Traveling Around Chucktown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops made the trip down to Charleston aka Chucktown to start the holiday hoop season. The day feature several games attended at multiple locations around the city. Where did we end up going? What teams did we see during our travels? Well, maybe it's time to read up and <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today to your #1 source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year long. 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>Stop #1 - North Charleston Athletic Center</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Franklin County HS handles First Baptist</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709035,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-57-32-1930AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-57-32-1930AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709035" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Baptist really couldn't get things going here at the [program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='Lowcountry' last=''] Roundball Classic to start the day. The Hurricanes lost to the The Lions from Georgia. Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2148633' first='James' last='Pojani']</strong> finished with 18 points in the losing effort while sophomore left-handed guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2554089' first='William' last='Rose']</strong> added 11 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709969,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_4433.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_4433.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709969" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lions were led in scoring by the sharp-shooting of junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1543525' first='Bentley' last='Huff']</strong> with 21 points while connecting on 7 three-pointers today. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2245684' first='Mylan' last='Roebuck']</strong> added 13 points while freshman guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2523844' first='Hudson' last='Huff']</strong> chipped in with 11 points in the lopsided win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Green Wave defeats Westminster Catawba</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709060,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-51-26-6590AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-51-26-6590AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709060" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Summerville HS Green Wave looks to be back at full strength after making a deep run in the football playoffs. Flagler University signee <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1265263' first='Melvin' last='Teal Jr']</strong> led the way for the Green Wave with 24 points today. The Green Wave defeated the Indians 69-60 here at the [program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='Lowcountry' last=''] Roundball Classic. Teal Jr was able to overpower his way to the bucket at times and score the ball at the rim. Melvin does a great job of getting the ball downhill to the cup and rebounding the ball well from his position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709063,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-50-37-5020AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-50-37-5020AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709063" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2175561' first='Zavarion' last='Jenkins']</strong> finished with 15 points while connecting on 3 bombs from downtown today. Zavarion really looks to work the corners on the floor as more as a catch-shoot guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709061,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-51-04-3080AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-51-04-3080AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709061" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The SENIOR trio of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578670' first='Warren' last='Nelson']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1414887' first='Yasir' last='Smith']</strong> and <strong>Jaedon Baskerville</strong> all scored 8 points apiece in the win today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709057,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-51-45-4540AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-51-45-4540AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709057" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Indians who hail from Rock Hill received strong play from UNSIGNED Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2072841' first='Brycen' last='Redmon']</strong> who finished with 21 points. Redmon left the game at the 4:09 mark of the second quarter with an ankle injury. Brycen connected on 6 three-pointers here today in loss. Redmon is crafty to use the old school bounce pass to find a teammate open on the floor. He can create his own shot with separation from the defender. Brycen surely doesn't lack any confidence with his game at all. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709056,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-52-17-8210AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-52-17-8210AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709056" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore shooting guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2679127' first='Ryder' last='Henderson']</strong> finished with 14 points on 4 three-pointers here today. Ryder loves to the play in the corners as a spot up shooter. He shoots the ball at a good percentage clip. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709053,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-53-08-1440AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-53-08-1440AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709053" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>UNSIGNED Senior post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1605960' first='Kaleb' last='Santos']</strong> and junior wing <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578651' first='MJ' last='Littlejohn']</strong> both finished with 7 points apiece in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stop #2 - Burke HS - Modie Risher Classic: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burke HS is located in downtown Charleston right next to The Citadel campus. We were able to watch 3 games here today at the Modie Risher Classic - hosted by Burke HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Fairfield Central HS Griffins defeat Hanahan HS</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior left-handed guard <strong>Khaleb Feaster </strong>led the Griffins in the win with 19 points. Fairfield Central HS defeated Hanahan HS 46-40. Feaster was able to slash and score most of his buckets around the paint area. Khaleb is a slender-sleek athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Yellow Jackets Cruise Past Iron Horses</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709044,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-55-01-7070AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-55-01-7070AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709044" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>T.L. Hanna