Big Shots Myrtle Beach Jam: Hoop State Happenings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some players from the Hoop State that had a solid showing at the Big Shots Myrtle Beach Jam right here. Let's take a look at it by class - sorry couldn't find a member of the 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2024: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2430321,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_03-05-2024_08-18-42-2220AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_03-05-2024_08-18-42-2220AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2430321" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1076363' first='Oliver' last='Roberts']</strong> - [program_tooltip program_id='2078498' first='Flight' last='22'] Postgraduate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roberts was knocking down shots all day long from the perimeter. Oliver plays the game with a very good demeanor at all times. He connected on several three-pointers here today. He showed a effortless stroke and never seemed to be rushed at all. Oliver is a very deceptive athlete. He played this past season at South Granville HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2025:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2429576,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_03-05-2024_08-18-58-9150AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_03-05-2024_08-18-58-9150AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2429576" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220121' first='Zeus' last='Batts']</strong> - WBC <strong><em> </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Batts looks to bully over defenders on the way to the bucket at times. Zeus is a physical guard from New Hanover HS in Wilmington. He was able to touch the paint and get the ball into the gaps. Zeus is a physical guard on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2026:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2429575,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_03-05-2024_08-19-13-1440AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_03-05-2024_08-19-13-1440AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2429575" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1950203' first='Kellum' last='Brown']</strong> - WBC 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kellum ran with both teams here this weekend. Brown came out on fire to start the start for the WBC 16U team. He finished with 21 points. He connected on several jumpers from the perimeter and really played a good game from 15-17 feet in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2027: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411216' first='Jagger' last='Emerson']</strong> - Rising Pro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emerson is a left-handed guard with very good length. Jagger already has good size for his age. Emerson has a smooth game with his approach to the game. He attends Greensboro Day School. He made several heady plays here today with his sharp passing skills and the ability to rebound on both ends of the court from the guard position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2029: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2430326,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_03-05-2024_08-18-13-4640AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_03-05-2024_08-18-13-4640AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2430326" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Richard Simpson</strong> - [program_tooltip program_id='2358900' first='Harnett' last='County Hornets']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simpson is a member of the 2029 Class - yes, a 7th grader currently. He attends Hopkins M.S. in Clinton. Simpson 6'4 was able to deliver on some putbacks and finish around the basket with a nice drop step move. Richard was able to put the ball on the deck for 2-3 dribbles at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->