Carolinas Freshman Showcase: Scoop’s Top Picks

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some of the prospects who caught my eye from this year's Carolinas Freshman Showcase at Rock Hill Sports &amp; Event Center!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">46 [player_tooltip player_id='2856553' first='Ryan' last='Curry']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Small, crafty guard who doesn't get sped up by bigger opponents; did well at controlling the pace and facilitating as a playmaker; high IQ guard with a bright future given his pass-first mentality</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">197 [player_tooltip player_id='2957750' first='Chance' last='Mack']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Relentless guard presence who likes to get into the teeth of the defense and finish in traffic; was a consistent lead guard as he showcased his ability to be a presence on both ends of the floor; turned turnovers into scores very quickly given his speed on defense; brought the energy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">617 [player_tooltip player_id='2896431' first='Dash' last='Holley']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Downhill bruiser who was hard to stop; isn't afraid to mix it up in the painted area and alter shots; crafty finisher in traffic around the rim; put constant pressure on opponents with his ability to utilize his strong frame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DashHolley/status/1964665435074547814","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DashHolley/status/1964665435074547814 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">619 [player_tooltip player_id='2872623' first='RJ' last='Oakes']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic prospect who kept it on full display all day long, chasing down blocks and finishing around the rim, did well at showcasing his footwork around the offensive end; clean up man on the glass as well; active forward prospect with a bright future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/oakes_rj/status/1964527891158618496","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/oakes_rj/status/1964527891158618496 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">675 [player_tooltip player_id='2941182' first='Braeden' last='Greenup']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lefty prospect with a versatile game; showcased his ability to be a vocal leader, playmaker and rebounder; did well battling on the boards and showing off his strength in the paint; showed he could attack off the bounce and knock down shots off the catch as well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">889 [player_tooltip player_id='2956782' first='Mj' last='Thomas']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatile presence who stood out with his size at 6-foot-5 and his ability to chase down rebounds and be a presence in the painted area; showed he could own his matchups throughout the showcase and even showed off his perimeter game and ability to handle the ball; one to keep a close eye on out of Lejeune High</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->