Playing Up, Standing Out at Phenom Summer Havoc Live

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE “baxley30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing up an age group is never an easy task, especially during a live period filled with high-level talent. Still, several underclassmen embraced the challenge at&nbsp;Phenom Summer Havoc Live, proving they could compete with — and in many cases outperform — older prospects. Whether it was their confidence, production, or long-term upside, these players made the most of the opportunity while turning heads in the 17U division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2960259"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3703019,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63c7de4b7d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">First up on the list is [player_tooltip player_id='2960259' first='Ke'shon' last='Briscoe Johnson']. He caught my eye playing up with [program_tooltip program_id='2078535' first='Team' last='Charlotte'] 2028, displaying a strong, mature frame for his age. His size allows him to hold up as a multi-positional defender and score the ball at different levels offensively. He is comfortable elevating above defenders on the perimeter or in the mid-range, creating shots off the dribble, and using his size to finish around bodies in the paint. Ke'Shon finished with 13 points and 3 assists in a tight encounter with the Blazers on Saturday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2454347"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63c7de4b89f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lamont has been a hot prospect at Phenom events this month. He was running with [program_tooltip program_id='2412982' first='Upward' last='Stars Pee Dee'] 17U this weekend, and you wouldn't have been able to tell he was the youngest player on the court. Williams was a real, physical presence off the bench for the Stars, looking to get smaller matchups into the post, crashing the glass on both ends of the floor, and helping protect the rim. Keep an eye on Lamont's name to pick up some recruiting buzz if he continues to play this well heading into the high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2624989"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63c7de4b923"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another one of South Carolina's top 2028 prospects who made waves playing up in Bermuda Run is [player_tooltip player_id='2624989' first='Christopher' last='McClenic']. McClenic showed some of his offensive flashes in a matchup with PAL Stars on Saturday morning, going for 18 points in a tight loss. For his size, Chris is very comfortable using his handle to attack the rim and get to his spots in the mid-range. He is both athletic and rangy in the paint, plus can play off his guards in the dunker spot. As he continues to tighten that handle and get stronger, McClenic has the chance to be a really good player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2816326"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63c7de4b9a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heffner is another [program_tooltip program_id='2078724' first='Carolina' last='Pressure'] 2028 who impressed at the 17U level last weekend. Preston has put together a steady month with CPB, showing excellent progression with his perimeter shot. He was 4-9 from long range in the game I checked in on, showcasing a really good feel for knocking down threes on the move and off designed looks. Heffner has always had good size and been really comfortable finishing at the rim off drives, so this hot streak of perimeter shooting is a really enticing attribute to monitor for college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3102377"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63c7de4ba1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rounding out the list is [player_tooltip player_id='3102377' first='Caiden' last='Williams'], who played up two levels with [program_tooltip program_id='2163938' first='Next' last='Level Elite'] 2027 at the Phenom Summer Havoc Live. Caiden is one of the most skilled rising sophomores in the state and is due for a big bump in the Prep Hoops SC Rankings. Whether he's playing up or with players his age, Williams will never be shy on the offensive end of the floor. He is a capable scorer at all three levels and has the handle and size to create and hit tough shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->