Big Shots Southeast Tip-Off: 2027 Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Grassroots season is here, and Prep Hoops is out on the road like usual. This past weekend we took in the action from Rock Hill at the Big Shots Southeast Tip-Off. Who were some of the 2027 Top Performers that we caught while in attendance? Read more inside today and<strong><em> SUBSCRIBE. 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>Team USC 2027 EYBL Has Talent</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach Robert McCray has plenty of talent on this roster from top to bottom each night to play. Where do you start? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2632456,"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_06-11-2024_03-48-45-3560AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_06-11-2024_03-48-45-3560AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2632456" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2149134' first='Levon' last='Smith III'] </strong>who plays at Spring Valley HS was able to showcase a nice pull-up game all day long. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2139480' first='Christopher' last='Horton']</strong> came out on fire from downtown while connecting on 4 three-pointers in the game we took in today. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2367667' first='Joshua' last='JT Vankallen'] </strong>brings toughness and athleticism to the table while delivering 10 points in the win over Triple Threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2818859,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-16-20-4950PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-16-20-4950PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2818859" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1986982' first='Jeremy' last='Anderson']</strong> a left-handed wing player and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104388' first='Robert' last='Wylie']</strong> provide more punch while on the hardwood. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2149135' first='Milton' last='McCray']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2027917' first='Hunter' last='McGraw']</strong> both can provide good perimeter shooting and especially from behind the arc. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467363' first='Jayden' last='Heggins']</strong> played this past season at Westside HS (Anderson). Heggins will provide some activity around the paint and look to clean up on the glass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Team USC 2027 Premier</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Team USC organization has several teams from top to bottom. This Team USC 2027 Premier had a few players to keep an eye on moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2147147' first='Luis' last='Echevarria']</strong> had a good season this past year at Cardinal Newman. Luis a guard can knockdown shots from the perimeter or look to get the ball to the cup when needed. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2821488' first='Jason' last='Dunbar']</strong> was a new name to follow here for the Red and Black. Dunbar comes to the program via Newberry HS. The long-armed forward was able to connect on few short turnaround jumpers here today when he wasn't collecting putbacks on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2818887,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-06-41-6330PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-06-41-6330PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2818887" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2207644' first='Randy' last='Robinson'] </strong>plays at Class 1A Williston-Elko HS over in Barnwell County. Robinson looks to post up and play with his back to the basket. Randy has no problems putting the ball on the deck. He moves well around the paint area with his nimble footwork. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2821500,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-06-23-5720PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-06-23-5720PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2821500" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2478755' first='Samajae' last='Govan']</strong> really likes to bring on the ball pressure with his defense. Govan who has a quick set of hands attends Dutch Fork HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2078724' first='Carolina' last='Pressure'] 16U</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2818888,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-05-31-1650PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-05-31-1650PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2818888" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='2078724' first='Carolina' last='Pressure'] won over Alliance here today behind some strong play from guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2414074' first='Justin' last='Vining']</strong>. Vining was able to hit some three-pointers when he wasn't hitting floaters down the lane. Justin got to the bucket by switching directions with the ball in his hands and racing by defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2818890,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-05-12-2380PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-05-12-2380PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2818890" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2786507' first='Gavin' last='Baskett']</strong> brings so much energy and effort to the floor at all times. Gavin plays the game with MOTOR that never seems to end. He does a nice job from playing in the corners to rebounding the ball well on both ends of the court from his position. Gavin has a quick shot release and will look to pop off screens when needed for open looks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314643' first='Chorsheak' last='White']</strong> is a stocky guard who looks to get downhill with the rock in his hands. He was able to touch the paint while dropping a floater or two along the way today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This trio of players all play at Fox Creek HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2818889,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-04-56-1730PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-04-56-1730PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2818889" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1960139' first='Ethan' last='Foster']</strong> plays down at Hilton Head Christian in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='Lowcountry' last='']. Foster was able to showcase a good shot release while receiving the rock in the pocket. Ethan is a deceptive athlete who can surprise at times with his athleticism on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>More Players from the 2027 Palmetto State Class in Attendance</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2818874,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-10-04-5580PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-10-04-5580PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2818874" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2537655' first='Julian' last='Graham']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2420723' first='Sanjaya' last='Johnson']</strong> both helped Big Shots Dunkman Elite 2027 to a victory here today. Graham and Johnson both attend Aiken HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2818873,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-10-23-3220PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_23-03-2025_10-10-23-3220PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2818873" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graham a point guard was able to get on some tough shots at times here today. He really played well from the midrange game. Johnson a wing player was able to connect on shots from all 3 levels at times while playing equally effective on the defensive end of the floor. Sanjaya was able to rebound the ball on ends of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305379' first='Dakarai' last='Worley']</strong> suits up for [program_tooltip program_id='2298066' first='The' last='Private Snipaz'] a Conway area-based team from down on the Grand Strand. Worley a guard attends Mullins HS. Dakarai was able to get the ball to the cup here today when he wasn't looking to connect on some mid-range jumpers for his squad. Worley does a great job of rebounding the ball on both ends of the floor from his position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 Palmetto State looks to be a good one for the next few seasons here in South Carolina. Make sure to jump on board and <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today to Prep Hoops. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->