Massanutten Military Circuit Standouts

The third leg of the Military Circuit took place at Massanutten Military Academy this past weekend, and was also an Elite Prep League stop featuring some of the best post graduate programs on the east coast. The event featured teams from multiple states and was absolutely loaded with talent. Here's a look at the standouts from the North and South Carolina teams.   Shaedon Simpson | 6'6” WF | Combine   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Simpson-Shaedon-EPL.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Simpson-Shaedon-EPL.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1777723" /></a></figure>   Simpson had one of his best showings in any of the Military Circuit series this past weekend, as he helped lead Combine to a 1-1 record with a win over Scotland and a heartbreaking loss to Hargrave at the buzzer. The 6'6” wing showed why he's one of the best available prospects in the EPL, showing his smooth shooting ability from deep, his explosive athleticism as a finisher and a rebounder and he's steadily improved to become one of the top perimeter defenders in the league too. He finished with 21 points and 19 rebounds in their win over Scotland and had 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in their loss to Combine.   [player_tooltip player_id='1117616' first='Aaron' last='Hall'] | 6'8” PF | Combine   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Hall-Aaron-EPL.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Hall-Aaron-EPL.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1777728" /></a></figure>   Hall has been one of the most improved players in the EPL this year, as it was easy to see his potential early in the season but he's steadily become more consistent and productive throughout the year. He has major upside as he's a mobile big who can run the floor and switch on wings and guards defensively, he's a good athlete who plays above the rim on both ends of the floor and he shows soft touch and has improved his ability to score in the paint on post ups. He finished with 23 points and 6 rebounds in their loss to Hargrave and had 18 points and 7 rebounds in their win over Scotland.   Georges Archer | 6'5” WG | Combine   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Archer-Georges-Combine.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Archer-Georges-Combine.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1805057" /></a></figure>   Archer is Combine's x-factor as he's one of their most consistent and efficient players on the offensive end and he's emerged to become their lockdown defender on the perimeter on the defensive end of the floor. He's a high IQ and tough player who will do all of the little things to help his team, he's a consistent shooter off the catch and he can attack the basket on cuts and off the bounce where he's an athletic finisher too. He finished with 18 points and 5 rebounds in their win over Scotland and had 21 points and 10 rebounds in their loss to Hargrave.   Ryan Richardson | 6'3” CG | Combine   Richardson had his breakout moment of the Military Circuit's in their game against Hargrave, as he came to play against the best team in the country and was huge for them down the stretch. The 6'3” guard has good wiggle off the bounce and can touch the paint at will, he can knock down shots from deep off the catch and if you want to play off him he's going to make you pay. He finished with 11 points and 5 rebounds in their loss.   Patrick Prince | 6'5” WF | Believe Prep   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Prince-Patric.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Prince-Patric.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1805058" /></a></figure>   Prince had a huge game for Believe Prep in their close loss to FUMA, as he did a little bit of everything for his team and showed big time upside in doing so. The 6'5” wing is a good athlete with a great frame and isn't afraid to mix it up inside, he plays with a great motor on the defensive end and on the glass and he's a skilled perimeter scorer who can fill it up in a number of different ways. He finished with 35 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks in their loss.   Korbyn Samuels | 6'2” CG | Believe Prep   Samuels is another player on Believe that coaches should be keeping an eye out for, as the 6'2” combo guard has a lot of game to go along with his athletic and all-out style of play. He's shifty off the bounce and has great speed in the open floor, he gets downhill where he's an excellent finisher at the rim and he can knock down shots from deep both off the catch and off the bounce when he gets it going. He finished with 20 points and 7 assists in their loss to FUMA.   DeAngelo Canty | 6'8” PF | Winston-Salem Christian   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Canty-Deangelo.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Canty-Deangelo.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1778462" /></a></figure>   Canty is emerging as a late bloomer that scholarship level coaches should be taking a serious look at, as the 6'8” forward has improved immensely over the past year and has been super productive this season for WSC. He's a walking mismatch as he can post up in the paint and is excellent in one-on-one situations in the paint, he can step out and knock down shots from deep and he rebounds and defends with tenacity as well. He finished with 28 points and 5 rebounds on 13-for-16 shooting from the field in their loss to Rocktop.   Isaiah Wimbush 6'2” PG | Winston-Salem Christian   Wimbush is another player from the 757 on WSC who has taken full advantage of a post grad year and shown a lot of improvement as a true PG who can run the show and set the tone on both ends of the floor. He's lightning quick and shifty with the ball in his hands, he touches the paint where he can make plays for others or finish at the rim and in the midrange and he's a very good defender and rebounder for his position. He finished with 15 points, 12 assists, 8 rebounds and 5 steals in their loss to Rocktop.

The third leg of the Military Circuit took place at Massanutten Military Academy this past weekend, and was also an Elite Prep League stop featuring some of the best post graduate programs on the east coast. The event featured teams from multiple states and was absolutely loaded with talent. Here's a look at the standouts from the North and South Carolina teams.