Big Shots Nationals: 2021 Top Performers
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Prep Hoops took in plenty of action this weekend at the Big Shots Nationals in Rock Hill. Some players from this past senior year were in attendance playing in the Class of 2021. Who were some of these players ?…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops took in plenty of action this weekend at the Big Shots Nationals in Rock Hill. Some players from this past senior year were in attendance playing in the Class of 2021. Who were some of these players ? Who’s still looking for a school this fall ? Who’s is set and off to college or prep school this fall ? College programs #RecruitThePalmettoState
Xavier Thornton Xavier Thornton 6'3" | SG Anderson Christian | 2021 State SC – Anderson Christian – PCH Nightrydas SC (pictured on front)
Prep Hoops hadn’t really seen Thornton since late February when he helped the Lions win a SCISA Class 1A State Championship. Thornton was suited up with the Midlands based program this weekend here at the Big Shots Nationals. Thornton has attended Alexander HS (GA) and Westside HS in the past prior to this season. Xavier is a very versatile player that can play 1-3 positions on the floor. Thornton brings a WARRIOR mentality to the floor at times.
Trey Miles Trey Miles 6'3" | SF Latta | 2021 State SC – Latta HS – B.H.B.
Miles a left-handed forward does most of his damage around the basket in just activity. Trey isn’t flashy at the end of the day and is what he’s on the floor. Miles leaves it all out on the floor and just manufactures points in complete effort. Trey had a very limited high school playing just like 5 games for the Vikings due to Covid-19.
Tre Gasque Tre Gasque 6'3" | PG Andrews | 2022 State NC – New Life Christian Academy (Fayetteville, NC) – B.H.B.
Tre is originally from Andrews, SC but played his senior season in the Hoop State. Gasque a wiry pogo stick is a very athletic young man. Gasque must get stronger with his frame and really excesl in a transition style of play. Gasque attended Andrews HS before making the move to North Carolina. Gasque has donned a handful of jerseys this summer playing on the Grassroots Circuit.
Dreveon Scott Dreveon Scott 6'3" | SG Marlboro County | 2021 State SC – Marlboro County HS (Bennettsville) – Big Shots Elite SC Premier 2022
Scott is a left-handed attacking wing player that joined the Big Shots program this coming weekend. Scott a All-Region Player of the Year and All-State performer helped the Bulldogs win a Class 3A State Championship this past season. Scott a one-time Fort Valley State (GA) looks to be open according to Bulldogs Head Coach Latroy Brace.
Devonta Oliver Devonta Oliver 6'3" | PG Marlboro County | 2021 State SC – Marlboro County HS (Bennettsville) – Big Shots Elite SC Premier 2022
Oliver and Scott were the 1-2 punch that helped the Bulldogs win a Class 3A State Championship over Seneca HS this past season. Oliver has signed with NCAA D2 Shaw University (NC) for next season.
Tre’Von Spillers Tre’Von Spillers 6'6" | SF Military Magnet | 2021 State SC – Military Magnet – Big Shots Elite SC Premier 2022
Spillers played really well this weekend for the blue and orange. Spillers a left-handed slashing wing player will head up the road to play for Head Coach Glen Mayo at USC-Salkehatchie next year in Walterboro.
Daniel Mayfield Daniel Mayfield 6'7" | PF Franklin Prep | 2022 NC – Franklin Prep – Big Shots Elite Elite SC Premier 2022
Mayfield wasn’t in attendance on Saturday but played earlier in the Big Shots Nationals. Mayfield started this past season at Moravian Prep (NC) before he came over to Franklin Prep. Mayfield finished his high school career at Anderson Christian. Daniel has signed with Itawamba Community College (MS) for next year.
Jacquez Shuler Jacquez Shuler 6'10" | C Denmark-Olar | 2020 State SC – Big Shots SC Team Salley
Shuler will head out to the Jayhawk Conference and play at Dodge City Community College (KS) this coming fall. Shuler spent time at Gray Collegiate, Denmark-Olar and Bethune Bowman HS while in the Palmetto State. Shuler was at Moravian Prep (NC) this past season as a post grad.
Quenton Flood Quenton Flood 6'6" | SF Lower Richland | 2021 KS and Korey Richardson Korey Richardson 6'4" | SG Central Pointe Christian PG | 2022 FL – Big Shots SC Team Salley
Flood and Richardson will stay teammates again next year at Oakville Prep (Canada). Flood and Richardson were once high school teammates at Lower Richland HS before this past season. Flood played at Sunrise Christian (KS) this past year while Richardson made stops at Moravian Prep (NC) and Southern California Academy. The duo will play as members of the 2022 class this coming season in Canada.
Flood had committed to Austin Peay University when Matt Figger was then the coach.