Around the State: Richland County JUNIORS

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 Palmetto State looks to have a few names for sure here in Richland County. Who are some of these players? Read more inside right here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_632ae9a9f98b2","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1214181"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1513770,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Justin can really dial it up from downtown for the Vikings. He's always ready to receive the ball with a nice catch-shoot release. 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Alex is best as a defender and running the floor while filling the lane in transition.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eAtkinson will deliver some putbacks around the cup on the offensive end of the floor.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1491010"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Bell makes the offense go for the Redhawks. TJ can really score the ball while on the floor. 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