The Expo Carolinas: Scoop’s 2028 Picks

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the 2028 prospects who caught my eye from this year's The Expo: Carolinas 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">818 [player_tooltip player_id='2433117' first='Malachi' last='Felder']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A shifty guard prospect who did well running the show for his squad; impressive at creating pace and making things happen on the fly; did well to lead by example and showcase his ability to knock down shots when given opportunities</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">844 [player_tooltip player_id='2899612' first='Azai' last='Barrett']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two-way guard presence who played with a ton of energy; put constant pressure on opponents given his length/speed; finished in traffic and did well getting downhill and making things happen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">856 [player_tooltip player_id='2194590' first='Wyatt' last='Dugger']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crafty guard who showcased his ability to get downhill and make things happen in space; moved well without the ball to show he could knock down shots on the catch as well; constant mover without the ball who looked to be an outlet to his teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">858 [player_tooltip player_id='2470128' first='Jermier' last='Nelson']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A constant pest on defense who looked for easy steals to convert to layups on the other end; relentless attacking the painted area and getting to the teeth of the defense; impressive two-way guard who made his presence felt throughout The Expo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">934 [player_tooltip player_id='2194570' first='Ashton' last='Green']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong forward presence who showed he could play around the rim; sported a strong frame and showed he could play physical in the painted area; mobile enough to defend on the perimeter and move around to make his presence felt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">936 [player_tooltip player_id='2555248' first='Kiedis' last='Smith']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An intriguing stretch-forward prospect to make note of; did well at showing his creativity finishing around the rim and in traffic; showed his versatility as an inside-out presence who could handle the ball and also knock down shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KiedisSmith/status/1964488030212980921","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/KiedisSmith/status/1964488030212980921 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">982 [player_tooltip player_id='2469361' first='Bryson' last='Schofield']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quite the rim-protector and shot-blocker when it was all said and done; did well to utilize his length/athleticism to make his presence felt; finished strong in traffic, played a physical brand of basketball; a prospect with a bright future following his performance at The Expo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">984 [player_tooltip player_id='2405568' first='Brice' last='Wiersma']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatile prospect who can operate inside and out; showed he could battle on the interior and make things happen; stepped out on the perimeter and made things happen as a shooter and playmaker; as he learns to utilize his frame to his advantage, he'll be quite the prospect to know in SC's 2028 class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">999 [player_tooltip player_id='2537635' first='Ebon' last='Miller']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another bruiser at the forward spot to make note of from The Expo; showed he could battle on the boards on both ends of the floor; did well at cleaning up on the glass when the ball didn't come his way; tough/strong finisher around the rim with a lot of promise in SC's 2028 class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->