2021: Upward Stars Workout – Part 2
The Upward Stars SE 3SSB program has no shortage of talent from top to bottom in the organization. Lets take a look at some of the 2021 players attending the workout today in Spartanburg. Several players were not in attendance…
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Continue ReadingThe Upward Stars SE 3SSB program has no shortage of talent from top to bottom in the organization. Lets take a look at some of the 2021 players attending the workout today in Spartanburg. Several players were not in attendance today including Joshua Beadle Joshua Beadle 6'4" | CG Cardinal Newman | 2021 State #118 Nation SC , Robert McCray Robert McCray 6'3" | CG AC Flora | 2021 State #142 Nation SC and Quenton Flood Quenton Flood 6'6" | SF Lower Richland | 2021 KS .
Cesare Edwards Cesare Edwards 6'9" | PF Hartsville | 2021 State #90 Nation SC was in attendance today but didn’t play in the workout.
[player_tooltip player_id="840195" first="Jalen" last="Breazeale"]Jalen Breazeale Jalen Breazeale 5'10" | PG Dorman | 2021 State SC – Dorman HS
Breazeale is a jet from side to side with the ball in his hands. Breazeale has really improved his perimeter shooting over the past year. Breazeale was a great addition to the Cavaliers this past season in helping them win a 4th straight Class 5A State Championship. Breazeale has the ability to find the open man or knockdown the open shot.
[player_tooltip player_id="840187" first="DaVeon" last="Thomas"]DaVeon Thomas DaVeon Thomas 6'0" | PG Ridge View | 2021 State SC – Lee Central HS (Bishopville)
Thomas a point guard is back for the Stallions again this season. Thomas is built like a tank in the back court. Thomas a very vocal leader on the floor isn’t scared to get on the floor or take a charge when needed. Thomas can score the ball while absorbing contact to the basket. Thomas has been a staple in the Upward Stars SE 3SSB organization over the years.
Isaac Hawkins Isaac Hawkins 6'10" | PF Legion Collegiate | 2021 State SC – Legion Collegiate (Rock Hill) (pictured on the front)
Hawkins 6’10 is really coming along in the past year since arriving at Legion Collegiate. Hawkins a slender forward has grown some over the past year in height. Hawkins felt very comfortable putting the ball on the deck at times and hitting 15-17 footers on the floor. Hawkins started off his career at Nation Ford HS before transferring over to Legion Collegiate last fall.
[player_tooltip player_id="927508" first="Tyrek" last="Priestley"]Tyrek Priestley Tyrek Priestley 6'8" | PF Legacy Early College | 2021 State SC – Legacy Early College
Priestley has really started to fill out his frame while playing for the Lions. Priestley is still better defensively than on the offense end of the court. Priestley has the ability to alter and challenge shots. Priestley runs the floor very well. Priestley started his career at Newberry HS.
[player_tooltip player_id="840211" first="Ayden" last="Hickman"]Ayden Hickman Ayden Hickman 6'3" | SG Myrtle Beach | 2021 State SC – Myrtle Beach HS
Hickman usually plays with the Upward Stars SE 3SSB Pee Dee squad. Hickman a shooting guard averaged 14 ppg this past season for the Seahawks. Hickman has a good shot release and always seems to be shot ready to receive the ball. Hickman helped the Seahawks get to the Class 4A State Championship Game this past March.
[player_tooltip player_id="927509" first="Amere" last="Cherry"]Amere Cherry Amere Cherry 6'4" | PG Richland Northeast | 2021 State SC – Richland Northeast HS
Cherry wasn’t originally on the roster here today at the workout. Cherry plays for Head Coach JoJo English at RNE. Cherry a military kid started off his career at John Paul II in Ridgeland as a freshman. Cherry now 6’4 averaged 18 ppg as freshman for the Golden Warriors. Cherry was very active away from the ball today and was efficient in the workout with his play. Cherry also plays football for the Cavaliers as a wide receiver. Cherry runs with the Upward Stars Columbia program.