RECAP: Big Shots Charleston Invitational High School All Stars
Liberty Heights National and Varsity shine at Charleston Invitational
Charleston, SC- The Big Shots Charleston Invitational was a high level event that hosted several high school and post-grad schools across many states. Schools from NC, SC, VA, FL, OH and GA were in attendance. The event was held at the premier North Charleston Athletic Center. The Charleston Invitational a high level event for years to come.
Check out the undefeated teams:
UNDEFEATED CHAMPION TEAMS
Liberty Heights National (NC)
NC's No. 1 ranked team lived up to the ranking with the win vs. Franklin Prep. Michael Wright has a team that boast players for all levels. Ezra Ausar, NC's No. 1 SF, was named game MVP with 17 points. Akron commits Ryan Prather Jr. connected on 5 3's for 20 points. Star backcourt 2023 Silas Demary Jr. and 2022 Elijah Jamison are as good a duo as any in the state. Jalen McDonald was high flying earning all star honors.
Liberty Heights Varsity (NC)
The Simpkins Bros., Takai and Tajuan, have been the buzz of the winter in North Carolina following their title win at Winter Jam and showing at Chick-Fil-A Classic. The type of guards that cause the madness in March. The 6'3 explosive combo guards are quick, play well above the rim and can fill it up from distance. Both are Division-1 talents that continue to prove it every game out and win games. Another guard that brings it every game at the guard spot is David Wilkerson who put in an all star showing. Josiah Dow held down the paint.
Oceanside Collegiate (SC)
OCA has been one of Charleston's top teams this school season led by the 2023 backcourt of Malachi Stevens and Makhi Rivers. Stevens scored 17 points in the win to earn game MVP. Rivers ran the show at the PG spot.
Below are the All Star teams for high school based on performance at the Big Shots Charleston Invitational:
FIRST TEAM ALL STARS
Takai Simpkins | 2022 | 6'3 G | Liberty Heights Varsity(NC)
Ezra Ausar | 2022 | 6'7 SF | Liberty Heights National (NC)
Tajuan Simpkins | 2022 | 6'4 SG |Liberty Heights Varsity(NC)
Ryan Prather Jr | 2022 | 6'4 SG | Liberty Heights National (NC)
David Wilkerson | 2022 | 6'3 PG | Liberty Heights Varsity(NC)
Trey Thomas | 2022 | 6'2 G | Spire Institute & Academy (OH)
Bryce Wilkins| 2023 | 6'8 PF | Franklin Prep HS (NC)
Roderick Coffee III | 2022 | 6'4 G | Spire Institute & Academy (OH)
Keynan Davis | 2022 | 6'5 G\F | Spire Institute & Academy (OH)
Silas Demary Jr | 2022 | 6'3 PG | Liberty Heights National (NC)
Jalen McDonald | 2022 | 6'5 SF | Liberty Heights National (NC)
Elijah Jamison | 2022 | 6'2 PG | Liberty Heights National (NC)
Malachi Stevens | Oceanside Collegiate(SC)