Big Shots: Myrtle Beach 2 (2023)
Prep Hoops took in Day 3 action from the Myrtle Beach Sports Center while wearing a MASK and Social Distancing all day long. Lets take a look at some 2023 players that stood out in performance from the Hoop State. …
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops took in Day 3 action from the Myrtle Beach Sports Center while wearing a MASK and Social Distancing all day long. Lets take a look at some 2023 players that stood out in performance from the Hoop State.
Joseph Bachman Joseph Bachman 6'8" | PF Greensboro Day | 2023 State NC – Laney HS (Wilmington) – Garner Road 2023 3SSB (pictured on the front)
Bachman has really filled out his frame since the high school basketball season. Bachman 6’8 now played very effective in the paint for the red and black today. Bachman was relentless on the glass with effort and toughness. Bachman battled inside the paint for position and really looked to carve out space in the paint all day long.
Jakel Powell Jakel Powell 6'5" | SF Raleigh Christian Academy | 2024 NC – Neuse Christian (Raleigh) – Tea Marie 16U
Powell can really stroke the ball from downtown. Powell a athletic small forward is rangy and has a quick shot release. Powell filled the lane in transition and was just steady with his play. Powell didn’t look to force any bad shots and was quite productive with his shot selection. Powell was playing up with Tea Marie 16U (Team CP3).
Kevon Vanderhorst Kevon Vanderhorst 6'1" | PG Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2023 State NC – Trinity Academy (Raleigh) – Tea Marie 16U
Vanderhorst really shot the lights out of the ball at times. Vanderhorst was able to knockdown open shots on the perimeter today. Vanderhorst went for 20 points today in a Tea Marie victory.
Micah Jones Micah Jones 5'11" | PG Holly Springs | 2023 State NC – Cardinal Gibbons (Raleigh) – Strong Center Elite
Jones a left-handed point guard was able to get the ball to rack or the open man. Jones likes to penetrate-kick and really looks to make his teammates happy with his unselfish play. Jones has a really good feel for the game and likes to push the tempo of the game. Jones averaged 11.9 ppg this past season at Cardinal Gibbons.
Xavier DeBerry Xavier DeBerry 6'0" | CG Cardinal Gibbons | 2023 State NC – Cardinals Gibbons (Raleigh) – Strong Center Elite
DeBerry a shooting is the back court mate here and on the Cardinal Gibbons team. DeBerry was able to slash to the rack and get some buckets early on. DeBerry has a thicker frame and was able to fend off defenders at times going to the basket. Jones and DeBerry could be a back court to watch out for down the road.