Peach State 2024: Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was talent throughout Peach State, and here are a few players who stood out…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2494884,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PHN-Romeo-Kemp-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PHN-Romeo-Kemp-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2494884" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2195039' first='Romeo' last='Kemp'] </strong>(5'8/CG/'29/Team HIM)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: D1_rome_2028 / teamhim2028_3ssb</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: @rome_kemp / @TeamHIMBBALL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have covered Romeo for a while now, and he has really improved his overall game. Despite struggling during the game I saw him compete, he stayed engaged and kept making winning plays that were not scoring plays. He helped seal his squad's win with a huge steal down the stretch and two free throws. He is a heady facilitator with a good feel for getting his teammates the ball. I am not concerned about his shooting performance during this game, as I have seen his scoring prowess before. There are questions when it comes to his on-ball defense as he has to get better defending in his one-on-one situations. He has to improve at getting low in his stance and moving his feet.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2494885,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PHN-Shemar-Brown-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PHN-Shemar-Brown-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2494885" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shemar Brown</strong> (6'3/PF/'28/Peel Elite) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: Fw._shemmm / Peelelite_monstars</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shemar has good size at this age, which helped him impact the game on both ends of the floor. He still has a lot of work to do when it comes to his offensive game as he prepares for high school. He needs to expand his play to the perimeter, which will be key as he will not be able to stay in a PF role in high school with his size. His athleticism allows him to make plays on both ends of the floor and on the glass. His lab work over the next couple of months is going to be crucial as he finds his way to the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2494886,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PHN-Shane-Senior-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PHN-Shane-Senior-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2494886" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194563' first='Shane' last='Senior']</strong> (6'0/PG/'28/Liberty Edge) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: showtimeshanesenior / Libertyedgebasketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shane is a lead guard who lives in the paint and shows his ability to score off the bounce. He finishes with an array of runners and floaters and is tough to keep out of the lane. He practically gets to the rim at will regardless of who the opponent throws at him, and several players tried to slow him down but to no avail. There is still a lot that Shane has to work on, but he had a good showing when I watched him compete.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2494887,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PHN-Forrest-Walker-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PHN-Forrest-Walker-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2494887" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Forrest Walker</strong> (6'3/PF/'28/N.E.T.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: Forrest_walker34 / Net_fam2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forest is a stout interior player who spends a lot of time on the perimeter, looking to score from behind the arc. He is a high-volume shot taker from three but has to continue to work in this area of his game. He was really good at rebounding and clogging up space. As he steps onto the high school scene, he will need to continue working on his perimeter skills, and that is solely due to not knowing how much more growing he has left over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194487' first='Deonte' last='Jiles']</strong> (6'2/G/'28/Team Grind)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: etdjxo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deonte is a young backcourt talent who can play on and off the ball. He scores the ball exceptionally well and has shown his ability to go for huge numbers. He handles the ball well and uses his dribble to get to his spots. He is a crafty playmaker with three-level scoring prowess and a budding IQ at the guard spot. Deonte can score without the ball in his hands, but he is really dangerous scoring off the bounce. He was one of the best players at Peach State.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194995' first='Bryce' last='Young']&nbsp;</strong>(5'10/SG/'28/[program_tooltip program_id='2076571' first='MCW' last=''] Warriors)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryce continues to add to his game every time I see him play. His performance at Peach State was no different. He is a multi-level scorer who is really difficult to contain. He is a dangerous option for his squad, and he showed that he could light it up at any moment. He is creative with the rock and creates scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. As much of a scoring threat as Bryce is, he shows his unselfishness, as he does not mind deferring to get his teammates involved.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->