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BIG SHOTS Charleston Invitational Post-Grad Team Preview

By Big Shots Nation 01/08/2025, 9:45pm EST

Teams nationwide make their way to the Beach

Charleston, SC - As the new year begins, BIG SHOTS Charleston Invitational brings exciting hoops action to the Beach held January 10-12th at the North Charleston Athletic Center. This year's event features 40 teams nationwide along with teams worldwide from Canada.  As we honor many past MVP's at this event throughout the years below we highlight players to watch for each post-grad team attending this year's event:
 
 
POST-GRAD DIVISION 
 
Believe Prep (SC)
Coach: Kevin Jackson
  • Larry Thompson
  • Nate Wilder
  • Micah Kittreles
 
Bull City Prep (NC)
Coach: Darryl Harris
  • Julian Mack
  • Amari Jones
  • Rodney Fullenwilder
 
Chen Odenton Prep (MD)
Coach: Chad Garner / Tony Koverman
  • Jeremy Scanlon
  • Cash Miller
  • Shomari White
  • Messiah Anderson
 
Flight 22 Prep Academy (NC)
Coach: Nathan Faulk
  • Caden Giles
  • Markelle Hollis
  • Corey Hairston
  • Oliver Roberts
 
Florida Sports Academy (FL)
Coach: Michael Stanley
  • Pharrell Osagie
  • Andrew Chilufya
  • Kavon Patterson
 
Gillion Academy (VA)
Coach: Mo Smith
  • Royal “Blue” Smith 2025
  • Phenix  Card 2026
  • DJ Harper 2029
  • Jagan Thomas 2025
 
Kennedy Prep (CAN)
Coach: Patrick Osborne
  • Mike Cunningham 2025 6’7
  • Sebastian Jackson 2026 6’2
  • Anthony Mann 2025 7’1
 
Konnect Prep (NC)
Coach: Will Jones
  • Andrew Dixon
  • CJ Johnson
 
North Florida Prep (FL)
Coach: Chris Harris
  • Jermaine Jones Jr.
  • CJ Bostic
  • Jaron Gilmore
  • Sherrard Adams
 
Shelby Sports Academy (NC)
Coach: Denzell Hosch
 
TD Prep (GA)
Coach: Demond Stephons
  • Cedric Haynes Jr. 2026 6’4
  • Micah Johnson
 
Thomas Ridge Athletics (NC)
Coach: Mason Padgett
  • Micah Nelson
  • Boogie Culler
  • Tyler Jewell
 
TLAP Sports Academy (FL)
Coach: Louis Graham
  • Markenzy Saninvil
  • Brandon Castillo
 
TPLS Christian Academy (VA)
Coach: Mike Davis
 
The Academy Prep (GA)
Coach: Jeremy Price
  • Juice Cole
  • Agei Aguelet
  • Daniel Hollis
  • Elliot Emwionkpa
  • Will Kwei

BIG SHOTS Charleston Invitational High School Team Preview

By Big Shots Nation 01/08/2025, 5:15pm EST

Teams nationwide make their way to the Beach

Charleston, SC - As the new year begins, BIG SHOTS Charleston Invitational brings exciting hoops action to the Beach held January 10-12th at the North Charleston Athletic Center. This year's event features 40 teams nationwide along with teams worldwide from Canada.  As we honor many past MVP's at this event throughout the years below we highlight players to watch for each team attending this year's event:
 
 
Bethel Academy (VA)
Coach: Doug Dormu
  • #24 Cortlin Ciska 2025 6’4 PG
  • #5 Andrew Maria 2026 6’6 SF
  • Daveyon Lynder 2025 6’4 G
 
Bull City Prep National (NC)
Coach: Darryl Harris
  • #2 Tyrin Graham 2026 6’0 PG
  • #15 Vikto Alao 2025 6’2 PG
  • #21 Ryan Chen 2026 6’3 PG
  • #14 Stephano Farrington 2025 6’8 PF
 
Carolina International (NC)
Coach: Chris Ewell
  • #10 KJ Shouse 2026 6’4 SG - 19 ppg 6 rpg
  • #4 Landon Griffin 2025 6’0 PG - 14.6 ppg
  • #5 Brett Banks 2026 5’10 PG - 11 ppg
 
