252 Summer Finale: 17U Standouts (Part 2)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The 252 Summer Finale hosted by 252Mixtapes and HoopFarmMixtapez took place this past weekend at Rocky Mount Event Center. Take a look at Part 2 of the 17U standouts from the 252 Summer Finale as the grassroots season wraps up.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: JAYANDERSON30, sign up <a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe">TODAY</a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1076337"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a9b1d4a4761"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prince showed why he's starting to draw attention from DI programs in his appearance with LionChasersU in the 17U division. He showed off his ability to knock down shots, create for others and attack the painted area with his solid frame in the halfcourt. He looks prime for a breakout season on the NCISAA stage with Trinity-Academy Raleigh this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220128"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a9b1d4a480b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Godley showed he could step up and hold his own with [program_tooltip program_id='2078546' first='Team' last='Trezz'] as they took home the 17U Gold Championship at the 252 Summer Finale. He put 13 points against [program_tooltip program_id='2078552' first='WBC' last='Elite'] in the semifinals then followed it up with 18 points against the [program_tooltip program_id='2370554' first='Carolina' last='Rockets'] in the championship game. He's fearless on both ends of the floor especially defending on the perimeter and beyond on the hardwood with his strength and length. He's starting to come into his own and find his identity on the hardwood as he heads into his senior year at South Central High.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220121"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a9b1d4a4872"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Batts was another impressive name in the backcourt alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1220122' first='Rodmik' last='Allen'] as the duo nearly made it to the Gold Championship. He's continued to show off his growth on the hardwood and increased strength at the point guard spot. He showed off his ability to defend at a high level no matter who was in front of him for [program_tooltip program_id='2078552' first='WBC' last='Elite'] Aria Paris. He's a prospect on the hardwood as well as the football field due for some attention from college programs very soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226601"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a9b1d4a48c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams was an impressive lead guard for Carolina Aces as they made a splash in their final tournament of the summer. He can knock down shots from range and get to his spots in the painted area. He put up 22 points in their win over NLMB and paced the backcourt with 34 points against NC Legendz in a 2-point victory. He's a strong-framed guard prospect who's shown he can operate in a variety of ways when the ball comes his way. He's prime for a strong senior season to close out his high school career in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1212902"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a9b1d4a4906"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mitchell was another standout performer with the NC Intruders as they took home the 17U Silver Championship at the 252 Summer Finale. He showed he could be a presence inside and out attacking the rim and knocking down shots in the midrange and on the perimeter. He showed he could be a presence on the fastbreak as well with his ability to snag rebounds and create in the open floor. He finished with 16 points in the championship game and 25 points in their comeback victory in the semifinals which saw them erase a 20-point deficit. He's a name for DI and DII programs to get to know at Clayton High this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225664"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a9b1d4a4941"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Copeland rounded out a three-headed attack for the NC Intruders as he acted as the anchor in the painted area for their squad in their quest to the Silver Championship. He showed off he could block shots with his length and energy and was even more impressive when attacking the rim in the halfcourt for his squad. He posted 21 points in his best outing against the Carolina Aces in their semifinal come-from-behind victory. He's an emerging prospect to get to know as he joins Combine Academy/Blue Checks on the OTE stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2509698,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Avery Pruitt","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Laney","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2078552' first='WBC' last='Elite']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a9b1d4a49d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pruitt was another workhorse in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078552' first='WBC' last='Elite'] Aria Paris frontcourt who stood out with his activity on the hardwood. He was relentless rebounding the basketball on both ends of the floor and did well to clean plays up off his teammates misses to complement the squad. He's a sizeable name to get to know at Laney High this season as he begins his senior year this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->