5 biggest takeaways from Big Shots Myrtle Beach Live
Over 80 teams from the state of West Virginia, Florida and more were on display at Big Shots! Myrtle Beach this past weekend. Here’s a glimpse at the five biggest takeaways from the event. 1. West Virginia Impact (Williamson) lives…
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Continue ReadingOver 80 teams from the state of West Virginia, Florida and more were on display at Big Shots! Myrtle Beach this past weekend. Here’s a glimpse at the five biggest takeaways from the event.
1. West Virginia Impact (Williamson) lives up to its name
The West Virginia Impact squad was one that lived up to it’s name. They had just seven players on their roster but they were well-prepared for the weekend with 2023 big man Daniel Ntambwe, who is a prospect who stands out with his 6-foot-5 frame and broad shoulders. 2023 point guard Dominic Schmidt is already turning into a top guard prospect in the state of West Virginia. He scored 26 points in a big comeback win in their opening game and averaged 19.0 points per game in pool play. Expect to hear a lot more on this group throughout the week.
2. A whole lot of prospects came to show out
The Dallas Seawolves traveled all the way from the state of Texas to compete during the live period in Big Shots Myrtle Beach Live. The Seawolves were led by their backcourt duo of 2022 Abdul-Noor Beyah Jr. and 2020 guard Thailand Elder. Beyah Jr. was a pest on the defensive end, not letting his age deter him and absolutely filled it up from behind the arc.
Elder is an athletic slashing guard that wants to get to the rim. When defended though, he’s able to knock down the midrange with ease. His outside shot wasn’t utilized much, given his speed with the ball in his hands.
DTA Elite (NC) was led by a trio of 2021 forward Omarion Bodrick, 2020 guard Anthony Allen and 2020 Jakeem Verdier. Bodrick is the leader on the wing with his ability to attack the basket and finish above the rim. If he continues to develop his jump shot, he should see his stock grow. Allen does the dirty work on both ends. During one point in a game, he forced back-to-back steals and finished with a layup, one was of the And-1 variety. Verdier is a bulky forward prospect at 6-foot-4 that can score on all three levels. He works well with Allen to get open shots on the wing.
No Guts No Glory Triumph 17U had some prospects on display as well. 2021 forward Randy Freeman Jr. is a 6-foot-4 prospect with upside. He’s got a long wingspan and athleticism to go with it. He had a number of big plays for his squad on Saturday.
2020 forward Wol Yak is another 6-foot-4 wing but of the bouncy variety on both ends. He almost had a big dunk coming down the middle on the fastbreak but he drew contact. He is a wiry player that finishes in the paint.
3. Unsigned seniors are still on the hunt
Two unsigned seniors that stood out on the first day are 2019 big man Tyrek Williams (BWSL Marsh) and 2019 big man Dejuandre Basey (Dallas Seawolves). If you’re looking for bigs, look no further than these two. Williams is a versatile 6-foot-8 big that can stretch the floor with his developing jumper. He’s a force inside and runs the floor well. He should make an impact somewhere soon.
Basey is a lengthier big man at 6-foot-10 with raw talent. He runs the floor like a guard but still plays on the interior with toughness. He had a number of big dunks off offensive rebounds that set him apart from the rest.
Point guard Samuel Benton Jr. (No Guts No Glory Triumph) is another guard that can go. He isn’t known to fill it up, but he’ll pick up his man for 94 feet and remain in his pocket for the remainder of the game. Benton is a top-notch defender that uses it to turn into easy points on the fastbreak.
4. Keep an eye on 2024 guard Jordan Vick
2024 guard Jordan Vick is really starting to figure things out on Team Trezz 14U squad. He understands his ability to change the game with his change of speed with the basketball in his hands and uses it to his advantage.
Vick is a fearless lead guard that can get to the rim with ease and is already pulling up from NBA range. He plays within himself though and always looks to get his teammates involved and as he learns to make players better around him, that’s when he should really see his stock grow.
5. Who will stop TLBA Hoops in 13U?
The TLBA Hoops squad won yet another Big Shots tournament title during the live period led by their dynamic duo of Eli and Isaac Ellis. 2025 guard Eli Ellis plays well ahead of his time with his ability to score on all three levels. As he grows, the change in the physicality of the game 2026 guard Isaac Ellis just feeds off his bigger brother though he’s the feistier of the two. He’s a smart defender that uses his size to his advantage to force turnovers and make 3-pointers. Even at his age, he can pull from NBA range; and makes them efficiently. They’re not alone either as 6-foot-4 2024 big man Brayden Crump, who is already dominating the paint and 2024 guard Benny Limbacher, who is a two-way specialist in the making.