CBA (NC)
Coach: Jamie Fost
  • Prince Kabera 2025 6’9
  • Rufus Owolab 2025 7’3
  • Sean Harmon Jr 2025 5’10
 
Charleston Math & Science (SC)
Coach: Ryan Smith
  • #12 Ben Gilliard 2026 6’1 G - 19.9 ppg, 7 rpg
  • #10 Zion King 2026 5’8 PG - 13 ppg, 5 apg, 4 spg
  • #5 Haasawn Todd 2026 5’8 G - 10.6 ppg
 
Charlotte Elite Academy (NC)
Coach: Chea Johnson
  • #5 Quincy Dunn 2025 6’0 G - 16.2 ppg
  • #3 Antoine Boone 2026 6’0 G - 9.5 ppg
  • #4 Braylon Gray 2027 5’10 PG - 8 ppg
  • #1 D Nicholson 2027 6’6 SF - 8 ppg 8 rpg
 
Grace Academy (NC)
Coach: Brandon Payne
  • Carson Payne 2027 6’1 G - 19 ppg
  • Tim Burris 2026 6’0 G - 13 ppg
  • Evan Buslovich 2028 6’0 G - 12 ppg
  • Lucas Borans 2028 6’5 PF - 9.5 ppg 8 rpg
 
Grace Christian School (VA)
Coach: Chad Bishop
  • Mason Wynne 2025 5’10 SG - 18.5 ppg
  • Dragen Ramsey 2025 6’0 SF - 17.5 ppg
  • Eamon Barras 2025 6’1 W - 11 ppg
  • Brady Barton 2025 5’11 PG - 9.5 ppg 9.5 apg
 
Greater Destiny Prep Academy (NC)
Coach: John Lampkins 
  • Jaylen Lampkins
  • Zymari Perry
 
 
IMG National Spotlight Blue (FL)
Coach: Jeremy Schiller
  • Max Meyer 2026 7’0 C
  • Adel Masad 2025 6’0 PG
  • Isaiah Richardson 2025 6’3 G
 
IMG National Spotlight Navy (FL)
Coach: Jesse Edwards
- Bamba Touray 2028 7'0 C

- Preston Echols 2027 6’6 F
- Evan Kirby 2028 6'0 PG
- Denver Turner 2027 6’4 G 

Ischool of Lewisville (TX)
Coach: Brian Nwelue
  • Jaylen Lawal 2025 6’3 PG - 15 ppg 4 rpg/apg
  • Mario Wooden 2026 6’6 W - 10 ppg 6 rog
  • David Iweze 2025 6’9 F - 10 ppg 6 rpg
  • Jackson Townsend 2025 6’5 SG  - 8.8 ppg
  • Romiel Carter 2025 6’5 G - 8.6 ppg
 
Lake Norman Christian (NC)
Coach: Tim Fields
  • DJ Todd 2025 6’5 SG  - 13 ppg 3 rpg
  • Kobe Broome 2025 6’2 PG - 12.5 ppg 4 rpg
  • BJ Johnson 2025 5’11 PG - 11.9 ppg 4.4 rpg
 
NC GBB National (NC)
Coach: James Zimmerman
  • #0 Devin Simms 2025 6’5 G
  • #24 KJ Burke 2025 6’3 G
  • #2 Malcolm McNeil 2026 6’3 G
  • #3 Kato Muhammad 2026 G
 
NC GBB Varsity (NC)
Coach: Chezere Briggs
  • #22 Parker Jeffries 2027 6’3 G - 13.8 ppg
  • #1 Jordan Zimmerman 2028 6’0 G - 6.0 ppg
 
New Faith Christian Academy (GA)
Coach: Sean Rutherford
  • #11 Landen Render 2027 SG - 24 ppg
  • #0 Astain Preston 2027 G - 23.8 ppg 4 ast
  • #12 Harry Egbayelo 2027 C - 10.5 ppg 19.3 reb 2.8 blk
 
North Florida Educational Institute (FL)
Coach: Stacey Poole Sr.
 
