Head Coach James Zimmerman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2336596,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-15-43-8970AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-15-43-8970AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2336596" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>San Jose Prep out of the Sunshine State were led by Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1505453' first='Suliman' last='Koko'].</strong> Koko wearing a nose guard here today finished with 26 points while playing extremely aggressive all day long. Koko is averaging 15.3 ppg this season for the Storm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Quality Education Academy Drops a Close One: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2336591,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-19-02-5660AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-19-02-5660AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2336591" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pharoahs of Quality Education Academy lost a close one to S3 Academy (VA) here today 54-50. Senior left-handed guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='975134' first='Jermaurhiyun' last='Anderson']</strong> led the way with 14 points. Senior forward <strong>Da'Mori Lytch</strong> added 13 points while Junior <strong>Elijah Mobley </strong>chipped in with 10 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2336595,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-18-18-0370AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-18-18-0370AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2336595" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers received strong play from guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1366900' first='Devin' last='Minor']</strong> with 16 points. Minor recently arrived just 3 weeks ago here at S3 Academy after attending Rock Creek Christian (MD). Minor a guard is a Clinton, MD native. Devin hit the go ahead 3-point basket with 36.5 seconds to give the Panthers the lead at 51-50. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2336604,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-18-32-5590AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-18-32-5590AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2336604" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore post player <strong>Deng Deng</strong> added 14 points in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Plenty of Talent at Potter's House Christian (FL): </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2336597,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_30-01-2024_07-37-54-9240AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_30-01-2024_07-37-54-9240AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2336597" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Potter's House Christian Lions HS team defeated CBA Academy (NC) here today 64-47. The Lions got strong play from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1055772' first='Fredy' last='Salam-Sylla']</strong> with 16 points and yes 5 charges according to my stats. Junior post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1879556' first='Tijan' last='Barrie']</strong> controlled the middle with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Sharp-shooting guard <strong>Alem Fejzic</strong> added 11 points in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2336594,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-18-02-3360AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2024_06-18-02-3360AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2336594" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Potter's House Christian Postgraduate team defeated Bull City Prep here on Day 1. <strong>Francis Wal</strong> led the Lions with 23 points. Wal was all over the glass here today on both ends of the court for the Lions. <strong>Yannis Nebout</strong> added 14 points in the win. <strong>Nicholas Davidson</strong> surveyed the court all day long with crisp passes while finishing with 12 points and 7 assists. Davidson hails from Nelson, New Zealand. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->