Big Shots Nationals Floor Generals: 17U
Having a good point guard is a huge key to success in the game of basketball. Take a look at some floor generals worth watching in the state of North Carolina. Bobby Pettiford Bobby Pettiford 6'1" | PG South Granville…
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Continue ReadingHaving a good point guard is a huge key to success in the game of basketball. Take a look at some floor generals worth watching in the state of North Carolina.
Bobby Pettiford Bobby Pettiford 6'1" | PG South Granville | 2021 State #115 Nation NC Jr. | 6’1 Point Guard | 2021 | Tea Marie Hoops
Pettiford showed he can play alongside other ACC prospects in Dontrez Styles Dontrez Styles 6'7" | PF Kinston | 2021 State #43 Nation NC (North Carolina) and Terquavion Smith Terquavion Smith 6'3" | CG Farmville Central | 2021 State #105 Nation NC (NC State) and showed he hasn’t lost a step since being quarantined with the rest of the world. He’s due for a big senior season at South Granville before heading to Louisville.
Jaylen Curry Jaylen Curry 6'1" | PG Calvary Christian | 2023 State #109 Nation FL | 6’1 Guard | 2023 | Team Carolina
Curry was electric at the point guard position for Team Carolina at Big Shots Nationals and went off when he needed to to make an impact. He closed out the weekend with 28 points and five made 3-pointers to show his scoring prowess and downhill speed at point guard.
Jamarii Thomas Jamarii Thomas 6'1" | PG The Burlington School | 2021 State NC | 6’1 Point Guard | 2021 | Team Curry
Thomas is a point guard that continues to develop his overall game on the hardwood. He was a big reason why Team Curry went 3-0 against some top competition at Big Shots Nationals with his ability to defend and run the offense. He showed he can do more than just score the basketball on a national stage.
Javian Cannady Javian Cannady 6'3" | PG Concord First Assembly | 2021 State NC | 6’2 Guard | 2021 | Team Hickory
Cannady was a top performer in the 17U division with his ability to shoot it on the perimeter and attack the paint at the lead guard spot. He can distribute with ease but with his growing confidence, he’s hard to stop when he’s going. He put up 22.3 ppg on the weekend and made 11 3-pointers to lead the way for his squad as they went 3-0.
Jakob Hukins Jr. | 6’3 Guard | 2021 | Team Trezz
Hukins is learning as he goes, so does his teammates and he used that to his advantage with a number of solid performances. He finished with 17.3 ppg and in the Top 10 in scoring as his team’s lead guard. He’s a prospect to keep an eye on with this squad.
Camian Shell Camian Shell 5'10" | PG Winston-Salem Christian | 2022 State NC | 5’10 Guard | 2022 | Big Shots Elite NC
Shell is a prospect that’s a growing name in the backcourt in North Carolina. He’s a quick guard that showed off his ability to finish in traffic in the paint and distribute to his bigs in the pick-and-roll game. He’s one to buy stock in with a recent move to Moravian Prep/Big Shots Elite NC.
Bradlee Haskell Bradlee Haskell 6'2" | CG Pinecrest | 2021 State NC | 6’2 Guard | 2021 | Flight 22 Elite UA Rise
Haskell finished Big Shots Nationals with a bang, producing 20 points in his final game. He showed he can get to the free throw line and find teammates for 3-pointers as the floor general. His teammate, Charlie Miller, finished with 20 points on six made 3-pointers in the 67-44 victory as well.