Phenom G3 Showcase: Youngsters
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Upward Stars 3SSB 15U Plays Up:
The Upward Stars 3SSB 15U stayed local while the other older teams went to Bryan, TX this past weekend. Prep Hoops was able to catch the opening round game vs the Q6 All Stars Elite 2026 Doel (FL). Brandon Ray Brandon Ray 5'11" | CG Eastside | 2027 State SC came out on fire with his play from the perimeter. Brandon connected on several jumpers and set the tone early. Ray played very confident today with his game and really played efficient basketball on both ends of the court.
Colt Fowler Colt Fowler 5'6" | PG Byrnes | 2027 State SC and Rickey Littlejohn III Rickey Littlejohn III 5'9" | PG Gaffney | 2027 State SC both really got the ball into the paint and penetrated and kicked all night long to open teammates. Fowler took a few charges on command when he wasn’t getting the ball to open teammates all night long. Littlejohn was able to split defenders and use ball screens racing by defenders.
Jackson Ross Jackson Ross 6'2" | SG Hammond | 2027 State SC does all the little things around the cup. Ross is a blue-collar type of guy of guy who just plays tough around the ball. Jackson finished through contact and constantly made just simple hustle plays.
Ross Plays Well for Upward Stars Pee Dee :
Deron Ross Deron Ross 6'1" | PG Darlington | 2027 State SC saw good minutes this season at Darlington HS. He helped the Falcons get to the Class 3A State Championship Game before falling to Powdersville HS. Deron was playing all over the place today for his local Upward Stars Pee Dee squad. Ross handled the rock up the floor, showed his ability to drive and post up smaller defenders. He finished with 17 points in the game we took in here at Indian Land HS.
Teammate Korey McWhite Korey McWhite 5'7" | CG Wilson | 2027 SC dropped 18 points here today for the Upward Stars Pee Dee 15U squad. McWhite plays over at Wilson HS in Florence.
Next Level Elite Has Talent:
Head Coach Ryan Breazeale has to be a happy man moving forward. Next Level Elite lost a tight one here to Team Trezz 2027 Chase 56-53. The future still looks bright in the Upstate. Bowen Swofford Bowen Swofford 5'8" | PG Mauldin | 2027 SC was able to show some swag with his play today in the backcourt. Bowen is a shifty guard who was able to get the ball into the paint and to the rim on numerous occasions here today. He connected on some mid-range jumpers when he was showing some crafty passing skills along the way.
Bennett Cooke Bennett Cooke 5'11" | CG Christ Church Episcopal School | 2027 State SC , Beau Brannon Beau Brannon 6'6" | SF Wren | 2027 State SC and J.L. Mann HS wing Kamden Hack. Cooke helped Christ Church win a Class 1A State Championship this past season. Brannon is a big wing who looks to have a bright future as a Wren HS Hurricane. Hack found his way to the basket all day long finishing on both sides of the cup.
Hurricanes Drop Game but Cupboard is surely not bare:
The Palmetto City Hurricanes ran into a buzz saw in the game we watched here this weekend. The Hurricanes have a few players to keep an eye on moving forward in Malachi Hamlet Malachi Hamlet 6'2" | CG Gray Collegiate | 2027 SC and Ariel Huell Ariel Huell 6'4" | PF Westwood | 2027 SC . Hamblet connected on some tough shots today from the floor. He was able to finish at the rim through traffic by switching hands. Malachi was able to absorb contact on drives through paint area.
Huell is a post player who stays inside the paint area. He was able to play with his back to the basket and on an occasion showcased a short turnaround jumper. Ariel works for position down low on the block. Ariel attends Westwood HS.
HYB Raptors Play Up and Down:
Jordan Crowder Jordan Crowder 6'0" | SG Central | 2027 SC was playing up a few age groups here for the HYB Raptors. Crowder a 6’0 guard from Central HS in Pageland held his own at times here this weekend with his squad. Crowder was able to drop some perimeter jumpers and score the ball from different parts of the floor. Look for him to be counted on moving forward in the Eagles plans starting next season.