Big Shots Rock the Rock: Youngsters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops was in Rock Hill for the 4th straight weekend at Big Shots Rock the Rock event. Who were some Youngsters we saw play in from the 2028-2029 Class here? Well, of course we have you covered right here at Prep Hoops with all the coverage. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today using the code "Swanny30" for 30% off your first subscription cycle. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2029: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2432578' first='Isaiah' last='Kirkland']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2432579' first='Aidan' last='James'] </strong>look to be the 1-2 punch for the Next Level SC 2029 squad. Kirkland a post player plays at Saluda Trail M.S in Rock Hill while James a slashing guard attends South M.S. in Lancaster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2433178,"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_06-05-2024_02-03-49-8560PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_06-05-2024_02-03-49-8560PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2433178" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kirkland was able to be a mover-screener here on the floor today. He does a nice job of cleaning on the boards and keeping the ball up high. Isaiah stays in the paint and looks to go to work close to the basket at all times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2433158,"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_06-05-2024_02-06-00-8760PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_06-05-2024_02-06-00-8760PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2433158" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James really likes to play the game in attack mode. Aidan looks to drive to the basket and absorb contact on the way to the cup. He played with a fearless mindset and got into the paint on a regular basis today for Next Level SC 2029. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2028: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982894' first='RJ' last='Davis']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is the top player in the 2028 Palmetto State according to us here at Prep Hoops. RJ previously played at Union County HS before attending Clear Dot Charter this past year and reclassifying. RJ was all over the boards here today when he wasn't blocking and altering shots on the defensive end of the floor. Davis finished everything it seemed around the bucket today in a win for the [program_tooltip program_id='2245581' first='Carolina' last='Rebels'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2433171,"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_06-05-2024_02-04-16-7540PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_06-05-2024_02-04-16-7540PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2433171" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433116' first='Antoine' last='Caughman']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1916765' first='KJ' last='Dupree']</strong> provided some solid production for the [program_tooltip program_id='2245581' first='Carolina' last='Rebels']. Caughman was able to handle the rock up the floor and seems to play his best basketball slashing to the bucket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2433169,"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_06-05-2024_02-04-30-1110PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_06-05-2024_02-04-30-1110PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2433169" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dupree who attends Dutch Fork M.S. was able to stalk the baseline and go to work at times for the [program_tooltip program_id='2245581' first='Carolina' last='Rebels']. KJ is already a very athletic kid who will for sure be playing above the rim during his high school days to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2433195,"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_06-05-2024_02-19-40-0720PM-e1715019909364.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_06-05-2024_02-19-40-0720PM-e1715019909364.jpeg?w=709" alt="" class="wp-image-2433195" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2418910' first='Ricky' last='Hood III'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hood III played on the JV Team at Westside HS in Anderson this past season. Ricky who currently attends Rober Anderson M.S. already has a good-looking frame for his age. He was able to handle the rock up the floor today when he wasn't he was going to work down in the paint for Team USC. Ricky was able to finish with 2-3 dribbles from the top of the key to the bucket on a few occasions today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2433193,"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_06-05-2024_02-20-00-8630PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_06-05-2024_02-20-00-8630PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2433193" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433117' first='Malachi' last='Felder'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Felder is a jet quick guard who attends Gray Collegiate. Malachi was able to finish at the bucket with both hands while keeping the ball low to the deck. He really looks to excel in a 94 feet game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future in the 2028-2029 Palmetto State Class looks to be good down the road. Stay tune right here on your leader for basketball coverage all season and <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE </em></strong>today. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->