Big Shots Carolina Live: Surefire Prospects, Part III
Here’s a look at Part III of the Surefire Prospects as we take a look at some 2023 prospects that college coaches should start tracking on the grassroots scene. Joshua Bullock Joshua Bullock 6'0" | PG Northside Christian Academy |…
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Continue ReadingHere’s a look at Part III of the Surefire Prospects as we take a look at some 2023 prospects that college coaches should start tracking on the grassroots scene.
Joshua Bullock Joshua Bullock 6'0" | PG Northside Christian Academy | 2024 State NC | 6’1 Point Guard | Team Curry | 2023
Bullock is an emerging floor general that turned heads this past weekend at Big Shots Carolina Live. He took home Most Outstanding Player honors in their 16U Orange title victory while producing 10 points and setting the tone with his ability to defend and distribute the ball. He’s a prospect that coaches should get eyes on right away given his ability to compete on both ends every minute he’s on the floor. He’s got a high ceiling to improve.
Elijah Strong Elijah Strong 6'8" | PF Myers Park | 2023 State #230 Nation NC | 6’8 Forward | Team Curry | 2023
Strong showed solid returns in his first performance on the Big Shots stage with Team Curry. He’s a prospect that doesn’t try to overdo things given his size and versatility and ability to do multiple things on the floor. He finished this past weekend with 8.3 ppg while showing he can be a solid anchor on the defensive rebounding front as well. He’s a name to start tracking early in the class.
Riley Allenspach Riley Allenspach 6'11" | C Providence Day | 2023 State NC | 6’10 Center/Forward | Team Curry | 2023
Allenspach has picked up where he left off after a strong season at Lake Norman Christian. He’s a lengthy big man at 6-foot-10 that’s hard to defend in the paint when he’s got position around the rim. He showed off his ability to make an impact as a paint protector and rim runner at Big Shots Carolina Live to the tune of 10.8 ppg. He’s a name that will grow in the Team Curry rotation this summer.
Callum Richard Callum Richard 6'11" | C Gaston Day | 2023 State NC | 6’10 Center | Team Curry | 2023
Richard is a prospect that not many have gotten eyes on since the pandemic begin but he showed he’s still a prospect worth tracking this past weekend in the Team Curry rotation as they won the 16U Orange crown. He’s got the ability to rebound in bunches with his length and can stretch the floor with his ability to shoot the ball on the perimeter and midrange area. He’ll grow in the 2023 class over the next couple of months.
Silas Demary Jr Silas Demary Jr 6'4" | CG Combine Academy | 2023 State #114 Nation NC | 6’4 Guard | Team Curry | 2023
Demary was electric on both ends of the floor for Team Curry on their way to the 16U Orange title. He’s a prospect that sets the tone on the defensive end with his ability to make opponents uncomfortable on every possession. Offensively, he continues to show his ability as an efficient scorer that can put the ball in the hoop from anywhere on the floor. He recently earned an offer from Radford and should continue to draw more.
Mekhi Grant Mekhi Grant 6'9" | C Word of God | 2023 State NC | 6’10 Forward/Center | Team Charlotte | 2023
Grant continues to show his development as a consistent forward option on the hardwood for Team Charlotte . He showed off his ability to play on the perimeter and be a presence on the interior as well. He put up 13.3 ppg including 21 points against Strong Center in a big showing in the 16U Orange semifinals. Look for his stock to grow a ton this summer as more get a look at his impact on both ends.
Samuel Martin Samuel Martin 6'9" | C Apex | 2023 State NC | 6’9 Forward/Center | Strong Center | 2023
Martin fared well as the featured scorer in the Strong Center rotation this past weekend at Big Shots Carolina Live. He had a solid showing against Team Charlotte as well, putting up 20 points in the frontcourt, though his team came up short. As he learns to make more of an impact on the defensive end, look for his stock to grow even more this summer.
Sean Rose Sean Rose 6'6" | PF Charlotte Latin | 2023 State NC | 6’5 Forward/Wing | Team Synergy | 2023
Rose is an emerging prospect that continues to show his growth in the Team Synergy rotation on the 16U Orange stage. He had a strong weekend showing he can shoot the ball and finish around the rim at Big Shots Carolina Live while posting 15.8 ppg including 19 points to open the weekend with a victory. As he improves his defensive presence and gets stronger, his recruitment is due to grow a ton.