Class 5A – Region 1
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Predictions:
Mauldin HS – The Mavericks have plenty of depth on the roster this season to make a good run in the Class 5A Upper State.
JL Mann HS – The Patriots have a new head coach this season. The Patriots have some good talent back this season to compete for the region championship.
TL Hanna HS – James Lovorn James Lovorn 5'11" | PG TL Hanna | 2021 State SC is back to direct the offense for the Jackets.
Hillcrest HS (Simpsonville) – AJ Allenspach AJ Allenspach 6'8" | C Lake Norman Christian | 2021 State NC has left for the Hoop State.
Woodmont HS (Piedmont) – The Wildcats finished (13-13) last year.
Players to Watch in the Region:
James Lovorn James Lovorn 5'11" | PG TL Hanna | 2021 State SC (2021) – TL Hanna HS (Prep Hoops Region Player of the Year)
Lovorn a point guard is headed to play at Presbyterian next season. Lovorn is a 4 year starter for the Jackets.
James Cooper James Cooper 6'9" | PF Mauldin | 2021 State SC (2021) – Mauldin HS
Cooper still looks to be growing and his game continues to keep improving for the Mavericks. Cooper can play inside-out on the floor.
Nic Williams Nic Williams 6'4" | SG Mauldin | 2021 State SC (2021) – Mauldin HS
Williams is a jumping-jack who really excels in the transition game. Williams is best when attacking the basket.
Jameson Tucker Jameson Tucker 6'3" | SG Mauldin | 2021 State SC (2021) – Mauldin HS
Tucker a football recruit played wide receiver this past fall for the Mavericks.
Jalon Robertson Jalon Robertson 5'9" | PG JL Mann | 2021 State SC (2021) – JL Mann HS
Robertson a point guard has landed over at man with his former coach from the days at Greenville Tech. Robertson played last season at Southside HS.
Kyle Marks Kyle Marks 5'11" | CG JL Mann | 2021 State SC (2021) – JL Mann HS
Marks a sharp shooting guard returns for the Patriots in the back court. Marks can play on the ball but at times can really catch fire out on the perimeter with his long range shooting.
Juwan Scott Juwan Scott 6'6" | PF JL Mann | 2021 State SC (2021) – JL Mann HS
Scott a rangy forward can knockdown the 15-17 foot jumper or work the short corner. Scott is back after being injured a bit in the past.
Drake Downs Drake Downs 6'8" | PF Mauldin | 2022 State SC (2022) – Mauldin HS
Downs had a good summer on the Grassroots Circuit and has started out well for the Mavericks this season. Downs is a versatile forward with the ability to change the game on both ends of the floor.
Caleb Byrd Caleb Byrd 6'1" | PG Mauldin | 2022 State SC (2022) – Mauldin HS
Saddled right now with a injury – Byrd will look to be back at full strength soon for the Mavericks.
Zyaire Ivery Zyaire Ivery 6'4" | PF Hillcrest | 2022 SC (2022) – Hillcrest HS (Simpsonville)
Ivery can play down in the post for the Rams. Ivery has a rugged look to him and don’t mind playing physical.
Sean Lindsay Sean Lindsay 5'10" | CG Dorman | 2023 State SC (2023) – Hillcrest HS (Simpsonville)
Lindsay a guard will see plenty of minutes out in the back court this season.
Kristian Hodges Kristian Hodges 6'4" | SF Legacy Early College | 2023 State SC (2023) – JL Mann HS
Hodges will be a another piece to the puzzle for Head Coach Clay Breazeale on the Patriots roster this season.