The Ville Turkey Tip-Off: Observations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops took in the first day of action at the The Ville Turkey Tip-Off at Powdersville HS. What did see while in attendance? Let's take a look at some Observations right here. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and stay in front of all the action around the state all year long. Use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Who Was Not Playing Today?</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some notables not dressed out or not in attendance today from The Ville Turkey Tip-Off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1543950' first='Brock' last='Cherry']</strong> - Wren HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1487225' first='Desmond' last='Harrington']</strong> - Cardinal Newman </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183968' first='Nigel' last='Chivers'] </strong>- Cardinal Newman </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1875715' first='Toian' last='Nabriat']</strong> - North Augusta HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2643902' first='Terrence' last='Cartledge']</strong> - McCormick HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NyKeim McNeil</strong> - Keenan HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2408831' first='Tyheim' last='McNeil']</strong> - Keenan HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1268661' first='Kam'Ron' last='Williams']</strong> - J.L. Mann HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Youngsters Playing Good Minutes</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642375,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-47-31-9920PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-47-31-9920PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642375" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2419233' first='Kai' last='Lowery']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2425417' first='Grant' last='Pursley']</strong> both just 8th graders for Northwestern HS saw good minutes of action today. Lowery and Pursley both play in the backcourt and ran on the same Grassroots program this past summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642380,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-48-32-4990PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-48-32-4990PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642380" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Keenan HS have several freshman making contributions this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1916762' first='Zyion' last='Jones']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433116' first='Antoine' last='Caughman Jr']</strong>., <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2642300' first='Malik' last='Brunson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467354' first='Isaiah' last='Jacques']</strong> all saw minutes yesterday. Jones was one of the first players of the bench with his long and rangy frame. Caughman Jr and Brunson both started for the Raiders. Antoine a long and rangy versatile wing player can do a little bit of everything on the floor. Brunson likes to drive and slash to the basket for his buckets. Malik did connect on a few short jumpers. This foursome surely has the Raiders heading in the right direction for the years to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Seniors Today</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642362,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-51-45-0440PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-51-45-0440PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642362" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157438' first='Daron' last='Dunbar'] </strong>- North Augusta HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunbar was on top of his game today for the Yellow Jackets. Daron finished with 27 points in a win over Wren HS. He plays with a great mid-range game and really knows how to battle defenders on the way to the cup. Daron does a nice job of rebounding the ball well from his position on the floor. Dunbar fends off defenders with his physicality to the bucket. Daron is signed to play at Augusta State University (GA) (NCAA D2) next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642360,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-52-00-7630PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-52-00-7630PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642360" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1341455' first='Abijah' last='Franklin']</strong> - Wren HS (Piedmont)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abijah scored 28 points in the loss for the Hurricanes. He was able to soar to the basket at times today or simply pullup and knockdown some jumpers. Franklin is signed to play at Furman University next fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642377,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-49-02-2140PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-49-02-2140PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642377" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1276361' first='Brian' last='Sumpter']</strong> - Keenan HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sumpter will head north next season from Columbia to Spartanburg to play at Wofford. Brian is extremely versatile on the floor. He brings the ball up the floor in transition at times. He will post up defenders when needed and he's constantly around the ball. Sumpter has great length and wingspan to be very active in the passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642368,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-49-48-0190PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-49-48-0190PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642368" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2430896' first='RJ' last='Hill']</strong> - South Pointe HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill was GREAT today around the bucket. He finished everything in sight and just brings a bit of JYD attitude to the floor for the Stallions. RJ has a HIGH MOTOR that never turns off. He really understands where his production his around the basket. RJ works through contact and collects rebounds on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642359,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-52-17-0420PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-52-17-0420PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642359" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2461008' first='D'ontez' last='Walker']</strong> - J.L. Mann HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker finished with 23 points for the Patriots today. D'ontez can play inside-out on the floor. Walker is a bit undersized at times but does play bigger than his size on the glass. He will look to defend out on the perimeter at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642357,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-52-54-5620PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-52-54-5620PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642357" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305858' first='Quan' last='Burton']</strong> - Powdersville HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quan finished with 25 points in