The Queen City Showcase in Rock Hill this weekend is going to be off the charts. With talent all on the floor, livestreams streaming the games, and a ton of coverage from Phenom Hoops, this is going to be one of the best events to start the travel ball season.
That is why we wanted to get a leg up on it, as we spoke to several coaches that will be bringing their teams to South Carolina this weekend. Below, we look at a few players that you may want to check out on the court, whether you are a college coach, a scout, or a fan.
Check out a few names below for each team.
Team: Team EAT 2025
Brent Banks (5’6”)
One of the top elite point guards in the Southeast. Brent’s an excellent ball-handler, passer, and decision-maker: a floor general on the court. Offensively, Brent is a knock-down shooter with NBA range and a fearless attacker often resulting in power layups, lobs to bigs, or skips to perimeter players for the 3-ball. On defense, he’s a lockdown.
Jonah Lawrence (6’1”)
One of the top two-way players in the Southeast: a premier spot-up threat, a defensive lock-down specialist, and a reliable ball-handler. Jonah is fluid and versatile and can get to the rim with ease and finish with both hands. His high-level experience in the elite circles throughout the Southeast makes him a leader for Team EAT 2025.
Anderson Collins (5’6”)
One of the top shooters in the Southeast: catch-and-shoot, 1-drib pullups, 2-drib pullups, floaters. His shooting abilities require respect from the defense, which creates space for teammates to attack the rim. Anderson is a solid ball-handler and passer, and an improving defensive player.
Nikayle Hodge (5’10”)
Another fierce two-way competitor. Nikalye has elite speed and natural ability to get both feet in the paint to break down defenses going right or left. A vocal leader who makes smart decisions with the ball, Nikayle also has good vision to find the proper skip pass and the touch to thread post-entry passes. Defensively, he’s solid on-ball as well as help-side and can score effectively on all three levels and rebounds well.
Drew Dinkin (6’1”)
One of the strongest rim-attackers in North Carolina with a knack for offensive rebounding. His quick release makes it difficult to block his shot (i.e. imagine Antawn Jamison’s interior offensive skills). Drew also has a solid mid-range game, an emerging “3-Ball”, and his strength and speed make him a powerful force in transition.
Caden Edmond (6’2”)
Played on Central High School’s varsity team (Pageland, SC) as an 8th grader. A legitimate triple-threat, Caden is dangerous with the shot, pass, or rim attack. One of the top “rim-runners” in the Southeast, Caden is dangerous in transition and solid on the defensive side of the ball and boards. His emerging “3-Ball” can make him elite-status.
Kaegan Chambers (6’0”)
Perhaps the most athletic player on the team, Kaegan is a dominant defensive stopper and dangerous in transition with his speed, attacking style and playmaking abilities. Kaegan is versatile (i.e. can play the 1,2, or 3 positions), a skilled ball-handler and passer, and because of his exceptional speed, gets to the rim with ease and authority.
Quinton “Q” Burgess (6’4”)
Long, athletic, and dominant at times. On offense, he consistently attacks the rim, has a capable mid-range game and an emerging perimeter game (ie imagine a young Scottie Pippen or Tracy McGrady). On defense, his quick leaping ability allows him to compete for most rebounds and he’s one of the top shot blockers in the Southeast.
Amare Adams (6’4”)
A strong, skilled mid-range and inside prospect with a big frame, strong athleticism, and nice versatility on both the offensive and defensive ends: averaged 22ppg/15rpg as an 8th grader playing JV in Pageland. His combination of size, strength and mobility, make him a quality finisher offensively and powerful force defensively.