Big Shots Nationals: New Faces, Part I
Big Shots Nationals brought out some more new talent to take note of. Here’s a look at Part I of the New Faces. Aidan Eller | 6’2 Forward/Wing | Basketpoint USA Cook | 2022 Eller is a wiry prospect that…
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Continue ReadingBig Shots Nationals brought out some more new talent to take note of. Here’s a look at Part I of the New Faces.
Aidan Eller | 6’2 Forward/Wing | Basketpoint USA Cook | 2022
Eller is a wiry prospect that runs the floor well and shows a nice burst of energy getting to the rim and finishing with authority. He’s continued to climb up the radar on the Big Shots stage, producing 12.2 ppg, including 18 in their title victory over BHB 17’s to boost the offense on the wing. He’s a versatile threat to get eyes on over at Northwest Guilford.
Cameron Burns | 6’1 Guard | CB Hoops Elite | 2023
Burns is an unselfish combo guard to know in the 2023 class with CB Hoops Elite. He’s got nice length he uses well to handle the ball and get to the paint to make plays for himself and others. He can play either guard spot given his ability to crash the boards and defend with pressure. As he improves his shotmaking ability, look for his name to grow in the class.
Grady Whitt | 6’0 Guard | Go Hard | 2023
Whitt was part of a 3-headed monster scoring for Go Hard on the wing and in the paint. He was impressive shooting the ball and getting to the rim, much like his brother, Carter, who attends Wake Forest. He showed flashes of his ability scoring the ball as he averaged 10.3 ppg. He’s a growing name to get to know in the state.
Jaelen McKee | 6’0 Guard | Chapel Hill Blue Flames | 2023
McKee is a new name to know with the Chapel Hill Blue Flames in North Carolina’s 2023 class. He took over down the stretch for his Blue Flames squad as they took home the 16U Blue title as he took home MVP honors with 30 points, scoring in a variety of ways. He also took on defending the other team’s best player, showing his two-way ability as a defender and lead guard.
Chase Owens | 6’0 Guard | Hoop Dreams Training Academy | 2024
Owens is an athletic lead guard with a ton of promise on both ends. He posted 32 in a comeback victory against Capital City Pacers as he showed off his ability to get to the paint and finish and knock down shots on all three levels with consistency. He’s a prospect worth keeping eyes on over at Gaston Day.