2024: Rim Protectors-Stalkers
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The Grassroots season is in the rear-view mirror and the new school year has arrived for some already here in the Palmetto State. Let’s take a look at some players from the summer and spring that fill the list of…
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Continue ReadingThe Grassroots season is in the rear-view mirror and the new school year has arrived for some already here in the Palmetto State. Let’s take a look at some players from the summer and spring that fill the list of Rim Protectors and Stalkers. Keep in mind to SUBSCRIBE to Prep Hoops for the price of a Happy Meal every month. Use the code “Swanny20” at checkout to save 20% off a subscription. #RecruitThePalmettoState
Graham can really challenge shots on the defensive end of the floor for the War Eagles. Ellis has a long and lanky frame to alter shots on around the bucket. He hasn’t reached his ultimate potential down low in the paint. Ellis will glide around the paint and down the floor with his long strides.
Graham comes in at #3 in the Palmetto State 2024 Class. Ellis is more polished right now on the defensive end of the floor while is offensive game is still coming around.
Kowalski continues to make strides with his play on the hardwood. Cooper showed some moments this summer with his ability to put the rock down on the deck and stalk it from the baseline.
Cooper had a nice spring and summer with the Charleston Raptors on the Grassroots Circuit. The deceptive Kowalski is a quick leaper and will at times hamper shots on the defensive end of the court. He has expanded his game some to while playing face-up at times out on the perimeter.
Green is getting better every time out with his play. Michael who roams the paint area for the Falcons in Class 3A hasn’t scratched the surface of his game.
Green is a rim-protector with his ability to swat away shots on the defensive end of the floor. Michael is a quick leaper off the floor when it comes to defending around the bucket. He still must get stronger down the road in the weight room but that will come in time. Green really looks to cover a lot of ground while on the floor and always seems to be in the middle of the action.
Macklin is a SLEEPER in this 2024 Palmetto State Class with his play. Israel has a high motor which really never seems to be turned off while Prep Hoops is watching him play.
He fills the lane in transition and really excels in the open floor running the floor. Israel will attack the baseline but at times he will be that Rim Protector also on the defensive end of the floor. The quick leaping ability of Macklin make the Bulldogs a interesting team this season in the Midlands.
Stanley and the Bulldogs have a new coach this season in Jordan Portee. Ty plays his best basketball while stalking the baseline at times. Stanley brings good length and activity in the passing lanes.
Ty excels in the transition game and getting to the rack at times. He ran with Upward Stars SE 3SSB Pee Dee on the Grassroots Circuit.
Highlights
Nelson has missed a good deal of action over the spring and summer for the Vikings. Joshua plays his best basketball while stalking the baseline. Nelson and the Vikings have a lot of pieces together to make some noise this season in the Midlands.
Joshua is quick off the floor with his athleticism. He really needs a breakout season for the Vikings along with his teammates to make some moves.
Roberson is new to the Palmetto State this coming season. Cameron moved into the Lowcountry from the State of Maryland. Prep Hoops first saw him in action at the SCBCA #SCLive event in Rock Hill this past June.
The high motored wing man covered a lot of ground on the hardwood with his versatility. The bouncy and athletic Roberson will be a nice addition to the Hurricanes roster this season.