Around the State: Kershaw-Lancaster County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The tour continues around the Palmetto State. What schools are located here in Kershaw County and Lancaster County? Well, maybe it's time to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> to the site for all of your basketball coverage throughout the Palmetto State. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the Counties: </em></strong>Andrew Jackson HS, Buford HS, Camden HS, Camden Military, Indian Land HS, Lancaster HS, Lugoff-Elgin HS and North Central HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1487877,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/DEC56025-2865-4200-AC5C-847D7984E03B.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/DEC56025-2865-4200-AC5C-847D7984E03B.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1487877" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew Jackson HS</strong> - The Volunteers basketball season might have to be put a hold for a bit. The Volunteers will play in the 3rd Round of the Football Playoffs next week vs Barnwell HS. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1221523' first='Ghaleb' last='Wilson'] </strong>has decided he will head to Francis Marion University o play his hoops after high school. Wilson just plays the game so TOUGH and AGGRESSIVE at all times. Ghaleb averaged 18.5 ppg and 5.8 rebounds a season ago for the Volunteers (22-4). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026288,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/A22B46FF-6DB1-4B6D-BD61-36B82E516CF0.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/A22B46FF-6DB1-4B6D-BD61-36B82E516CF0.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026288" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1630004' first='Jykevius' last='Johnson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1630005' first='Bryce' last='Peterson']</strong> are just 2 pieces to the puzzle for Head Coach Danny Wright to work with this season the hardwood. Johnson plays bigger than his size around the cup. He averaged 8.3 ppg and 7.2 rebounds last season. Peterson a point guard averaged 8.8 ppg from out top last season. He currently plays wide receiver on the football team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Buford HS </strong>- Senior <strong>Aaron Morris </strong>is a name to keep an eye on here for the Yellow Jackets this season. Buford HS located in Lancaster County finished (7-15) last season. Morris averaged 15.3 ppg a season an ago. He currently has 39 receptions - 612 yards on the football field as a slot back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2027892,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/61D68B3F-B594-4CEB-968B-03A7D53761E4.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/61D68B3F-B594-4CEB-968B-03A7D53761E4.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2027892" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camden HS </strong>- The Bulldogs (8-13) a season ago have seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1427215' first='Israel' last='Macklin']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1427216' first='Jordan' last='Hunter']</strong> are back in the mix this season. Macklin a very athletic wing hasn't reach his potential with his play. He averaged 12 ppg last season. Hunter is a physical post player with a great set of hands. Jordan averaged 5.4 ppg and 5.8 rebounds last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026612,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/1AD214AC-FC38-4120-B8E1-C2C041362854.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/1AD214AC-FC38-4120-B8E1-C2C041362854.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026612" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior guard <strong>Damon</strong> <strong>Howey</strong> has transferred in from over the bridge at Lugoff-Elgin HS. Howey has the ability to score the ball from the backcourt. Seniors Howey, Macklin and Hunter should have the Bulldogs trending upward some this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camden Military</strong> - How will things turn out for the Spartans this year? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2025372,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/AD2CCB95-44CA-405B-8693-D34FBD5BA110.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/AD2CCB95-44CA-405B-8693-D34FBD5BA110.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2025372" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Indian Land HS </strong>- The Warriors (19-8) a season ago have plenty of scoring punch back in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1482610' first='Mike' last='Jones']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1745775' first='Sincere' last='Rasul']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1955614' first='Sequel' last='Patterson'] </strong>a very promising football player and just a freshman should see good minutes this season for Head Coach LJ Johnson. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2023011,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/4477F63D-509A-437E-AF24-D1C534D2A055.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/4477F63D-509A-437E-AF24-D1C534D2A055.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2023011" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones a scoring guard can really pile up the points in a hurry. He averaged 20.2 ppg last season. Rasul provided 17.1 ppg and 3.8 rebounds last season for the Warriors. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1691207,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/33D56DA3-9C7C-4D6C-82F8-F182D840511D.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/33D56DA3-9C7C-4D6C-82F8-F182D840511D.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1691207" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lancaster HS </strong>- The Bruins (27-4) a season have plenty of talent back in the saddle this season to make a run in Class 4A<strong>. [player_tooltip player_id='1145334' first='Jordan' last='Watford']</strong> anchors this team with some very good talent around him. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1142617' first='Ladarius' last='Cloud']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220041' first='Malik' last='Tinsley']</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1955613' first='Columbus' last='Parker']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1973338' first='RJ' last='Brown']</strong> are just a few names here for the Bruins. Cloud and Brown are currently still playing football for the Bruins (3-9) heading into the 3rd round of the playoffs next weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1489456,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/2358C755-99D8-4669-B5EA-4272FEC494FB.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/2358C755-99D8-4669-B5EA-4272FEC494FB.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1489456" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lugoff-Elgin HS</strong> - The Demons lost <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019804' first='Damon' last='Howey']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1149079' first='Jeremaih' last='McCain']</strong> this off season. Howey transferred to nearby Camden HS and McCain headed off to Believe Prep in Rock Hill. The Demons will rely on guards <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183968' first='Nigel' last='Chivers']</strong> and point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1709992' first='Braylen' last='Mumford'].</strong> The Demons (12-15) a season ago will surely have to replace some scoring in the lineup this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Central HS </strong>- The Knights will have to look for someone to replace Kaleb Caldwell. Who could step up and have a big season? <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1160796' first='Ethan' last='Diles']</strong> is a name maybe here for the Knights to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->