2023: Backcourt Duos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops just published its latest edition of the 2023 Palmetto State Rankings. This latest update had 234 players make the cut. Let's take a look at some SENIOR Backcourt Duos here in the Palmetto State. <em><strong>#RecruitThePalmettoState</strong></em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1627808,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/10/B6B2B8CB-29C5-469A-B64D-22B9C456636F-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/10/B6B2B8CB-29C5-469A-B64D-22B9C456636F-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1627808"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865341' first='Trai' last='White']</strong> - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1328199' first='Mychael' last='Mitchell']</strong> - <strong>Gray Collegiate</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White and Mitchell will look to lead the War Eagles in Class 2A this coming season. White a quick floor general really plays the game at a good pace and seems to be under control at all times. Mitchell a new addition to the roster this season can finish at the rack with both hands quite easily. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1672219,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/11/3171F522-9166-4DDC-A896-94485DFAEA11-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/11/3171F522-9166-4DDC-A896-94485DFAEA11-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1672219"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865315' first='Deuce' last='Hudson']</strong> - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1162462' first='Darren' last='Lloyd']</strong> - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1186674' first='Dominick' last='Jones']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1189807' first='Bryson' last='Graves']</strong> - <strong>West Florence HS</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's one last go-around for this foursome. These 4 guys have run on the Grassroots Circuit over the years with the Carolina Bad Boyz. Hudson, Lloyd and Graves just completed a very successful season. Jones transferred in this off season from nearby Wilson HS where he won a Class 4A State Championship last year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1351667,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/D99932E7-C9F8-490D-AB1C-7672C8E3D089.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/D99932E7-C9F8-490D-AB1C-7672C8E3D089-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1351667"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1133746' first='Justin' last='Britt']</strong> - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1172567' first='Elijah' last='Dates']</strong> - <strong>Goose Creek HS</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Could the Gators make a move this season in the Class 5A Lower State? Britt and Dates have been around for Head Coach Blake Hall for years it seems. Plenty of experience and plenty of winning along the way for these two young men. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1627044,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/10/AD2A3260-29BF-4165-B27E-61EAB6B722D2-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/10/AD2A3260-29BF-4165-B27E-61EAB6B722D2-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1627044"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1036143' first='Jordan' last='Miller']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239549' first='Terry' last='Leonard']</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='975133' first='Sean' last='Lindsay']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1225258' first='Chase' last='Harris']</strong> - <strong>Dorman HS</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cavaliers have TRADITION and a lot of guards for Head Coach Thomas Ryan. Miller is off the board to NCAA D2 Wingate (NC). Leonard a combo guard and make plays all over the floor especially going to the rack. Lindsay a left-handed brings toughness and at times he actually plays bigger than his size on the court. Harris is the shooter here on this talented squad who can really make defenses pay with his outside shooting. This foursome plays the game very unselfish and on any given night any one of these players could step up and lead the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1366611,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/D0D686BF-3EB4-4FB0-9735-E9EE63C0943E.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/D0D686BF-3EB4-4FB0-9735-E9EE63C0943E-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1366611"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1036976' first='Grayson' last='Kirk']</strong> -<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1487231' first='Jy' last='Gladden']</strong> - <strong>Lancaster HS</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Could the Bruins make a deep run this season in Class 4A? This duo right here will be two catalysts to lead the way. Kirk can get after it on both ends of the floor when it comes to making shots or defensive stops. Grayson brings plenty of GRIT and toughness to the floor at all times. Gladden is the unforgotten man on this squad at times. He just brings consistency every time out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1376220,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/AF606593-5A11-4F62-AB81-A3282402E608-crop-2745x1802-1643593145.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/AF606593-5A11-4F62-AB81-A3282402E608-crop-2745x1802-1643593145-300x197.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1376220"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='975135' first='Khalil' last='Arnold'] </strong>- <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820269' first='Malachi' last='Brown']</strong> - <strong>Legacy Early College</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arnold has been a mainstay for the Lions as they prepare for the NIBC play this weekend in Florida. Brown is a new addition coming in from Georgia. This duo is a nice compliment to this talented Lions roster Head Coach BJ Jackson as assembled up in Greenville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1492037,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/1C5C3200-583F-4A2A-826E-821A3D48F4C2.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/1C5C3200-583F-4A2A-826E-821A3D48F4C2-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1492037"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356315' first='Elijah' last='Hall'] </strong>- <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1327526' first='Amarri' last='Wilcher']</strong> - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1645334' first='Khaleed' last='Heywood']</strong> - <strong>North Augusta HS</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Yellow Jackets have a 3-headed monster with this trio. Hall has a great mid-range game and plays the game always under control while averaging 12 ppg last season. Wilcher averaged 11 ppg last season and even played football this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heywood comes in from across the river after attending Grovetown HS. Last season he averaged 7.3 ppg on a (29-3) team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1492980,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/9E4A71CC-E849-4E60-8C23-9D7441576370.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/9E4A71CC-E849-4E60-8C23-9D7441576370-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1492980"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='922023' first='Horace' last='Jacques']</strong> - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1397964' first='Brykel' last='Washington'] </strong>- <strong>Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacques can keep the ball on a string while Washington can set up shop on the wing at times and knockdown shots. The Bruins will be right there again this season with Head Coach Willie Thomas at the helm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1497910,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/A17C88EE-D1E3-45B9-AD97-70443495C626.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/A17C88EE-D1E3-45B9-AD97-70443495C626-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1497910"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1375503' first='Jordyn' last='McKeen']</strong> - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1023657' first='Chauncey' last='Capers']</strong> - <strong>Cane Bay HS (Summerville) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKeen and Capers aren't the tallest guards you will find that's for sure. This left-handed duo plays great together causing some chaos along the way for the Cobras. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1493535,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/0BD99378-FF3D-4F30-9D20-23D0BAC238C0.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/0BD99378-FF3D-4F30-9D20-23D0BAC238C0-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1493535"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1268144' first='Quentin' last='Houston']</strong> -<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1493209' first='Ke'Mari' last='Boyd']</strong> - <strong>Rock Hill HS</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Houston made the move over to the Bearcats from Legion Collegiate. Boyd is a jet from end to end on the floor with the ball in his hands. Houston can knockdown shots on the perimeter. Watch out for this duo to surprise some folks this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1493517,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/B29B8AC5-25B5-4883-842A-1FE7A6D56A7D.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/B29B8AC5-25B5-4883-842A-1FE7A6D56A7D-300x225.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1493517"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1366649' first='Justin' last='Rembert']</strong> -<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1225775' first='Corean' last='Nelson']</strong> - <strong>Crestwood HS (Dalzell) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Knights like to play fast and a bit chaotic at times under Head Coach Aric Samuel. This duo fills that mold perfectly. Rembert and Nelson both really excel in an up-tempo style of play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h2>#RecruitThePalmettoState </h2> <!-- /wp:heading -->