Parris Prep (NC)
Coach: Damari Parris
  • #3 Garrett Morgan 2025 PG - 18.1 ppg
  • #5 Baldwyn Garcia 2025 PG - 11.4 ppg
 
Potter's House Prep Regional (FL)
Coach: LaThario Miller Sr.
  • #2 Elijah Coleman 2026 6'3 G   
  • #4 Taishawn Jeffrey 2025 5’10 PG 
  • #33 Tyrell Neal 2027 6'5 F       
 
Potter's House National Academy (FL)
Coach: Maurice Willie
  • #1 Tre Torchon 2025 PG - 11.4 ppg
  • #3 Noe Martel 2025 SG - 11.4 ppg
  • #5 Cheick Conde 2025 F - 11.3 ppg 7.8 Reb
  • #15 Deng Deng 2026 F - 8.3 8.4 ppg
 
Quality Education National (NC)
Coach: Will Jones
  • #10 Trey Shepphard 2025 6'6 G
  • #2 Sabree Scott 2025 6'7 G
  • #3 Shawn Long 2025 G
  • #35 Nathan Malosa 2025 6'10 PF
 
S3 Academy (VA)
Coach: Tre Mouton
  • Babacar Ly 2025 G - 15.3 ppg 4.8 ast
  • Cheik Thiam 2026 W - 11.5 ppg 8.9 reb
  • Shamar Curley 2027 G - 10.2 ppg 6.2 reb
 
Top Notch Prep Blue (CAN)
Coach: Rustom Ahmed
 
Top Notch Prep White (CAN)
Coach: Rustom Ahmed
 
TPLS Christian Academy (VA)
Coach: Chuck Thompson
  • Sam Mitchell 2025
  • Teshawn Banks 2026
  • Tahleek Ross 2027

BIG SHOTS West Virginia 2025 Wing Rankings

By Big Shots Nation 10/08/2024, 10:50am EDT

WVU commit Braydon Hawthorne, San Diego commit Darrae Goodwin top West Virginia's 2025 recruiting class.

WVU commit Braydon Hawthorne, San Diego commit Darrae Goodwin top West Virginia's 2025 recruiting class.

View full rankings at bigshots.net/WV2025Rankings

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BIG SHOTS Charleston Invitational Post-Grad Team Preview

By Big Shots Nation 01/08/2025, 9:45pm EST

Teams nationwide make their way to the Beach

Charleston, SC - As the new year begins, BIG SHOTS Charleston Invitational brings exciting hoops action to the Beach held January 10-12th at the North Charleston Athletic Center. This year's event features 40 teams nationwide along with teams worldwide from Canada.  As we honor many past MVP's at this event throughout the years below we highlight players to watch for each post-grad team attending this year's event:
 
 
POST-GRAD DIVISION 
 
Believe Prep (SC)
Coach: Kevin Jackson
  • Larry Thompson
  • Nate Wilder
  • Micah Kittreles
 
Bull City Prep (NC)
Coach: Darryl Harris
  • Julian Mack
  • Amari Jones
  • Rodney Fullenwilder
 
Chen Odenton Prep (MD)
Coach: Chad Garner / Tony Koverman
  • Jeremy Scanlon
  • Cash Miller
  • Shomari White
  • Messiah Anderson
 
Flight 22 Prep Academy (NC)
Coach: Nathan Faulk
  • Caden Giles
  • Markelle Hollis
  • Corey Hairston
  • Oliver Roberts
 
Florida Sports Academy (FL)
Coach: Michael Stanley
  • Pharrell Osagie
  • Andrew Chilufya
  • Kavon Patterson
 
Gillion Academy (VA)
Coach: Mo Smith
  • Royal “Blue” Smith 2025
  • Phenix  Card 2026
  • DJ Harper 2029
  • Jagan Thomas 2025
 
Kennedy Prep (CAN)
Coach: Patrick Osborne
  • Mike Cunningham 2025 6’7
  • Sebastian Jackson 2026 6’2
  • Anthony Mann 2025 7’1
 
Konnect Prep (NC)
Coach: Will Jones
  • Andrew Dixon
  • CJ Johnson
 
North Florida Prep (FL)
Coach: Chris Harris
  • Jermaine Jones Jr.
  • CJ Bostic
  • Jaron Gilmore
  • Sherrard Adams
 
