Around the State: Kershaw-Lancaster Counties

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's time to get back on board with our Around the State coverage. Up next is to the Upstate to checkout Kershaw and Lancaster Counties. Who are the players in this area? Prep Hoops has you covered once again all season long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the Counties</em></strong>: Andrew Jackson HS, Buford HS, Camden HS, Indian Land HS, Lancaster HS, Lugoff-Elgin HS and North Central HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471215,"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_04-33-40-7880AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-33-40-7880AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471215" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew Jackson HS (Kershaw)</strong>: The Volunteers (24-4) a season ago have a solid group back this season under longtime Head Coach Danny Wright. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1487224' first='Zeke' last='Clyburn']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1630005' first='Bryce' last='Peterson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1630004' first='Jykevius' last='Johnson']</strong> bring plenty of game experience to the table. Clyburn almost averaged a double-double last season while mustering 13.8 ppg and 9.3 rebounds a night. Peterson a left-handed guard returns after averaging 13.3 ppg a season ago. </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>Johnson will provide some muscle down low averaged 10.2 ppg and 7.5 rebounds last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2746118' first='Damias' last='Seegars'] </strong>is a junior who will see some good time this coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Buford HS</strong> <strong>(Lancaster)</strong>: The Yellow Jackets had a long season last year after finishing (0-23). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camden HS</strong>: The Bulldogs and Head Coach Sterling Council have a whole new look this season. Youngster <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2332433' first='Tyriek' last='Jones']</strong> and <strong>Jahmarie McLeod</strong> will look to lead the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Indian Land HS</strong>: The Warriors have plenty of talent in the backcourt with scoring guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1482610' first='Mike' last='Jones']</strong>, football sensation <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1955614' first='Sequel' last='Patterson']</strong> and youngster <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2630770' first='Donovin' last='Jones']</strong>. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2486489' first='Jayden' last='Williams']</strong> will provide some muscle up for the Warriors inside the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2473458,"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_04-33-17-8950AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-33-17-8950AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2473458" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1482610' first='Mike' last='Jones'] can really score the ball from anywhere on the floor. Jones averaged 24.5 ppg last season for the Warriors (19-8). Jones has 1,531 career points heading into his junior year for the Warriors. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471924,"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_04-33-00-1920AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-33-00-1920AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471924" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Patterson is piling up offers from Power 5 Football programs currently this fall. Patterson and Jones give the Warriors plenty of scoring punch and production from the backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lancaster HS</strong>: The Bruins have plenty of talent this season to make a run for a State Championship. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1145334' first='Jordan' last='Watford']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2351252' first='Jacarey' last='Ballard'] </strong>have both signed on to college programs for next season. Watford #1 player in the 2025 Palmetto State Class is headed to Queens University in Charlotte while Ballard will take his talents to Coker University. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2474431,"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_28-06-2024_12-02-56-6190PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_28-06-2024_12-02-56-6190PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2474431" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watford averaged 20.3 ppg, 8 rebounds and 2.6 assists while helping his Bruins squad finish (22-8). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471214,"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_04-30-06-5510AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-30-06-5510AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471214" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1973338' first='RJ' last='Brown']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220041' first='Malik' last='Tinsley']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1955613' first='Columbus' last='Parker'] </strong>give the Bruins a 3-headed monster in the backcourt. Brown a multi-sport athlete brings toughness to the hardwood while Tinsley brings a shooter from the perimeter. Parker is returning from an injury that will provide more depth for this Bruins team. Columbus played in just 3 games last season before getting injured. Tinsley averaged 10.8 ppg while Brown came in at 7.9 ppg last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jarvis Bowden</strong> is a member of this Bruins roster who brings more minutes to the table when called upon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471229,"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_04-35-10-9510AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-35-10-9510AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471229" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lugoff-Elgin HS</strong>: The Demons have a water bug point guard in<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1709992' first='Braylen' last='Mumford']</strong> who plays with a ton of heart. Braylen averaged 8.6 ppg last season for the Demons (7-18). <strong> </strong>He has been a fixture here for the Demons over the past 4 seasons. Don't let the size scare you from this young man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471216,"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_04-35-49-6330AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-35-49-6330AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471216" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2303418' first='Kaleb' last='Long']</strong> is a very athletic young man who excels in the transition game. Jenkins averaged 9 ppg last season. The left-handed Long really likes to excel in the transition game and stalk the baseline when given the opportunity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2568297,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_8178.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_8178.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2568297" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469364' first='Hunter' last='Collins']</strong> just a freshman will provide some outside shooting from downtown. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2143673' first='Oliver' last='Coleman']</strong> and <strong>Savon Jenkins</strong> should round out this lineup. The Demons will surprise a team or two this coming season. They will look to play fast with not much size at all on the roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2474434,"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_04-25-15-2590AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-25-15-2590AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2474434" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Central HS (Kershaw)</strong>: The Knights return<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1160796' first='Ethan' last='Diles']</strong> to the lineup this season. Diles a senior returns for the Knights after averaging 13.6 ppg last season last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->