Around the State : Richland County Private Schools (2018)
Prep Hoops SC has been back and forth since January when the site was launched for the Palmetto State. The Private Area Schools in Richland County consist of Ben Lippen, Covenant Classical, Cardinal Newman, Hammond, and Heathwood Hall. Lets take a look at some 2018 players from those schools.
Ryan McCray – Ben Lippen
McCray is the leader of the Falcons offense. McCray really has a knack to score the ball from all 3 levels on the floor. McCray is a very confident player while on the floor. McCray will play AAU with All or Nothing this summer.
Daniel Dunlap – Cardinal Newman
Dunlap is a extremely athletic wing player for the Cardinals. Dunlap thrives in the transition game with being a quick leaper off the floor. Dunlap is known to stalk the baseline looking for a lob pass to come his way. Dunlap averaged 5 ppg last season for the Cardinals.
Brandon Pirie – Cardinal Newman
Pirie is a shooting guard that can really knock down shots when open on the floor. Pirie averaged 8.7 ppg last season. Pirie plays AAU with the South Carolina Kings.
Lucas Prickett – Hammond
Prickett plays 3 sports at the varsity level. Prickett plays wide receiver on the football team and plays soccer in the spring. Prickett played with a broken nose for part of the season this year for the Skyhawks. Prickett has great academics in the classroom. Prickett will pop off screens for open looks or battle inside when needed for his team. Hammond finished the season at 16-12.
Matt Lee – Heathwood Hall (pictured on front)
Lee a guard played last summer with Upward Stars Southeast hasn’t been seen much this past spring. Lee has bit of a weird looking shot coming from over his head. Lee averaged 12.4 ppg last season. Lee will enter his senior season with 916 career points.
Justice Hill – Heathwood Hall
Hill a undersized post player for the Highlanders is a blue collar worker in the paint. Hill averaged 10.3 ppg and 4 rebounds last season for the 18-9 Highlanders.
DQ Joseph- Heathwood Hall
Joseph left-handed is another undersized post player. Joseph can step-out to 12-14 feet for his shot.