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Who are Some Late Bloomers?

Who are Some Late Bloomers?
Bret Swanson
Bret Swanson
January 6, 2023 @ 05:48 AM
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Otis Crawford
Otis Crawford 6'8" | PF | 2023
SC
Connor Higgins
Connor Higgins 6'8" | C | 2023
SC
Gabriel Tooper
Gabriel Tooper 6'5" | SF | 2023
SC
Connor Henley
Connor Henley 6'7" | PF | 2023
SC
Brushaurd Young
Brushaurd Young 6'6" | PF | 2023
SC
Jaylen Golston
Jaylen Golston 6'4" | SF | 2023
SC
Myles Squirewell
Myles Squirewell 6'6" | PF | 2023
SC
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He recently played football as a wide receiver-tight end for the Vikings football program. Brushaurd has the ability to play inside-out on the floor at times. He likes to step-out and face-up from 15-17 feet when he's not down low collecting rebounds on the glass. Young can take the rock and drive to the basket from the top of the key on a handful of dribbles.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eYoung is currently averaging 17.9 ppg, 9.8 rebounds and 4 blocks this season for the Vikings.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1626156"],"_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":"Tooper is a very deceptive athlete who's currently averaging 12.2 ppg this season for the Yellow Jackets. Gabriel plays very active around the cup and tends to play bigger than his size. He has a nice mid-range game that he feels very confident in using. What will be is position at the college level? 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Henley tends to stay busy on both ends of the floor away from the ball.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eHe has an older sister currently playing volleyball at Middle Tennessee State. Connor is currently averaging 9.3 ppg, 6.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the Chiefs this season.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b6c146840c7"} /-->

The 2023 Palmetto State class is getting down to its last 2 months of their senior year here in South Carolina. Who are some Late Bloomers in this class? What do I mean for Late Bloomers? Players that might have their best basketball in front of them down the road. Keep this mind shop and recruit local here in the Palmetto State. Plenty of talent here #RecruitThePalmettoState

Clemson
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Brushaurd Young

Brushaurd Young

SC
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Brushaurd
Young PF
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2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Denmark-Olar
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SC
Who are Some Late Bloomers?
Young brings good versatility to the floor. He recently played football as a wide receiver-tight end for the...
Written by Bret Swanson
Clemson
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Brushaurd Young

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School: Denmark-Olar
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Western Carolina
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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
Who are Some Late Bloomers?
Tooper is a very deceptive athlete who’s currently averaging 12.2 ppg this season for the Yellow Jackets. Gabriel...
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Western Carolina
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Gabriel Tooper

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Club: Fort Mill Force
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Limestone
Myles Squirewell

Myles Squirewell

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PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Myles
Squirewell PF
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Lakewood
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SC
Who are Some Late Bloomers?
Myles has really thinned out his frame since coming over from Ridge View HS in the off season....
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Limestone
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Myles Squirewell

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School: Lakewood
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Jaylen Golston

Jaylen Golston

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SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Jaylen
Golston SF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Keenan
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SC
Who are Some Late Bloomers?
Jaylen is just a Junk-Yard Dog with his play on the hardwood. He leaves it all out there...
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Otis Crawford

Otis Crawford

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PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
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Otis
Crawford PF
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2023
Height
6'8"
HS
Keenan
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SC
Who are Some Late Bloomers?
Crawford is a RAW talent still that arrived at Keenan HS this fall. Otis was previously at Swansea...
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Otis Crawford

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Connor Higgins

Connor Higgins

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C
HEIGHT 6'8"
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CLASS 2023
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Connor
Higgins C
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2023
Height
6'8"
HS
A.C. Flora
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SC
Who are Some Late Bloomers?
Higgins is a post player with a thick frame. Connor will make sure to use all of his...
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Connor Henley

Connor Henley

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HEIGHT 6'7"
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2023
Height
6'7"
HS
North Myrtle Beach
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SC
Who are Some Late Bloomers?
Henley has had a late growth spurt over the past 18 months or so for the Chiefs. Connor...
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