the win today over J.L. Mann HS. Quan played in attack mode all game long. All of his buckets came around the rim and inside the paint. He was constantly looking to swarm the ball and get the ball downhill to the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Juniors Today</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642366,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-50-07-2210PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-50-07-2210PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642366" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466665' first='Tre' last='Raymon']</strong> - South Pointe HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Raymon almost recorded a triple double-double today. Tre had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists in the Stallions win. Tre feels very comfortable playing out on the wing and handling the rock at times. He connected on several jumpers including some turnaround jumpers. Tre played very comfortable from 16-18 feet away from the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642372,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-46-46-5720PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-46-46-5720PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642372" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1383660' first='Elton' last='Smith Jr'].</strong>- Cardinal Newman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elton finished with 20 points in the loss for the Cardinals. Elton is a rangy athlete who just seems to glide all over the place at times. He was showcasing more perimeter shooting today than in the past. Elton is a great passer from the high post and a really skilled big man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642378,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-48-01-7760PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-48-01-7760PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642378" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1474820' first='Broderick' last='Anderson']</strong> - Keenan HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson has a MOTOR than never turns off while on the floor. Broderick constantly brings effort on both ends of the court for the Raiders. He can really impact a game not just scoring the ball with all the things he brings to the table. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642363,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-51-21-6440PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-51-21-6440PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642363" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2289958' first='Jordan' last='Rouse']</strong> - North Augusta HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rouse was on all day long and finished with 23 points in the win. Jordan swarms the ball on both ends of the court and really looks to make plays happen. He showed good selection in the process with his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2644265,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-51-01-2090PM-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-51-01-2090PM-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2644265" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206192' first='Quh'mareon' last='Webb']</strong> - North Augusta HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Webb a left-handed guard played last season at Catawba Ridge HS. Quh'mareon came off the bench today for the Yellow Jackets and finished with 14 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Eagles Soar</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766178' first='Jeremiah' last='Brooks']</strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='2412585' first='<strong>CJ' last='Terrell</strong>'] led the way for the Eagles in a lopsided win today over the McCormick HS Chiefs. Brooks has such a good understanding of the game and work ethic. He was able to stalk the baseline and set up teammates with his crafty passing skills today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642371,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-49-17-2590PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-49-17-2590PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642371" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Terrell has good length to rebound the ball on both ends of the court. CJ keeps the ball up high after claiming it off the glass every time. He will look to contest and alter shots at times on the defensive end of the floor. Terrell does a nice job of cleaning up on the glass and playing face-up to the bucket. CJ tends to be at his best closer to the cup and around the paint area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>New Names for the Database</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2644289,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-50-42-0120PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-50-42-0120PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2644289" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2642311' first='Jamison' last='McKenzie']</strong> - North Augusta HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKenzie a left-handed undersized post delivered round the bucket all day long for the Yellow Jackets. He really thrives through contact and a willingness to finish. He understands where his bread is buttered and delivers results quietly. Jamison finished with 12 points in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642376,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-47-46-2280PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-47-46-2280PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642376" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2642313' first='Kevin' last='Jordan']</strong> - Northwestern HS (Rock Hill) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan a left-handed guard came up with the game winner for the Trojans down the stretch today. He finished with 17 points in the win. Kevin has a quick 1st step to race by defenders. He really likes to play fast in an up-tempo style of play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2644404,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_25-11-2024_12-29-40-6040PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_25-11-2024_12-29-40-6040PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2644404" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2642309' first='Ryland' last='Meszaros']</strong> - Northwestern HS (Rock Hill)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ryland will TAKE A CHARGE ON COMMAND. Meszaros had 3 today and wasn't ready to stop there all if the opportunity came his way again. Ryland brings good energy and shows to be a vocal leader on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642381,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-53-29-2390PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-53-29-2390PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642381" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2642304' first='JaNolan' last='Mathis']</strong> - Keenan HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mathis is slender-sleek wing who played last season at Saluda HS. JaNolan came off bench to provide some perimeter shooting for the Raiders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->