Around the State: Clarendon-Sumter County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops makes the next stop in Clarendon and Sumter Counties here in the Palmetto State. Who are some of these players from this area? Well, we have you covered right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today what are you waiting for? <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the Counties:</em></strong> Clarendon Hall, Crestwood HS, East Clarendon HS, Lakewood HS, Laurence Manning Academy, Manning HS, Ragin Prep Christian Academy (Sumter), Scott's Branch HS, Sumter HS and Wilson Hall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clarendon Hall (Summerton)</strong> - Can the Saints get back to a few years ago? The Saints finished just (2-19) a year ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1989109,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/B8CC9BFC-859E-481E-A08F-FE3F6C44B514.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/B8CC9BFC-859E-481E-A08F-FE3F6C44B514.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1989109" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Crestwood HS (Dalzell)</strong> - The Knights made a run to the Class 3A State Championship Game last season before falling to Wren HS. The Knights finished the season at (23-5). Who replace Corean Nelson and Justin Rembert? The nights have a solid nucleus back in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1215474' first='Teon' last='Tindal']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1513461' first='Riley' last='Durant'],</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1215473' first='Shannon' last='Davis'] </strong>and junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1095297' first='Xazier' last='Johnson'].</strong> Tindal had a strong summer on the grassroots circuit with his play around the bucket. Teon can really affect a game on each end of the floor. Durant a wing player will see his production pick up this coming season. Davis and Johnson will both run the backcourt duties this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>East Clarendon HS (Turbeville)</strong> - The Wolverines finished (2-21) a season ago. Can things get better this season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2023021,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lakewood HS (Sumter)</strong> - The Gators will surprise some teams this season under 2nd year Head Coach Cameron Lee. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1465073' first='Cedric' last='Cisse']</strong> is a name to get familiar with here on the Gators. Cisse really likes to attack the gaps while being quick with the ball in his hands. Cedric has the next gear to race by defenders and touch the paint. He likes to pull-up and knockdown the jumper when given the opportunity. Who will step-up and help Cisse on this Gators roster? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1690416,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/149B436F-1A04-4E60-8D0A-CBFA4809CA23.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/149B436F-1A04-4E60-8D0A-CBFA4809CA23.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1690416" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Laurence Manning Academy (Manning)</strong> - The Swampcats finished (16-13) a season ago under longtime Head Coach Will Epps. Shooting guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687283' first='Noah' last='Tanner']</strong> and <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Sumpter</strong> will look to lead the way this coming season for the Orange and Blue. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1487869,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/D483C7FE-AE14-4B7A-B61B-7154E64B14FC.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/D483C7FE-AE14-4B7A-B61B-7154E64B14FC.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1487869" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Manning HS </strong>- The Monarchs lost Justin Daniels to Polk State College (FL). Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356854' first='Jeffrey' last='Ceasar'] </strong>a left-handed guard will look to take the lead role this season. Ceasar will have to provide some more scoring from the backcourt for the Monarchs. He's currently helping the Monarchs on the football as a wide receiver. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1983534,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/F4A2B16E-D42D-4D7B-BF60-A2AC08D42AC4.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/F4A2B16E-D42D-4D7B-BF60-A2AC08D42AC4.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1983534" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ragin Prep Christian Academy (Sumter)</strong> - The Rams are a fairly new program in the SCISA Class 1A ranks. A few names to watchout for here are Lefty <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1806905' first='Cordell' last='Sims']</strong>, <strong>Zymir Robinson</strong> and <strong>Deandre Richardson.</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Scott's Branch HS (Summerton)</strong> - Life after <strong>Randy Gibson</strong> - how will it be for the Eagles. The Eagles have played in the past 4 Class 1A State Championship Games. 4 Runner Up Trophies to put in the Trophy Case. Gibson was very instrumental in the Eagles program over that time. Who is the next in line? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1990580,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/D7DE452D-B351-4699-BFF0-38B841A5E264.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/D7DE452D-B351-4699-BFF0-38B841A5E264.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1990580" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sumter HS</strong> - The Gamecocks will rely on jet quick point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1088708' first='Caleb' last='Jenkins']</strong> for his senior leadership this season. Left-handed shooting guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486213' first='BJ' last='Brown']</strong> will deliver some production from the perimeter with his shot making skills.<strong> Jamie Tedder</strong> is a great role guy who plays football in the fall for the Gamecocks. [player_tooltip player_id='1986979' first='Eli' last='Britt'] a freshman point guard could see some good minutes this season for Head Coach Bryan Brown. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578600' first='Darius' last='Franklin'] </strong>transferred out this summer and now attends Ridge View HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1808065,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/7A943E79-59B8-496F-BFD9-5E261CDD61D5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/7A943E79-59B8-496F-BFD9-5E261CDD61D5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1808065" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Wilson Hall (Sumter)</em></strong> - The Barons have a lot of talent this season under Head Coach Rip Ripley. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1444151' first='Daniel' last='Burton']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407054' first='Hugh' last='Humphries']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407053' first='Shawn' last='Michael Matthews'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1242285' first='Ford' last='Wilder']</strong> are just a few of the Barons to keep an eye on this coming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1690440,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/0A994E95-DA83-4FFB-800C-5A1682AAC650.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/0A994E95-DA83-4FFB-800C-5A1682AAC650.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1690440" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burton can really run the floor and protect the paint at times. Daniel feels comfortable facing up to the rack and knockdown a jumper or two along the way. Humphries a very slender-sleek left-handed forward really likes to work his game at times from the perimeters or short corners. Matthews and Wilder will take care of the duties in the backcourt this season. Can the Barons make a deep run this season in SCISA Class 4A? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->