SCBCA Live Team Camp: 2025 Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 Palmetto State made their presence felt this past weekend at the SCBCA Live Team Camp in Rock Hill. Who are some of these members of the 2025 Class that we saw while in attendance. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong> <strong><em>#SCLive</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Swanny's Top 10:</em></strong> <strong><em>(In no certain order)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026323,"width":400,"height":263,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/98B50BC5-4BD5-47B5-ACD0-8AB4CD02F96B-crop-3082x2024-1687308124.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/98B50BC5-4BD5-47B5-ACD0-8AB4CD02F96B-crop-3082x2024-1687308124.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2026323" width="400" height="263" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1265263' first='Melvin' last='Teal Jr']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Teal Jr is a MANCHILD on the hardwood with the ability to bully defenders on the way to the cup. Melvin touched the paint at will today for the Summerville HS Green Wave. When he wasn't touching the paint, he was scoring the ball from 3 levels on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026289,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/ECF68888-50A0-4F85-9A40-229099A05E9A.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/ECF68888-50A0-4F85-9A40-229099A05E9A.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026289" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1149789' first='Tristan' last='Thompson'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson had a good weekend for the Tigers picking up offers from Jacksonville University and South Carolina State University. Tristan brings good length and versatility to floor. He was able to handle the rock up the court from the lead guard at times or simply move over to the wing. Thompson can defend anywhere on the court it seems with his versatility. Tristan suits up for the Wilson HS Tigers and Head Coach Carlos Powell. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026296,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/2F8CFBFB-D624-4A3B-8806-EC1C9B21C20E.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/2F8CFBFB-D624-4A3B-8806-EC1C9B21C20E.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026296" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025879' first='LJ' last='Britt'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Britt came to play this weekend for the Gray Collegiate War Eagles. LJ finished strong to the bucket when he wasn't pulling up from downtown or mid-range. Britt is certainly a 3-level scorer is just another piece to the puzzle here for the War Eagles and Head Coach Dion Bethea</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026302,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/83C7843B-2CF8-4612-A095-52B5A0F1B10E.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/83C7843B-2CF8-4612-A095-52B5A0F1B10E.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026302" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1463715' first='Cedric' last='Schofield'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schofield is a Under the Radar type guy who plays in downtown Columbia at Eau Claire HS. Cedric is a glass cleaner and seems to claim everything off the boards. He will look to contest shots on the defensive end of the floor. Cedric glides all over and seems most effective inside the paint area just playing on activity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2023019,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/B84EC8EC-BD91-4006-A184-10C22A21FA1F.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/B84EC8EC-BD91-4006-A184-10C22A21FA1F.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2023019" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1225770' first='Joshua' last='Goodman']</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goodman plays down at the new Hampton County HS (Wade Hampton and Estill HS) merging in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='Lowcountry' last='']' last='']. Joshua has really filled out his frame and was able to really knockdown some shots today. He plays with a good motor that always seems to be running high on all cylinders. Goodman was great picking up deflections in the passing lanes today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2023021,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/533B8594-88F8-4BEB-9D66-6CD15ED6B836.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/533B8594-88F8-4BEB-9D66-6CD15ED6B836.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2023021" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1465073' first='Cedric' last='Cisse']</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cisse is the leader of this Lakewood HS Gators squad. Cedric was quick getting the ball into the gaps and touching the paint all day long. He exploded by defenders in the open court and along the baseline. Head Coach Cameron Lee is expecting a big year out of this young man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026288,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/A22B46FF-6DB1-4B6D-BD61-36B82E516CF0.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/A22B46FF-6DB1-4B6D-BD61-36B82E516CF0.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026288" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1630004' first='Jykevius' last='Johnson']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is a workhorse on the floor as a TWEENER. He runs the floor well while filling the lane in transition. Jy'Kevius rebounded the ball on both ends of the floor and especially outside of his area. He's a touch matchup on the floor with his ability to run the floor and to get by bigger post players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026294,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/A9672AE8-DA20-4E3B-88B0-05FB0F4839C1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/A9672AE8-DA20-4E3B-88B0-05FB0F4839C1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026294" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157437' first='Tahj' last='Lathon'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lathon came to play today for the Swamp Foxes and new Head Coach DJ Kelly. Tahj a long and agile forward played aggressive all day long. He finished putbacks around the glass and contested shots on the defensive end of the floor. Tahj connected on few bombs from downtown to boot for the Swamp Foxes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026312,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/E494A54C-860C-4A00-9AAC-D7DF2A68BD71.