Names to Know for July
Here is a look at some of the top players that PrepHoopsNC saw over the first two live periods that are going to see their recruitment pick up over the next two months leading up to the second live period.
6’3, 2021 G Carson McCorkle (Garner Road West 2020)-shooter; smooth; really nice stroke; high basketball IQ; makes the easy play not the hard; good passing ability; always in triple-threat position, gets feet squared; high level shot mechanics; good defender; keeps man in front;
6’10, 2019 F Ben Beeker (Team Loaded 704)-Active stretch four big man; runs the floor well; rebounds; can step out and knock down the mid-range jump-shot; footwork is getting better; made back-to-back turnaround jumpers from just inside the FT line; blocks/alters shots; high academic student; yes sir/no sir type person.
6’10, 2019 F Kadin Shedrick (Garner Road 17U)-has vastly improved his game from last year to this year. Block shots and Rebounder. He has improved his finishing around the rim. Kadin is a handful off the bounce and a willing passer . He also can step out and hit the 15ft to 3ball. Recent Offers; Ole Miss, High Point, Rice,
6’2, 2019 G Marcus Henderson (PSB Elite)-high IQ point guard; shooter; able to run the team; TRUE point guard; nice form on shot; able to create space to his shot off; has a nice handle and is athletic; nice step back jumper that he can make consistently;
6’4, 2019 G Josh Nickelberry (Game Elite)-shot was not falling at his normal rate but was still very productive in getting points; athletic; nice body; can get to the rim/finish at will; god handle with the ball; makes smart plays.
6’2, 2020 G Ace Baldwin (Team BBC)-shifty guard that can create space with his handle and explosiveness; strong defender that gets in your face; good vision in the open floor and makes the right pass; can finish in transition with either hand; strong build; tough