Login Subscribe
    • Players/Parents
    • College Coaches
  • Choose Your State Middle School Coverage
    Alabama
    Arizona
    Arkansas
    California
    Colorado
    Dakotas
    Delaware
    Florida
    Georgia
    Idaho
    Illinois
    Indiana
    Iowa
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Louisiana
    Maryland
    Michigan
    Minnesota
    Missouri
    Nebraska
    Nevada
    New England
    New Jersey
    New Mexico
    New York
    North Carolina
    Ohio
    Oklahoma
    Oregon
    Pennsylvania
    South Carolina
    Tennessee
    Texas
    Utah
    Virginia
    Washington
    West Virginia
    Wisconsin
  • Loading...
  • Tournaments
    • Prep Hoops Prep Hoops
    • Prep Hoops Next Prep Hoops Next
    Showcases
    • Freshman Showcase Freshman Showcase
    • Sophomore ID Camp Sophomore ID Camp
    • The Expo The Expo
    About Our Events
  • Prep Hoops for
    • Players
    • Parents
    • Club Coaches
    • High School Coaches
    • College Coaches
    • Fans
    View All Features
    • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Hoops database.
    • Coverage Access Prep Hoops articles year-round without ads.
    • Rankings See how players stack up in each state.
    • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
    • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
    • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process.
    • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
    • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
    • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
    • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
    • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Hoops showcases.
    • College Email Templates Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
    • How We Rank
    • Reviews
  • South Carolina
  • Rankings
    • How We Rank

    • Archived Rankings

    • 2026 Rankings

    • 2027 Rankings

    • 2028 Rankings

  • Club Programs
  • Player Database
  • Scouts
  • Home
  • Coverage
      Choose Your State Middle School Coverage
      Alabama
      Arizona
      Arkansas
      California
      Colorado
      Dakotas
      Delaware
      Florida
      Georgia
      Idaho
      Illinois
      Indiana
      Iowa
      Kansas
      Kentucky
      Louisiana
      Maryland
      Michigan
      Minnesota
      Missouri
      Nebraska
      Nevada
      New England
      New Jersey
      New Mexico
      New York
      North Carolina
      Ohio
      Oklahoma
      Oregon
      Pennsylvania
      South Carolina
      Tennessee
      Texas
      Utah
      Virginia
      Washington
      West Virginia
      Wisconsin
  • Events
      Tournaments
      • Prep Hoops Prep Hoops
      • Prep Hoops Next Prep Hoops Next
      Showcases
      • Freshman Showcase Freshman Showcase
      • Sophomore ID Camp Sophomore ID Camp
      • The Expo The Expo
      About Our Events
  • Rankings
      Loading...
  • Features
      Prep Hoops for
      • Players
      • Parents
      • Club Coaches
      • High School Coaches
      • College Coaches
      • Fans
      View All Features
      • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Hoops database.
      • Coverage Access Prep Hoops articles year-round without ads.
      • Rankings See how players stack up in each state.
      • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
      • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
      • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process.
      • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
      • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
      • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
      • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
      • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Hoops showcases.
      • College Email Templates Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
  • About Us
      • How We Rank
      • Reviews
  • Support
Login Subscribe

Prep Hoops Carolinas Freshman Showcase: Team 6 Evaluations

Prep Hoops Carolinas Freshman Showcase: Team 6 Evaluations
Andrew Baxley
Andrew Baxley September 11, 2024 @ 01:00 PM
Facebook
X (Formerly Twitter)

In this article:

