New Faces from Big Shots Southeast Tipoff, Part I
As usual, the beginning of the grassroots season has given a glimpse at some new faces yet to be discovered in the state of North Carolina. Here’s a look at some New Faces from Big Shots Southeast Tipoff in Rock…
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Continue ReadingAs usual, the beginning of the grassroots season has given a glimpse at some new faces yet to be discovered in the state of North Carolina. Here’s a look at some New Faces from Big Shots Southeast Tipoff in Rock Hill.
Kyshon Atkinson Kyshon Atkinson 5'11" | CG Greenfield | 2022 State NC | 5’10 Guard | Team DBGH | 2022
Atkinson was an electric presence on the hardwood for Team DGBH as he led the way for them at the lead guard spot with his play on both ends. He got after it as a pressure guard on defense then showed off his ability to create off the bounce and get to the rim. He finished with 14.3 ppg in the 17U Blue Division.
Xavier Whitaker Xavier Whitaker 6'2" | CG Northern | 2022 State NC | 6’0 Guard | Team DBGH | 2022
Whitaker was another standout in the Team DGBH backcourt. He used his strength well at 6-foot to get by defenders and make plays in the paint on numerous occasions. He closed things out with a big 18 points against TLBA 17s as well. He posted 12.8 ppg in the 17U Blue division.
Evan Presnell Evan Presnell 5'11" | CG Alexander | 2022 State NC | 5’11 Guard | Carolina Riptide
Presnell turned heads at the Big Shots SE Tipoff with his ability to fill it up on the perimeter and get by defenders off the bounce. He put up 14.5 ppg for a scrappy Carolina Riptide squad this past weekend. He’s a wiry guard that’s worth tracking.
Tichyque Musaka Tichyque Musaka 6'10" | C Golden State Prep | 2023 CA-N | 6’10 Forward/Center | Boo Williams Carolina | 2023
Musaka is a sizeable mobile forward that turned heads with his ability operate around the rim on both ends at 6-foot-10. He’s got nice length and athleticism he used well to finish with authority and showed his presence in the post. He runs the floor well and has solid mobility on the perimeter as a defender as well.
Jashaun Hawkins Jashaun Hawkins 6'5" | SF Southern Durham | 2022 NC | 6’4 Guard/Wing | Boo Williams Carolina | 2023
Hawkins is a solid wing prospect that can space the floor out with his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter and inside the paint. He uses his length well at 6-foot-4 to keep the defense guessing with his ability to create off the bounce.
Will Googins Will Googins 5'10" | CG Lake Norman Christian | 2024 State NC | 5’10 Guard | Carolina Riptide 2024 | 2024
Googins is a fearless competitor that can score off the bounce and on the perimeter as he did against a tough PCH Nightrydas squad. He posted 24 points against them in a tough battle, though things didn’t end in the Riptide’s favor. He’s a scrappy two-way guard to watch in the 2024 class.
Greyson Kerr Greyson Kerr 6'5" | PF North Iredell | 2024 State NC | 6’5 Forward | Carolina Riptide 2024 | 2024
Kerr is another prospect to watch from the Carolina Riptide . He’s got a nice frame at 6-foot-5 that he uses well to battle on the boards on both ends. He does well to find open spots on the floor to get looks as well. He put up 25 points against Elite 1 along with five 3-pointers and 14 rebounds.