Prep Hoops Carolinas Freshman Showcase: Team 8 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Carolinas Freshman Showcase debuted this past weekend in Rock Hill. Who were the members on Team 8 from the Palmetto State? Well, we have you covered right here at Prep Hoops your #1 source in the Palmetto State all year long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and stay in front of all the action. Use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% on your first billing cycle. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2554851,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9338.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9338.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2554851" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2534819' first='Hatch' last='Kelly']</strong> - Lucy Beckham HS (Mount Pleasant) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly made quite a first impression here at the camp with his play today. Hatch will suit up for the Bengals this season. Kelly had good length and rangy frame to play out on the wing. He was able to finish at the rim from the left-side at times today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2554918,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9349.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9349.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2554918" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433116' first='Antoine' last='Caughman Jr'] </strong>- Keenan HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Antoine saw minutes last year as an 8th grader at the varsity level for the Raiders. Caughman Jr is versatile athlete who can defend multiple positions. He will challenge shots on defensive ends of the floor. Antoine is a quick leaper off the deck. Caughman Jr has a long wingspan that covers a lot of ground in the passing lanes. Antoine can play inside-out on the floor while looking to rebound everything in sight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2555572,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9361.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9361.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2555572" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2491608' first='Llogen' last='Rivers']</strong> - Oceanside Collegiate Academy (Mount Pleasant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rivers is a left-handed guard for the Land Sharks. Llogen is the brother of Makhi Rivers who now attends Newberry (SC) (NCAA D2). Rivers is a very capable shooter from the perimeter, and he will make defenders pay with his accuracy at times. Llogen did take opportunities to attack the basket when it came his way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194590' first='Wyatt' last='Dugger'] </strong>- Greenville HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dugger was able to connect on some open looks from the perimeter. Wyatt has a nice shooting stroke and never seems to rush his shot. He understands good shot selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2555633,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9360.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9360.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2555633" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2557550' first='Riggs' last='Savage']</strong> - Powdersville HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Savage showed to have good hands and a nice stroke from the baseline. Riggs was able to finish around the basket while finding his way to the ball. He will look to post-up with his back to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2554855,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9340.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9340.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2554855" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373165' first='CJ' last='Moore']</strong> - Ridge View HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore is surely at the top of the 2028 Palmetto State Class. CJ has the ability to cause matchup problems with his versatility. He really looks to crash the glass on every shot thrown up at the basket. CJ looked solid today with his mid-range jumper. He plays the game above the rim at times. Just another talented piece to the Blazers roster for this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2556394,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9384.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9384.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2556394" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2418910' first='Ricky' last='Hood III'] </strong>- Westside HS (Anderson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hood III is a very physically gifted young man for his age already. Ricky plays the game with a High Motor and some bounce to boot. He will look to take to 2-3 dribbles and explode to the basket. Ricky can get downhill with the ball and overpower defenders with his strong frame. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->