Big Shots NC Memorial Classic: Saturday AM Standouts
Saturday was filled with action at the Rocky Mount Event Center with local and regional teams dropping in to compete. So, who were some of the players that stood out to start the day? We have a nice mixture of…
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Continue ReadingSaturday was filled with action at the Rocky Mount Event Center with local and regional teams dropping in to compete. So, who were some of the players that stood out to start the day? We have a nice mixture of high school and young talent that played well on Saturday morning.
NC Invasion 2024 Wing Jaquan Green Jaquan Green 6'3" | CG Goldsboro | 2024 State NC got off to a nice start, dropping 18 points in his first game of the day and following that up with a 22-point performance later in the day. He blew past defenders with ease, finished above the rim offensively and showed why he is a prospect that you have to keep an eye on.
7th Nation Warriors 2027 Guard Zarion Hobbs is the younger brother of Zach Hobbs who broke numerous scoring records in high school and was an All-Conference performer on the college level. It looks like scoring and shooting ability run in the family as Zarion showed some flashes of what he can potentially be in their first game of the day. He finished with a team high of 26 Points, showcasing some outstanding shooting range as well as the ability to break down players off the dribble.
Warriors Life Elite 2024 Guard Tyler Whitehurst Tyler Whitehurst 6'1" | CG Farmville Central | 2024 State NC had one of the better shooting showings in the morning, knocking down five treys in their first game of the day. He doesn’t need much time to get his shot off and understands how to play the game the right way.
Carolina Swarm 2025 Elijah Newsome did everything he could to keep his team competitive in their first matchup of the day, dropping a game high of 27 Points for his team. They would come up short, but it definitely is not because of any lack of production or energy from Newsome who left it all on the court.
Team Premier 2025 Guard Tyreek Copper Tyreek Copper 5'10" | SG Kinston | 2026 State NC had a solid showing in the AM session, breaking down defenders off the dribble and making a nice amount of high IQ plays. Scoring the ball comes pretty easy for him but he also showed his ability to get his teammates involved.