All-Area Team: Spartanburg County (UNDERCLASSMEN)
Prep Hoops takes a trip to the Upstate to visit Spartanburg County. Several talented players will graduate this year from the here. The cupboard is far from bare up here that’s for sure. Lets take a look at some UNDERCLASSMEN…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops takes a trip to the Upstate to visit Spartanburg County. Several talented players will graduate this year from the here. The cupboard is far from bare up here that’s for sure. Lets take a look at some UNDERCLASSMEN from Spartanburg County right here in this article.
[player_tooltip player_id="840195" first="Jalen" last="Breazeale"]Jalen Breazeale Jalen Breazeale 5'10" | PG Dorman | 2021 State SC (2021) – Dorman HS
Breazeale a point guard set the tone for the Cavaliers (30-1) all season long. Breazeale a jet quick point guard averaged 9.8 ppg and 5.2 assists this season for the Cavaliers. Breazeale started his career at Greenville Tech before coming over to Dorman HS. Breazeale shot 48% (42-87) from three point range this season.
[player_tooltip player_id="927504" first="Drayton" last="Watson"]Drayton Watson Drayton Watson 5'11" | PG Spartanburg | 2021 State SC (2021) – Spartanburg HS
Watson averaged 11.1 ppg this past season for the Vikings. Watson has the ability hit shots on the perimeter and defend on the ball.
[player_tooltip player_id="746983" first="Dessie" last="Canty"]Dessie Canty Dessie Canty 6'4" | SF Dorman | 2021 State SC (2021) – Byrnes HS (Duncan)
Canty is extremely active in the passing lanes with his great length. Canty is always in the right position on the floor to defend the ball. Canty will handle the ball up the floor at times for the Rebels. Canty a football player also averaged 14.3 ppg and 7.7 rebounds this season.
[player_tooltip player_id="927530" first="Nana" last="Burris"]Nana Burris Nana Burris 5'11" | PG Byrnes | 2021 State SC (2021) – Byrnes HS (Duncan)
Burris a point guard really gets down as a ball defender. Burris finds the open man on the offensive end to make his teammates happy.
[player_tooltip player_id="840273" first="Nick" last="Thiele"]Nick Thiele Nick Thiele 6'1" | SG Byrnes | 2021 State SC (2021) – Byrnes HS (Duncan)
Thiele averaged 13.9 ppg this season for the Rebels (18-9). Thiele needs time and space to set his feet for his shot.
Zay FosterZay Foster (2021) – Dorman HS
Foster a left-handed combo guard recently transferred over to Dorman HS after playing this season at Spartanburg HS. Foster a quarterback should compete for the starting job this season for the Cavaliers. Foster has a nice mid-range jumper to his game.
[player_tooltip player_id="927559" first="Khalid" last="Wannemaker"] #1Keyon Wilson Keyon Wilson 5'11" | CG East Clarendon | 2021 State SC (2021) – Spartanburg HS
Wannemaker is a slender-sleek shooting guard. Wannemaker averaged 10.2 ppg this past season for the Vikings (17-10).
[player_tooltip player_id="746991" first="Bryson" last="Bishop"]Bryson Bishop Bryson Bishop 6'0" | PG Spartanburg Christian | 2021 State SC (2021) – Spartanburg Christian
Bishop helped the Warriors win the SCISA Class 2A State Championship this past February over Bethesda (Savannah, GA). Bishop has the ability to make big-time shots and plays the game with a lot of confidence. Bishop averaged 16.5 ppg, 4.1 assists and 2.8 rebounds this past season. Bishop shot 88% (151-171) from the foul line and 43% (73-171) from three point range.
[player_tooltip player_id="840269" first="Banks" last="Atkins"]Banks Atkins Banks Atkins 5'10" | SG Chapman | 2021 State SC (2021) – Chapman HS (Inman)
Atkins averaged 13.3 ppg this past season for the Panthers. Atkins seems to be better playing off the ball with his knack to connect on jumpers.
[player_tooltip player_id="747025" first="Adam" last="Comer"]Adam Comer Adam Comer 6'8" | PF Broome | 2021 State SC (2021) – Broome HS
Comer still has his best basketball still in front of him for the Centurions. Comer 6’8 has good hands in the post and has the ability to play with his back to the basket.
D’Yon BartleyD’Yon Bartley (2021) – Woodruff HS
Bartley a combo guard played with a a lot of poise on the floor. Bartley has the ability to knockdown open shots and set up his teammates with crisp passes.
[player_tooltip player_id="927546" first="Conner" last="Kimbrell"]Conner Kimbrell Conner Kimbrell 6'4" | SG Oakbrook Prep | 2021 State SC (2021) – Oakbrook Prep
Kimbrell is a SHOOTER on the perimeter. Kimbrell plays 3 sports for the Knights including Football and Baseball. Kimbrell averaged 17.6 ppg and 8.2 rebounds this season for the Knights. Kimbrell connected on 84 three pointers made this season.
[player_tooltip player_id="927579" first="Caleb" last="Smith"] #21Malachi Ancrum Malachi Ancrum 5'9" | PG First Baptist | 2021 State SC (2021) – Oakbrook Prep
Smith plays in the paint for the Knights. Smith 6’7 plays hard and isn’t afraid to mix it up at times in the paint with his slender frame. Smith averaged 15.6 ppg and 8 rebounds this season.
