2023: Pee Dee Players
Last month Prep Hoops was able to put out its first set of 2023 Palmetto State Rankings. This past spring the Grassroots Basketball Circuit was lost due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Lets take a look at some players to follow…
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Continue ReadingLast month Prep Hoops was able to put out its first set of 2023 Palmetto State Rankings. This past spring the Grassroots Basketball Circuit was lost due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Lets take a look at some players to follow in the years to follow from the Pee Dee.
[player_tooltip player_id="865315" first="Deuce" last="Hudson"]Deuce Hudson Deuce Hudson 5'11" | PG West Florence | 2023 State SC – Darlington HS
Hudson a point is the son of former Major League Baseball Orlando Hudson (Minnesota Twins). Hudson is currently ranked #6 in the Palmetto State. Hudson a starter for the Falcons team last season averaged 12.6 ppg and 4 assists. Hudson plays the game like a seasoned veteran. Hudson plays under control and calm at all times.
Zandae Butler Zandae Butler 6'2" | CG Wilson | 2023 SC – Wilson HS (Florence) (pictured on the front)
Butler had a up and down season for the Tigers. Butler a multi-sport athlete really excels on the football field. Butler has a great build to him already for a young age.
[player_tooltip player_id="865287" first="Jamari" last="Briggs"]Jamari Briggs Jamari Briggs 6'6" | CG Christ | 2024 State NC – Hartsville HS
Briggs will be a focal point this season for the Red Foxes. Briggs a guard averaged 4.3 ppg last season. Briggs is best suited off the ball will look to build on those numbers for Head Coach Yusuf English.
[player_tooltip player_id="865316" first="DeAndre" last="Huggins"]DeAndre Huggins DeAndre Huggins 6'4" | PF Hartsville | 2023 State SC – Hartsville HS
Huggins 6’4 has a rugged look to him and also plays football for the Red Foxes. Huggins isn’t afraid to use his body to carve out space in the paint. Huggins averaged 6.5 ppg and 6 rebounds last season.
[player_tooltip player_id="865290" first="Merel" last="Burgess"]Merel Burgess Merel Burgess 6'5" | PF Wilson | 2023 State SC – South Florence HS
Burgess should look to contribute more this season for the Bruins and Head Coach Christian Savage. Burgess a left-handed forward has the ability to play-inside out on the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="922024" first="Emekah" last="Johnson"]Emekah Johnson Emekah Johnson 6'4" | PF Florence Christian | 2023 State SC – Florence Christian
Johnson plays over at Florence Christian (SCISA Class 3A) program in town. Johnson a undersized post has a lot of potential for the future. Johnson averaged 9.8 ppg last season for the Eagles.
[player_tooltip player_id="922033" first="Trevor" last="Milliken"] #20Trevor Milliken Trevor Milliken 6'1" | SG King's Academy | 2023 State SC – King’s Academy (Florence)
Milliken is a spot up shooter with good shooting range for the Lions. Milliken needs time and space for his shot.