Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney: Opening Night Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney was played this past weekend in Easley and other parts around Greenville County. Let's take a look at some players who made the most of the weekend and stood out while Prep Hoops was in attendance. <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></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Carolina Premier Finishes 2nd after Playing Up</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='2076394' first='Team' last='SC 9th UA / Carolina Premier'] 9th team finished the weekend at (3-1). This group of 2028 players played up in the 11th grade bracket. Carolina Premier lost to the [program_tooltip program_id='2830215' first='Future' last='Kings 2026'] 58-48 in the Championship Game. Carolina Premier is coached by Eastside HS Head Coach Everick Sullivan. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This squad of 2028 members has plenty of players from around the Greenville area. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2630771' first='Kaleb' last='Allen']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2630132' first='Kiishawn' last='Farrow']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2554841' first='Huck' last='Flinn']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2722116' first='Roman' last='Ruggiero']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469361' first='Bryson' last='Schofield']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen is a talented forward from TL Hanna HS. Kaleb was able to score the ball from all 3 levels today. He already has good length while playing active in the passing lanes. Kaleb led the squad in scoring with 12 points in a win over the SC Blue Jays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831550,"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_04-42-55-7800AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-42-55-7800AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831550" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farrow does a nice job of changing speeds with the ball in his hands. Kiishawn was able to create separation on his shot. He connected on a few mid-range jumpers along the way today. Farrow does a great job of keeping the ball low to the deck and in his hands. Kiishawn plays at Hillcrest HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831558,"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_04-37-47-1900AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-37-47-1900AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831558" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flinn a left-handed guard is a bit of a deceptive athlete at times. Huck attends Riverside HS. Huck was able to showcase some crisp passes today to his teammates. Shooting guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2722116' first='Roman' last='Ruggiero']</strong> had a very solid freshman season at Eastside HS for Head Coach Everick Sullivan. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831552,"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_04-39-23-5950AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-39-23-5950AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831552" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469361' first='Bryson' last='Schofield'] </strong>had a very productive freshman season at White Knoll HS. Schofield really looked to be in good shape here today while finishing inside-out on the floor. Bryson connected on some turnaround jumpers when he wasn't finishing putbacks on the glass. Schofield has good hands to catch anything in his direction. Bryson finished with 10 points in the win today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2833355,"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_04-44-12-5660AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-44-12-5660AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2833355" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2832927' first='<strong>Kaden' last='Stevenson</strong>'] is just an 8th grader at Bryson Middle School. Stevenson saw plenty of action this time on the floor. Kaden a member of the 2029 Palmetto State surely didn't play timid at all with his game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2830215' first='Future' last='Kings 2026'] Claim Championship</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Future Kings got strong play this weekend from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486212' first='Mikey' last='Williams Jr']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1465116' first='Isaiah' last='Atkins']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1692174' first='Dyllan' last='Harris']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832849' first='Traysn' last='Clinkscales']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2404727' first='Gavin' last='Griffin']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831555,"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_04-40-23-1680AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-40-23-1680AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831555" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams Jr. a shifty guard really likes to play his game in attack mode going to the bucket. Mikey was able to penetrate-kick and get the ball into the gaps. He really does a great job of creating offensive on the defensive end of the floor with his quick hands. Mikey recorded several steals that led to layups for his squad going the other way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831556,"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_04-39-45-1990AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-39-45-1990AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831556" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Atkins has really started to figure things out with his play on the hardwood. Isaiah started to contest shots on the defensive end of the court. He ran the floor well and filled the lane in transition while finishing home a few dunks along the way. Isaiah really played aggressive and assertive on both ends of the floor today. Isaiah attends Boiling Springs HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831560,"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_04-40-46-6500AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-40-46-6500AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831560" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris brings good production from both guard spots for the [program_tooltip program_id='2830215' first='Future' last='Kings 2026']. Dyllan always finds himself around the ball and looking to make a play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2832877,"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_04-41-07-2390AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-41-07-2390AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2832877" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clinkscales was a pleasant surprise here today as we noted in a previous article. Traysn really got things going at times with his ability to push the tempo and all-out hustle. He sure made his teammates happy with his passing skills today and setting them along the way to the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831557,"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_04-40-05-2360AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-40-05-2360AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831557" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2404727' first='Gavin' last='Griffin']</strong> had a very solid showing for the SC [program_tooltip program_id='2830215' first='Future' last='Kings 2026']. Gavin was able to flush down a few above the rim today for the SC [program_tooltip program_id='2830215' first='Future' last='Kings 2026']. Griffin was able to connect on short turnaround jumpers when he wasn't crashing the offensive glass. The rangy Griffin was able to contest and block some shots out on the perimeter with his long wingspan. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Youngsters To Watch</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831547,"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_04-44-29-9260AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-44-29-9260AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831547" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2825153' first='JJ' last='Lassiter']</strong> - Riverside HS - Team South Carolina Red </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lassiter was back at it again today for his squad. Prep Hoops saw him play last weekend at the On the Radar Carolina Mania. JJ didn't let up today with his game. JJ was extremely efficient with his driving to the rack, collecting rebounds and making shots out on the perimeter. JJ has a bit of an old-school flare to him with his game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831546,"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_04-44-50-0460AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-44-50-0460AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831546" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194590' first='Wyatt' last='Dugger'] </strong>- Greenville HS - Team South Carolina Red </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dugger was able to set up shop behind the three-point line here today. Wyatt was ready to receive the rock in the pocket and let it fly. He shows to have a nice quick release and never seems to force the issue. Wyatt really used good selection all day long. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Fuller leads SC Blue Jays</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831553,"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_04-41-25-6950AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-41-25-6950AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831553" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2537652' first='Satrel' last='Fuller']</strong> is quick as a hiccup at times with the ball in his hands. Fuller a point guard from Woodmont HS. Fuller liked to use the step-back approach on his shot at times here today. Satrel was quick to the hole and pushing the ball up the floor. He really looks to play in attack mode at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->