NTBA Pre-Nationals Warm Up by the Sea: 2028 Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops was in attendance this weekend at the NTBA Pre-Nationals Warm Up by the Sea at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center. The 2028 Palmetto State Class had some players playing in the event. Who are these incoming freshmen next fall? Read more right here on your source for basketball coverage in the state.<strong><em> SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% on your first billing cycle. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2454450,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4669.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4669.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2454450" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Palmetto Pride Wins Bracket:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Palmetto Pride had a solid showing this past weekend at the NTBA Pre-National Warm Up by the Sea. The Florence based program were led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454347' first='Lamont' last='Williams']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454346' first='Semaj' last='Parker']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373169' first='JaBron' last='McFadden']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373168' first='Kazaveon' last='Frierson']. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2454432,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-53-22-5990PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-53-22-5990PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2454432" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams a lanky forward who will attend Lamar HS this fall really showed some length and bounce here today. He flushed one down in transition on a few occasions. Williams is a very athletic forward who can really cover some ground in a hurry on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2454441,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_09-07-01-5100PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_09-07-01-5100PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2454441" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker a point guard attended Moore M.S. a year ago and will enroll at South Florence HS come this fall. Semaj showed a nifty crossover move at times to race by defenders. He was able to score at the rim at ease. He attacked the paint and gaps at will while showing good composure from out top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2454436,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-52-39-7150PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-52-39-7150PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2454436" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McFadden and Frierson took care of the middle for the Pride. McFadden a thicker post player will attend Wilson HS this fall while Frierson will be at Manning HS. JaBron moves his feet very well and surely isn't afraid to mix it up down low. He has a soft set of hands to catch anything thrown in his direction. McFadden attended Williams M.S. previously.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2454435,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-52-53-5570PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-52-53-5570PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2454435" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Frierson plays in the paint and already has good size for his age. Kazaveon rebounds the ball well outside of his area and he has no problems hunting down opportunities. He was able to fill the lane in transition and finish at the bucket when given the chance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Grand Strand Duo Plays Well:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2425716,"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_29-04-2024_12-08-20-4150PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_29-04-2024_12-08-20-4150PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2425716" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1998734' first='Ayden' last='Leith'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454348' first='Elijah' last='McCaskill'] </strong>both had solid weekends with their play here at the NTBA Pre-Nationals Warm Up by the Sea. Leith is a very deceptive athlete with his play from out from out top. Ayden can get the ball to the cup and finish at a good clip. His team fell to the Palmetto Pride 2028 73-58 in the Championship Game on Sunday. Ayden who runs with Team WIT attends Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2454439,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-52-12-9370PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-52-12-9370PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2454439" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCaskill attended Forestbrook M.S. last year will make his way to Atlantic Collegiate Academy this coming fall he told Prep Hoops. McCaskill a lefthanded guard-forward rarely left the floor for the South Strand Intensity. Elijah has a lot of freedom on this team and was able to score the ball from a few different levels today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Georgia Duo Makes Noise: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2454437,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-52-26-3070PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-52-26-3070PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2454437" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454350' first='Jeremiah' last='Rhodes'] </strong>lives in Douglasville, GA where he's Homeschooled. Rhodes a point guard really uses the ball-screen well to get around defenders and get the ball to the bucket. He has a quick first step and was able to switch hands at the bucket on several occasions. Jeremiah has a nice mid-range game especially scoring the ball well off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rhodes was running with the [program_tooltip program_id='2076568' first='Elite' last='Playmakers'] here at the NTBA Pre-Nationals Warm Up by the Sea.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2454440,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-51-59-1780PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_03-06-2024_08-51-59-1780PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2454440" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454351' first='Jay'den' last='Whitter']</strong> is certainly a name you're going to hear plenty of in the years to come. Whitter recently finished up at Locust Grove M.S. and next year will attend Dutchtown HS he told Prep Hoops. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whitter a left-hand forward was able to convert some turnaround jumpers. Jay'den already has good length to be disruptive in the paint area and in the passing lanes. He was able to contest and block shots. Whitter was able to slash the ball from the wing to the bucket and finish. He has a soft set of hands to catch anything already thrown into his direction. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->