Peach State Happenings

Prep Hoops made its rounds during this NCAA Live Period in the Southeastern part of the United States. Let's take a look at some players from the Hoop State that caught our eye over in Augusta, GA last week at the Peach State.   [player_tooltip player_id='854878' first='Addison' last='Archer'] plays on 1 of 1 Elite a sponsored by Puma and LaMelo Ball. Archer is a run-jump-athlete who does all of his work around the cup. Addison is a long and rangy forward who can really get off the floor quickly with his leaping ability. Archer is an ideal rim runner player down the road with his style of play.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/E51B4EBA-D5E9-4865-8610-A9C4BD5D2F02-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/E51B4EBA-D5E9-4865-8610-A9C4BD5D2F02-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1525326"/></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1220895' first='Derin' last='Saran'] is a crafty point guard who originally hails from Turkey. Derin attends the Asheville School in Western North Carolina. Saran plays the game with high basketball IQ and really does a good job of finishing at the rim especially with his left-hand. Derin has good size from the backcourt and has already attracted plenty of NCAA D1 attention this spring and summer.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/B05C5CA9-D4A6-4B0A-9E90-981A6CF27388-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/B05C5CA9-D4A6-4B0A-9E90-981A6CF27388-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1525332"/></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='848063' first='Cam' last='Oates'] a left-handed guard informed Prep Hoops that he will be back at New Hampton (NH) this coming fall up in the NEPSAC. Cam was able to penetrate-kick into the paint and find the open man today. He was able to connect on perimeter jumpers today for his efforts.     <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/5790E6DF-7DDD-4FC2-8FE1-734B65A59036-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/5790E6DF-7DDD-4FC2-8FE1-734B65A59036-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1525345"/></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='577885' first='Asa' last='White'] is a very athletic forward around the rim. Asa brings length and a willingness to rebound around the paint. He informed Prep Hoops that he will be back at NCGBB this coming fall. He runs the floor the very well and does a good job of playing the game in transition.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/2168F0E1-6E60-42ED-ABA7-2FCA78F665FC-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/2168F0E1-6E60-42ED-ABA7-2FCA78F665FC-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1525339"/></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='944993' first='John' last='Baldwin'] is a big-bodied center who can step-out and knockdown shots on the perimeter at times. John has a great set of mitts to catch anything thrown his way. Baldwin will look to play with his back to the basket and throw a few elbows from time to time. John can finish with both hands around the cup quite effectively.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/03359077-BBAF-4E0A-A812-A26068D00FF2-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/03359077-BBAF-4E0A-A812-A26068D00FF2-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1525325"/></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1076361' first='Ari' last='Fulton'] can do a little bit of everything on the hardwood. Ari is a big wing who plays the game like a swiss-army knife. He was able to fill the lane in transition, hits the glass on both ends of the floor while connecting on short jumpers from the perimeter. Fulton brought plenty of versatility to the defensive end of the floor with him being able to guard almost any position.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/627EAFEC-DE61-4B8C-8E58-EDC4EEECD732-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/627EAFEC-DE61-4B8C-8E58-EDC4EEECD732-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1525338"/></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1338306' first='Carlos' last='Vazquez'] is good sized wing player who plays the game very aggressive. Carlos has a thick frame which gives him the ability to fight through contact and finish at the cup. Vazquez was able to connect on some mid-range jumpers for [program_tooltip program_id='2078549' first='Team' last='Wall'] 16U.

Prep Hoops made its rounds during this NCAA Live Period in the Southeastern part of the United States. Let's take a look at some players from the Hoop State that caught our eye over in Augusta, GA last week at the Peach State.

Addison Archer Addison Archer 6'7" | PF Chase | 2023 State NC plays on 1 of 1 Elite a sponsored by Puma and LaMelo Ball. Archer is a run-jump-athlete who does all of his work around the cup. Addison is a long and rangy forward who can really get off the floor quickly with his leaping ability. Archer is an ideal rim runner player down the road with his style of play.

Derin Saran Derin Saran 6'4" | PG Asheville | 2023 State NC is a crafty point guard who originally hails from Turkey. Derin attends the Asheville School in Western North Carolina. Saran plays the game with high basketball IQ and really does a good job of finishing at the rim especially with his left-hand. Derin has good size from the backcourt and has already attracted plenty of NCAA D1 attention this spring and summer.

Cam Oates Cam Oates 5'10" | PG New Life Christian | 2023 State NC a left-handed guard informed Prep Hoops that he will be back at New Hampton (NH) this coming fall up in the NEPSAC. Cam was able to penetrate-kick into the paint and find the open man today. He was able to connect on perimeter jumpers today for his efforts.

Asa White Asa White 6'8" | PF Combine Academy | 2023 State NC is a very athletic forward around the rim. Asa brings length and a willingness to rebound around the paint. He informed Prep Hoops that he will be back at NCGBB this coming fall. He runs the floor the very well and does a good job of playing the game in transition.

John Baldwin John Baldwin 6'11" | C Northwood Temple | 2023 State NC is a big-bodied center who can step-out and knockdown shots on the perimeter at times. John has a great set of mitts to catch anything thrown his way. Baldwin will look to play with his back to the basket and throw a few elbows from time to time. John can finish with both hands around the cup quite effectively.

Ari Fulton Ari Fulton 6'7" | SF Westover | 2024 State NC can do a little bit of everything on the hardwood. Ari is a big wing who plays the game like a swiss-army knife. He was able to fill the lane in transition, hits the glass on both ends of the floor while connecting on short jumpers from the perimeter. Fulton brought plenty of versatility to the defensive end of the floor with him being able to guard almost any position.

Carlos Vazquez Carlos Vazquez 6'6" | SF Wayne Country Day | 2024 State NC is good sized wing player who plays the game very aggressive. Carlos has a thick frame which gives him the ability to fight through contact and finish at the cup. Vazquez was able to connect on some mid-range jumpers for Team Wall 16U.