Sizzlin Summer Shootout: 2021-2022 Top Performers
The month of June is coming to a end and Prep Hoops made the 5 hour trip up to Greenville to attend the Sizzlin Summer Shootout. Prep Hoops spent the whole first day at Greenville HS. Lets take a look…
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Continue ReadingThe month of June is coming to a end and Prep Hoops made the 5 hour trip up to Greenville to attend the Sizzlin Summer Shootout. Prep Hoops spent the whole first day at Greenville HS. Lets take a look at the 2021-2022 Top Performers from Friday in this article. Sorry still having problems downloading players photos. UGH.
Jaquarious JonesJaquarious “JQ” Jones (2021) – Greenville HS
Jones is a mismatch on the floor with his ability to handle the ball or posting up a defender. Jones is back the Red Raiders and Head Coach Mike Anderson. Jones has the ability to finish on contact and has very nimble footwork. Jones runs with Team South Carolina on the Grassroots Circuit.
Xavier ThorntonXavier Thornton (2021) – Westside (Anderson)
Thornton was able to score the ball at 3 levels today for the Rams. Thornton 6’3 can slash to the basket or connect on a three pointer. Thornton brings a WARRIOR mentality to the floor and toughness. Thornton averaged 8.4 ppg last season for the Rams last season and look for those numbers to improve this season.
Jaleel SkinnerJaleel Skinner (2022) – Greer HS
Skinner already holds a offer from the University of South Carolina on the gridiron. Skinner is BIG-TIME FOOTBALL Recruit. Skinner was throwing a block party today in the paint. Skinner swatted away 8 shots in the opening game for the Yellow Jackets today at Greenville HS. Skinner 6’5 helped the Yellow Jackets to the Class 4A State Championship Game last fall. Skinner and Thornton both run with the Team South Carolina Grassroots program.
Julian Phillips (2022) – Blythewood HS (pictured on the front)
Phillips is the #1 ranked player in the 2022 Prep Palmetto State Class. Phillips picked up offers from Clemson and the University of South Carolina yesterday. Phillips is extremely skilled and effective around the bucket for the Bengals. Phillips finished around the cup and transition today in the win over Grovetown HS (GA) in a close game. Phillips plays with Upward Stars Southeast 2022.