The Big Shots organization ran by the Father-Son duo of Kevin Schneider and Jeff Schneider is a top-notch event.  Everyone involved in the event did a great job, and the talent level at this tournament was on an extremely high-level. Around 30-40 Division-I, Division-II, Division-III, and NAIA college coaches were at the event (NCAA Certified Live Event).  Here is the first take on some of the teams I saw on Saturday.

Team Vision 17U

Players to watch:

Matthew Woods # 1 (6'2, 2014, Point Guard)

Asheville Christian Academy, Swannanoa, NC 

Saw Matthew when Asheville Christian Academy played Gaston Day earlier this year in Asheville and he was one I wrote down.  This guard turned a lot of heads with his maturity on the court and ball handling skills.  In three games at  Big Shots Clemson, he averaged 13 points, 8 assits and 4 rebounds.  He has great range and can score the basketball.  He can see  the whole court very well, makes the right pass to his guys, and loves to push the ball.  He makes everyone around him better and ihis AAU Coach told me, " D-I coaches have been talking about this guy since he was in the 8 grade."

 

Patjoi Twagirayezu # 5 (6'7, 2013, Small Forward)

Asheville Christian Academy, Swannanoa, NC

I saw Twagirayezu, a few times this season. He was impressive every time.  Very athletic wing who handles the ball well.  Efficient scorer, a starting member of the Rwanda Junior National Team.  2012 CAA All conference.   This was his first  receiving  major exposure since coming to The United States. .  He did not disappoint.  Led the team in scoring in 2 of the 3 games played at Big Shots Clemson.  Averaged around 15 points and 6 rebounds for the weekend. Getting some interest from mid-major programs as of late. 

 

DyAngelo Washington # 22 (6'4, 2012, Shooting Guard)

Rabun Gap Naccoochee School, Rabun Gap GA 

Best athlete on the court. Left handed shooter with extreme jumping ability. Can score points in a variety of ways and gets it in the cup quick.  Had a great weekend.  He had a big second game with 24 points and played very steady basketball all weekend.  These are the kinds of stories that make this job fun, DyAngelo came into this weekend as an unsigned 2012, on Saturday night USC-Up State offered a scholarship and he accepted.

 

Ben Phelps (5'10, 2013, Shooting guard)

Asheville Christian Academy, Swannanoa, NC 

One of the best shooters at the Clemson Big Shots event that not a lot of people saw. A little bit undersized at his position but makes up for it. Left-handed. His is in range when he gets out of the bus. Super shooter. His AAU Coach informed me that he has some D-II interest .   " I had several DIII and NAIA coaches ask about him.  He is a gym rat loves the game."  

  

Team Vision 15U

Dusan Kovacevic # 32 (6'9, 2015, Center/ Power Forward)

Rabun Gap Naccoochee School, Rabun Gap GA 

Very nice block to block, with some good post moves. This guy has a chance to be a big time college player. Strong finisher at the rim and takes the ball strong in the lane and either gets fouled or makes the basket. 

Had two big games with 17 points and 20 points.

 

Jeff McIlwain # 55 (6'8, 2015, Center)

Asheville Christian Academy, Swannanoa, NC 

Has great hands, & a soft touch around the basket. Kid has a shot to be  mid-major player with a chance to develop into a high major player. Great size, has 3 more years to keep working. Will be one to watch in the Class of 2015. Strong and can finish at the basket.  Averaged  12 points &  11 rebounds for the weekend at Clemson Big Shots. 

 

Devante Saxon # 10 (6'0, 2015, Point Guard)

Rabun Gap Naccoochee School, Rabun Gap GA 

Great player, understands the game this guy will turn some heads with his NY playground style of play. Did that to a few  heads this weekend.  Handles the ball on a string. Will be one to watch out for the Class of 2015. 

 

Carolina Hawks- Wingate, NC-Coached by Derrick Wall 

 

Bunyon "BJ" Tyson (6'3", Poing Guard)

Anson County High School

Averaged 12.0 ppg 4 apg 3 spg. Can knock down the pull-up jump shot with ease and knock down the open 3 ball, very active on defense and floor general. Low Major-D1 recruit.