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/E494A54C-860C-4A00-9AAC-D7DF2A68BD71.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026312" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766186' first='Yasir' last='Cromer']</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cromer is a kid that kind of grows on you with his effort and play every time out. Yasir is a vocal leader from the guard position for the River Bluff HS Gators. Cromer was able to hurt the defense today with his ability to dial up from downtown after connecting on several three-pointers. Yasir won't overwhelm you over with just one thing he does because he does several things well while on the floor for the Gators. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026299,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/75E287D9-681C-4BA0-BACE-2EAF6D14B840.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/75E287D9-681C-4BA0-BACE-2EAF6D14B840.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026299" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1149794' first='Ja'Kease' last='Salley'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Salley is a Run-Jump-Athlete at Woodland HS in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='Lowcountry' last='']' last='']. Ja'Kease was able to finish all over the floor at times today for the Wolverines. He collected a few dunks when he wasn't knocking down some short jumpers. Salley plays above the rim and really seems to excel in the transition game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Who's is This Guy? </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026313,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/04A90771-BE73-479F-A745-36D58ACFC86C.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/04A90771-BE73-479F-A745-36D58ACFC86C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026313" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops ran across a new name for sure in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2023007' first='Devin' last='Swindler']</strong>. Swindler is a very athletic and HIGH MOTOR kid from Clinton HS. Devin has great footwork and seemed to be wherever the ball was at today for the Red Devils. Swindler scored the ball on just effort alone and making plays for himself through total HUSTLE. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Small Town Kids in Chesterfield County</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026300,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/766D3905-ADE3-458F-9D83-57694F3E0501.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/766D3905-ADE3-458F-9D83-57694F3E0501.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026300" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1372635' first='<strong>Tyrek' last='Wright</strong>'] plays at McBee HS a small Class 1A program in the Pee Dee. Wright a left-handed guard is also a Quarterback on the football team in the fall. Wright a rangy guard connected on some floaters today. Tyrek is the primary ball-handler for the squad and averaged 16.1 ppg this past season for the Panthers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026301,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/5B85D4C0-2B14-4549-A60E-CF292594F4CF.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/5B85D4C0-2B14-4549-A60E-CF292594F4CF.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026301" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239533' first='Caden' last='Edmond']</strong> is just up the road from Wright at Central HS in Pageland. Edmond has seen extensive playing time over the years for the Eagles. Caden came into the #SCLive sporting a new look to him. Edmond is a shot maker and when he gets going, he really gets going. Caden averaged 11.7 ppg this past season and currently has 605 career points entering his junior year. Edmond runs with the HYB Raptors on the Grassroots Circuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Smaller Guards Produce Bigger Numbers:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1419744' first='Destin' last='Eichelberger'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1932519' first='Kingston' last='Brown']</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026295,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/ABD65CD2-D999-4117-BEBB-5875004CB93A.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/ABD65CD2-D999-4117-BEBB-5875004CB93A.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026295" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This duo from Berea HS is certainly not the biggest on the floor. Eichelberger was in control all day long with his play for the Bulldogs. Destin finished with his left-hand on a regular basis at the rim and was quick to show the bounce pass (lost art) to his teammates. He played productive and smart all day long and the game we witnessed he dropped 26 points on VERY SELECTIVE SHOOTING. Destin really used a nice pull-up jumper all day long to score the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026298,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/91154CD2-07A7-41C1-8257-4DB3460DC64A.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/91154CD2-07A7-41C1-8257-4DB3460DC64A.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026298" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown a left-handed guard compliments Eichelberger quite well in the Bulldogs backcourt. Kingston played on and off the ball and was a pest in the passing lanes. Brown had no problem taking a charge on command it seemed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->