Big Shots Atlantic Coast Tip-Off: 2022 Standouts, Part II
The Big Shots Atlantic Coast Tip-Off brought out a ton of 2022 talent. Here’s a look at Part II of the standouts. Tajuan Simpkins Tajuan Simpkins 6'4" | CG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC | 6’4 Wing/Forward | Garner…
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Continue ReadingThe Big Shots Atlantic Coast Tip-Off brought out a ton of 2022 talent. Here’s a look at Part II of the standouts.
Tajuan Simpkins Tajuan Simpkins 6'4" | CG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC | 6’4 Wing/Forward | Garner Road Graves
Tajuan showed off his ability to handle the ball on the wing and defend multiple spots with pressure. He’s more likely to play inside and out and do more of the dirty work for the squad much like he did this past season. He’s also an underrated shooter on the perimeter.
Takai Simpkins Takai Simpkins 6'3" | CG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC | 6’3 Guard/Wing | Garner Road Graves
Unlike his brother Tajuan, Takai is a lot more aggressive when the ball comes his way. He does well operating in isolation and off the ball, utilizing his athleticism to get to the rim and make plays in the paint. He’s an emerging prospect to keep an eye on with tons of upside as well.
Nikolas Graves Nikolas Graves 6'3" | PG Greensboro Day | 2022 State NC | 6’3 Point Guard | Garner Road Graves
Graves has picked up where he left off with Greensboro Day School and shown his growth as a point guard that can attack and distribute. He’s got the ability to get to the rim and finish at the rim and knock down shots on the perimeter. With some talent in the rotation, look for his stock to grow around a new nucleus of teammates on Garner Road Graves.
Alex Reece Alex Reece 5'11" | SG Ledford | 2022 State NC | 5’11 Guard | CSB Elite 2022
Reece showed off his stuff since being a “Film Room” series candidate, impressing with his ability to space the floor with his perimeter shooting and ability to create off the bounce. He went off for 20 points against Blue Chips Cavaliers to show off his ability to fill it up when given opportunities.
Richard Black III Richard Black III 6'1" | PG Westminster Catawba | 2022 State SC | 6’0 Guard | Team Synergy 2022
Black is a fearless floor general that won’t hesitate to find room and rhythm to score on all three levels. He’s an electric guard that can fill it up in a hurry as he did this past weekend to the tune of 23.0 ppg to lead the 17U Orange division. He’s a guard prospect in the 2022 class to keep an eye on this spring/summer.
Knoah Carver Knoah Carver 6'2" | SF Charlotte Country Day | 2021 State NC | 6’3 Guard | Big Shots Elite NC Lewis
Carver is a volume scoring guard that was on full display this past weekend at Big Shots Atlantic Coast Tip-Off, putting 17.7 ppg for Big Shots Elite NC 2022 Lewis. He posted 22 points against Carolina Legend in the opening game and never looked back while showing off his ability to create in isolation off the bounce and on the perimeter. He’s a prospect due for a solid spring/summer.