One team that really captured our eyes and made a mark in Rock Hill was FIBA SC 2022, as they finished undefeated throughout the two events, going 8-0 at the Summer Havoc.' A talented group for sure, the biggest story from the event was the trio that was off the charts all throughout.'
2022 6'3 Lebron Thomas, 2022 6'2 Xzavier Thaggard, and 2022 6'0 Joseph Durant were tremendous on the floor, really giving college coaches an opportunity to check out some intriguing talent from South Carolina.
Thomas led the charge, as the 6'3 guard continues to be an impressive talent with his size, offensive skill set, his ability to impact the floor in an array of ways, and aggressive nature on the court. In almost every game, he finished with 20+ points and averaged 26.5 points per game in eight games. He is a prolific scoring threat on the court, dicing through defenses, finishing well in the lane and through contact, and brings a nice balance of length and athleticism to the table. Lebron did a tremendous job in rebounding and starting the break, ultimately getting to his spots or finding his teammates on the court.
Thaggard put up some impressive numbers as well all throughout the event, really showing his ability to be consistent throughout. Averaging 21 points per game, Thaggard continued to show his aggressive nature on the court and his ability to be a multi-level scorer. The 6'2 prospect brings tremendous athleticism and energy, finishing above the rim on several occasions and gets paint touches.
Lastly, Durant is a 6'0 prospect that plays with tremendous pace and is a very crafty ball-handler on the court. He was a key piece for FIBA SC, stepping up when needed offensively (including a 23-point outing in one game). Durant was able to get to his spots to score or delivered on-target passes to his teammates.
These three led the charge for FIBA and certainly showcased their talent at the Summer Havoc, being one of the few teams that went undefeated throughout both events in Rock Hill. Be sure to check these guys out more this summer, along with the rest of the team.