Scoop’s Quick Picks: The Expo Carolinas

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at eight prospects from The Expo: Carolinas who stood out and made quite the impression this past Sunday in Scoop's Quick Picks!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>USE CODE<strong>&nbsp;anderson30</strong>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2130040"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e0f4d06b824"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Surmons continues to show his growth in the backcourt as an all-around scoring presence. He showed he could operate with consistency scoring the ball inside and out with his ability to navigate the defense and get paint touches. He'll be a name for DII and DIII programs to know as he comes along in the Southern Wake Academy rotation this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2243806"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e0f4d06b882"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fenn is a sizeable name to get to know out of Palisades High in the West. He showed he could provide quite the defensive anchor support in the painted area while also maintaining a presence on the offensive side of the ball. He's a mobile forward prospect with good promise in the 2025 class to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2146888"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e0f4d06b8c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scott continues to be a name to know in North Carolina's 2027 class as he moves over to Queens Grant High. He showed off his two-way floor general skills at this year's The Expo: Carolinas. He's shown he can pressure the ball fullcourt defensively while also maintaining an ability to control the pace offensively. He'll be a force to be reckoned with this season at Queens Grant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1797957"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e0f4d06b8fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Plata is a prospect who had quite the coming out party at The Expo: Carolinas. He showed off his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter and got to the paint and made plays with consistency at the lead guard spot for his squad. He's another prospect with a bright ahead of him in the Southern Wake Academy rotation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382797"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e0f4d06b930"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prenger is an up and coming presence in the Smoky Mountain High frontcourt who put himself on the PH radar this past Sunday at The Expo: Carolinas. He's a sizeable prospect at 6-foot-6 who showed he could work wonders in the high-post/short corner as well as around the rim. He even showed he could space the floor with his shooting stroke as well. He'll prove to be a member of the 2026 class to track closely this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/custerprenger/status/1832953165097930782","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/custerprenger/status/1832953165097930782 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1428704"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e0f4d06b96a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vera has become quite the name to know in the 2025 class and it showed by his ability to lead by example at The Expo: Carolinas. He was another lead guard who showed off his ability to get to the paint and make things happen as a scorer and facilitator. He's confident with the ball in his hands and shown he can be a factor on both ends of the floor. He's due for a strong senior year at Northwood Temple Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1974219"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e0f4d06b99e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Motta is a combo guard with quite the aggression and quickness with the ball in his hands who stood out at this year's Expo. He showed he could knock down shots on the perimeter with consistency and did a tremendous job of attacking the paint and making things happen in traffic when given opportunities. He's another prospect in the 2027 class with a bright future in the state of North Carolina.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2144770"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e0f4d06b9dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dauska is a returning face to this year's Expo as he continues to show his growth on the hardwood at the guard spot. At 6-foot-3, he's a prospect with size, versatility and quite the IQ who stood out at this year's Expo. He's continued to develop his frame as well which hasn't gone unnoticed, as he made an impact with his physicality as well. He's one to track closely at Charlotte Latin School this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->