Around the State: Greenville County – Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops made a stop into Greenville County in the Upstate. Let's take it in 2 parts from up here in Greenville County. Plenty of schools and talent here in the Upstate in the years to come. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today for all the latest basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all season long. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the County:</em></strong> Berea HS, Blue Ridge HS, Carolina Academy, Christ Church, Eastside HS, Fountain Inn HS, Greenville HS, Greer HS, Greer Middle College, Hillcrest HS and JL Mann HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026295,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Berea HS</strong> - The Bulldogs won't have much height on the roster this season. Watch out for guards <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1419744' first='Destin' last='Eichelberger'] </strong>and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1932519' first='Kingston' last='Brown'] </strong>to lead the direction for this program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blue Ridge HS</strong> - The Fighting Tigers finished (8-19) a season ago after winning the Class 3A State Championship in 2022. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carolina Academy (Greenville)</strong> - The Trojans finished (10-17) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026619,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/3BB3A708-BF0A-4DD2-BFC7-6885C6E64260-crop-2953x1939-1687349059.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/3BB3A708-BF0A-4DD2-BFC7-6885C6E64260-crop-2953x1939-1687349059.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2026619" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christ Church</strong> - The Cavaliers are always in the thick of things in Class 1A. Seniors [player_tooltip player_id='1155909' first=<strong>'DJ' last='Harvey</strong>'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1955479' first='<strong>Jackson' last='Fagan</strong>'] will lead the way. Yes, there is another Butler in line. This time it's [player_tooltip player_id='1997563' first='<strong>Joshua</strong>' last='<strong>Butler</strong>'] a member of the Class of 2028. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2027874,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/4996B000-33F4-4328-8674-E394A970522F.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/4996B000-33F4-4328-8674-E394A970522F.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2027874" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eastside HS</strong> - The Eagles (15-10) las year will lean on Senior guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1172558' first='Justin' last='Ray']</strong>. Ray a Top 5 player in the Palmetto State Class recently took a visit to Monmouth University this past weekend. Justin averaged 23.4 ppg last year and eclipsed 1,000 career points during the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1739489,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/7DA0D48E-3ADE-4A61-ACD5-C77EEE5BF202.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/7DA0D48E-3ADE-4A61-ACD5-C77EEE5BF202.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1739489" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watch out for senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1524288' first='Matthew' last='Roberts']</strong> averaged 14.8 ppg playing the shooting guard position for the Eagles. Junior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1738026' first='Jaquavious' last='Dodd']</strong> a Power 5 Football Recruit will provide some production around the paint. [player_tooltip player_id='1490037' first=<strong>'Brandon' last='Ray</strong>'] a member of the 2027 class should see some action this season for the Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1932563,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/E6A9047F-EFCB-46A2-8134-6330A9C9A064.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/E6A9047F-EFCB-46A2-8134-6330A9C9A064.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1932563" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fountain Inn HS</strong> - The Fury will compete in the SCHSL playoffs this season under Head Coach Rod Sadler. Junior duo <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239535' first='Amaziah' last='Austin']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1419742' first='DJ' last='Martin']</strong> will lead the way for the Fury. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1739501,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/799944F7-89C0-42F9-8A0E-D4A65F349A9D.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/799944F7-89C0-42F9-8A0E-D4A65F349A9D.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1739501" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greenville HS</strong> - The Red Raiders finished (26-3) last year has plenty of talent this season for Head Coach Mike Anderson. Football will have to finish first before this full roster comes together. Juniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239534' first='Bryson' last='Drummond']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1489409' first='Ramani' last='Bruton']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1892485' first='Roman' last='Cooley']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239536' first='Nehemiah' last='Thompkins']</strong> will provide plenty of leadership for this Class 4A program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2024445,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/59F862A1-D047-4AC0-8436-CF714BB0309F.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/59F862A1-D047-4AC0-8436-CF714BB0309F.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2024445" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore transfer forward<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1958970' first='Frank' last='Whitley']</strong> comes in from JL Mann HS. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1738001' first='Arkeis' last='Shell']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1738000' first='Kam' last='Smith']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2027918' first='Tucker' last='Scholl']</strong> will provide plenty of punch from the backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1491035,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/E1B90964-6A69-4D8E-8DE6-BD071EF25F1F.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/E1B90964-6A69-4D8E-8DE6-BD071EF25F1F.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1491035" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greer HS</strong> - The Yellow Jackets (21-6) last season has plenty of talent this season to make some noise in the Upstate. Seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1365021' first='Bradyn' last='Durrah']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1419748' first='Brayden' last='Lytes']</strong> are back in the mix. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1221565' first='Zayn' last='Valentine']</strong> a JL Mann Transfer should see good minutes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047326,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/eZy-Watermark_07-06-2023_08-54-05-0200AM-2.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/eZy-Watermark_07-06-2023_08-54-05-0200AM-2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047326" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Juniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407052' first='Amare' last='Anderson']</strong> avered 19.2 ppg a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239537' first='Isaiah' last='Henry']</strong> will provide punch from the perimeter after transferring in last spring. Riverside HS transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486212' first='Mikey' last='Williams Jr']</strong> joins the squad this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Yellow Jackets be a team on everyone's radar come this post season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2027876,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/655FADD9-08D4-4F29-86EE-91E5B7231A73.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/655FADD9-08D4-4F29-86EE-91E5B7231A73.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2027876" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greer Middle College</strong> - The Blazers will rely on Seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1160580' first='Musa' last='Muriithi']</strong> and forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1127746' first='Jack' last='Pfister']</strong>. This duo has provided plenty of production over the years for Head Coach Jamar Armstrong. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2080650,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_12-07-2023_11-17-50-7800AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/eZy-Watermark_12-07-2023_11-17-50-7800AM.jpeg?w=959" alt="" class="wp-image-2080650" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hillcrest HS (Simpsonville)</strong> - The Rams have a good one in sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1624061' first='Caden' last='Coleman']</strong>. Coleman came on strong this summer on the Grassroots Circuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1884748,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/F96F0C36-68D0-4DF6-B117-3C2FC386DF4F.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/F96F0C36-68D0-4DF6-B117-3C2FC386DF4F.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1884748" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>JL Mann HS (Greenville)</strong> - The Patriots lost several players this past off season. Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1106008' first='Jeremy' last='Cook']</strong> is a bit of an unknown in a lot of basketball circles except for Prep Hoops. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops will take a look at Greenville County Part II real soon. Plenty of talent in this Upstate County this year to recruit. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->