16U Standouts from Big Shots Carolina Memorial Classic (North Carolina Edition)
The prospects in the BigShots Carolina Memorial Classic were out in full force in the 16U division. Here’s a look at the North Carolina standouts. Collin Himmelberg – 6’1 – BigShots Elite North Carolina – 2021 Collin Himmelberg can score…
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Continue ReadingThe prospects in the BigShots Carolina Memorial Classic were out in full force in the 16U division. Here’s a look at the North Carolina standouts.
Collin Himmelberg – 6’1 – BigShots Elite North Carolina – 2021
Collin Himmelberg can score on all three levels from the floor at the off-guard position. He finished the weekend fourth in made 3-pointers with nine. In a game that he put up 30 points, he drained six 3-pointers. He’s an emerging prospect to keep eyes on.
Manny Sepulveda – 5’11 – BigShots Elite North Carolina – 2021
Manny Sepulveda was a difference maker at point guard for his squad all weekend. Sepulveda controls the pace with the ball in his hands and make one wrong move, he’ll take advantage. He averaged 11.7 points per game and took home MVP honors in the title game with 16 points.
Toby Harris – 6’4 – BigShots Elite North Carolina – 2021
Toby Harris is a wing prospect who’s confidence is growing at attacking the basket. He’s a solid 3-point shooter and as he shows off his ability to get to the basket, his stock should grow. He finished the weekend producing 11.0 points per game.
Will Tyndall – 6’4 – BigShots Elite North Carolina – 2021
Will Tyndall is a forward prospect that cleans up the glass on both ends. He utilizes his size well in the paint with so many shooters around them, crashing the offensive glass and getting buckets there. He’s also showed flashes of his 3-point shooting ability, knocking down one in the title game.
Bennie Brooks – 6’4 – Team Wall Big East – 2021
Bennie Brooks stole the weekend as best performer with a 45-point effort, scoring from all over the floor in an 84-83 victory over Boo Williams 434. He knocked down four 3-pointers and made a total of 18 field goals and eight free throws in the win. Brooks showed off his ability to score all weekend long while leading the division in points per game (27.3), free throws made (16) and total points (82). College coaches will want to keep eyes on him in July.
Gavin Gillikin – 5’11 – Team Wall Big East – 2021
Gavin Gillikin is a point guard prospect that can distribute and score when needed. He put up 13 points behind Bennie Brooks’ 45-point effort in their final game of the weekend and showed an ability to get to the free throw line when needed. His play makes up for his size.
Jayden Freeman – 6’1 – Team Trezz – 2021
Jayden Freeman is an emerging guard prospect that’s got potential. He averaged 13.5 points per game on the weekend for Team Trezz while sharing the bulk of the scoring with his teammates. He’s an unselfish guard that plays within his game.
Britton Kilby – 6’5 – Team Trezz – 2021
Britton Kilby was the fearless scoring leader for his Team Trezz squad all weekend. He put up 17 points, showing off his ability as a slasher and bruiser. He averaged 16.7 points per game on the weekend to lead the way for his team on offense.