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2023: Stock-Risers

2023: Stock-Risers
Bret Swanson
Bret Swanson
December 1, 2022 @ 02:01 PM
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Gabriel Tooper
Gabriel Tooper 6'5" | SF | 2023
SC
Nolan Paladugu
Nolan Paladugu 6'3" | CG | 2023
SC
Jeremiah Camara
Jeremiah Camara 6'7" | PF | 2023
SC
West Kellett
West Kellett 6'4" | SF | 2023
SC
Tre’ Locklear
Tre’ Locklear 5'9" | CG | 2023
SC
Grayson Kirk
Grayson Kirk 6'2" | CG | 2023
SC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Palmetto State Rankings have been published once again with 234 players in this latest edition. Every set of rankings we come across some new Stock-Risers. Who are these players? Read more inside right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1036976"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Grayson makes your team better with his play all over the floor. He can deliver a big bucket on one end of the floor or come up with a steal or a charge on the other end. Kirk plays the game in a competitive mode at all times. He's geared to WIN games at all times. Grayson likes the ball in his hands down the stretch and at times to a fault I think he plays a bit to unselfish.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1356724"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Locklear has a new head coach and a new style of play this coming season. Tre had a spring and summer and came off the board earlier this fall. Locklear will stay local and play at Limestone (SC) (NCAA D2) next fall for Head Coach Kyle Perry. Locklear a left-handed guard thrives in an up-tempo style of play. 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West never looks to force his shot and seems to stuff the stat sheet at times on any given game night.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1423012"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Camara still has his best basketball in front of him down the road. Jeremiah can go to work posting up on the block or working from the high post at times. He has good footwork to get by bigger defenders and understands positions and angles down in the paint. Jeremiah has good explosiveness off the floor to be a quick leaper. Watch out for him down the road and especially this season for the Rams in the Upstate.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6388b9ea1736b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The 2023 Palmetto State Rankings have been published once again with 234 players in this latest edition. Every set of rankings we come across some new Stock-Risers. Who are these players? Read more inside right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. #RecruitThePalmettoState

South Carolina-Salkehatchie
Grayson Kirk

Grayson Kirk

SC
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Grayson
Kirk CG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
Lancaster
|
SC
2023: Stock-Risers
Grayson makes your team better with his play all over the floor. He can deliver a big bucket...
Written by Bret Swanson
South Carolina-Salkehatchie
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Grayson Kirk

State: South Carolina
School: Lancaster
Club: York County Legends
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Limestone
Tre’ Locklear

Tre’ Locklear

SC
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Tre’
Locklear CG
Class
2023
Height
5'9"
HS
Boiling Springs
|
SC
2023: Stock-Risers
Locklear has a new head coach and a new style of play this coming season. Tre had a...
Written by Bret Swanson
Limestone
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Tre’ Locklear

State: South Carolina
School: Boiling Springs
Club: Upward Stars Upstate
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Western Carolina
Student - Academics
Gabriel Tooper

Gabriel Tooper

SC
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Gabriel
Tooper SF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Fort Mill
|
SC
2023: Stock-Risers
Tooper has been a pleasant surprise since this past spring. Gabriel is a deceptive athlete who can do...
Written by Bret Swanson
Western Carolina
Student - Academics
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Gabriel Tooper

State: South Carolina
School: Fort Mill
Club: Fort Mill Force
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Nolan Paladugu

Nolan Paladugu

SC
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Nolan
Paladugu CG
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Shannon Forest
|
SC
2023: Stock-Risers
Nolan has really gotten off to a fast start for the Crusaders after winning the Impact Sports Invitational...
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Nolan Paladugu

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School: Shannon Forest
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North Greenville
West Kellett

West Kellett

SC
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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West
Kellett SF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Woodmont
|
SC
2023: Stock-Risers
Kellett isn’t a flashy player at all but he sure is highly effective when he’s on the floor....
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North Greenville
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West Kellett

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State: South Carolina
School: Woodmont
Club: Upward Stars Upstate
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Coastal Georgia
Jeremiah Camara

Jeremiah Camara

SC
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Jeremiah
Camara PF
Class
2023
Height
6'7"
HS
Hillcrest
|
SC
2023: Stock-Risers
Camara still has his best basketball in front of him down the road. Jeremiah can go to work...
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Coastal Georgia
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Jeremiah Camara

State: South Carolina
School: Hillcrest
Club: Next Level
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