MLK Basketball Showcase: First Impressions
Prep Hoops doesn’t list kids in rankings without ever seeing them play that’s for sure. Today at the MLK Showcase in Rock Hill, Prep Hoops was able to see some new players for the database. Lets take a look at…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops doesn’t list kids in rankings without ever seeing them play that’s for sure. Today at the MLK Showcase in Rock Hill, Prep Hoops was able to see some new players for the database. Lets take a look at some First Impressions right here on your source for basketball coverage.
Vince Popejoy Vince Popejoy 6'7" | PF Clover | 2020 State SC (2020) – Clover HS (pictured on the front)
Popejoy 6’7 moved into the Palmetto State from the State of New Jersey. Popejoy a bouncy forward has good length. Popejoy attended Bishop Eustace HS in Pennsauken, NJ last season. Popejoy was active away from the ball and looked to work on both ends of the floor. Popejoy was more of a activity guy and manufactured points on just effort around the cup.
[player_tooltip player_id="927539" first="Jameel" last="Brooks"]Jameel Brooks Jameel Brooks 6'8" | PF Moravian Prep | 2021 State NC (2021) – York Comprehensive HS
Brooks 6’7 didn’t play last season for the Cougars. Brooks really struggled today after going (2-12) from the foul line. Brooks has a good look to him and good footwork. Brooks came into the game averaging 14.5 ppg and 10.3 rebounds this season. Brooks tried to put the ball on the floor whenever he received instead of just taking it up. Brooks must also stay out of foul trouble.
[player_tooltip player_id="930630" first="Skylar" last="King"]Skylar King Skylar King 6'0" | CG Brookland-Cayce | 2022 SC (2022) – Brookland-Cayce HS
King is a 3-sport athlete that came into Brookland-Cayce HS from Aiken HS. King a lefty-handed guard really defends on the ball and has the ability to finish on contact. King plays strong safety on the football field while pitching and playing centerfield on the baseball diamond.
[player_tooltip player_id="922026" first="Grant" last="Lovette"]Grant Lovette Grant Lovette 6'2" | SG Catawba Ridge | 2023 State SC (2023) – Catawba Ridge HS (Fort Mill)
Lovette 5’11 shooting guard saw some good minutes for the Copperheads. Lovette pops off screens and likes to work from behind the three point line.
[player_tooltip player_id="986185" first="Brady" last="Poole"]Brady Poole Brady Poole 6'1" | SG Chesnee | 2024 State SC (2024) – Chesnee HS
Poole recently scored 13 points in a game vs Southside HS (Greenville). Poole is starting to see good minutes for the Eagles. Poole 5’10 didn’t play tentative at all while on the floor and connected on a three pointer.