Big Shots Carolina Rise Classic: 14U All Stars

By Big Shots Nation, 07/06/21, 6:30PM EDT

Jackson Keith leads Durham Hurricanes 2025 to another 14U title as they defeated Upward Stars Columbia.

Winston Salem, NC- Big Shots Carolina Rise Classic was another promising event held at the Rise Indoor Sports Complex. Many of the top teams came to play & it was filled with standout performers.

Jackson Keith led the Durham Hurricanes to the 14U title as they dominated the championship game, defeating Upward Stars Columbia 57-31. The Hurricanes led the whole way in the title game behind the play of Keith who was named Instat MVP. Not only did they dominate in the title game but they had their way the entire tournament, beating teams by an average of 20 points per game. Keith yet again proved why he is one of the top players in the NC's class of 2025. He is a special talent that can do a bit of everything on the court. Keith is a true two way player that uses his length and size to his advantage. Keith led the division in scoring with 14.7 ppg.

Another Standout in the division was Jacob Gilbert of WBCA 2025 Blue. Gilbert had his way offensively and proved why he is the teams number one option. Gilbert finished second in the division in scoring with 12.3 ppg.