NTBA South Carolina State Tourney: Observations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops was able to take in the final day of action from the NTBA South Carolina State Tourney this past weekend in Myrtle Beach. Let's take a look at some observations we found from the event right here on your #1 source for basketball coverage all year long. <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>Destined 4 Greatness Rolls to Championship</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Destined 4 Greatness (D4G) finished the weekend off at (5-0) to claim the 11th Grade Bracket here at the NTBA South Carolina State Tourney. The Loris based program won 3 games on Sunday to win the title. D4G defeated Hoops West Virginia to claim the title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2853698,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-15-46-1710AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-15-46-1710AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2853698" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>D4G received strong play from<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2629574' first='Khalil' last='Sherman']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2430899' first='Khalid' last='Sherman']</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2629576' first='Jamarius' last='Wilson']</strong> and<strong> Jason Harris</strong>. Prep Hoops was able to witness D4G in a win over SCO Panthers (GA) 59-39 behind the strong play of Wilson with 16 points and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2629574' first='Khalil' last='Sherman']</strong> adding 12 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2853690,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-19-47-8780AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-19-47-8780AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2853690" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson was a load down low in the paint with his physicality and his soft hands. Jamarius really understands on how to use his body and carve out space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2853697,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-16-14-9220AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-16-14-9220AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2853697" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sherman Brothers both bring intensity and plenty of HUSTLE to the table. Khalid and Khalil both swarm to the ball to cause chaos on the defensive end of the floor. The duo was able to score at the rim on several occasions here today with uncontested layups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2853699,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-15-27-1710AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-15-27-1710AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2853699" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris erupted for 28 points in a win over Cat-5 later in the day while connecting on 8 three-pointers from downtown. Harris a left-handed undersized shooting guard scored all of his points in the 2nd half in the lopsided win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Maine, North Carolina, Georgia, West Virginia in South Carolina</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The NTBA South Carolina State Tourney featured several teams from outside the Palmetto State. Prep Hoops saw and counted Georgia, Maine (Yes that's true), North Carolina and West Virginia at the 3-day event in Myrtle Beach. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Knights Have Impressive Showing</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Carolina Knights finished in 2nd place after losing a close one to Hoops West Virginia 64-62 in the 10th Grade Championship Bracket. The Knights who hail from Clarendon County finished the weekend at (4-1). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Carolina Knights had some notable names on the roster with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454355' first='Lovell' last='Stevenson']</strong>, <strong>Lovon Stevenson</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454352' first='Jordyn' last='Thompson']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2618083' first='James' last='Gamble']</strong> to name a few. The Stevenson brothers and Thompson play at Manning HS while Gamble runs at East Clarendon HS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2853703,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-14-34-0360AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-14-34-0360AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2853703" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454355' first='Lovell' last='Stevenson']</strong> a physical left-handed showed good body control attacking the basket here today. Lovell really likes the rock in his hands while bringing the ball up the deck. He rebounds the ball very well from his position on the floor. Lovell certainly likes to play with some SWAGGER at times and confidence. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454352' first='Jordyn' last='Thompson']</strong> is a very slender-sleek athlete who really looks to cherry pick and stay out high most of the time. Thompson has a very long and rangy wingspan. He really likes to have the ball in his hands and shies away from contact whenever possible. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2618083' first='James' last='Gamble']</strong> a left-handed guard just finished his freshman season for the East Clarendon HS Wolverines. Gamble excels in the fall on the football field for the blue and white. James has a quick step to race by defenders on the hardwood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2853704,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-14-17-6260AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-14-17-6260AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2853704" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2853658' first='James' last='Mack']</strong> is a new name to pull off this Carolina Knights roster. Mack just an 8th grader already has good size and foot work around the paint area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Maine in the Palmetto State</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>XL Thunder 2027 Morgan is a team from Southern Maine who played this past weekend at the NTBA South Carolina State Tourney. Head Coach John Morgan coaches at Noble HS in North Berwick, ME. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2853695,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-16-33-8080AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-16-33-8080AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2853695" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2711266' first='Sawyer' last='Pow']</strong> a sophomore crafty point guard really brought the GAMER attitude to the floor for his squad. Pow showed to have some good quicks to the cup and really did a nice job on touching the paint on a regular basis here today. Pow plays at Kennebunkport HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mark Lapointe III</strong> plays at Noble HS was a very physical and agile forward here today. Mark played the game as a mover-screener while playing active on both ends of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2853692,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-16-52-9550AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-16-52-9550AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2853692" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Colin Janvrin </strong>attends Windham HS is a bit of a mismatch at times on the floor. Colin can stick an open jumper in a defender's face or go down low and score on the block. He plays his game very efficiently on both ends of the court. Colin was able to finish at the rim with his left-hand here today. He at times came up with some big shots here today for XL Thunder 2027 Morgan. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Some More Notables</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2853700,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-14-52-0320AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-14-52-0320AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2853700" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1916764' first='Markus' last='Brown']</strong> - [program_tooltip program_id='2076305' first='Manzer' last='Basketball Academy']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown a guard attends Socastee HS for Head Coach Alvin Green. Brown showed some flashes here today with his play that could get him some playing time next fall for the Braves. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2853705,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-15-09-2210AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_02-05-2025_05-15-09-2210AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2853705" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rob Grant</strong> - 365 [program_tooltip program_id='2078741' first='Running' last='Rebels'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grant (2027) is a big kid who plays on the football field for the Fort Dorchester HS Patriots in the fall. Rob already has a thick frame and a nice set of hands to catch anything thrown in his direction. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->