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Shane Blakeney on being bsck in SC to play college basketball @UStarsse

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐲
Meet Shane Blakeney. Palmetto State guy looking to take this team and his game to the next level.

↗️ ✨ \\\🏀 @3SSBCircuit

⭐️ @ShaneBlakeney3

I had a great Unofficial Visit today at UNC Charlotte! Thank you @CharlotteMBB and the Coaching staff for having me!

Can I get uhhhhh.. 4️⃣-for-4️⃣?? Shane's on 🔥 from beyond the arc

SC 54 | 55 CU

Sam Mills is one of the top available centers on the East Coast. The 6'11" big man from Lexington, South Carolina, is entering his senior season at Lexington High School after spending the summer competing on the Adidas 3SSB circuit with Upward Stars and performing at live-period raditional paint presence who continues to develop physically and athletically while adding layers to his game. He has become increasingly effective at finding open space in the dunker spot, giving his guards a reliable target around the basket. On the offensive glass, he is a force, showing excellent instincts to track the ball off the rim and either rise for a putback dunk or gather himself to finish around the basket. Mills has also developed a reliable turnaround hook shot, using his size to create separation from defenders and finish consistently around the rim. While not yet a consistent perimeter shooter, he has flashed promising shooting mechanics for a player of his size, giving him an intriguing area for further development at the next level. His improving playmaking is another positive, as he has shown the ability to deliver accurate passes to teammates from a variety of angles. Defensively, Mills provides a major presence as a rim protector, particularly as a weak-side defender. He shows good awareness both on and off the ball, along with the body control to elevate vertically and contest shots without sacrificing his positioning. His rebounding instincts and ability to alter attempts around the basket make him a valuable interior presence on both ends. After competing against some of the top big men on the Nike and Adidas circuits over the past two summers, Mills has established himself as a proven prospect with the tools to continue developing at the next level. With an experienced Lexington team returning several key contributors, expect Mills to help lead the charge as the Wildcats look to return to the Class 5A state championship game @24SamMills @lexingtonhoops @CoachWells1911 @UStarsse @PrepHoopsSC @AndrewBaxleySC @POBScout

“I’m looking for a coach who will prepare me for the NBA.”

4⭐️ CJ Moore details Wake Forest, Cal, South Carolina & his recruiting priorities.

What matters most in his recruitment? 👀

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I had a great Unofficial Visit today at Virginia Tech University! Thank you @HokiesMBB and the Coaching Staff for having me!

INFO: Detroit Mercy was in this week to see 2027 prospect Desmond Harrington (@hoodi3des ), a source tells @recruitszone .

Highly physical & explosive forward, plays with an aggressiveness, excels working from the dunker spot, & works well as a help-side defender.

Some highlights from Upward Fall League action.

Huck Flinn, Colt Fowler, and J’Sean Sanders each with the tough finishes for their teams. 🏀

Pro Insight Team Spotlight 🔦

💫 Hellstar

📌 Woodstock, CT

🔑 Antoine Caughman, Jr., Jalen Taggart, Zack Dawson, Kyle “Bright” Delves

💡 Hellstar enters its first OTE season backed by serious pedigree — Head Coach Tom Espinosa has five national prep titles and 125+ D1 ching career. Expect Hellstar to hit the ground running behind Antoine Caughman Jr, a top-25 prospect in the class of 2028.

Some highlights from a great weekend at wootten top150 camp🙏🏾‼️ @Wootten_Camp @RedhawkMBB

Great competition @Wootten_Camp
some clips by @theballdawgs

Mike Brown with former Knick Dillon Jones postgame

Brown credits the 2x champ with key behind-the-scenes advice during New York's title run

1000% committed!!! go bucs!! #committed #AGTG

The 2028 Rivals150 rankings have been updated…

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 💪

#ConquerandPrevail #ForTheW

My highlights from fall league.

6'6 '28 Antoine Caughman Jr. of #OTE Hell star/ Upward Stars #3SSB did everything in power to lock up 5 star status at @OvertimeElite Pro Day.Swingman w/size and ideal frame who consistently produces and is very confident 3PT shooter.

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