2023: New Arrivals

<p>Prep Hoops is always looking to expand to the database with coverage from around the Palmetto State. 45 players have made a debut in this latest edition of the new 2023 UPDATED Palmetto State Rankings. This past year with the Pandemic going - Prep Hoops wasn't able to see some kids from the prior summer like usual.  Prep Hoops looks to be caught back up with its coverage so lets start right here. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/02A77F89-3229-4EF8-9915-0D5065D354BF.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1226284" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/02A77F89-3229-4EF8-9915-0D5065D354BF-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>#29 - [player_tooltip player_id="1186672" first="Avantae" last="Parker"] - Gray Collegiate </strong></p> <p>Parker is already making dividends for the War Eagles after moving in from nearby White Knoll HS. Parker is active on both ends of the floor with his play. </p> <p><strong>#33 - [player_tooltip player_id="1189857" first="Sean" last="Cusano"] - Hilton Head Prep (pictured on front)</strong></p> <p>Cusano is a new name in the Palmetto State this summer after moving down from Virginia. Cusano runs on the Grassroots Circuit with Team Rogue. Cusano averaged 13 ppg 10 rebounds and 4 assists last season for Union HS in winning a VHSL State Championship this past year. Cusano was a 1st Team All-State Selection this past year for his efforts. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/513F77A1-199D-4AF2-B8EF-3DE177C5FB80.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1227199" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/513F77A1-199D-4AF2-B8EF-3DE177C5FB80-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>#48 - [player_tooltip player_id="1186673" first="Donovan" last="Rivers"] - Ridge View HS</strong></p> <p>Rivers a mobile big man is just another post player in the Blazers talented front court. Rivers is going to continue to get better with more playing time. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/CBBBE797-7D48-458F-88F3-90BB04DAE020.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1173529" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/CBBBE797-7D48-458F-88F3-90BB04DAE020-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>#53 - [player_tooltip player_id="1173491" first="DeMariel" last="Smith"] - Legion Collegiate (Rock Hill) </strong></p> <p>Smith a lefty-rangy guard has found his way over to Legion Collegiate after attending Blacksburg HS. Prep Hoops first saw Smith play this past spring with 4K Hoops on the Grassroots Circuit. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/EECC3001-BF48-4014-8C73-F2A923A70B05.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1158933" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/EECC3001-BF48-4014-8C73-F2A923A70B05-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>#60 - [player_tooltip player_id="1158141" first="Zay" last="Holley"] - South Aiken HS </strong></p> <p>Holley plays on the Grassroots Circuit with AC Elite. Holley has a knack for scoring the ball. Zay has a nice mid-range game and the ability to excel in transition. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/55917FA6-DB8A-4B59-BCBD-18440B03F598.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1133753" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/55917FA6-DB8A-4B59-BCBD-18440B03F598-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>#64 [player_tooltip player_id="1133746" first="Justin" last="Britt"] - Goose Creek HS </strong></p> <p>Britt a combo guard can direct traffic or score off the ball. Britt guided the Gators to a (12-1) season under Head Coach Blake Hall. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/82421ED8-93FE-4D0E-AED6-C7407837B8EA.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1135957" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/82421ED8-93FE-4D0E-AED6-C7407837B8EA-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>#70 - [player_tooltip player_id="1135936" first="David" last="Elam"] - Keenan HS </strong></p> <p>Elam a left-handed guard found his way over to Columbia after attending Mead Hall. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/D0D337EF-632F-4E00-89E4-192325FFF71D.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1173528" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/D0D337EF-632F-4E00-89E4-192325FFF71D-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>#72 - [player_tooltip player_id="1172566" first="Noah" last="Bailes"] - Lucy Beckham HS (Mount Pleasant) </strong></p> <p>Bailes is a shooter with a sweet stroke. Noah will look for a breakout season for the Bengals and Head Coach Anthony Glover. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/96D0F92E-78F5-40F8-A51F-819CA08B14B0.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1228520" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/96D0F92E-78F5-40F8-A51F-819CA08B14B0-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>#73 - [player_tooltip player_id="1225258" first="Chase" last="Harris"] - Dorman HS </strong></p> <p>Harris is another guard on the Cavaliers roster this season for Head Coach Thomas Ryan. Harris will provide plenty of depth in the back court for the Class 5A program from the Upstate. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/57DF759B-2C91-4A17-A725-381AF875CE38.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1222636" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/57DF759B-2C91-4A17-A725-381AF875CE38-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>#81 - [player_tooltip player_id="1214162" first="Ryan" last="Lominack"] - Dreher HS </strong></p> <p>Lominack a sharp shooting guard guard has good range on his shot. Ryan has a quick release and shoots the ball at high clip from behind the arc. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p>