Phenom Summer Finale: 2022-2023 Top Performers
Prep Hoops made the trip up to Rock Hill on Sunday to cover the Phenom Summer Finale. The Grassroots season is slowly coming to a end and Prep Hoops was on hand for some action here at the Rock Hill…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops made the trip up to Rock Hill on Sunday to cover the Phenom Summer Finale. The Grassroots season is slowly coming to a end and Prep Hoops was on hand for some action here at the Rock Hill Sports & Events Center. Lets take a look at some of the 2022-2023 Top Performers from the Palmetto State today.
Richard Black III Richard Black III 6'1" | PG Westminster Catawba | 2022 State SC – Westminster Catawba (Rock Hill) – Team Eat (pictured on front)
Black III just continues to keep scoring the ball if it comes to attacking the basket or knocking down a short jumper. Richard really really has a knack to score the ball and the ability to create his own offense. Black III has the ability to turn the corner and get the ball to the rack when needed. Richard will connect on some open perimeter jumpers but does a good job of finding his own offense.
MJ Collins MJ Collins 6'4" | CG Combine Academy | 2022 State #116 Nation NC – Westminster Catawba (Rock Hill) – Team Eat
Collins is now currently the #2 player in the 2022 Palmetto State Rankings. Collins moved up with the departures of Julian Phillips Julian Phillips 6'8" | SF Link Academy | 2022 #19 Nation MO and Jazian Gortman Jazian Gortman 6'2" | PG Keenan | 2022 SC in the past few weeks. Collins a Virginia Tech commit did his thing on the way by scoring 16 points.
Deuce Hudson Deuce Hudson 5'11" | PG West Florence | 2023 State SC (2023) – West Florence HS – Carolina Bad Boyz
Hudson excels in 3 sports for his new school. Hudson started his career at Darlington HS until recently transferring over to region foe Knights this summer. Hudson a Quarterback on the football field also plays baseball when not playing hoops. Deuce can play both positions in the backcourt at a equal effective level. Hudson never looks to force the issue when it comes to shooting the ball from the perimeter. Deuce really looks to make his teammates happy with his unselfish play. Hudson was able to score 25 points today in a win for the Carolina Bad Boyz.
Darren Lloyd Darren Lloyd 5'8" | PG West Florence | 2023 State SC (2023) – West Florence HS – Carolina Bad Boyz
Lloyd really likes to good ball pressure to the backcourt on the defensive end of the floor. Darren isn’t afraid to dive on the floor for a loose ball or take a charge. Lloyd plays every minute to the fullest and leaves it all out there for his team.
Naqaua Kershaw Naqaua Kershaw 6'7" | SF Union County | 2022 State SC – Union County HS – SC Stingers
Kershaw a slender-sleek forward can play inside-out on the floor. Naqaua was able to finish around the basket on a regular basis today. Kershaw has really good length and mobility on the floor. Naqaua feels very comfortable playing facing up to the cup.