Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney: Opening Night

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops started its Grassroots season off in the Upstate like usual year after year. First stop this spring brings us back to the Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney in Easley hosted by Hardwood Inc. Prep Hoops took in 2 games here and one on the girl's side tonight from Easley. Make sure to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today and stay on top of all the action this spring. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2403387,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-16-26-2160PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-16-26-2160PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2403387" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Best Performances Tonight:</em></strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766178' first='Jeremiah' last='Brooks']</strong> - County Line Elite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooks led his way with 18 points in the win tonight for his squad. Jeremiah finished strong all night long attacking the basket off the dribble and getting to the rim at ease. He really does a nice job of being active in the passing lanes and picking up steals and deflections. Jeremiah was able to create separation on his jumpers here today while knocking down some nice 1-2 dribble pull-ups. Brooks attends Greenwood HS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2403405,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-16-41-9720PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-16-41-9720PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2403405" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Long Range Shooter: Zeke Garris</em></strong> - Thrill Skill </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garris hails from Asheville, NC and played at Asheville HS this past season. Garris told Prep Hoops he will reclassify and be a member of the 2026 class next year. He will look to make the move over to Carolina Day next year to play in Asheville. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garris dropped 30 points in a loss while connecting on 7 three-pointers from downtown. Zeke has a nice stroke from behind arch and he never seemed to force his shot at all. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Well Balanced:</em></strong> [program_tooltip program_id='2076394' first='Team' last='South Carolina'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2076394' first='Team' last='South Carolina'] playing up an age group cruised in its opening game over the SC Phenoms. The Red, Black and Gray squad received balanced scoring from the whole roster tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2403397,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-16-13-3370PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-16-13-3370PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2403397" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1847523' first='Jackson' last='Conley']</strong> has looked to grow a bit this past season. Conley now 6'8 moves really well around the floor and really likes to play face-up to the cup. Jackson ran the floor well and really felt comfortable playing from the corners. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2404727' first='Gavin' last='Griffin']</strong> could see some minutes on the Greenville HS Red Raiders roster next season. Griffin a forward is a quick leaper on the floor with good length. He was able to handle the rock a bit at times tonight and showed to drive to the cup with 2-3 dribbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2403396,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-17-14-3720PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-17-14-3720PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2403396" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1738001' first='Arkeis' last='Shell']</strong> is a lefthanded guard who really brings great energy to the floor for [program_tooltip program_id='2076394' first='Team' last='South Carolina']. Shell made himself available all night long with his hustle. Arkeis was able to connect on a few open jumpers here today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2403402,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-17-29-5350PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-17-29-5350PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2403402" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1420108' first='CJ' last='Durham']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911562' first='Charlie' last='Streetman']</strong> both provided production tonight in the win. Durham was able to attack the cup at times and finish at the rim when needed. Streetman who attends Woodmont HS connected on a few short mid-range jumpers. Charlie was constantly around the ball to make a play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2403399,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-16-58-8850PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2024_11-16-58-8850PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2403399" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Just a Youngster: [player_tooltip player_id='2024465' first=</em>'Zakarion' last='Simpson<em>']</em></strong> - SC Phenoms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simpson plays down the road at Laurens HS. Nicknamed Zee, Simpson really plays active all over the floor and especially down in the paint. He has a nice wingspan to be disruptive at times. Zee was able to defend out on the perimeter with his length and showcase some altering shots skills outside the paint area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->