Palmetto State – Region 5-A Players to Watch
Prep Hoops SC takes a look at Region 5-A in this article.
Roderick Pam (2018) – Bethune-Bowman
Pam 6’0 is back for the Mohawks this coming season. Pam a shifty guard shows to have a nice mid-range game on the floor. Pam will be playing in the Top 250 Expo later this month in Myrtle Beach.
Braxton Wedgeworth (2019) – Bethune-Bowman
Wedgeworth is a all around good athlete for the Mohawks. Wedgeworth the quarterback of the football team can play inside-out on the hardwood. Wedgeworth plays bigger than his size in the post and runs the floor well in transition.
Wedgeworth is not afraid to mix it up in the paint at times. Wedgeworth played AAU with the Orangeburg Xpress this past summer.
Darius Rush (2018) – CE Murray HS
Rush will be a South Carolina Gamecock next season. Rush already committed to the Gamecocks on the football field. Rush a great athlete is very versatile on the hardwood and the football field. Rush will look to lead the War Eagles this season.
Twayne Butler (2019) – CE Murray HS
Butler was a pleasant surprise last season for the War Eagles . Butler 6’4 rebounds the ball very well on both ends of the floor. Butler averaged 4.7 ppg and 6,5 rebounds last season. butler played AAU this past summer with the Carolina Knights based out of the Manning, SC.
Sheldon Bradley (2021) – CE Murray HS
Bradley 6’5 could be a impact for the War Eagles in a matter of time. Bradley should see immediate playing time after arriving from D.P. Cooper Charter School in Salters, SC. Bradley likes to leave his feet on everything and will learn in time. Bradley runs the floor very well and right now still needs to finish better around the cup. Bradley played AAU with Team Gerald this past AAU season.
Heston Thompson (2019) – Branchville (pictured on front)
Thompson 6’5 is a multi-sport athlete for the Yellow Jackets. Thompson plays 3b-SS on the baseball diamond along with playing football at this small high school just south of Orangeburg, SC. Thompson tends to play in the post and has a soft touch on his shot around the rim.