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2023:UNSIGNED -Small Forwards / Wings

2023:UNSIGNED -Small Forwards / Wings
Bret Swanson
Bret Swanson
March 18, 2023 @ 11:49 AM
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Johnathan Whysong
Johnathan Whysong 6'6" | SF | 2023
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West Kellett
West Kellett 6'4" | SF | 2023
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Nykel Franklin
Nykel Franklin 6'3" | SF | 2023
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Joshua Green
Joshua Green 6'3" | SF | 2023
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Jaylen Golston
Jaylen Golston 6'4" | SF | 2023
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Lawson Wade
Lawson Wade 6'5" | SF | 2023
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Jehqwauyn Hilton
Jehqwauyn Hilton 6'6" | SF | 2023
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Nyrell Stradford
Nyrell Stradford 6'5" | SF | 2023
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well, well let's take a look at some more UNSIGNED Seniors here from the Palmetto State. The 2023 Palmetto State Class had plenty of talent from top to bottom in it. These young men have completed their high school eligibility and now are seeking a college program. Let's dive down a bit farther and look at some of these players right here. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["865314"],"_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":"Jeh finished his 4-year career for the Monarchs a few weeks back. 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Well, well let's take a look at some more UNSIGNED Seniors here from the Palmetto State. The 2023 Palmetto State Class had plenty of talent from top to bottom in it. These young men have completed their high school eligibility and now are seeking a college program. Let's dive down a bit farther and look at some of these players right here. #RecruitThePalmettoState

Jehqwauyn Hilton

Jehqwauyn Hilton

SC
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Jehqwauyn
Hilton SF
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Manning
|
SC
2023:UNSIGNED -Small Forwards / Wings
Jeh finished his 4-year career for the Monarchs a few weeks back. Hilton really likes to play out...
Written by Bret Swanson
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Jehqwauyn Hilton

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State: South Carolina
School: Manning
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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:UNSIGNED -Small Forwards / Wings
Kellett recently picked up a offer from North Greenville University (NCAA D2) in the Upstate. West does a...
Written by Bret Swanson
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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Lenoir CC
Nykel Franklin

Nykel Franklin

SC
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Nykel
Franklin SF
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Wade Hampton
|
SC
2023:UNSIGNED -Small Forwards / Wings
Franklin finished his career on a high note for the Generals. Nykel a left-handed wing player likes to...
Written by Bret Swanson
Lenoir CC
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Nykel Franklin

State: South Carolina
School: Wade Hampton
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Jaylen Golston

Jaylen Golston

SC
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Jaylen
Golston SF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Keenan
|
SC
2023:UNSIGNED -Small Forwards / Wings
Golston is a WARRIOR down in the paint at times for the Raiders. Jaylen brings good versatility to...
Written by Bret Swanson
Converse
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Jaylen Golston

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State: South Carolina
School: Keenan
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Columbia International
Johnathan Whysong

Johnathan Whysong

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SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Johnathan
Whysong SF
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Wren
|
SC
2023:UNSIGNED -Small Forwards / Wings
Whysong was on a mission all season long for the Hurricanes. Johnathan proved everyone wrong and took home...
Written by Bret Swanson
Columbia International
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Johnathan Whysong

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State: South Carolina
School: Wren
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Lawson Wade

Lawson Wade

SC
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Lawson
Wade SF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Richard Winn Academy
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SC
2023:UNSIGNED -Small Forwards / Wings
Wade is a very slender-sleek wing player. Lawson completed his career at Richard Winn Academy in Winnsboro with...
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Citadel
PWO - Basketball
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State: South Carolina
School: Richard Winn Academy
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Joshua Green

Joshua Green

SC
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Joshua
Green SF
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Wilson
|
SC
2023:UNSIGNED -Small Forwards / Wings
Green is the ultimate role guy at times for the Tigers. Joshua started games but he will do...
Written by Bret Swanson
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Joshua Green

State: South Carolina
School: Wilson
Club: Upward Stars 3SSB
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Nyrell Stradford

Nyrell Stradford

SC
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Nyrell
Stradford SF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Camden
|
SC
2023:UNSIGNED -Small Forwards / Wings
Stratford had some good moments in his career with the Bulldogs. Nyrell came on the seen as an...
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Nyrell Stradford

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State: South Carolina
School: Camden
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