Big Shots Myrtle Beach Tip Off: Best Underclassmen, Part I
The Big Shots Myrtle Beach Tip Off was quite a way to close out the grassroots season. Here’s a look at some 2023 prospects that stood out on the weekend. Greg Jackson Greg Jackson 6'10" | PF Ridge View |…
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Continue ReadingThe Big Shots Myrtle Beach Tip Off was quite a way to close out the grassroots season. Here’s a look at some 2023 prospects that stood out on the weekend.
Greg Jackson Greg Jackson 6'10" | PF Ridge View | 2023 SC | 6’8 Forward/Center | Big Shots Elite NC McBride | 2023
Jackson is an emerging forward in the 2023 class in South Carolina that impressed with his all-around feel for the game. He led the division in scoring with 27.5 ppg and finished with a 27-point outing against a top prospect in North Carolina’s 2023 class. He’ll be an exciting prospect to watch at Ridgeview in 2020-21.
Samuel Martin Samuel Martin 6'9" | C Apex | 2023 State NC | 6’8 Forward/Center | Strong Center Hart | 2023
Martin was another impressive big man that took home MVP honors in the 15U Division as Strong Center Hart won the Gold title. He posted 10.7 ppg including 17 points against Big Shots Elite NC McBride and Greg Jackson Greg Jackson 6'10" | PF Ridge View | 2023 SC in an exciting matchup. He continues to improve on all fronts as a frontcourt presence.
Aden Taylor Aden Taylor 6'3" | CG Princeton | 2023 State NC | 6’2 Guard | Strong Center Hart | 2023
Taylor is an emerging guard that can create for himself and others off the bounce. He was another impressive prospect for Strong Center Hart as they won the 15U title at Big Shots Myrtle Beach Tip Off. He dished out 10 assists in a victory over Big Shots Elite NC McBride and finished the weekend producing 9.7 ppg.
William Brimmer William Brimmer 6'2" | CG New Bern | 2023 State NC | 6’4 Wing/Guard | Eastern Carolina Phenomz | 2023
Brimmer was impressive in leading the Eastern Carolina Phenomz to a 16U Division title while playing up. He was a consistent 20-point scorer all throughout the weekend and put up 23 points while showing off his ability to get to the rim, knock down 3’s and get to the free throw line. He posted 19.0 ppg on the weekend and continues to impress in the 2023 class.
Jamal Townsend Jamal Townsend 6'0" | CG Northern Nash | 2023 State NC | 6’0 Guard | Team Trezz | 2023
With no Jordan Vick Jordan Vick 5'11" | PG Word of God | 2025 State NC in the fold for the weekend, Townsend stepped up in a big way while leading Team Trezz to an appearance in the 15U title game. He’s a floor general that leads by example and it showed as he finished with seven made 3-pointers, 15 made free throws and a total of 72 points while averaging producing 18.0 ppg.
Jack McCurdy Jack McCurdy 6'0" | SG Cardinal Gibbons | 2023 State NC | 6’0 Shooting Guard | Strong Center Hart | 2023
McCurdy is a sharpshooter in the 2023 class that continues to show his stroke on the perimeter. He finished third in the 15U Division in 3-pointers made with a total of six. He made three in their championship victory to pace the attack on the perimeter. He’s a name to watch at Cardinal Gibbons.
Zy’lee Bazemore Zy’lee Bazemore 5'8" | SG Bertie | 2023 State NC | 5’9 Guard | NC Breakers | 2023
Bazemore was an impressive scoring guard for NC Breakers as he continues to make his case for a next level prospect. He posted 20 points in their opening game along with three made 3-pointers in a close victory over Team Pressure. He’s a prospect with a ton of room to grow in the state of North Carolina.