Big Shots Myrtle Beach Tip Off: New Faces, Pt II
The Big Shots Myrtle Beach Tip Off close out the grassroots portion of the 2020 season. Here’s a look at Part II of some new prospects to track in the 2023 & 2024 class in North Carolina. J’Ashton Wooden J’Ashton…
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Continue ReadingThe Big Shots Myrtle Beach Tip Off close out the grassroots portion of the 2020 season. Here’s a look at Part II of some new prospects to track in the 2023 & 2024 class in North Carolina.
J’Ashton Wooden J’Ashton Wooden 5'9" | PG Willow Spring | 2024 State NC | 5’9 Point Guard | 2024 | Strong Center
Wooden is a growing name with Strong Center and in the Fuquay-Varina area with his ability to run the offense and defend the basketball. He finished the final event of the grassroots season with a bang, averaging 14.0 ppg and showing off his ability to distribute and defend the basketball with pressure.
Bryce Little Bryce Little 5'10" | PG Ashe County | 2024 State NC | 5’8 Point Guard | 2024 | CSB Elite Curry
Little was a presence for CSB Elite on the 14U stage showing off his ability to operate on all three levels. He finished fourth in ppg (13.5) and in a tie for third with 3-pointers made (5) when it was all said and done. Look for his name to grow in the Triad area.
Jaylen Sturdivant Jaylen Sturdivant 6'4" | CG Hoke | 2024 State NC | 6’0 Guard | 2024 | Team Equal
Sturdivant is a name that emerged this past weekend with Team Equal. He exploded for 19 points in a big win over Swish City Magic to kick off the event and never looked back, producing 9.3 ppg and knocking down three 3-pointers on the weekend. He’s an electric guard to watch on all three levels.
Salah Sutton Salah Sutton 6'1" | CG SandHoke Early College | 2024 State NC | 5’11 Guard | 2024 | Team Equal
Sutton has shown his growth over the grassroots season and was a key piece in the Team Equal rotation at Big Shots Myrtle Beach Tip Off. He produced 10.0 ppg while finishing sixth in scoring (30 points) in the 14U Division. His best game in their title victory over East Carolina Elite where he posted 12 points, showing off his ability to score the ball and operate off the ball.
Bryson Phillips | 6’3 Guard/Wing | 2023 | Team Trezz
Phillips is a confident scorer that makes defense’ work when he’s on the floor. He made five 3-pointers while putting up 9.3 ppg at Big Shots Myrtle Beach Tip Off. He can knock down shots on the perimeter but he’s also just as lethal putting the ball on the floor and getting to the rim. He’s a name to watch in North Carolina’s 2024 class.
Ni’jay Lee | 6’1 Forward | 2024 | East Carolina Elite
Lee is a long and wiry forward with tons of room to grow in North Carolina’s 2024 class. He’s active on the glass on both ends and is just finding his way as a finisher around the rim. He cleaned up the glass and was a presence in the frontcourt at Big Shots Myrtle Beach Tip Off. He’ll be a piece in the East Carolina Elite rotation to keep an eye on.
Hayes Oxendine | 5’10 Shooting Guard | 2025 | East Carolina Elite
Oxendine is another sharpshooter in the East Carolina Elite rotation to watch alongside Alex Rechetnikov Alex Rechetnikov 6'4" | SG Southern Wake Academy | 2024 State NC . He finished right behind him in 3-pointers made with six to pace the 3-point shooting attack for his squad at the Big Shots Myrtle Beach Tip Off. He put up 9.0 ppg and showed off his passing prowess in the final grassroots season.