2021: The Lefty Crew

<p>Prep Hoops took in 11 events this summer during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Prep Hoops takes a look at some of the best left-handers we saw on the Grassroots Circuit this summer. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="840190" first="Robert" last="McCray"] - AC Flora HS - Upward Stars Southeast </strong></p> <p>McCray is off to Wake Forest University next season. McCray is back to lead the Falcons again this season. McCray a dynamic guard has been a steady member of the Falcons roster since his freshman season. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="927557" first="Mike" last="Herrin"] (2021) - Socastee HS - Manzer  (pictured on the front) </strong></p> <p>Herrin really had a great summer playing for his local team Manzer on the Grand Strand. Herrin a rangy guard had some big games on his way to being a stock riser in the Palmetto State 2021 Class. Herrin sees the floor quite well from the back court and has the ability to finish in at the rack with both hands. Herrin has good range on his stroke and plays the game with a good deal of confidence. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/89737993-741E-47CC-9BF0-BDD0BA8BE4CF.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1013497" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/89737993-741E-47CC-9BF0-BDD0BA8BE4CF-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="747009" first="Justin" last="Baxter"] (2021) - Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS - Big Shots SC 17U Select</strong></p> <p>Baxter plays off the grid down in Bamberg, SC. Baxter does his best job from 10 feet in on the floor. Baxter and the Red Raiders will drop down to Class 1A this coming season. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/296F07E9-6931-432F-A8FD-1371044E266A.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1042339" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/296F07E9-6931-432F-A8FD-1371044E266A-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="840263" first="Devario" last="Sheppard"] (2021) - Dreher HS - Big Shots SC 17U Select </strong></p> <p>Sheppard was up and down all summer with his play. Sheppard really can score the ball at times out in transition. Sheppard will have a new coach this season while playing for the Blue Devils. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/79D76CF0-75F4-4979-94EE-2307D95348DB.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1036153" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/79D76CF0-75F4-4979-94EE-2307D95348DB-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1006296" first="JP" last="Duke"] (2021) - Spartanburg Christian - Sparkle City Thunder </strong></p> <p>Duke came on quite strong last year for the Warriors onto a SCISA Class 2A State Championship. Duke a rangy guard guard has good range on his shot. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/82AC897A-402D-4E5C-ACF3-3AE040D7CA8B.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1048540" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/82AC897A-402D-4E5C-ACF3-3AE040D7CA8B-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="927538" first="Shep" last="Forrester"] (2021) - Emerald HS (Greenwood) - [program_tooltip program_id='2078755' first='Upward' last='Stars Upstate'] Bailey</strong></p> <p>Forrester plays over in the Western part of the Palmetto State in Greenwood County. Forrester a slender-sleek guard has good showing this summer for his Grassroots squad. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/85432A26-F2BE-47CB-9612-0323C819900F.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1048527" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/85432A26-F2BE-47CB-9612-0323C819900F-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="840278" first="Allen" last="Kuria"] (2021) - Greer Middle College - [program_tooltip program_id='2078755' first='Upward' last='Stars Upstate'] Bailey</strong></p> <p>Kuria really piled up some numbers last season for the Greer Middle College Blazers. Kuria is best suited off the ball has good range on his shot. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p>