Around the State: Berkeley County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Football has always been king down in Berkeley County. Two programs last season played in basketball state championships in Goose Creek HS and St John's Christian. Well, let's take a look at some of these programs and its players right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the County: </em></strong>Berkeley HS, Cane Bay HS, Cross HS, Goose Creek HS, Northwood Academy, Stratford HS, St John's Christian and Timberland HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2023850,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/23DF8205-8D4B-4085-B913-A4D45E7FD640.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/23DF8205-8D4B-4085-B913-A4D45E7FD640.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2023850" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Berkeley HS (Moncks Corner)</strong> - The Stags will need to find someone else other than <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1731675' first='John' last='Cleveland'] </strong>to step up this coming season. Cleveland just a freshman averaged 9.5 ppg and 3.3 rebounds last season as an 8th grader. Senior Point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1238801' first='Lonnie' last='Harrison']</strong> and <strong>Carmelo Montgomery</strong> a Cross HS transfer will be in the fold for the Stags.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1414724' first='Deuce' last='Kinloch'] </strong>is part of the 2026 Palmetto State Class. Last season the Stags finished at (9-14) under Head Coach Matt Mullins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935100,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/CF452CA0-044A-4BC1-9274-A5F922C3C5E5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/CF452CA0-044A-4BC1-9274-A5F922C3C5E5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1935100" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cane Bay HS</strong> - The Cobras were (19-7) a season ago under Head Coach Shawn McKeen. This year the Cobras will rely on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1934791' first='Curtrell' last='Dixon']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1751351' first='Jayden' last='Coffey']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2165469' first='Landon' last='Davis'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1265814' first='Ziayre' last='Williams']</strong> to name a few on this roster. Dixon a guard averaged 8.7 ppg from a season ago. Coffey made the move over from Ashley Ridge HS this past off season. Williams is a RAW talent down in the paint for the Cobras. Ziayre moves well around the floor but really needs to get more and more minutes and playing time along the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2044447,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/A28CC983-2CCC-4A84-A3BA-A3E88CBDFCDF.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/A28CC983-2CCC-4A84-A3BA-A3E88CBDFCDF.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2044447" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cross HS</strong> - The Trojans are a rural high school out in Berkeley County that plays Class 1A basketball. Several members of the basketball team play football in the fall for the Trojans.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1555867' first='Jamez' last='Way']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2044353' first='Micah' last='Flute']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1498248' first='Caden' last='Ramsey']</strong> are a few names to be aware of from this program. Way is a Wide Receiver in the fall and is a slashing guard for the Trojans on the hardwood. Flute is a slender-sleek athlete who plays around the basket. Micah tends to leave his feet a lot in trying to block and alter shots on the defensive end of the floor. Ramsey has already garnered plenty of football interest and recruitment. Caden just a sophomore has great hands and a willingness to finish around the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028157,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/CE4A25C8-98DC-42F5-935C-8F41620E2883.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/CE4A25C8-98DC-42F5-935C-8F41620E2883.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028157" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Goose Creek HS</strong> - The Gators lost to Dorman HS in the Class 5A State Championship Game a season ago. The Gators return<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1336825' first='Shane' last='Potts']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1172573' first='Ja'Quell' last='Brown']</strong> to the lineup this year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2027967' first='Alex' last='Ravenel']</strong> is a new name to remember here for the Gators. Potts and Brown have both see plenty of playing time over the years from the backcourt. Ravenel is an athletic forward who could be a good rim protector at times especially after the football season is over. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2195635,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0612.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/IMG_0612.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2195635" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Northwood Academy (Summerville)</strong> - The Chargers (8-19) under the leadership of Head Coach Kendrick Robinson struggled last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295776' first='Dykes' last='Dickson']</strong> will take over the leadership role this season for the Chargers. Dickson recently played in the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo in North Charleston. Dykes averaged 8.3 ppg a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1492046,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/E81F7528-CE6A-42B4-A75C-470880431ABE.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/E81F7528-CE6A-42B4-A75C-470880431ABE.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1492046" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stratford HS (Goose Creek)</strong> - The Knights struggled last season with a (7-19) record. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051825' first='Amari' last='Washington']</strong> and point guard <strong>Kaedon Baskerville</strong> both return to the fold this coming season. Washington a long and rangy wing player averaged 10.3 ppg a season ago. Amari looks to stalk the baseline or simply pull-up from the perimeter with a jumper. Baskerville a guard really likes the rock in his hands while mustering 9.3 ppg a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1984068,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/95DE31C2-4B08-4BB4-8C89-8467BFBC1309.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/95DE31C2-4B08-4BB4-8C89-8467BFBC1309.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1984068" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St John's Christian (Moncks Corner)</strong> - The Cavaliers won a SCISA Class 2A State Championship last season over Cathedral Academy on a last second shot. Senior post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1135978' first='Brock' last='Ray']</strong> returns to the mix again this season. Ray a legit post with his size has lost some pounds over the off season. He will be best suited in a half-court setting at the college level with his back to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Timberland HS (St Stephen)</strong> - The Wolves had a long season a year ago and finished just (2-20). Things can only go up for this program out in St Stephen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->