Big Shots Nationals All-Potential Squad: 17U Division
They’ve shown flashes of playing at a high level and are trending in the right direction with their development. Here’s a look at the prospects from the All-Potential Squad at Big Shots Nationals. Josiah Ricks | 6’4 Guard | 2020…
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Continue ReadingThey’ve shown flashes of playing at a high level and are trending in the right direction with their development. Here’s a look at the prospects from the All-Potential Squad at Big Shots Nationals.
Josiah Ricks | 6’4 Guard | 2020 | Juice All-Stars NC Telfair
Ricks turned heads with a high-flying poster dunk to put the fans in attendance on notice. He’s an athletic prospect that showed flashes of his potential as a defender and rim-runner on the break.
Kenny Noland Kenny Noland 6'2" | CG Apex Friendship | 2021 State NC | 6’2 Guard/Wing | 2021 | Tea Marie Hoops
Noland was a solid reserve on Tea Marie Hoops, finishing with 11.0 ppg across three contests for Tea Marie Hoops. When given opportunities, Noland showed he could create off the dribble and defend the basketball at a high level. As he continues to develop, he’ll be a sleeper prospect to keep an eye on after his play at Big Shots Nationals.
Jaheim Taylor Jaheim Taylor 6'3" | CG Princeton | 2021 State NC | 6’2 Wing/Guard | 2021 | No Grind No Shine
Taylor is an athletic prospect that can get rebounds and speed past defenders for high-flying finishes. He showed off his athleticism on a number of occasions with big dunks on the break and is a member of the 2021 class that continues to develop.
Carlos Raven | 6’1 Point Guard | 2021 | Flight 22 UA Rise
Raven played off the bench for Flight 22 but when he was on the floor he did his best to make his presence felt, especially on the defensive end. He’s an underrated playmaker for Flight 22 Elite.
Broderick Ellis | 6’8 Forward | 2021 | Juice All-Stars NC Stephenson
Ellis has put on some noticeable muscle since the pandemic has began and he showed off his ability to defend in the paint and knock down shots on the perimeter. As he learns to keep up with the speed of the game, he’s one to watch for Juice All-Stars.
Kenechi and Kanayo Nwosu | 6’5 Forwards | 2021 | Juice All-Stars NC Stephenson
The Nwosu twins are an athletic and capable pair of forwards that play nearly identical but Kanayo handles more on the wing on offense and can shoot the outside shot while Kenechi plays solely in the paint. Both are athletic prospects with the ability to run the floor and defend multiple positions on the floor.
Zech Gibson Zech Gibson 6'6" | CG Calvary Day School | 2021 State NC | 6’6 Wing/Forward | 2021 | PSB Winston-Salem
Gibson is a prospect that makes things look easy when he’s on the floor. He’s a mismatch nightmare with his ability to play inside and out and can run the floor on the break to showcase his athleticism. He’s a sleeper to watch for PSB Winston-Salem among others on the squad.
Corneilous Williams Corneilous Williams 6'10" | C Combine Academy | 2022 State NC | 6’8 Forward | 2022 | Big Shots Elite NC
Williams is a new face in the Hoop State but he’s made his presence felt in a hurry. He’s a long prospect that defends the paint with prowess and finishes with authority on the defensive end. Keep an eye on him with Big Shots Elite NC.