Palmetto State: News & Notes
The NCAA July Period is coming to a end next week. Lets take a look at some of the News & Notes around the Palmetto State this week. Deuce Dean the # 8 ranked player in the Palmetto State has…
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Continue ReadingThe NCAA July Period is coming to a end next week. Lets take a look at some of the News & Notes around the Palmetto State this week.
Deuce Dean the # 8 ranked player in the Palmetto State has made a college decision. Dean 6’4 point guard who has attended York Prep the past 2 season will play at Hampton University next season. Dean played the early July with Team Loaded North Carolina in the Hoover, AL on the Adidas Gauntlet Circuit. Dean started off his high school career at Dutch Fork HS before transferring over to the Patriots.
Marlow GilmoreMarlow Gilmore has signed with USC-Salkehatchie for next season. Gilmore had planned on attending Daytona State College in Florida before a recent coaching change. Gilmore a run-jump-athlete from Hunter-Kinard-Tyler HS won’t have to travel far to Waterboro. Gilmore a 4 year starter averaged just over 20 ppg this season for the Trojans while finishing his career with 1,834 points. The Trojans lost to High Point Academy in the semifinals of the Upper State
JaVarion CalhounJaVarion Calhoun will head across the state to attend Francis Marion University (NCAA D2) next season. Calhoun 5’10 averaged 13.8 ppg, 5.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists this season for Eagles after being hurt. Calhoun had been committed to Pfeiffer University (NC). Calhoun finished his career with 724 points for the Greenwood HS Eagles.
Tre GasqueTre Gasque (2021) has made it official for Marion HS next season. Gasque will have 2 seasons left for the Swamp Foxes. Gasque played last season at Andrews HS.
Marquez LewisMarquez Lewis (2020) will no longer be at Hillcrest HS next season he told Prep Hoops. Lewis could possible land over in Georgia at a school. Lewis played with the Atlanta Playmakers on the Grassroots Circuit.
Tyrek PriestleyTyrek Priestley (2021) has decided to transfer to Legacy Early College for next season. Priestley 6’8 has played at Newberry HS as a freshman and sophomore. Priestley plays with Upward Stars Southeast 2021 on the Grassroots Circuit.
Bryce McGowensBryce McGowens (2021) has decided to transfer to Lincoln Academy in Winston Salem, NC for his junior season. McGowens 6’5 shooting guard was the #2 ranked player in the Palmetto State 2021 class. McGowens averaged 26 ppg last season for the (22-7) Wren HS Hurricanes.
McGowens connected on 45% (86-191) three pointers last season and scored 1,178 points in two seasons with the Hurricanes. Lincoln Academy will be coached by former Furman Head Coach and most recent Cincinnati Assistant Coach Larry Davis.
Kenynon ScottKenynon Scott (2019) will head to play at Johnson & Wales (NC) next season according to a source. Scott averaged 16.8 ppg this past season for the Darlington HS Falcons.