Around the State: Berkeley County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This could be a very good season for Berkeley County basketball. Who are the schools located in Berkeley County down in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='Lowcountry' last='']?<strong><em> Well, it's time to SUBSCRIBE and stay on top of all the action right here. Use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% on your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the County</em></strong>: Berkeley HS, Cane Bay HS, Cross HS, Goose Creek HS, Northwood Academy, Stratford HS, St John's Christian Academy and Timberland HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2461241,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_13-06-2024_04-40-20-3650AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_13-06-2024_04-40-20-3650AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2461241" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Berkeley HS (Moncks Corner)</strong>: The Stags finished (17-9) last season under Head Coach Matt Mullins. The Stags will have plenty of firepower with Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2460182' first='Cam' last='Palmer']</strong> a bit of a late bloomer leading the way from out top. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2425411' first='Jordan' last='Livingston']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1414724' first='Deuce' last='Kinloch'] </strong>both had strong Grassroots seasons this past summer. Livingston loves the weight room and really shows to have good versatility on the floor. Kinloch is a very slender-sleek forward with a long wingspan. Deuce will challenge shots on defensive end of the floor and really likes to play the game with the ball in his hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2460158,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_11-06-2024_08-48-10-2640PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_11-06-2024_08-48-10-2640PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2460158" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1731675' first='John' last='Cleveland']</strong> is just a sophomore for the Stags. Cleveland is a slasher deluxe with his play and ability to get to the cup. John really plays his best basketball swarming and attacking the basket for scoring opportunities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471923,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-32-40-4740AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-32-40-4740AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471923" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cane Bay HS (Summerville)</strong>: The Cobras finished (20-9) before bowing out in the playoffs to Sumter HS. Left-handed <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2384556' first='Jahleel' last='Sanders']</strong> had a good Grassroots season with [program_tooltip program_id='2413030' first='Middleton' last='Hoops Elite'] is back to lead the backcourt this season for the Cobras. Post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467377' first='Mike' last='Smalls']</strong> returns to work inside the paint. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2173809' first='Jarvis' last='Roper']</strong> averaged 8.5 ppg a season ago and <strong>Tristan Ford</strong> will provide plenty of depth at the guard and wings positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2565720,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9422.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9422.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2565720" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cobras added transfers <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206190' first='Andre' last='Hagler']</strong> from Oceanside Collegiate and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766180' first='Kevin' last='Dukes']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2352792' first='Christian' last='Davis']</strong> both from Riverpointe Christian. Dukes a left-handed mismatch guy at times brings some scoring while Davis brings constant activity on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cobras recently lost <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2175550' first='Marcello' last='Fludd']</strong> as he has transferred out of state to Bull City Prep in North Carolina and reclassifed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2044448,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/6ECBFCA9-FA5A-445F-99AB-6767C3E3DC78.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/6ECBFCA9-FA5A-445F-99AB-6767C3E3DC78.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2044448" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cross HS</strong>: The Bulldogs lost in the Class 1A Lower State Championship Game to Bethune-Bowman HS last season. The Bulldogs will get a late start on hoops this season after the football season ends. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1498248' first='Caden' last='Ramsey']</strong> a junior has received plenty of football interest and slender forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2044353' first='Micah' last='Flute']</strong> returns to patrol the middle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2469894,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Image-6-23-24-at-8.20-PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Image-6-23-24-at-8.20-PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2469894" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Goose Creek HS</strong>: The Gators have plenty of talent and depth back this season for Head Coach Blake Hall. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1336825' first='Shane' last='Potts']</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2087477' first='Brayden' last='Langworthy']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2087478' first='Caleb' last='Langworthy'] </strong>and point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2561064' first='Jermaire' last='Williams']</strong> are the seniors here for the Gators. Potts has been a fixture since his freshman season. Shane brings the ability to play both guard positions in the backcourt. The Langworthy brothers bring plenty of HUSTLE to the hardwood and constant communication.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2305968,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_25-12-2023_05-19-02-9880AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_25-12-2023_05-19-02-9880AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2305968" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams was a nice surprise recently at the Prep Hoops Expo Carolinas in Rock Hill with his play. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1172573' first='Ja'Quell' last='Brown']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2516086' first='Terrell' last='Johnson']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573720' first='Taveion' last='Scott']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2819112' first='Kaden' last='Palmer']</strong> and lefty-handed guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2385379' first='Jabari' last='Deas']</strong> are also players that will see plenty of minutes this season. Brown is a tough-minded guard who really looks to attack the basket. Johnson Jr. is a slender-sleek forward who likes to play out on the wing. Scott is a blue-collar guy who delivers results around the paint. Deas is a left-handed and rangy guard who plays in the sophomore class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Northwood Academy (Summerville)</strong>: The Chargers were (4-17) last season under Head Coach Kendrick Robinson. Football season is off to a good start right now. Let's talk hoops after football ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2351278,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_15-02-2024_08-12-54-3570PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_15-02-2024_08-12-54-3570PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2351278" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stratford HS (Goose Creek)</strong>: The Knights have a new coach in Marshall Cabbagestalk - former girls coach and Crestwood HS player. The Knights (7-20) a year ago will look to led by senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687561' first='Khristion' last='Swift']</strong> who averaged 10.6 ppg last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St John's Christian Academy (Moncks Corner)</strong>: <strong>Thomas Hester</strong> is back for the Knights who finished (9-17) a season ago. Hester a junior averaged 18.1 ppg last season for the SCISA Class 2A program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Timberland HS (St Stephen)</strong>: The Wolves have fallen on hard times the past few years. The Wolves finished (6-18) last year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->