Big Shots Rocky Top TipOff: 17U Standouts, Part I
Big Shots Rocky Top TipOff gave us a number of standouts to keep an eye on in the state and surrounding areas. Here’s a look at Part I of the 17U Standouts. Eli Ellis Eli Ellis 6'1" | CG Moravian…
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Continue ReadingBig Shots Rocky Top TipOff gave us a number of standouts to keep an eye on in the state and surrounding areas. Here’s a look at Part I of the 17U Standouts.
Eli Ellis Eli Ellis 6'1" | CG Moravian Prep | 2025 GA – 6’1 Guard – BSE NC Ellis – 2025
Crafty ballhandler and playmaker with advance ability in the 2025 class in NC; was a top scorer in the division with 17.3 ppg including 19 in the championship while dishing to his brother, Isaac
Isaac Ellis – 5’4 Point Guard – BSE NC Ellis – 2026
Took home co-MVP honors with a big 37 points on 12 made 3-pointers in their title victory over Team Rogue; as he grows and matures while playing 17U look for his name to be a hot commodity in NC’s 2026 class
Jackson Holt Jackson Holt 6'4" | SG Moravian Prep | 2022 State NC – 6’6 Shooting Guard – BSE NC Ellis – 2022
Another top scorer in the division with 17.0 ppg; Knocked down eight 3-pointers in their quarterfinal victory over Stars Nashville to the tune of 29 points; underrated sharpshooter in NC’s 2022 class that continues to excel on the hardwood
Sean Cusano – 6’7 Wing/Forward – Team Rogue – 2023
Cusano showed he hadnt skipped a beat as a three level scorer in the Team Rogue rotation; posted 18.0 ppg including 26 points in a big win over Big Shots Elite Tricities; scorer with nice length and instincts that can operate on all three levels
Bradley Bunch – 6’6 Forward – Team Rogue – 2022
An emerging 2022 forward that burst onto the scene; 17.3 ppg to show off his value in the Team Rogue frontcourt; put up 24 points against STE Hoops in the semis, showed off his ability to score on the off. boards and as a creator off the bounce
Brandon Dufore -6’5 Guard – Team Rogue – 2023
Dufore was another 2023 prospect playing up a division this past weekend but didn’t show any signs of slowing down; produced 11.8 ppg including 24 points as a knockdown option on the wing; solid floor spacer with high IQ for making shots