Around the State: Charleston County – Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well, it's time to go Around the State again. Let's get back down to Chuck Town and Charleston County. What remaining schools are still left? Maybe this would be a good time to jump on board and <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE to the site. 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>: North Charleston HS, Oceanside Collegiate, Palmetto Christian, Philip Simmons HS, Porter Gaud, Stall HS, St John's HS, Wando HS and West Ashley HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2304664,"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_22-12-2023_09-38-01-0740PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_22-12-2023_09-38-01-0740PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2304664" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Charleston HS</strong>: Veteran Head Coach Tony Eady and the Cougars finished (19-9) a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578646' first='Marco' last='Simpson']</strong> returns to the blue and gold after averaging 10.7 ppg last year. Simpson is a extremely guard-wing who really looks to bring the energy to the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183949' first='Michael' last='Jordan']</strong> will work down in the paint with his back to the basket. Jordan averaged 6.6 ppg last season. <strong>Richard Hazel</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1370647' first='Marcus' last='Simmons']</strong> should both receive plenty of playing time this coming season. Can the Tigers make a run in Class 3A this season with Oceanside Collegiate in the same region now? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Oceanside Collegiate (Mount Pleasant)</strong>: The Landsharks (22-7) lost in the Class 2A State Championship Game to rival Gray Collegiate 44-40. The Landsharks made the move up to Class 3A this coming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2473449,"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_27-06-2024_12-25-42-9150PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_27-06-2024_12-25-42-9150PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2473449" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206191' first='Jake' last='Thomas']</strong> is back in the paint after averaging 11ppg, 8.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists a season ago. Thomas brings toughness around the paint and a willingness to work down low. Jake surely has no problems mixing it up and playing on contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2538667,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/eZy-Watermark_26-08-2024_10-30-40-3820AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/eZy-Watermark_26-08-2024_10-30-40-3820AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2538667" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206020' first='Carson' last='Jones']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1513456' first='Abe' last='Davinroy']</strong> both will provide some perimeter scoring this season. Jones averaged 8.7 ppg last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2429724' first='Ty'Rek' last='Dawson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1725596' first='Terence' last='Johnson']</strong> will both provide plenty of production and minutes to the Landsharks roster this season. Dawson a long and rangy guard brings leadership on the ball from out top. Johnson brings a football mentality to the floor which he plays in the fall for the Landsharks. Terence stuffed the stat sheet at times last year averaging 9.6 ppg and 5.4 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gabriel Riesgo</strong> brings grit and toughness to the floor for the Landsharks. Riesgo a guard plays the game one way only and that's to the fullest at all times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2555572,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9361.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9361.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2555572" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2491608' first='Llogen' last='Rivers']</strong> is a member of the 2028 Palmetto State that should see some minutes this coming season for the Landsharks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Palmetto Christian (Mount Pleasant)</strong>: The Eagles finished (6-15) last season in SCISA Class 3A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Philip Simmons HS:</strong> The Iron Horses will have to replace Mr. Everything <strong>Robert Watson</strong>. Watson is currently attending Gaston College in North Carolina. Who will step up and be the lead man for Head Coach Garrett Campbell this season after finishing (15-11) a seasin ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Porter Gaud</strong>: The Cyclones will have to replace <strong>Robert Moore</strong>. Moore left for the Hoop State to play at Moravian Prep in Hickory, NC. The Cyclones finished (21-5) last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2698335' first='Banks' last='Butler'] </strong>and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1183963' first='John' last='Michael Jenkins']</strong> will looked to be called on more this coming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stall HS</strong>: The Warriors have a new Head Coach in Mike Strickland. What should we expect out of the Warriors this season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St John's HS</strong>: What should we expect from the Islanders down on John's Island? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471618,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Image-6-25-24-at-5.32-PM-2.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Image-6-25-24-at-5.32-PM-2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471618" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wando HS (Mount Pleasant)</strong>: The Warriors have a whole new team this coming for Head Coach Calvin Craft. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469365' first='Sullivan' last='Templeton']</strong> a youngster in the 2029 class looks to be the future of the program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2458472,"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_09-06-2024_08-32-56-3960PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_09-06-2024_08-32-56-3960PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2458472" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Ashley HS</strong>: The Wildcats have a new boss in former Wildcat Tre McLean roaming the sidelines now. The Wildcats have plenty of talent in the backcourt with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1714849' first='Damani' last='White']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2458425' first='Kendell' last='Mack']</strong> and youngster <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2484554' first='Eric' last='Jenkins']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467362' first='Jackson' last='Terrell']</strong> will see a good deal of playing time this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->