On the Radar Carolina Mania: 2026 Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The On the Rada Carolina Mania Tourney had plenty of talent last weekend in Boiling Springs and Landrum. Prep Hoops was in the building to cover the action. Make sure to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and jump on board. 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>Deuce Makes Plays</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829879,"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_03-04-2025_12-29-16-1620PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-29-16-1620PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829879" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1414724' first='Deuce' last='Kinloch']</strong> did a little bit of everything at times today for his Play Tough 843 X Big Shots 2026 squad. Kinloch finished with 16 points today in a win over the Georgia Canes. Deuce at times not playing up to par and to the dismay of his coach helped the team to victory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kinloch a long and rangy athlete was able to contest shots on the wing at times. Deuce handled the rock up the floor in transition and finished at the bucket at times. He felt really comfortable today working the left-side of the rim and finishing. Deuce finished some dribble-spin moves to the bucket here today. Kinloch attends Berkeley HS in Moncks Corner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2078753' first='Upward' last='Stars Columbia'] 17U</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Upward Stars Gold squad coached by Yusuf English had a strong showing here today. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1972148' first='Justus' last='Bell']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2394115' first='Johnston' last='Abrams']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2307830' first='Charles' last='White Jr']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2078979' first='D'Marcus' last='Thomas']</strong>, forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2537666' first='Jaden' last='Rivers']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2447621' first='Jayden' last='Crews']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1487224' first='Zeke' last='Clyburn']</strong> are just some members on this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829883,"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_03-04-2025_12-28-34-4680PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-28-34-4680PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829883" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team can play by committee each night. Bell had the hot hand here today with his play. Justus was able to finish around the rim with his athleticism. He really looks to excel in the transition game. Justus attends Dutch Fork HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829881,"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_03-04-2025_12-29-01-4960PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-29-01-4960PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829881" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abrams connected on a handful of three-pointers to start game on his way to scoring 11 points. Johnston doesn't have a problem sacrificing his body at times to take a charge while on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829887,"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_03-04-2025_12-27-52-0750PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-27-52-0750PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829887" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White Jr. who attends Marion HS a lengthy athlete was able to set up shop out on the wing at times for some jumpers today. Charles plays the game hard on both ends of the court and never takes a play off. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829885,"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_03-04-2025_12-28-20-2540PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-28-20-2540PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829885" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas a crafty point guard was able to switch directions and keep the ball on a string at times. D'Marcus looked to penetrate-kick into the gaps when needed otherwise stayed under control at all times with the ball in his hands. Thomas plays the game as a pass first point guard with good leadership skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829886,"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_03-04-2025_12-28-05-8860PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-28-05-8860PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829886" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rivers who attends Irmo HS was able to step-out to the short corner and knockdown some jumpers. Jaden took a few charges here today when he wasn't playing as a mover-screener on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829882,"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_03-04-2025_12-28-48-0770PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-28-48-0770PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829882" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crews played on the ball at times here today and off the ball. Jayden was able to slash to the basket and look to make plays. He had no problems getting the ball to the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1487224' first='<strong>Zeke' last='Clyburn</strong>'] plays that role around the bucket as a tweener on the floor. The closer to the best he's the more effective he seems to be. Zeke attends Andrew Jackson HS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Campbell Plays Tough Inside</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829874,"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_03-04-2025_12-30-15-3100PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-30-15-3100PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829874" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467005' first='Ty'Korian' last='Campbell']</strong> plays up at Blue Ridge HS north of Greenville. Campbell was working the paint here today for the SC Blue Jays. Ty'Korian likes to play around the bucket and doesn't venture outside of 4-6 feet it seems. The left-handed Campbell keeps the ball up high after claiming it off the glass. Ty'Korian will take a charge if called on upon. He really does a nice job if understanding is wealth on the floor and down in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars 3SSB'] 17U</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829875,"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_03-04-2025_12-30-00-7120PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-30-00-7120PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829875" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1692243' first='Korie' last='Corbett']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1621536' first='Lance' last='Barnes']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486213' first='BJ' last='Brown']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578642' first='Lucas' last='Wiersma']</strong> are all South Carolina natives play on this this [program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars 3SSB'] 17U squad. Corbett the #1 player in the 2026 Palmetto State Class was able to attack the basket while exploding to the cup at times. Korie was able to overpower defenders at times on the way to the bucket. He was able to get downhill and finish at the rack from either side of the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829876,"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_03-04-2025_12-29-44-5800PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-29-44-5800PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829876" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes a point guard played at Legacy Early College this past season. Lance played as a vocal leader here today for the squad. He made strong finishes at the bucket at times. Lance has quick hands to pick up deflections in the passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown who has grown in the past here now stands at 6-foot-6 from the guard-wing position. The left-handed Brown was able to knockdown some jumpers from behind the arc today. BJ was able to showcase his skills as a catch-shoot guy or pop off screens for some open looks. Brown plays at Sumter HS for his father Head Coach Bryan Brown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829878,"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_03-04-2025_12-29-31-1450PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-29-31-1450PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829878" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wiersma was able to crash the boards on both ends of the court today. Lucas plays the game extremely hard and relentless at times. The deceptive athlete was able to finish through contact and at the bucket. Lucas can step-out and faceup at times with his game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2078755' first='Upward' last='Stars Upstate'] 17U</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381715' first='Kyler' last='Jaggers']</strong> plays at Spartanburg HS. Jaggers today was all over the deck diving for loose balls and playing active on both ends of the court. Kyler kept competing all day long and on both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829872,"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_03-04-2025_12-30-54-3970PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-30-54-3970PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829872" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1645095' first='Will' last='Bush'] </strong>showcased a nice jump-hook down in the paint at times here today. Bush an inside-out forward likes to step-out and knockdown the 3-ball when given the chance. Will has a good set of hands and footwork to be a nice pick and pop guy at the next level. Bush attends Dorman HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2361714' first='Jonathan' last='Perry']</strong> a left-handed guard attends Christ Church. Perry is at his best playing the game in attack mode going to the bucket. Jonathan likes to get downhill with the ball in his hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Some UNSUNG Names to Follow</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2825118,"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_29-03-2025_09-24-04-0310PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_29-03-2025_09-24-04-0310PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2825118" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whenever you cover a Grassroots event, you should come upon on some UNSUNG Names at times. This trio of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2746116' first='Nigel' last='Miller']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2299084' first='Aaden' last='McDowell']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2529301' first='Ali' last='Sannoun']</strong> did just that. Miller plays down in Horry County at Loris HS. Nigel is an undersized shooting guard. He was able to connect on some short elbow jumpers and three pointers today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDowell is nice sized guard from Fountain Inn HS. Aaden made some crisp passes here today when he wasn't getting to the cup with the ball. He played as a pass first point guard here today for the Fountain Kings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2829873,"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_03-04-2025_12-30-29-5460PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_03-04-2025_12-30-29-5460PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2829873" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sannoun plays at TL Hanna HS in Anderson. Ali was able to pop of screens for some looks from downtown. Ali showed to have a nice shot release while shooting the ball with good accuracy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->