Rock Hill, SC - The largest high school & post grad championships in the country Big Shots Prep Nationals was once again an electric atmosphere and full of talent of all levels. The event featured 106 High School and Post Grad teams from 28+ different states at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center. College coaches and national media were in attendance throughout the weekend. Check out the champions and all stars from the division below.
Champions: New Hope Academy (MD) goes 4-0 at BIG SHOTS PREP NATIONALS, crowned CHAMPS of the GOLD DIVISION.
MVP Performers:
2024 6’6 F DJ Thomas led his team to the title run at BIG SHOTS PREP NATIONALS averaging 16.8 ppg.
Breakout Performer:
2026 6’7 F Mahliq Kitson of United Scholastic HS (CAN)
2027 6’5 F Sunny Barton of Top Notch Prep North (CAN)
2026 6’0 G Nick Haney of Combine Varsity (NC)
2024 6’5 SF Jalen Martinez of New Hope Academy (MD)
Tournament Leading Scorer:
M. Kitson22.3
J. Owens20.0
S. Barton17.7
N. Haney17.3
D. Thomas16.8
S. Koszyca15.3
J. Martinez14.3
M. Barros13.5
J. Miller13.3
M. McNeil12.8
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GOLD HIGH SCHOOL ALL STARS
(MVP) New Hope Academy (MD) 25 DJ Thomas 2024 6'6 F
Combine Varsity (NC) 10 Nick Haney 2026 6'0 G
Holy Family Catholic School (KY) 42 Jayden Owens 2024 6'8 PF
Holy Family Catholic School (KY) 32 Marcus Brumfield 2025 6'0 SG
NC GBB Varsity (NC) 4 Syncere Caviness 2027 5'9 G
NC GBB Varsity (NC) 14 Damir Evans 2024 6'1 G
New Hope Academy (MD) 11 Uriah Augare-Deal 2025 6'7 SF
New Hope Academy (MD) 10 Jalen Martinez 2024 6'5 SF
Spire HS Black (OH) 24 Mustafa Canbas 2024 6'2 F
Spire HS Black (OH) 25 Vanya Suslov 2025 5'11 G
Top Notch Prep North (CAN) 2 Sunny Barton 2027 6'5 F
Top Notch Prep White (CAN) 17 Mateus Barros 2024 6'4 SF
United Scholastic HS (CAN) 12 Mahliq Kitson 2026 6’7 SF
United Scholastic HS (CAN) 0 Zane McFarlane 2026 5’11 PG
V3 Preparatory Academy (Canada) 2 Abdoul Kone 2027 6'2 G/F
Wilson Academy HS (GA) 25 Zion Tater 2026 5’7 G
Winston Salem Christian Junior (NC) 3 Szymon Koszyca 2025 5'11 G
BIG SHOTS PREP NATIONALS Gold High School NEW HOPE ACADEMY (MD)