Around the State : Berkeley and Dorchester Counties Underclassmen
Prep Hoops makes a stop in the Low Country and tells you about the best underclassmen in Berkeley and Dorchester Counties. Here is a closer look at some of the talent here.
Travelle Simmons (2019) Goose Creek HS (pictured on front)
Simmons 5’10 point guard really likes to play 94 feet. Simmons can really penetrate-kick and get to the basket. Simmons needs to slow it down at times and just keep it simple running the offense. Simmons runs with TMP 16U
Jaivion Garrett (2019) Goose Creek HS
Garrett small forward plans on moving to the Seattle, WA area for school next year. Garrett a athletic forward can play inside-out on the floor. Garrett played AAU with Upward Stars Southeast 2019 this spring.
Jamel McGowan (2020) Goose Creek HS
McGowan 6’1 shifty guard really likes to utilize the crossover dribble to get by defenders. McGowan should see time this season on Gators roster according to Head Coach Blake Hall. McGowan has a nice mid-range game and has the ability to create his own shot. McGowan plays AAU with TMP 15U.
Trevur Smalls (2019) Berkeley HS (Moncks Corner)
Smalls was a pleasant surprise last month in Charlotte, NC at a Big Shots Event. Smalls 6’4 wing has a good motor and a great attitude towards the game. Smalls a wing player athletic and when given the chance he will slash to the basket. Smalls was tentative to shoot the perimeter jumper.
DeAndre Bryan (2019) Berkeley HS (Moncks Corner)
Bryan is a RAW talent that has had a good spring with the Charleston Strong and Head Coach Jimmy Brown. Bryan has great length and really runs the floor well like a deer. Bryan 6’6 still has his best basketball in front of him and I’m looking forward to seeing his progress down the road.
Ishan White (2020) Berkeley HS (Moncks Corner)
White is not well known since he has decided to play the local AAU circuit with some neighborhood buddies. White 6’6 now will join forces with TMP 16U this summer according to TMP 16U Head Coach Tron Grant.
Johnathan Bennett (2019) Summerville HS
Bennett is the starting quarterback for the Green Wave football team. Bennett has been offered from Appalachian State, Charlotte and Coastal Carolina University. Bennett is a dual threat on the football field. Bennett is playing AAU with Upward Stars Southeast 2019.
Ja-Saun Pryor (2019) Woodland HS (Dorchester)
Pryor 6-3 wing player averaged 13.5 ppg and 5.8 rebounds this past season for the Wolverines. Pryor is a explosive athlete who can get to the basket or shows a nice mid-range game.
Antoine Parker (2020) Fort Dorchester HS (Ladson)
Parker saw good minutes for the Patriots last season and started several games. Parker 6’3 is playing a limited schedule on the AAU circuit this past spring running with the Charleston Playmakers. Parker averaged 7.4 ppg and 5.5 rebounds last season. Parker has a nice mid-range game and really plays the passing lanes well.