Around the State: Georgetown, Marion and Williamsburg Counties

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops is your #1 source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all season long. The next stop is down in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='Lowcountry' last=''] to Georgetown, Marion and Williamsburg Counties. Make sure you get on board with all the latest action right here and <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the Counties:</em></strong> Andrews HS, Carvers Bay HS, Georgetown HS, Hemingway HS, Kingstree HS, Marion HS, Mullins HS, Pee Dee Academy and Waccamaw HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028135,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/F3BF0121-AD98-43E9-BEFB-77575AF7E9E1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/F3BF0121-AD98-43E9-BEFB-77575AF7E9E1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2028135" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrews HS </strong>- The Yellow Jackets showed some glimpses at times last season. Senior Guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2167075' first='Sharod' last='Sumpter'] </strong>is back for the Yellow Jackets. Sumpter averaged 11.2 ppg a season ago. Sophomore forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2028011' first='Chris' last='Stewart']</strong> is a name to key an eye on here for the Black and Yellow. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carvers Bay HS</strong> - The Bears might be Cubs this season with a young and unexperienced roster. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1731638' first='Kenard' last='Heyward']</strong> will look to lead the way for the Bears and Head Coach Jeff Mezzatesta.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2013574,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/EF116F8D-7F61-4E4E-91C3-6EBE3EB236AA.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/EF116F8D-7F61-4E4E-91C3-6EBE3EB236AA.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2013574" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Georgetown HS</strong> - The Bulldogs have a new Head Coach in Jordan Portee this season. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1524081' first='Ty' last='Stanley'] </strong>a slashing left-handed wing will lead the way this season.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2227535' first='Austin' last='Nesbit'] </strong>will look to contribute to the Bulldogs lineup this season. Stanley averaged 12.7 ppg last season from the wing position. The Bulldogs finished just (6-18) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hemingway HS</strong> - The Tigers have had some rough times over the past few years. Will things get better here in Williamsburg County? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2013571,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/DC39A658-C663-415B-9A97-2809A19F5D61.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/DC39A658-C663-415B-9A97-2809A19F5D61.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2013571" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kingstree HS</strong> - The Blazers will look to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2013257' first='Antonio' last='Kingcade']</strong> to be the leader this year. Kingcade can penetrate-kick and find the open man while getting the ball into the paint. What kind of support does he have around him this season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026294,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marion HS</strong> - The Swamp Foxes have plenty of talent to make some noise come next February. New Head DJ Kelly is a former player himself at Marion HS. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1509895' first='Gabriel' last='Cusack'] </strong>is a multi-sport athlete who really excels at Quarterback on the football. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157437' first='Tahj' last='Lathon']</strong> is a rangy forward who really likes to play out on the perimeter. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295811' first='Isaiah' last='Vereen']</strong> brings good length and a willingness to alter and challenge shots on the defensive end of the floor. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1652275' first='Jamorius' last='Wilson']</strong> does all the blue-collar work down low in the paint and really looks to carve out space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mullins HS</strong> - The Auctioneers lost <strong>Johnell Sindab</strong> to graduation and Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1367707' first='SyRee' last='Livingston']</strong> transferred to South Florence HS. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578628' first='Jomethrus' last='Davis'] </strong>will be the leader this season. Davis averaged 12.4 ppg a season ago for the Auctioneers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pee Dee Academy (Mullins)</strong> - Who will replace <strong>Hunter Spivey</strong> for the Golden Eagles? The Golden Eagles coached by Kyle Drew play in the SCISA Class 3A ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Waccamaw HS (Pawleys Island)</strong> - The Warriors have a new coach this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2227530' first='Tyrese' last='Haynes']</strong> a guard will be a name to keep an eye on here. The Warriors finished (8-16) last year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->