Shelby Sports Academy (NC)
Coach: Denzell Hosch
 
TD Prep (GA)
Coach: Demond Stephons
  • Cedric Haynes Jr. 2026 6’4
  • Micah Johnson
 
Thomas Ridge Athletics (NC)
Coach: Mason Padgett
  • Micah Nelson
  • Boogie Culler
  • Tyler Jewell
 
TLAP Sports Academy (FL)
Coach: Louis Graham
  • Markenzy Saninvil
  • Brandon Castillo
 
TPLS Christian Academy (VA)
Coach: Mike Davis
 
The Academy Prep (GA)
Coach: Jeremy Price
  • Juice Cole
  • Agei Aguelet
  • Daniel Hollis
  • Elliot Emwionkpa
  • Will Kwei

BIG SHOTS Charleston Invitational High School Team Preview

By Big Shots Nation 01/08/2025, 5:15pm EST

Teams nationwide make their way to the Beach

Charleston, SC - As the new year begins, BIG SHOTS Charleston Invitational brings exciting hoops action to the Beach held January 10-12th at the North Charleston Athletic Center. This year's event features 40 teams nationwide along with teams worldwide from Canada.  As we honor many past MVP's at this event throughout the years below we highlight players to watch for each team attending this year's event:
 
 
Bethel Academy (VA)
Coach: Doug Dormu
  • #24 Cortlin Ciska 2025 6’4 PG
  • #5 Andrew Maria 2026 6’6 SF
  • Daveyon Lynder 2025 6’4 G
 
Bull City Prep National (NC)
Coach: Darryl Harris
  • #2 Tyrin Graham 2026 6’0 PG
  • #15 Vikto Alao 2025 6’2 PG
  • #21 Ryan Chen 2026 6’3 PG
  • #14 Stephano Farrington 2025 6’8 PF
 
Carolina International (NC)
Coach: Chris Ewell
  • #10 KJ Shouse 2026 6’4 SG - 19 ppg 6 rpg
  • #4 Landon Griffin 2025 6’0 PG - 14.6 ppg
  • #5 Brett Banks 2026 5’10 PG - 11 ppg
 
CBA (NC)
Coach: Jamie Fost
  • Prince Kabera 2025 6’9
  • Rufus Owolab 2025 7’3
  • Sean Harmon Jr 2025 5’10
 
Charleston Math & Science (SC)
Coach: Ryan Smith
  • #12 Ben Gilliard 2026 6’1 G - 19.9 ppg, 7 rpg
  • #10 Zion King 2026 5’8 PG - 13 ppg, 5 apg, 4 spg
  • #5 Haasawn Todd 2026 5’8 G - 10.6 ppg
 
Charlotte Elite Academy (NC)
Coach: Chea Johnson
  • #5 Quincy Dunn 2025 6’0 G - 16.2 ppg
  • #3 Antoine Boone 2026 6’0 G - 9.5 ppg
  • #4 Braylon Gray 2027 5’10 PG - 8 ppg
  • #1 D Nicholson 2027 6’6 SF - 8 ppg 8 rpg
 
Grace Academy (NC)
Coach: Brandon Payne
  • Carson Payne 2027 6’1 G - 19 ppg
  • Tim Burris 2026 6’0 G - 13 ppg
  • Evan Buslovich 2028 6’0 G - 12 ppg
  • Lucas Borans 2028 6’5 PF - 9.5 ppg 8 rpg
 
Grace Christian School (VA)
Coach: Chad Bishop
  • Mason Wynne 2025 5’10 SG - 18.5 ppg
  • Dragen Ramsey 2025 6’0 SF - 17.5 ppg
  • Eamon Barras 2025 6’1 W - 11 ppg
  • Brady Barton 2025 5’11 PG - 9.5 ppg 9.5 apg
 
Greater Destiny Prep Academy (NC)
Coach: John Lampkins 
  • Jaylen Lampkins
  • Zymari Perry
 
 
IMG National Spotlight Blue (FL)
Coach: Jeremy Schiller
  • Max Meyer 2026 7’0 C
  • Adel Masad 2025 6’0 PG
  • Isaiah Richardson 2025 6’3 G
 
