LOCI Icebreaker Invitational: 2022 Top Performers
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Prep Hoops took in the action from the 20th Annual LOCI Icebreaker Invitational this past weekend in North Augusta. Prep Hoops takes a look at some 2022 Palmetto State Top Performers right here in this article. Rohahn Petiote Rohahn Petiote…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops took in the action from the 20th Annual LOCI Icebreaker Invitational this past weekend in North Augusta. Prep Hoops takes a look at some 2022 Palmetto State Top Performers right here in this article.
Rohahn Petiote Rohahn Petiote 6'3" | CG Westminster Catawba | 2022 State SC – Westminster Catawba (Rock Hill) – Team Synergy
Petiote a athletic wing showed really good bounce finishing in transition. Petiote is a lockdown defender with his ability to create constant havoc on the floor with his length. Petiote likes to attack the cup when given the chance and can change a game on both ends of the floor at times.
Richard Black III Richard Black III 6'1" | PG Westminster Catawba | 2022 State SC – Westminster Catawba (Rock Hill) – Team Synergy
Black can get the ball to the rack and score it very often. Black changes directions very well was able to connect on some short jumpers if not attacking the basket. Black III was active in the passing lanes picking up some deflections today. Black likes to slash the ball to the rack while creating his offense.
Dorien Johnson Dorien Johnson 6'3" | CG United Faith Christian Academy | 2022 State NC – Westminster Catawba (Rock Hill) – Team Synergy
Johnson was able connect on his jump shot today with his ability to set his feet in transition. Johnson showed a nice mid-range game and a ability to score the ball from the perimeter. Johnson shot the ball at a high clip in the morning win.
Dariahn Hammonds Dariahn Hammonds 5'10" | PG Westminster Catawba | 2022 State SC – Westminster Catawba (Rock Hill) – Team Synergy
Hammonds a left-handed point guard sets the tempo for this Team Synergy squad. Hammonds changes directions and can get the ball into the gaps. Hammonds penetrates and kicks to the open man while setting up his teammates nicely.
Jaheim Dodd Jaheim Dodd 6'5" | PF Berea | 2022 State SC – Berea HS – Team South Carolina (pictured on front)
Dodd has really changed his game over the past year. Dodd a big wing brought the ball coast to coast several times this weekend with his play. Dodd connected on some short elbow jumpers and really boarded the ball well on both ends of the floor. Dodd felt very comfortable with the ball in his hands and has the ability to play inside-out on the floor.
Samuel Perry Samuel Perry 6'2" | CG Christ Church | 2022 State SC – Christ Church – Team South Carolina
Perry fresh off a Class 2A State Championship for the Cavaliers helped Team South Carolina get to the Quarterfinals on Sunday after winning its pool. Perry finishes at the rim and plays a nice even keel on the floor. Perry connected on open shots while playing the game very unselfishly.
Savion Brown Savion Brown 6'2" | CG Berea | 2022 State SC – Berea HS – Team South Carolina
Brown gets shifty with the ball at times and finds ways to score it at the cup. Brown connected on some floaters in the lane or stopped and popped from mid-range. Brown creates his own shot and was able to set up his teammates today also with his crisp passing skills at times.
Jadon Johnson Jadon Johnson 6'2" | PG Fox Creek | 2022 State SC and Chandler O’Bannon Chandler O’Bannon 6'5" | SF Fox Creek | 2022 State SC both play at Fox Creek HS and this weekend teamed up on the Southern Kings Gold.
Johnson a multi-sport athlete was able to knockdown some shots on the perimeter today from mid-range.
O’Bannon a lengthy forward brings some good bounce to the floor along with his ability to challenge shots on the defensive end. O’Bannon runs the the floor very well.
Perry Smith Jr Perry Smith Jr 6'8" | PF Legacy Early College | 2022 State #176 Nation SC . – Legacy Early College – Georgia Stars EYBL
Smith Jr. has really defined his body it looks like this past year at Legacy Early College. Smith Jr. a Top 3 player in the Palmetto State 2022 Class ran the floor well and filled the lane in transition. Smith Jr. a High Major Recruit was able to rebound on both ends of the floor and was able to contribute on put-backs and dunks.