skip navigation

Big Shots South Carolina Top 150: 2023 All Stars and Standouts

By Big Shots Nation, 09/26/19, 10:15AM EDT

Share

Kendal Richardson named 2023 MVP, several of SC's top 2023 point guards standout

SC Top 150 2023 1st Team All Stars 

 

MVP: Kendal Richardson 2023 6’1 G Lower RICHLAND (SC) | Capital City Vipers

Kendal Richardson is a 2023 you want to put on your radar now and follow closely throughout his career as he blossoms. Shooters shoot & Richardson delivers earning SC Top 150 2023 MVP honors averaging 18 ppg for the camp. The 6’3 freshman is the younger brother to high level 2021 PG Korey Richardson and will be Lower Richland’s sniper from deep. He shot superb at Big Shots SC Top 150 scoring ppg leading the class of 2023 in that category. His growth in size impressed me when he arrived at camp and saw the asset in the games allowing him to get shot off contested. A confident player that has a knack for scoring and will be recruited as he ages.

CJ Rich 2023 5'11 PG RICHLAND Northeast (SC) | Upward Stars SE

A top point guard in SC's 2023 class. Love watching rising point guards with an advanced skill set that play to their strengths and make others better. A point guard that carries a mature, confident court presence to himself where the game flows through him. Saw that in 2023 PG CJ Rich of Richland Northeast (SC) at Big Shots SC Top 150. Not only can he faciltiate the game he has the short game and paint touching mindset leading to buckets. CJ averaged 15 ppg for Upward Stars SE on the Adidast Guantlet circuit. It's evident he’s been taught how to play the PG spot being the son of former South Carolina great PG Carey Rich. Playing for JoJo English at Richland Northeast he will be gaining even more valuable tutelege from another South Carolina great. Earned SC Top 150 2023 All Star 1st team honors.

Auturo Overton 2023 5'11 PG Lower RICHLAND (SC)

Auturo brings speed, decision making and playmaking ability to the floor with the ball in his hands. A big body PG that showed poise on both ends of the floor, very solid 3-point shooter that's unselfish and also looks to get others involved. One of the top PG's in Columbia in 2023 that will a player to watch as he climbs the ranks. Earned SC Top 150 2023 All Star 1st team honors.

Trai White 2023 5'8 PG Gray Collegiate (SC) | Carolina Cavs

Coming off a 2023 MVP performance at last year's SC Top 150, Trai White was at it again in 2019 making plays off the bounce. A speedy playmaker point guard at both ends of the floor. Plays with an advanced point guard mentality with reads and instincts.  Offensively, White attacks with either hand and can finish over length well with both hands. Solid shooter from 3-point line but does most his damage in the paint. He loves to pass and has the ability to control without even scoring. Defensively, he chaos havoc with pressure and gets in passing lanes leading to quick points off turnovers.  A PG to watch in SC 2023 class.

Matty Foor 2023 5’9 PG SUMMERVILLE (SC) / Upward Stars, HYB Raptors

Shot makers always have a home and Matty Foor falls into that category. There's some players that are just tagged as "Ballers" and Foor is that. Can play both guard spots, scores all 3-levels and can run the show at the point to take games over. Matty has an advanced skill set with a tight handle, smooth stroke and work ethic that projects for him to have a successful career.  A high percentage FT percentage shooter that ices games late. Named 1st Team All Star at Big Shots SC Top 150.

Jaydyn Sowell 2023 5'4 PG Central (SC) Wolves Nation | Capital City Vipers

Jaydyn led the 2023 class in scoring at SC Top 150 at 21 ppg. A small guard with strong handles had the hot hand all camp scoring 24 points in game 1 followed up by 18 in game 2. Playmaker off the bounce that gets into the paint and can make shots at all 3-levels. Earned SC Top 150 2023 All Star 1st team honors.

SC Top 150 2023 2nd Team All Stars

 

Amarian Charles 2023 5'6 PG Conway (SC) | Ascend Ballers

Amarian has speed and knows to use it proven in his 24 point scoring output in game 2 at SC Top 150. He gets out in transition off make or miss pushing tempo to create scoring opportunity for him or a teammate. Love his energy and positive vocals on the court. As a point guard he possesses the leadership you want at the lead guard spot. Named to SC Top 150 2023 All Star 2nd team.

 

Jordan Frazer 2023 5'9 PG Ridge View (SC) | Carolina KIngs

Quick point guard with a nice stroke from outside and displayed his ability to score on all three levels. Positive energy that you want on your team and is unselfish to make the winning plays and extra pass. Frazer has an aggressive mindset on both ends of the floor that led to him scoring 14 points in game 2 and SC Top 150 2023 All Star 2nd team honors. 

Matthew Rogers 2023 6'0 SG Sumter  (SC) | Sumter Elite

Matt does the little things that help your team win games. Call him the glue-guy or a winner he makes positive plays happen for his team. Offensively, Rogers shot it well throughout camp, made the extra pass, attack close-outs and crashed the glass creating second chance points. He's a quality athlete with a nice feel for the game, which is a part of what allows him to play so many different roles. Rogers is a bully on defense and forced numerous turnovers through use of his quick hands. Named 2023 2nd Team All Star at Big Shots SC Top 150
 

Mikaili Jamison 2023 5'4 PG Keenan (SC) | Carolina Kings

Jamison stood out with his defensive minded play at the lead guard spot with active hands that led to easy buckets for his team. As most Keenan guards do, he plays fast and has a quick tight handle that leads to a high assist-to-turnover ratio. Offensively, he gets into the paint looking to set up a teammate. Named 2023 2nd team all star at Big Shots SC Top 150.

Thomas Perez 2023 5'8 PG Spring Valley (SC) | Carolina Cavs

Perez is a strong combo guard that excelled in 1 on 1 Skills session at SC Top 150 using his quicks, strength & touch around the rim to complete plays in the paint. He got to his spots and didn’t settle for anything but the best shot. A paint touching guard that knows angles on offense and defense to make impact. He takes pride defensively to set the tone and play physical.

JD Gardner 2023 6'0 SG Heathwood Hall (SC) | Carolina Cavs

A shooter that can stretch the floor or use a shot fake to create better shot. Rising prospect coming up in the Heathwood Hall program that has positive energy and work ethic that you get better with. He’s versatile on offense and defense to play multiple positions.

Kaprice Rowan Jr 2023 5’6 PG Westwood (SC) | Carolina Kings

Loved his energy on and off the floor. Rowan plays with a high motor that led to deflections on defense and scoring off drives at the offensive end. He brings positivity to his team that helps leads to wins. Also showed he can shoot it, converting on shots from outside that led to him averaging 8 ppg at SC Top 150 earning 2nd team all star honors.