Virginia Beach, VA-  Big Shots Virginia Beach Jam was another standout event. This year's event was packed with over 140 teams in the newly built Virginia Beach Sports Center.

Elijah Mitchell was dynamic for Big Shots Elite Virginia Nets in the 16U division. Mitchell led Big Shots Elite Virginia Nets to a 16U title as they defeated Charlotte Dragons 16 Bowser 64-56. Mitchell was special throughout the tournament as he had his way in every game. He was show stopping in the semifinal game when he dropped 37 in a close contest. He has a strong frame which allows him to score the ball efficiently around the rim. That is a main reason why he finished second in the division in scoring at 28.7. Mitchell is an athletic 6'5 forward who has a constant motor. He attacks the rim very well, can shoot the long ball, and is an overall match up nightmare for opposing coaches. Mitchell is in the class of 2022 and attends Fleming High School. Along with Mitchell is teammate Lawrence Cole who was one of the elite guards at the Beach Jam. Cole has been a top guard in the class of 22 at big shots all year. He finished third in the division in scoring with 22.8 PPG. 

Kamari Vinson is a name that may have stood out the most at Big Shots Virginia Beach Jam. Vinson showed why he was one of the best guards at the tournament as he put on a scoring clinic, averaging more than 30 points a game. He even dropped 41 in the semifinals of the silver bracket. Kamari led the Hampton Road Rams to the 16U silver title. He has a special scoring ability and did it in multiple ways this weekend. Vinson can shoot the ball at an elite level, and has the ability to get to the rim & finish. He is a 6'3 small forward in the class of 2023 and is being over looked. Look for a breakout summer as Vinson will continue to climb the ranks. 

CHAMPS: Big Shots Elite VA Nets- 64

RUNNER-UP: Charlotte Dragons- 56

 

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER: Elijah Mitchell

 

ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM:

Big Shots Elite Virginia Nets    2          Lawrence Cole 2023    6-2  Guard Northside High School

Big Shots Elite Virginia Nets    23        Elijah Mitchell 2023    6-4       F  Fleming High School

Charlotte Dragons 16 Bowser            Alius Bowser   2023                            Victory Christian HS

Charlotte Dragons 16 Bowser 1          Chris Eagan                                        

Chosen 1 Generation 16U      15        Kymani Hagans 2023  5'11     F          Highland Springs High School

Country Roads WV 2023        5          Charles Hawkins         2023    6-3       F          Robert C Byrd

Country Roads WV 2023        1          Preston Williams         2023    5’10     PG       North Marion High School

Country Roads WV 2023        22        Noah   Burnside          2023    6-1       SF  South Harrison High School

Dreamchaser United NNK      9          Brandon Washington                                     

Fly High Athletics Black 16      9          Jayden Baker                                      

Fly High Athletics Black 16      0          Chandler Griffith                                            

Hampton Roads Rams 3          Kamari Vinson 2023    6-1       F          Kecoughtan High School

Hampton Roads Rams 42        Jaylin   Galbreath        2023    6-0       Foward            Bethel High School

LBA Team Attack         22        Joey     Fitzpatrick       2023    190      6'1''     Loudoun County High School

LBA Team Attack         2          Jack     West    2023    6-0       G         Loudoun County High School

Rockit George 16        23        Jordan Brown 2023    6-2       Forward          Glen Allen High School

Rockit George 16        0          Michael Patrick           2023    6-3       SG        Hanover High School

Rockit George 16        10        Christopher     Reece  2023    6-2       Guard  Freeman High School

Team Loaded 757 Goodman  11        Zehki   Darden                                   

Team Loaded 757 Goodman  7          JAVON TAYLOR                                              

Team Loaded 757 Goodman  3          Daytwan  Johnson                                         

Team Loaded 757 Goodman  5          Tony    Goodman                                           

Team Marsh - Churchwell      0          Jared   Arthur 2023    6-0       Guard  Matoaca High School

Team Marsh - Churchwell      23        Stacy   Byrd III 2023    6-6       Wing    Richmond Christian School

Team Resilience United 16U  33        Jordan Ragland           2022    6'2       Power Forward Grafton High School

Team Resilience United 16U  7          Damon Cooley 2022    5'8       Guard  Tabb High School

Team Resilience United 16U  3          Jaydyn Crawford         2022    5'9       Point Guard     Tabb High School

Team Swish     23        Noah   Knauf               6-1       Guard 

Team Swish     2          Samir   Padilla             6-1       Guard 

Virginia ACES   10        Jalen    Duckett           2023    5-6       Guard  Nansemond River

Virginia ACES   6          Isaiah   Dozier  2023    5-8       Shooting Guard           Indian River

LEADING SCORERS:

PPG

K. Vinson30.0

E. Mitchell28.7

L. Cole22.8

C. Hawkins21.0

A. Bowser18.0

T. GOODMAN JR18.0

C. Boulden17.0

D. Ormon16.3

J. West16.3

B. Cropp16.0

J. Brown15.3

J. Galbreath15.0

M. Galberth14.5

J. Fitzpatrick14.3

J. Ragland14.3

P. Williams13.7

I. Dozier13.0

M. DAY12.3

M. Patrick12.3

N. Burnside12.3

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