Class 4A Team Rankings
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The Class 4A ranks look to be the best is has ever been in a while. The Upper State is dominate with so many teams this season. Who will be the last team standing when March rolls around this season?…
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Continue ReadingThe Class 4A ranks look to be the best is has ever been in a while. The Upper State is dominate with so many teams this season. Who will be the last team standing when March rolls around this season? Let’s take a look at the Prep Hoops Top 10 right here for Class 4A. #RecruitThePalmettoState
North Augusta HS – (18-0) – The Yellow Jackets remain perfect on the season under Head Coach Tony Harrell. Elijah Hall Elijah Hall 6'0" | CG North Augusta | 2023 State SC a UNSIGNED Senior just received an offer from Limestone College (SC) (NCAA D2). Hall really stuffs the stat sheet at times by averaging 14.7 ppg, 4.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.4 steals a night. Amarri Wilcher Amarri Wilcher 6'2" | CG North Augusta | 2023 State SC is a great compliment chipping in 9.1 ppg and shooting the ball at a 36% behind the three-point line. Maliq Richards Maliq Richards 6'6" | PF North Augusta | 2023 State SC adds a healthy 7.7 ppg and 7.1 rebounds while Daron Dunbar Daron Dunbar 6'4" | SG North Augusta | 2025 State SC chips in with 12.2 ppg and 5.4 rebounds for the Yellow Jackets.
Lancaster HS – (15-2) – The Bruins suffered a few setbacks recently up in Delaware at the Hoop Hall East to Long Island Lutheran and this week to South Pointe HS. UNSIGNED Seniors Grayson Kirk Grayson Kirk 6'2" | CG Lancaster | 2023 State SC and Jy Gladden Jy Gladden 6'2" | CG Lancaster | 2023 State SC provide plenty of scoring pop for the Bruins offense. Sharp-shooting junior guard Ladarius Cloud Ladarius Cloud 5'9" | PG Great Falls | 2024 SC and Super Sophomore Jordan Watford Jordan Watford 6'4" | CG Lancaster | 2025 State #180 Nation SC give the Bruins plenty of options.
Wilson HS (Florence) – (13-4) – The Tigers lost few games in Las Vegas, NV at the Tarkanian Classic before Christmas. The Tigers have returned and lost to Quality Education Academy (NC) in the finals of the Pepsi Carolina Classic and last weekend to Lancaster HS. UNSIGNED Seniors Merel Burgess Merel Burgess 6'5" | PF Wilson | 2023 State SC a left-handed forward leads the way at 12.4 ppg while shooting guard Jevon Brown Jevon Brown 6'0" | SG Wilson | 2023 State SC adds in 11.1 ppg. Brown is shooting 42% (28-67) from behind the arc. UNSIGNED Senior Joshua Green Joshua Green 6'3" | SF Wilson | 2023 State SC is a run-jump-athlete who just brings constant energy and effort to the floor for the Tigers. Sophomore Tristan Thompson Tristan Thompson 6'5" | SF Wilson | 2025 State #339 Nation SC comes in at 7.2 ppg while 8th grader Josh Leonard Josh Leonard 6'6" | CG Wilson | 2027 State SC gets plenty of playing time here comes in at 6.9 ppg and 7.9 rebounds a night.
Indian Land HS (Fort Mill) – (14-2) – The Warriors have been playing great all season long with a new Head Coach in LJ Johnson and a new look team. Freshman sensation Mike Jones Mike Jones 5'9" | SG Indian Land | 2026 State SC leads the way at 19.5 ppg a night. Junior Sincere Rasul Sincere Rasul 6'0" | CG Indian Land | 2024 State SC adds 16.8 ppg while Brandon Nelson Brandon Nelson 6'2" | SG Indian Land | 2023 State SC comes in at 12.4 ppg. Senior post player Jareece Breeden Jareece Breeden 6'8" | PF Indian Land | 2023 State SC brings in 7.1 ppg and 7.9 rebounds a night. The Warriors have lost to Christ Church and Fort Mill HS.
