Rocky Mount, NC-  Big Shots North Carolina Jam was another standout event held at the Rocky Mount Event Center. This event continues to have elite level talent & sleepers due for a breakout performance.

Kannon McBride led the 7th Nation Warriors to a 12U championship after defeating Twin Hoops Select 50-32. Mcbride had it going early on in the title game, scoring it from deep and attacking the basket. He was the teams number one scoring option & he didn't disappoint. Not only did he lead his team to a title, but he finished with the 2nd highest scoring average in the entire division. McBride averaged 17.3 ppg. 

J'Khye Dixon of GNC Elite 2027 was another elite performer in the division. Dixon dominated in the semifinal game, scoring 30 points and keeping his team within single digits. Ultimately Twin Hoops was too much for Dixon and GNC Elite. Dixon led the entire division in scoring over the weekend with 20.3 ppg.

CHAMPS: 7th Nation Warriors- 50

RUNNER-UP:Twin Hoops Select- 32

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER: Kannon Mcbride

ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM:

7th Nation Warriors 6th         15        Kannon Mcbride         2027    5'5       Guard  Broad Creek Middle

7th Nation Warriors 6th         11        Terry   Riggins III         2027    5'4       Guard  HJ MacDonald

Cap City Clutch            2          Ridley  Hightower       2027    5'3''     Guard  Heritage

Durham Hurricanes 2028       1          Jace     Glaspie 2028    5'6       Forward          Durham

Durham Hurricanes 2028       34        Jadon  Liles     2028    5'6       Forward          Little River

GNC Elite 2027            3          Deshaun Carr  2027    5'0       G         South Edgecombe Middle

GNC Elite 2027            5          J'khye  Dixon   2027    5'6       F          Bethel

GNC Elite 2027            13        Zy'arius            Pettaway         2027    5.8       F          South Edgecombe

Royal Knights Basketball Club 0          Arnez   Williams          2027    5-0       G         franklinton middle

Twin Hoops Select 2027 (12U)           7          Damartae Merchant Bonds    2027    4-11     G         James Madison Middle School

Twin Hoops Select 2028 (11U)           5          Nassir  Watkins           2029    5-2       F          Lee Waid Elementary

LEADING SCORERS:

PPG

J. Dixon20.3

K. Mcbride17.8

Z. Pettaway12.0

D. Reville11.5

K. Lemon9.0

D. Merchant Bonds8.8

J. Washington8.8

R. Hightower7.5

A. Williams7.0

C. Geer7.0

J. Glaspie6.3

K. Brown6.0

M. McLean6.0

J. Bowen5.8

T. Riggins III5.5

Z. Lovick5.5

T. Thigpen5.3

C. McDonald5.0

J. Liles5.0

S. Furlow5.0

UPCOMING EVENTS: