The Swanny’s : Rim Protectors – Quick Leapers

<p>The Swanny’s keep on coming out from this past summer. Who were some of the best Rim Protectors along with bring Quick Leapers ? Read more inside right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. #RecruitThePalmettoState </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/5124C2CC-B257-4E82-96C0-6DDE8F3E7A6A.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1235988" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/5124C2CC-B257-4E82-96C0-6DDE8F3E7A6A-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1017697" first="Josh" last="Linder"] - Spartanburg HS - The Winner of the Swanny’s : Rim Protectors - Quick Leapers (pictured on the front) </strong></p> <p>Linder really had a coming out party this spring on the Grassroots Circuit and playing for the Vikings in the SCHSL #Live2021 Event in June. Linder a bit of a late bloomer made great progress this summer with Big Shots CPA SC 2022 team and Head Coach Nathan Owens. Josh was able to pickup some offers this summer from several NCAA D2 programs. Linder a left-handed forward still has his best basketball in front of him down the road. Linder picked up 7 blocks in just one game we watched him play this summer. </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>[player_tooltip player_id="1186672" first="Avantae" last="Parker"] - Gray Collegiate </strong></p> <p>Parker has been a great addition to the War Eagles roster this off season. Parker made the move over from nearby White Knoll HS. Avantae is very active around the rim and can really change a game at times on the defensive end. Parker can really cover a lot of ground the floor with his ability to move from end to end. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/29164E84-8708-47A8-B626-A1077E2F26F9.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1227207" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/29164E84-8708-47A8-B626-A1077E2F26F9-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1151065" first="Tanas" last="Watkins"] - Andrew Jackson HS (Kershaw) </strong></p> <p>Watkins is a bit smaller in the paint but for sure plays bigger at times with his ability to be a quick leaper off the floor. Watkins brings lunch pale guy attitude to the work with his work ethic and demeanor. Tanas is not flashy at times with how he does things but he’s effective. Watkins is a hidden gem at times on the high school level and still seems to be picking up the game down the road. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/D34414A5-E2FB-452D-A0A7-4A67B292440A.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1191659" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/D34414A5-E2FB-452D-A0A7-4A67B292440A-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="837355" first="Sakharis" last="Smalls"] - West Ashley HS </strong></p> <p>Smalls also excels on the football field for the Wildcats as TE/DE. Smalls is a long and rangy athlete with very quick feet and nice set of hands. Sakharis can really get off the floor at times with his quick leaping ability. Smalls played with a local Grassroots team in the Rock Nation Impact. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/3E0DD170-3069-4919-9F19-88A9C7577A66.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1252688" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/3E0DD170-3069-4919-9F19-88A9C7577A66-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1130594" first="Jerald" last="Colonel"] - Groves HS (Garden City, GA) </strong></p> <p>Colonel swatted away 124 shots last season in 18 games. Colonel has great length and wingspan. Colonel played this summer with the Georgia Ignites and the Coastal Bulls on the Grassroots Circuit. Groves HS is just outside of Savannah. Jerald averaged 7.3 ppg, 14.6 rebounds and 7.8 blocks last year.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/C7B0AB7C-414C-470C-95CB-AE9B5E9C181D.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1272104" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/C7B0AB7C-414C-470C-95CB-AE9B5E9C181D-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1163957" first="Melian" last="Martinez"] - North Florida Educational Institute (Jacksonville, FL) </strong></p> <p>Martinez a long and slender post player had a great summer on the Grassroots Circuit with Big Shots Elite NC Ellis 2022. Martinez played last year at Freedom Christian Academy in Fayetteville, NC. Martinez has spent time in Massachusetts and California in the past. Melian can cover a lot of ground on the floor and really pile up some blocks in a hurry. Prep Hoops witnessed a 11 block shot game this summer. </p> <p>** <em><strong>SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 - Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo</strong> </em>- Myrtle Beach, SC @ Myrtle Beach Sports Center - Sign Up Today on prephoops.com/events for more details - use the pass code "swansontop250" at checkout to save $10. </p>