Irmo HS – (15-2) – The Yellow Jackets and Head Coach Tim Whipple ALWAYS seem to be in the middle of things. UNSIGNED Senior post player Brandon Crawford Brandon Crawford 6'10" | PF Irmo | 2023 State SC is a great rim protector around the paint. Crawford is currently averaging 14.9 ppg, 6.6 rebounds and 4.4 blocks this season. Madden Collins Madden Collins 6'3" | SG Christ School | 2025 State NC and Teandre Summons Teandre Summons 6'2" | SG Irmo | 2023 State SC are sharing the duties in the backcourt. Collins just a Junior is averaging 14.1 ppg and 3.7 assists while Summons chimes in with 10.9 ppg and 4.9 rebounds a night.
Greenville HS – (14-1) – The Red Raiders have only one blemish on their record, and it comes from Gray Collegiate. The Red Raiders still have to play rival region Westside HS 2 times in the next few weeks. UNSIGNED Senior guard Alijah Jones Alijah Jones 6'0" | SG Greenville | 2023 State SC is averaging 14.2 ppg this season while shooting 36% from downtown. Fellow Senior Isaiah Mosley Isaiah Mosley 6'0" | SG Greenville | 2023 State SC comes in at 10.7 ppg while, Bryson Drummond Bryson Drummond 6'2" | CG Mountain View Prep | 2025 State SC and Ramani Bruton Ramani Bruton 6'0" | PG Greenville | 2025 State SC average 7.7 ppg and 6.4 ppg respectively.
Westside (Anderson) – (15-1) – The Rams have only lost one time and it was to rival Greer HS. Sophomore Zeke Marshall Zeke Marshall 6'5" | SF Westside | 2025 State SC is having a big season for the Rams averaging 16.1 ppg and 6.3 rebounds while Josh Williams Josh Williams 6'0" | CG Westside | 2024 State SC contributes 12.5 ppg a night. New name for us here at Prep Hoops is Senior Jsaiah Geer who comes in at 9.8 ppg and 6.8 rebounds for the Rams.
Greer HS – (14-3) – The Yellow Jackets (once again it seems) have a Big 3 in Amare Anderson Amare Anderson 6'2" | PG Greer | 2025 State SC , Brayden Lytes Brayden Lytes 5'9" | PG Greer | 2024 State SC and Bradyn Durrah Bradyn Durrah 6'6" | PF Greer | 2024 State SC . Anderson is currently averaging 19.6 ppg, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists this season. Lytes is 10.3 ppg, 5.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists while slender-sleek forward Durrah chimes in with 10.1 ppg and 6.6 rebounds. The Yellow Jackets have two losses to Greenville HS and one loss to Byrnes. The Yellow Jackets have given Westside HS it’s only defeat.
Catawba Ridge HS (Fort Mill) – (14-3) – The Copperheads have had some good scoring this season from Junior guard Zyan Hager Zyan Hager 6'1" | SG Catawba Ridge | 2024 State SC . Hager is averaging 19.3 ppg while UNSIGNED Senior Grant Lovette Grant Lovette 6'2" | SG Catawba Ridge | 2023 State SC adds 15 ppg and 7.9 rebounds and freshman sensation Lance Barnes Lance Barnes 6'3" | PG Catawba Ridge | 2026 State SC comes in at 12.6 ppg, 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists. The Copperheads have lost to neighborhood rival Nation Ford HS (twice) and South Pointe HS.
Eastside HS (Taylors) – (12-5) – Junior guard Justin Ray Justin Ray 6'3" | SG Eastside | 2024 State #317 Nation SC recently went over 1,000 career points during the Prep Hoops South Carolina Showcase. Ray is a shot-maker and scorer for the Eagles. Junior Matthew Roberts Matthew Roberts 6'0" | PG Eastside | 2024 State SC provides good support with his ability to score going to the cup. UNSIGNED Senior Luke Parker Luke Parker 6'3" | SF Eastside | 2023 State SC brings a good energy and work ethic for the Eagles around the cup.