Sam Wheeler Sam Wheeler 6'5" | PF Spartanburg Christian | 2021 State SC (2021) – Spartanburg Christian
Wheeler transferred in from Shannon Forest Christian Academy last fall. Wheeler averaged 8 ppg and 6.7 rebounds this season for the Warriors.
[player_tooltip player_id="927560" first="Nyquille" last="O'Fair"]Nyquille O’Fair Nyquille O’Fair 6'2" | SF Chesnee | 2021 State SC (2021) – Chesnee HS
O’Fair a athletic wing averaged 11.8 ppg this season for the Eagles (9-17).
Alijah Means (2021) – High Point Academy
Means transferred over to High Point Academy in January 2020 from Chesnee HS. Means a athletic wing will be a key part of the Grizzlies team next season and Head Coach Marcus Watts.
Earl Burgess Earl Burgess 6'7" | PF Dorman | 2021 State SC (2021) – Dorman HS
Burgess will see more playing time next season with Hall and Amadi being gone. Burgess a slender forward has the ability to run the floor and fill lane the lane in transition. Burgess has good hands in the paint and has the ability to play face-up to the basket.
[player_tooltip player_id="930621" first="Ryan" last="Hawkins"]Ryan Hawkins Ryan Hawkins 6'4" | SF Dorman | 2022 State SC (2022) – Oakbrook Prep
Hawkins a good size guard averaged 16.5 ppg this season for the Knights. Hawkins has the ability to see the floor and get to the basket. Oakbrook Prep is a SCISA Class 2A program based out of Spartanburg.
[player_tooltip player_id="930598" first="Noah" last="Clowney"]Noah Clowney Noah Clowney 6'10" | PF Dorman | 2022 State #78 Nation SC (2022) – Dorman HS
Clowney 6’10 is a rim protector in the paint. Clowney has the ability to finish and rebound around the basket. Clowney runs the floor very well and has plenty of good basketball in front of him.
Jordyn Surratt Jordyn Surratt 6'6" | SF Dorman | 2022 State SC (2022) – Dorman HS
Surratt is a very versatile player on the floor for the Cavaliers. Surratt brings great energy to the game when he’s on the floor. Surratt rebounds the ball on both ends of the floor and really defends very well on the perimeter. Look for Surratt and Clowney to take over in the front court for the Cavaliers in the years to come.
[player_tooltip player_id="930620" first="Trey" last="McManus"]Trey McManus Trey McManus 6'0" | CG Spartanburg Christian | 2022 State SC (2022) – Boiling Springs HS
McManus plays for his father Hal McManus at Boiling Springs HS. McManus plays well beyond his years while on the floor. McManus is a very heady player and crafty with the ball. McManus has the ability to knockdown shots on the perimeter.
[player_tooltip player_id="930637" first="Khalil" last="Brown"]Khalil Brown Khalil Brown 6'2" | SG Boiling Springs | 2022 State SC – Boiling Springs HS
Brown is a athletic guard for the Bulldogs. Brown has good length and is extremely active in the passing lanes. Brown and McManus should provide the Bulldogs a nice 1-2 punch for the next few years.
[player_tooltip player_id="650236" first="K'Jymie" last="Valentine"]K’Jymie Valentine K’Jymie Valentine 6'3" | SF Chesnee | 2022 State SC (2022) – Chesnee HS
Valentine does his best work around the basket. Valentine has really good bounce and seems most comfortable from 6-8 feet with his shot. Valentine averaged 8.6 ppg and 8.6 rebounds this past season for the Eagles.
[player_tooltip player_id="650210" first="Ethan" last="Dugat"]Ethan Dugat Ethan Dugat 6'4" | PF Landrum | 2022 SC (2022) – Landrum HS
Dugat plays 3 sports at Landrum HS. Dugat also excels on the gridiron as a Defensive Tackle/Offensive Tackle and runs track and field in the spring. Dugat 6’4 averaged 10.1 ppg and 5.9 rebounds this season for the Cardinals.
Josh Gunn Josh Gunn 5'9" | PG Myrtle Beach | 2022 SC (2022) – Landrum HS
Washington 5’8 point guard averaged 16.6 ppg, 4.7 assists and 4.7 rebounds this season for the Cardinals.
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Elijah Choice Elijah Choice 6'2" | CG High Point Academy | 2023 NC (2023) – High Point Academy
Choice a left-handed guard is the brother of former Gaffney player LJ Peak. Choice really likes to work the floater in the lane. Choice will be relied on more this coming season with Isayah Owens Isayah Owens 6'1" | CG High Point Academy | 2020 State SC and Jayden Byrd Jayden Byrd 6'1" | SG High Point Academy | 2020 State SC both graduating.
Brady Poole (2024) – Chesnee HS
Poole seems to be the future for the Eagles basketball program and Head Coach Andy Pitt. Poole 5’10 has the ability to hit the 3 ball on the perimeter. Poole scored 13 points vs Southside HS in a game this season. Poole averaged 4.6 ppg this season in 26 games played.