 

Isaih Cureton (6'4", Shooting Guard)

Waxhaw Cuthbertson High School

Averaged:  12.0 ppg 5 rpg, All around player who did a little of everything this weekend, very long and athletic wing. Low-Major  D1 to D2 recruit. Has another year and can improve and make a shot as a Mid-Major Recruit. 

 

Jerrin Morrison (6'3", Shooting Guard)

East Mecklenburg High School

Averaged:  10 ppg 5 rpg. Very effective when knocking down his mid range shot, very athletic wing. Threw down a thunderous dunk over a 6'6" post player as his knee hit the players chin. Low Major-Mid-Major Division 1 prospect.

 

Chris Wray (6'6.5" , Small Forward)

Shelby High School

Averaged 9 ppg 7 rpg. Very long and athletic wing, who can slash his way to the basket, active on the glass. Can  knock down some 3 point shots.Low-Major-Mid Major  Divison 1 recruit

 

Logan Jackson  (5'11", Point Guard)

Marvin Ridge High School

Averaged 8.6 ppg 4.3 apg. Uses his quickness to beat opponents off the dribble. Good passer and a floor general. Low-Major  D1 recruit.

 

Brookland Elite, Columbia, SC - 2012 Big Shots Clemson 17U Blue Gold Champs

 

Keith Workman (2014)

Fairfield Central High, Winnsboro, SC

The MVP on a very balanced team. Shot the ball with range, which was displayed all tournament. Also did not shy away from finishing at the rim. Rebounds well and did not hesitate to start the fast break.

 

Britton Reed (2013)

Keenan High, Columbia, SC 

Passionate leader with a high motor. Very active defender with deceptive quickness. Midrange shot is excellent. Willing to penetrate and find the open man which he showed in the semifinals where he had 12 assists.

 

Quin Brunson (2014)

Batesburg-Leesville, Batesburg, SC

One word - Explosive. Very speedy player with a nice stroke out to the 3.  Pesky defender.

 

Charlotte Clippers  17U

Kendall Ratliff (2013)

Sun Valley High School

6’4 wing, 12 pt avg. 8 rebounds per game, 45% from the field.       

 

Nayquan Wilson (5'10", 2013, Guard)

Gaston Day School   Gastonia, NC 

12 pt. avg., 6 three’s, 3 steals per game.                           

 

Shontrell Hopper  (6'2", 2014, Guard)

Gaston Day School   Gastonia, NC

11 pt. avg., 6 three’s, 4 rebs per game.                          

 

Jimmy Hudgens (5'10, 2014, Guard)

Sun Valley High School

10 pt. avg., 4 assist per game, 3 steals per game.   

 

Flight 22 16U 

Trevor Singleton  (6'6, 2014)

Hoggard High School

 Trevor had 18 points in a losing effort to the Georgia Stars Elite 16U.  He is the  leader on the floor and is all over the court.  Rebounds it really well and very versitle.

 

Ridell Camidge (6'1, 2014)

Ridell had 17 Points in the win against the Carolina Cougars.  He is a wing.  Good passer and 3 point shooter.

 

Shawn Robinson (5'9, 2014)

Shawn is a really good  PG.  Runs the offense to a T. Great kid.  Plays extremely hard.

 

Quodorole Hardy (5'10, 2014, PG/SG)

Very quick, good defender, getting better with his perimeter game.  Very consistant all weekend at Clemson Big Shots.  Averaged  8 points per game in this showing. One to watch in that 2014 Class. 

 

Austin Schoenleber (6'0, PG, 2015)

Solid player.  Decent shooter, good passer.

 

Shannon Washington (6'0, SG, 2014)

Does all of the little things that don't show up in the stat book.  Guards best perimeter player.  Avg. 6 ppg this weekend.

 

Andre Session (6'6, PF/C, 2015)

Avg. 4 blks per game.  Good rebounder.  Never has played organized basketball before this year.  Progressing extremely fast.

 

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