LBI Carolina JamFest – Observations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops made the trip up to Concord, NC this weekend for the LBI Carolina JamFest. This NCAA Live Period event is hosting over 80 teams from throughout the southeastern part of the United States. Who did we see play on the opening night from here in Concord, NC? Read more inside right here on your source for basketball coverage all season long. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>SC Future Plays Shorthanded: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The SC Future 2025 squad played with just 5 players this evening at the LBI Carolina JamFest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Transfer Portal Has Hit Grassroots Basketball: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several players showed up tonight wearing new uniforms for this NCAA Live Period. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":659575,"width":400,"height":263,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/0BFB54CF-38E6-4EB0-8FE4-64BA2968D820-crop-2666x1751-1684553465.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-659575" width="400" height="263" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='195517' first='Keziyah' last='Sanders'] </strong>- SC Future 2024 - was previously with Upward Stars Pee Dee 2024 a few weeks back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":659564,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/2DD16EDF-21B9-4B54-AF62-38B4BED9F67C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-659564" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='390982' first='Kaylin' last='Brown'] </strong>- Charleston Raptors - Brown had been sitting out this Grassroots season until now. She attends Oceanside Collegiate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":659565,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/B63A1B7A-F361-4812-9D70-6705FF805BBB.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-659565" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='303245' first='Caitlin' last='Bowling']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='399198' first='Reagan' last='Mobley'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='374512' first='Zoe' last='Sheriff'] </strong>have all joined the SC Lady Sixers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top 5 Performers This Evening:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280575' first='Quinasia' last='Abercrombie']</strong> (2024) finished with 30 points for SC Lady Sixers in an opening round win 51-46 over the Carolina Express. Abercrombie scored 24 points in the 2nd half and helped the SC Lady Sixers come back from a 29-15 halftime deficit. Quinasia scored most of her points while attacking the cup in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":659570,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/17D8B545-A620-4960-B3BC-E01998B0F4C7.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-659570" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='255967' first='Cokey' last='Suddeth'] </strong>(2025) continues her hot play this spring for the Charleston Raptors. Suddeth finished with 20 points while connecting on 4 three pointers. Cokey keeps on getting more comfortable playing face-up to the basket and knocking down shots from the perimeter. She does it with good selection along the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":659576,"width":400,"height":263,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/2137F05B-1A61-4658-A9D2-73010A2B7C79-crop-3226x2118-1684553592.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-659576" width="400" height="263" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='376357' first='Olivia' last='Bowes'] </strong>(2024) was very impressive for BWSL 17U Nike Kelly in a win over SC Future 2024. Bowes finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds according to out unofficial stats. Olivia on several occasions this evening started the break up the floor in transition and finding an open teammate for an easy bucket. Bowes cleaned up on the glass on both ends of the floor. Olivia has a great skill set to make plays for herself and her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":659571,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/E4BEBDFF-2163-434E-8686-C96103B5CB70.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-659571" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='637593' first='Taelor' last='Lee-Sutton'] </strong>(2028) is the future of basketball in the Midlands and for Keenan HS. Lee-Sutton who attends W G Sanders Middle School runs with Team Curry Academy. Taelor finished with 23 points in opening round win. She plays the game so under control at times. Taelor already shows maturity at times on the floor with her shot and passing decisions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Last Performer was <strong>All Carolina</strong> as a TEAM Effort. The Eastern North Carolina based team was on all cylinders in a lopsided win tonight. This team has plenty of talent to make some noise over the next few days here at the LBI <strong><em>#CarolinaJamFest</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops will have plenty more coverage and breakdowns from here at the LBI Carolina JamFest. Stay tune for all the action right here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->