Ashton Arnold Tourney : 2021 Top Performers
The Ashton Arnold Tourney is a stop every April for Prep Hoops in Easley, SC. Team South Carolina does a great job of hosting this event each season. Lets take a look at some of the 2021 Top Performers from…
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Continue ReadingThe Ashton Arnold Tourney is a stop every April for Prep Hoops in Easley, SC. Team South Carolina does a great job of hosting this event each season. Lets take a look at some of the 2021 Top Performers from the event.
Allen Kuria Allen Kuria 5'11" | CG Greer Middle College | 2021 State SC – Greer Middle College (Greenville) – Upward Stars Upstate Bailey 16
Kuria 6’0 was able to get the ball to the basket all game long. Kuria plays with a GREAT MOTOR on the floor. Kuria stalked the baseline and slashed to the cup all day long with ease.
Kyle Marks Kyle Marks 5'11" | CG JL Mann | 2021 State SC – JL Mann HS (Greenville) – Upward Stars Upstate Bailey 16 (pictured on front)
Marks a home-schooled kid plays basketball for the JL Mann HS Patriots. Marks is a creative passer on the floor and has the ability to knockdown shots on the perimeter. Marks connected on some three pointers today and always seemed to be in the right position on the floor.
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Josh Owens Josh Owens 6'3" | SF Wren | 2021 State SC – Wren HS (Piedmont) – Team South Carolina
Owens was solid all weekend with his aggressive play to the basket. Owens played above the rim at times and seemed to finish everything around the cup. Owens has improved his game with his ball handling in the open court and even connected on a few baseline jumpers. Owens finished constantly with his left-hand. Owens could be in for a big season next year for the Hurricanes.
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James Lovorn James Lovorn 5'11" | PG TL Hanna | 2021 State SC – TL Hanna HS (Anderson) – Team South Carolina
Lovorn is a pure point guard who can really set the table. Lovorn is very heady and crafty with the ball in his hands and has the ability to hit open shots. Lovorn looks to penetrate-kick and find the open man on the floor. Lovorn averaged 15.3 pg this past season for the Yellow Jackets.
Jaquarious “JQ” Jones
Jaquarious Jones Jaquarious Jones 6'2" | SF Greenville | 2021 State SC – Greenville HS – Team South Carolina
Jones is thick framed kid that is very versatile on the floor. Jones has the ability to bully up players with contact and with his big rump. Jones likes to handle the rock at times in the open court. Jones rebounds the ball well on both ends of the floor.
George Ford
George Ford – Mauldin HS – CPA Longhorns
Ford we first saw on opening night of the Ashton Arnold Tourney. Ford a point guard got the ball to the rack all night long and was able to draw contact in the process. Ford a running back / safety on the gridiron played the game with a fearless attitude.
Trey Miles Trey Miles 6'3" | SF Latta | 2021 State SC – Latta HS – BHB
Miles a left-handed guard saw quality minutes this past season for the Vikings. Miles 6’1 was able to connect on some floaters in the lane and passed the ball extremely well.