Big Shots Prep Nationals: Standouts, Part II
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Big Shots Prep Nationals was another hit in Year 2 as a number of prospects had breakout performances. Here’s a look at Part II of the Standouts. Omarion Bodrick Omarion Bodrick 6'9" | PF Donda Academy | 2022 State NC…
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Continue ReadingBig Shots Prep Nationals was another hit in Year 2 as a number of prospects had breakout performances. Here’s a look at Part II of the Standouts.
Omarion Bodrick Omarion Bodrick 6'9" | PF Donda Academy | 2022 State NC | 6’9 Forward | Combine Academy | 2022
Bodrick was a breakout performer for Combine Academy as they dominated the paint and every game defensively thanks to his emerging presence as a shot blocker, rim runner and finisher in traffic. He’s an emerging forward that earned an offer from Vanderbilt following his effort blocking shots and finishing around the rim. Look for his stock to grow this summer.
Po’Boigh King Po’Boigh King 6'4" | CG Word of God | 2022 State NC | 6’5 Shooting Guard | Word of God | 2022
King finished the Big Shots Prep Nationals as one of the top shooters when it was all said and done. He showcased his ability to create on the perimeter and inside the 3-point line as he produced 17.0 ppg and knocked eight 3-pointers across their three games. He’s a shooter that doesn’t have a hard time finding his rhythm when given opportunities
Mike Dudley Mike Dudley 6'5" | SG Combine Academy | 2021 State NC | 6’5 Wing/Guard | Combine Academy | 2021
Dudley was another prospect in the Combine Academy rotation that showed his poise as a high-level defender and sharpshooter at Big Shots Prep Nationals. He came off the bench was a spark right away as a defender that forced turnovers and didn’t hesitate to show off his athleticism and stroke on the perimeter as well. He’s going to be fun to watch at College of Charleston very soon.
Joyful Hawkins Joyful Hawkins 6'8" | PF Brunswick | 2022 FL | 6’7 Forward | Lake Norman Christian | 2022
Hawkins was a prospect in the Lake Norman Christian frontcourt that turned heads. He made an impact rebounding and blocking shots and running the floor offensively. He’s an active presence around the rim when he’s engaged that finishes with authority in traffic. Xavier, Georgia and Texas Tech have offered him.
Jackson Holt Jackson Holt 6'4" | SG Moravian Prep | 2022 State NC | 6’4 Shooting Guard | Moravian Prep | 2022
Holt was another top shooter at Big Shots Prep Nationals in the Moravian Prep lineup. He finished the weekend averaging 11.0 ppg while knocking down seven 3-pointers across their three games. He played a pivotal role in knocking down key shots as they made it to the Platinum title game. He’s an emerging shooter worth taking a look at.
Quante Berry Quante Berry 6'4" | PG Winston-Salem Christian | 2022 State #189 Nation NC | 6’3 Point Guard | Winston-Salem Christian
Berry is a shifty point guard prospect with a ton of length and ability as a two-way threat. He paced the backcourt with 10.0 ppg as he showed as his ability to finish in traffic. As he learns to utilize tempo to get to the rim and use his length to his advantage, he’s a prospect in this class who’s stock is due to rise.
Jeremy Baker Jeremy Baker 6'2" | CG Liberty Heights | 2021 NC | 6’2 Guard | Liberty Heights | 2021
Baker is a prototype big guard at 6-foot-2 that uses his strength and frame well to defend and navigate to the rim. He’s shown he can be a high-level defender in the backcourt alongside Elijah Jamison Elijah Jamison 6'3" | PG Liberty Heights | 2022 State #204 Nation NC and PJ Edwards PJ Edwards 6'5" | CG Liberty Heights | 2021 State NC as they’ve been a top squad in the state defeating Word of God at Prep Nationals. He can play either guard spot and has underrated speed to go with his size.
Jonas Aidoo Jonas Aidoo 7'0" | C Liberty Heights | 2021 State #89 Nation NC | 7’0 Forward/Center | Liberty Heights | 2021
Aidoo has really emerged as a paint threat in the Liberty Heights rotation and dominated around the rim when given opportunities. He’s going to be exciting to watch at Marquette given his ability to create space as a ballhandler for shots as well as his back-to-the-basket abilities. He showcased why he’s a top prospect at Prep Nationals.
Isaac Farah Isaac Farah 6'9" | PF Liberty Heights | 2021 State NC | 6’9 Forward | Liberty Heights | 2021
Farah is an underrecruited forward that’s just getting started as an inside-out threat at Liberty Heights. He’s got solid mobility to play multiple roles on the floor as a rim runner and shooter on the perimeter as he showed as Prep Nationals. He’s a mobile double-double threat in the making for whoever takes a chance on him. Limestone, Tusculum and IUPUI have offered him.