The Bash: Day 1 Observations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 12th Annual The Bash has started in Columbia. What were some Observations we saw on the opening day of the event? Who were some Top Performers? Who was committed? Saw some old faces back in Columbia for the event. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and 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>Welcome Back</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Columbia's very own Jermaine O'Neal returned to the Midlands with his Dynamic Prep team. O'Neal a former star at Eau Claire HS played in the NBA from 1996-2014.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Former Ridge View HS Head Coach Yerrick Stoneman is back leading Oak Hill Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>South Carolina Ties</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2692968,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1259-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1259-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2692968" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2127653' first='Eli' last='Ellis'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1149799' first='Hayden' last='Assemian']</strong> will remain teammates after this season at Moravian Prep. The duo will play in Colonial Life Arena next year at the University of South Carolina. Ellis brings quite a buzz to the floor with his game and reputation. Eli finished with 28 points last night in a victory over Ridge View HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Who's Committed?</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1358782' first='Jaden' last='Toombs']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1223822' first='Jermaine' last='O'Neal Jr']</strong> will team up after this season at SMU. Toombs was too much to handle inside the paint last night for the Keenan HS Raiders. Jaden finished everything close to the cup while extending out to the short corner. Toombs finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2692986,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1240-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1240-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2692986" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Neal Jr scores the ball at all 3 levels for Dynamic Prep Jermaine was constantly around the ball all game long and creating offense for himself and his teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2692963,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1266-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1266-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2692963" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2047916' first='Jacobe' last='Coleman']</strong> a combo guard will play at Sam Houston State next fall. Coleman got to the rack at ease at times and finished on both sides of the bucket. Jacobe finished the game with 15 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lions Fall Short</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2692993,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1276-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1276-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2692993" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Legacy Early College Lions played from behind all night long vs Oak Hill Academy. The Lions down 55-40 starting the 4th quarter got the game to 62-55 with 4:00 left. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1359650' first='Bryson' last='Wheatfall']</strong> scored 25 points while Robert Morris signee<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1559293' first='Eddie' last='Cooke III']</strong> added 13 points. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560945' first='DeZhon' last='Hall']</strong> the #2 player in the 2025 Palmetto State Class finished with 10 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Warriors Have 4 Players in Double Digits</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1273551' first='Deondrea' last='Lindsey']</strong> a senior finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Lindsey can play inside-out on the floor. He did connect on 4 three-pointers this evening. Deondrea plays relentless on the glass. He has the ability to post up and finish and with both hands around the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2692959,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1293-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1293-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2692959" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595666' first='Ethan' last='Mgbako']</strong> has high major recruitment already. The talented wing player was able to attack the basket at times tonight with his rangy frame. Ethan can play the 1-3 positions on the floor at times. He finished with 17 points in the win today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2692988,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1284-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1284-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2692988" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323647' first='Howard' last='Williams']</strong> surely doesn't play like a sophomore. The aggressive Williams was able to stalk the baseline at times and just finish over defenders with his game. The Chicago, IL native ran with Meanstreets on the EYBL Circuit last summer. [player_tooltip player_id='2323685' first='DeMarco' last='Johnson'] a California native finished with 10 points in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->