Class 3A: Junior Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 Palmetto State Class is taking place here in the Palmetto State recently with some transfers coming on board. Who are some of the best Juniors in the Class 3A ranks? Well, take a look on right here at your leader in basketball coverage all year long in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1474820"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cc509446dfc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Broderick had a good summer on the Grassroots Circuit and played well this summer with the Raiders. The long and rangy forward has really worked on his perimeter skills over the past year. He plays very well away from the ball on both ends of the floor. Broderick averaged 7.1 ppg and 4.5 rebounds last season for the Raiders. Look for those numbers to increase this season with a few departures to the roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206191"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cc509446e4b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas surely won't back down from a challenge inside the paint. Jake brings a blue-collar mentality to work every day for the Landsharks. Jake will constantly work for position down low posting and carving out space or simply go to the short corner for the jumper. Thomas has good footwork and a willingness to battle and play through contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He will look to take a charge on command at time and surely shows no problems collecting charges along the way. Jake averaged 11.8 ppg, 8.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists last season for the Landsharks. The Landsharks lost in the Class 2A State Championship have made the move up to Class 3A this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1848082"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cc509446e88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caldwell likes to play getting downhill with the ball for the Bulldogs. Kenton a football player in the fall has a quick step to race by defenders in the open court. The left-handed Caldwell really works to play hard on both ends of the court. He will look to swarm the ball on the defensive end of the floor. Kenton will create his own and get the rock to the cup when needed. The Bulldogs finished (17-11) last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1578646"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cc509446ec2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Simpson is a very bouncy and athletic guard for the Cougars. Marco is a pogo stick athlete it seems on the floor. He's a streaky shooter at times from the perimeter. Marco is a very quick leaper and still is really figuring out at times how to play the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marco plays the game to the fullest at all 94 feet and never turns off his motor while on the floor. Simpson averaged 10.7 ppg last season for the Cougars (19-9) coached by longtime Head Coach Tony Eady. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513456"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cc509446ef9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abe is a bit of a forgotten man here for the Landsharks. Davinroy plays well getting to his spots on the floor. You surely don't want to leave him open on the perimeter and behind the three-point line. He will make you pay for it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abe plays the game always under control and under the team concept. He always looks to be in shooting position to receive the ball in the pocket when called on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2361714"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cc509446f30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Perry and the Cavaliers made the move up to Class 3A this season after winning the Class 1A State Championship a season ago. Jonathan really looks to attack the gaps and get the ball to the basket. He will play downhill or attack mode the whole time on the time. Jonathan scores all his buckets close to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perry will jump on the deck at any time to secure a loose ball. He averaged 7 ppg last season for the Cavaliers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>It's approaching fast the Carolina Showcase Expo. SIGN UP TODAY. The Carolina Showcase Expo is in Rock Hill next weekend SUNDAY September 8. SIGN Up today and use the passcode "SwansonHoops2024" to save $10.00 at checkout. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME ALL YEAR LONG PREP HOOPS WILL PUT A JERSEY ON A PLAYER. See the front of the site under events for details. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->