Kiedis Smith
Kiedis Smith 6'4" | SF | 2028
SC
Lawson Phillips
Lawson Phillips 5'8" | PG/SG | 2028
SC
Auri Taylor
Auri Taylor 6'2" | SG | 2028
SC
Kipland Small
Kipland Small 5'8" | CG | 2028
SC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE “baxley30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 Prep Hoops Carolinas Freshman Showcase took place on Sunday, September 8th in Rock Hill, South Carolina featuring some of the best young prospects in North and South Carolina. After warming up with some 3v3 action, the players were divided into ten teams for two 5v5 games. Check out my evaluations of the four South Carolina prospects from Team 6 at the 2024 Prep Hoops Carolinas Freshman Showcase:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2561800,"width":"426px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_8188.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_8188.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2561800" style="width:426px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#306 [player_tooltip player_id='2194556' first='Kipland' last='Small'] (Heathwood Hall)</strong> - Small had some impressive moments playing inside and out in Rock Hill. He is a solid shooter with a high-arching three, but can also take smaller defenders into the post and score closer to the rim. Kipland has sound feet and uses a spin move to his advantage with the ball in his hands. Small also is an intelligent passer and threw some impressive passes out of the post to shooters and cutters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2561799,"width":"424px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_8186.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_8186.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2561799" style="width:424px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#321 [player_tooltip player_id='2537637' first='Lawson' last='Phillips'] (St James)</strong> - Lawson ran the offense on most possessions for Team 6. He is an extremely crafty playmaker who has a good feel for the game. Phillips handles the ball well under pressure and does a good job of passing his teammates open. When he didn't have the ball in his hands, Lawson stayed shot ready and knocked down a few catch-and-shoot threes. Phillips is also a good defender with great instincts for the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#423 [player_tooltip player_id='2359060' first='Auri' last='Taylor'] (Lakewood</strong>) - Taylor is a lefty from Lakewood High School who showed a balanced skill set this weekend. He was one of their best perimeter defenders when engaged and showed versatility in guarding multiple positions. Auri is also a good option on the wings with his ability to knockdown shots or make plays off the dribble. His athleticism and speed were effective in transition with leakouts and coast-to-coast buckets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2561798,"width":"427px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_8184.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_8184.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2561798" style="width:427px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#447 [player_tooltip player_id='2555248' first='Kiedis' last='Smith'] (Hilton Head)</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='2555248' first='Kiedis' last='Smith'] was one of my biggest standouts from the 2024 Prep Hoops Carolinas Freshman Showcase. He has the potential to be one of the top wings in the 2028 class because of his positional size and shooting ability. Smith has a nice, compact release on his jump shot which is efficient from the mid-range or behind the arc and off the dribble or the catch. Kiedis is also a solid finisher around the rim, but the improvement of his left-handed driving and finishing skills will help his development. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

USE CODE “baxley30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION

Prep Hoops

Access all of Prep Hoops

Continue reading this article and more.

Continue Reading
Already a subscriber? Log in

Rankings

221 Players Ranked

  • 1
    Tre Raymon

    Tre Raymon

    South Pointe

  • 2
    BJ Brown

    BJ Brown

    Sumter

  • 3
    Yale Davis

    Yale Davis

    Ridge View

  • 4
    Caden Coleman

    Caden Coleman

    Greenville

  • 5
    Lance Barnes

    Lance Barnes

    Legacy Early College

View Full Rankings

Related Articles

  • PH Carolinas Showcase Preview: Committed 2029s to Know

    PH Carolinas Showcase Preview: Committed 2029s to Know

    Andrew Baxley • August 6

  • Summer Recap: New Names we Learned

    Summer Recap: New Names we Learned

    Andrew Baxley • August 4

  • Film Room: 2026s Part 1

    Film Room: 2026s Part 1

    Andrew Baxley • August 1

  • Summer Recap: Prospects who Transferred Into and Out of the State

    Summer Recap: Prospects who Transferred Into and Out of the State

    Andrew Baxley • July 31

  • Summer Recap: Prospects who Received New Offers

    Summer Recap: Prospects who Received New Offers

    Andrew Baxley • July 31

Loading...
Home South Carolina Prep Hoops Carolinas Freshman Showcase: Team 6 Evaluations

Prep Network

  • Prep Dig
  • Prep Girls Hoops
  • Prep Hoops
  • Prep Lacrosse
  • Prep Redzone
  • Prep Soccer
  • Prep Softball

Company

  • News
  • Careers
  • Store
  • Partner Interest Form

Resources

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Cookie Policy
  • Recruiting Tips
  • Student Loan Resources
  • College Scholarship Search

Support

  • My Account
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

© 2025 Prep Hoops. All rights reserved.