IMG National Spotlight Navy (FL)
Coach: Jesse Edwards
- Bamba Touray 2028 7'0 C

- Preston Echols 2027 6’6 F
- Evan Kirby 2028 6'0 PG
- Denver Turner 2027 6’4 G 

Ischool of Lewisville (TX)
Coach: Brian Nwelue
  • Jaylen Lawal 2025 6’3 PG - 15 ppg 4 rpg/apg
  • Mario Wooden 2026 6’6 W - 10 ppg 6 rog
  • David Iweze 2025 6’9 F - 10 ppg 6 rpg
  • Jackson Townsend 2025 6’5 SG  - 8.8 ppg
  • Romiel Carter 2025 6’5 G - 8.6 ppg
 
Lake Norman Christian (NC)
Coach: Tim Fields
  • DJ Todd 2025 6’5 SG  - 13 ppg 3 rpg
  • Kobe Broome 2025 6’2 PG - 12.5 ppg 4 rpg
  • BJ Johnson 2025 5’11 PG - 11.9 ppg 4.4 rpg
 
NC GBB National (NC)
Coach: James Zimmerman
  • #0 Devin Simms 2025 6’5 G
  • #24 KJ Burke 2025 6’3 G
  • #2 Malcolm McNeil 2026 6’3 G
  • #3 Kato Muhammad 2026 G
 
NC GBB Varsity (NC)
Coach: Chezere Briggs
  • #22 Parker Jeffries 2027 6’3 G - 13.8 ppg
  • #1 Jordan Zimmerman 2028 6’0 G - 6.0 ppg
 
New Faith Christian Academy (GA)
Coach: Sean Rutherford
  • #11 Landen Render 2027 SG - 24 ppg
  • #0 Astain Preston 2027 G - 23.8 ppg 4 ast
  • #12 Harry Egbayelo 2027 C - 10.5 ppg 19.3 reb 2.8 blk
 
North Florida Educational Institute (FL)
Coach: Stacey Poole Sr.
 
Parris Prep (NC)
Coach: Damari Parris
  • #3 Garrett Morgan 2025 PG - 18.1 ppg
  • #5 Baldwyn Garcia 2025 PG - 11.4 ppg
 
Potter's House Prep Regional (FL)
Coach: LaThario Miller Sr.
  • #2 Elijah Coleman 2026 6'3 G   
  • #4 Taishawn Jeffrey 2025 5’10 PG 
  • #33 Tyrell Neal 2027 6'5 F       
 
Potter's House National Academy (FL)
Coach: Maurice Willie
  • #1 Tre Torchon 2025 PG - 11.4 ppg
  • #3 Noe Martel 2025 SG - 11.4 ppg
  • #5 Cheick Conde 2025 F - 11.3 ppg 7.8 Reb
  • #15 Deng Deng 2026 F - 8.3 8.4 ppg
 
Quality Education National (NC)
Coach: Will Jones
  • #10 Trey Shepphard 2025 6'6 G
  • #2 Sabree Scott 2025 6'7 G
  • #3 Shawn Long 2025 G
  • #35 Nathan Malosa 2025 6'10 PF
 
S3 Academy (VA)
Coach: Tre Mouton
  • Babacar Ly 2025 G - 15.3 ppg 4.8 ast
  • Cheik Thiam 2026 W - 11.5 ppg 8.9 reb
  • Shamar Curley 2027 G - 10.2 ppg 6.2 reb
 
Top Notch Prep Blue (CAN)
Coach: Rustom Ahmed
 
Top Notch Prep White (CAN)
Coach: Rustom Ahmed
 
TPLS Christian Academy (VA)
Coach: Chuck Thompson
  • Sam Mitchell 2025
  • Teshawn Banks 2026
  • Tahleek Ross 2027

BIG SHOTS West Virginia 2025 Wing Rankings

By Big Shots Nation 10/08/2024, 10:50am EDT

WVU commit Braydon Hawthorne, San Diego commit Darrae Goodwin top West Virginia's 2025 recruiting class.

WVU commit Braydon Hawthorne, San Diego commit Darrae Goodwin top West Virginia's 2025 recruiting class.

View full rankings at bigshots.net/WV2025Rankings

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