Coach Rick’s TOC: Peach State Players

<p>Prep Hoops took a trip to the Upstate this past weekend to Rock Hill, SC. What players stood out in performance from the State of Georgia ? Read more about these players we saw play at Coach Rick's Tournament of Champions right here. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1049116" first="Nate" last="Brafford"] (2022) - Rabun Gap- Nacoochee - Team Swish (pictured on front)</strong></p> <p>Brafford originally hails from Waynesville, NC in Western North Carolina. Brafford has really had a big spring and summer with his Team Swish team. Brafford has picked up offers from Winthrop, Western Carolina University and UNC Greensboro just in the past few days. Brafford started his career at Tuscola HS in Western North Carolina. Braford averaged 22.8 ppg and 7 rebounds this past season for the Eagles. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/95594E4A-A50F-40F3-B1D7-826CB5D16528.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1253495" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/95594E4A-A50F-40F3-B1D7-826CB5D16528-300x169.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="169" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="870147" first="Joyful" last="Hawkins"] (2022) - Brunswick HS - North Florida Elite </strong></p> <p>Hawkins looks to be on the move this coming season after playing last year at Lake Norman Christian with Mikey Williams. Hawkins a power forward has plenty of High Majors recruiting him. Hawkins was able to finish around the cup today at a high clip while it seemed like he was rebounding everything in site. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/759964E1-BC8F-4E0D-A724-6BA20AB5EEE4.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1253499" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/759964E1-BC8F-4E0D-A724-6BA20AB5EEE4-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1246076" first="Bryce" last="Wilkins"] (2022) - Discovery HS (Lawrenceville)  - Drill Academy </strong></p> <p>Wilkins a active combo forward was over the floor today with his play. Wilkins can play-inside out on the floor and defend multiple positions. Bryce brings good energy to the floor and a willingness to score the ball. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/4697BD0F-0ADB-4F0C-9E1B-E720233F09E7.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1253497" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/4697BD0F-0ADB-4F0C-9E1B-E720233F09E7-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="996829" first="Kyle" last="Greene"] (2024) - Pace Academy - Upward Stars Southeast 2024 </strong></p> <p>Greene made the trip back over to the Palmetto State after transferring to the Peach State back in June. Greene played his freshman season at Blythewood HS before heading over to Georgia. Greene is a very skilled guard who just really understands the game in all facets. Kyle has great body control to the basket and plays the game extremely unselfish. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/15A6734E-4E94-4084-A709-F9E4A6BE3034.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1253498" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/15A6734E-4E94-4084-A709-F9E4A6BE3034-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1223258" first="Khaleel" last="Pratt"] (2024) - Augusta Christian - Upward Stars Southeast 2024 </strong></p> <p>Pratt will have a new address this season at Augusta Christian. Pratt played last year at Greenbriar HS (Evans). Pratt excels on the baseball diamond as a Pitcher and Outfielder besides just the hardwood. Khaleel is a very versatile guard with good size in the backcourt. Pratt really looks to swarm the ball on defensive end and shows the ability to defend multiple positions. Pratt was active on both ends of the floor and felt very comfortable knocking down the 17-19 foot jumper today. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p>