Around the State: Richland County District 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are back in Richland County and at District 2 this time around. Let's go Around the State here with the basketball starting up for everyone here in the Palmetto State. What schools are in District 2? Read more inside right here after you <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE. 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 Richand County District 2</em></strong>: Blythewood HS, Richland Northeast HS, Ridge View HS, Spring Valley HS and Westwood HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2641770,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_0209.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_0209.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2641770" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blythewood HS</strong>: The Bengals finished (21-7) a season ago under Head Coach Zeke Washington. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2090536' first='TJ' last='Lewis']</strong> a senior will lead the way here for the Bengals. Lewis averaged 11.3 ppg last season and really had a good Grassroots season with the [program_tooltip program_id='2078724' first='Carolina' last='Pressure']. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2172957' first='Tyler' last='Stephens']</strong> will add production around the paint. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1645098' first='Mujahid' last='Jones'] </strong>and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2376842' first='TJ' last='Troy']</strong> will anchor down the backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2473445,"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_12-26-26-1730PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_27-06-2024_12-26-26-1730PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2473445" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Richland Northeast HS</strong>: The Cavaliers (15-13) a season ago will rely on senior leadership from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1645096' first='Chris' last='Asuzu']</strong>. Chris is a shifty guard who really likes getting the paint down into the paint. Asuzu averaged 4.2 ppg last season look for those numbers to climb this season. Seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2470145' first='Emmanuel' last='Ard']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1682770' first='Damarcus' last='Haliburton']</strong> bring plenty of game experience to the table for Head Coach Jacob Lourie. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2351255' first='William' last='Wilson'] </strong>a North Carolina State football commit looks not to be playing this year for the Cavaliers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2641752,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_0134.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_0134.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2641752" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ridge View HS</strong>: Where do you start with the Blazers? The Blazers won the Class 5A State Championship last season and finished (27-2). <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1692243' first='Korie' last='Corbett'] </strong>is the #1 ranked player in the 2026 Palmetto State Class is back. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679970' first='Yale' last='Davis']</strong> a shifty left-handed point guard is back to provide scoring punch and excitement. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104388' first='Robert' last='Wylie']</strong> is an explosive guard who ranks #3 in the 2027 Palmetto State Class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2470108,"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_24-06-2024_02-53-43-8570AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_24-06-2024_02-53-43-8570AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2470108" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1848083' first='Talan' last='Staley']</strong> will see action in the backcourt with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2139480' first='Christopher' last='Horton'] </strong>and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2367667' first='Joshua' last='JT Vankallen']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373165' first='CJ' last='Moore']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982894' first='RJ' last='Davis']</strong> are both two very promising freshmen who will see plenty of playing time this season for the Blazers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2310780,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/Image-12-31-23-at-10.44-PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/Image-12-31-23-at-10.44-PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2310780" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158877' first='Reggie' last='Mack']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1972146' first='Malachi' last='Cooper']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2419234' first='Treyvon' last='Smith']</strong> are some of the few seniors on this very talented Blazers roster this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How does Head Coach Josh Staley keep everybody happy with minutes? The talent is here for the Blazers to make another run that's for sure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Spring Valley HS</strong>: Who will step up and be the leader on this Vikings roster this season for Head Coach Cypheus Bunton? <strong>Justin Young</strong> and <strong>Wayne Patterson</strong> both played good minutes this past summer with the Vikings? The Vikings finished (12-14) last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2473457,"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_04-31-44-1770AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-31-44-1770AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2473457" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Westwood HS</strong>: Can the Redhawks make a deep run into the playoffs this season? The Redhawks finished (23-3) a season ago under Head Coach Trent Robinson. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2078979' first='D'Marcus' last='Thomas']</strong> a junior guard is back to provide leadership and scoring from the backcourt. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2447621' first='Jayden' last='Crews']</strong> had a strong summer on the Grassroots Circuit. Larry Brown is a senior guard who averaged 5.8 ppg last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632934' first='AJ' last='Veal']</strong> is a promising sophomore making the move up this season with the Redhawks. Look for <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2868500' first='Daytron' last='Cockfield']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2537679' first='Jalen' last='Archie']</strong> to get good minutes along the way this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->