Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney: Observations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops made the trip over to Easley to check in on the Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney. This is an annual trip year after year for us here at Prep Hoops. Make sure to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE to the site 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>New Names for the Database</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832849' first='Traysn' last='Clinkscales']</strong> - Hillcrest HS (Simpsonville) - [program_tooltip program_id='2830215' first='Future' last='Kings 2026'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clinkscales was all over the court today with his play for the [program_tooltip program_id='2830215' first='Future' last='Kings 2026']. Traysn really brough havoc on both ends of the court. He was able to push tempo and find the open man all night long when wasn't looking to score the ball. Don't let the size scare you at all. Traysn played aggressive and in attack mode all day long. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2832879,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-41-44-2580AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-41-44-2580AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2832879" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832848' first='Josh' last='Dixon']</strong> - Byrnes HS (Duncan) - [program_tooltip program_id='2413042' first='KST' last='Academy'] 9th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dixon played some minutes this season at the varsity level for the Rebels. Look for minutes to climb up next year. Josh brings a competitive mindset to the deck and a good attitude. He really brings a lot of HUSTLE to the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>UNSIGNED Seniors</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2832881,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-38-47-4940AM-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-38-47-4940AM-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2832881" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1268661' first='Kam'Ron' last='Williams']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2461008' first='D'ontez' last='Walker'] </strong>were high school teammates this past season at JL Mann HS. The duo teamed up again this weekend with [program_tooltip program_id='2413042' first='KST' last='Academy']. Williams a guard was able at times to set the table and create his own shot on the floor. Kam'Ron touched the paint and gaps when needed tonight for [program_tooltip program_id='2413042' first='KST' last='Academy']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2832882,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-38-04-6230AM-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-38-04-6230AM-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2832882" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker a bit of a TWEENER on the floor can play both forwards. D'ontez likes to play inside-out at times and step out away from the short corner jumper. He feels quite comfortable at times bringing the ball up the deck. Walker was able to rebound the ball on both ends of the floor equally well while keeping the ball up high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Out of State Talent</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2832878,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-39-04-6120AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-39-04-6120AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2832878" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832854' first='Zeke' last='Garris']</strong> attends Carolina Day in Asheville, NC. Garris was able to connect on some long bombs here today for his squad. Zeke is running with Thrills Skillz on the Grassroots Circuit. He shows to have a nice release and form on his shot. Zeke averaged 16.5 ppg this past season at Carolina Day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are just getting started with some coverage from here in Easley. Stay tune and remember to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->