Phenom Champion HS Team Camp: Friday Observations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well, looks like I forgot to do Friday night before Saturday night. My fault. Let's just backtrack for a second and get back on track. Prep Hoops is your #1 source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today by using the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% on your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Evans and Mills Will Carry the Load:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2462615,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-50-09-0150PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-50-09-0150PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2462615" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1332455' first='Kaleb' last='Evans'] </strong>will really take over the reins of leader this season for the Lexington HS Wildcats. Evans the senior leader for the Wildcats will pick up his scoring production this season. He came out on the fire on the opening night here in Rock Hill and dropped a cool 28 points according to my unofficial scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2462617,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-49-55-4420PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-49-55-4420PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2462617" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405569' first='Sam' last='Mills']</strong> will get his turn to get plenty of minutes this season. Mills a big post player is currently running on the Grassroots Circuit with [program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars 3SSB']. Sam does a nice job of patrolling the paint and has the ability to finish over both shoulders. Can the Wildcats win it again in Class 5A? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oops now we have two Class 5A brackets this coming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Walker Came to Play:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2465502,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-49-14-0010PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-49-14-0010PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2465502" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2461008' first='D'ontez' last='Walker']</strong> made a strong impression here today with his first game for the JL Mann Patriots. Walker just a 16-year-old senior was great around the bucket all day long with his play. D'ontez started off his career at Woodmont HS before coming over to the Patriots. He has a great wingspan to score the ball around the rim. Walker already has a nice look to him and still hasn't scratched the surface yet with his play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Guards, Guards and More Guards:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Greer HS will rely on several guards this season for production this coming season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407052' first='Amare' last='Anderson']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1738179' first='Jyssiah' last='Foster']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239537' first='Isaiah' last='Henry']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2392440' first='Mylan' last='Hames']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486212' first='Mikey' last='Williams Jr'].</strong> to pack a punch for Yellow Jackets Head Coach Devin Lifebridge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2462614,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-50-23-0280PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-50-23-0280PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2462614" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson brings so much intensity to the floor with his game. Amare connected on a few short pull-up jumpers here today while getting the ball downhill and attacking the gaps. He shared the ball well today with his teammates and passed up on some looks to make his teammates happy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foster came over to Greer HS this off season from nearby Boiling Springs HS. Jyssiah will fit in nicely here as another option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2465500,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_18-06-2024_08-16-28-9140AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_18-06-2024_08-16-28-9140AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2465500" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henry has seemed to fill out a bit with his frame. Isaiah a football player in the fall really brings good on the ball pressure with his constant hustle. Isaiah really knows how to score the ball on short jumpers, getting into the gaps or just being in the right place at the right time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2462613,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-50-38-2670PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-50-38-2670PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2462613" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams Jr. plays the game so aggressively with his ability to get the ball to the basket. Mikey constantly plays with a lot of energy and surely has no problems chatting it up on the floor. He really does a nice touch job of finishing at the basket especially with his left-hand. Mikey really likes to attack to the left-side of the rim despite being right-handed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Ray Stays Hot - Francis Joins In:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2462618,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-48-47-8950PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-48-47-8950PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2462618" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2040358' first='Tyson' last='Ray'] </strong>continues his hot play over the past week for the Eagles. Tyson played well at the University of South Carolina Team Camp, Wofford Camp and now here today. Tyson really changed directions well going to the bucket and finding the open teammate on the back end. He surveyed the defense very well and really created separation at times to make plays. Tyson connected on short range jumpers here today when he wasn't attacking the cup on the left-side of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2462620,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-49-01-1060PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-49-01-1060PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2462620" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2175529' first='Braydyn' last='Francis'] </strong>sporting two different colored shoes here today for the Eagles came to play. The feisty and gritty Francis jumped on the deck a few times to gain possession of some 50/50 balls. Braydyn made a few short mid-range jumpers and brought plenty of energy to the lineup for the Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stallions Played Well: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The South Pointe HS Stallions have plenty of talent when they can figure things out at times. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466665' first='Tre' last='Raymon']</strong> came out playing today. Tre the #1 player in the 2026 Palmetto State Class was dropping three pointers at ease. Tre handled the rock up the floor and made some heady decision along the way. Raymon had been hurt and missed action during the spring, but it surely felt good to see him back at it again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2465506,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-52-53-2470PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-52-53-2470PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2465506" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2430896' first='RJ' last='Hill']</strong> continues his solid play from the Grassroots season to now for the Stallions. RJ just works for everything he deserves down in the paint. He rebounds the ball so well outside of his area and chases down opportunities. Hill plays bigger than his size on the floor and constantly remains active on both ends of the floor. He really understands he will provide production for his team by playing around the bucket and inside the paint area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2443444' first='RJ' last='Pickering'] </strong>runs the show for the Stallions from out top at the point guard position. RJ keeps the ball low to the deck and really uses ball screens well to get to his spots on the floor. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2042601' first='Jaheim' last='Hall']</strong> is another piece of the puzzle for this Stallions roster. Hall a long and rangy athletic wing brings more length to this roster for Head Coach Melvin Watson. Can the Stallions stay healthy and make some noise this coming season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->