HS jumped out to a 35-18 halftime lead and never looked back. The Yellow Jackets cruised to a 56-38 over Philip Simmons HS here at the Modie Risher Classic. Senior left-handed guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467001' first='Zae' last='Williams'] </strong>was able to finish drives here today in transition. Zae certainly plays the game fast from end to end with the ball in his hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709046,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-54-45-4120AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-54-45-4120AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709046" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578642' first='Lucas' last='Wiersma']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405568' first='Brice' last='Wiersma']</strong> both didn't play spectacular games but enough to win for sure. Lucas is relentless on the boards and glass with his constant activity around the bucket. He will jump on the deck for a loose ball without any hesitation at all. Lucas really looks to stir up with contact around the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709043,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-55-23-3450AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-55-23-3450AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709043" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brice brings the energy and enthusiasm to the floor at all times just like his brother. Being just a freshman he has a very bright future for the Yellow Jackets. Brice will manufacture opportunities on both sides of the floor if it comes to grabbing a rebound, a putback on the glass or looking to defend while boxing out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709048,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-54-29-2400AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-54-29-2400AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709048" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2630771' first='Kaleb' last='Allen']</strong> a freshman made his debut today for the Yellow Jackets. Allen will be a nice addition moving forward for the Yellow Jackets with more playing time under his belt heading into region play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709042,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-55-39-6160AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-55-39-6160AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709042" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Iron Horses have two bigs in the middle with <strong>Blake Darby</strong> 6-foot-10 center and [player_tooltip player_id='2683034' first='<strong>Hudson' last='Hatch</strong>'] 6-foot-9 forward. Darby a senior moves alright around the floor and keeps the ball up high. Hatch just a sophomore likes to play more face-up and has really sprouted up in the past year it seems. Hudson surely might not be done growing at all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709040,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-55-57-7340AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-55-57-7340AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709040" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2709017' first='Hopper' last='Afman']</strong> was a new name for the database here today. Afman a decent sized guard showed to have a nice shooting stroke and the ability to jump on the deck when needed for the Iron Horses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Patriots vs Bengals</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709967,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_29-12-2024_09-12-24-2060AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_29-12-2024_09-12-24-2060AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709967" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No, it wasn't an NFL Game here today. The American Leadership Academy Patriots vs Lucy Beckham HS Bengals. American Leadership Academy a new program based out of Lexington is led by junior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2175554' first='Payton' last='Miles']</strong>. Miles likes to play inside-out on the floor and generally leans to more on the perimeter. Payton moves well with his feet and from side to side. He will jump on the floor for loose balls. Payton still must get stronger down the road. He really likes to have the ball in his hands when it comes to handling at times. Payton likes to play his game mostly out on the perimeter, and he certainly can knockdown the 3-ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1703401' first='Owen' last='Elkins'] </strong>a senior guard for Lucy Beckham HS made some shots early. <strong>Jontae Anderson</strong> a undersized post brings some toughness to the floor with his ability to alter and challenge shots around the bucket. Anderson plays very active around the paint area and plays bigger than his size at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stop #3 - West Ashley HS</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709050,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-53-56-3820AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-53-56-3820AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709050" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Augusta Christian (Martinez, GA) defeated Spring-Ford HS (PA) in a nail biter 71-68 at the Carolina Invitational. The Lions who play in SCISA Class 4A were led by sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2412819' first='Ty' last='Shine']</strong> with 28 points. Shine scored 17 points in the second half to secure the win for the Lions (11-2). Ty plays the game so smooth with his play. He played last season over at Curtis Baptist. He was able to stalk the baseline, create for others and simply just make plays at the right time to secure the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709049,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-54-12-1720AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-54-12-1720AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709049" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1300731' first='Bryce' last='Reynierson']</strong> finished with 16 points. Bryce is a very deceptive athlete with his play on the floor. He can work the baseline, knockdown jumpers, slash to the cup and handle the rock all in the matter of minutes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709036,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-57-11-4800AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-57-11-4800AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709036" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2478626' first='Uzziah' last='Morton']</strong> is a load down in the paint for the Lions. The wide-bodied post player has a good set of hands to catch anything thrown in his direction. He will play with his back to the basket and really look to carve out space. Morton a junior certainly likes to play the game on contact. He finished with 10 points in the Lions win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709968,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-53-41-1600AM-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-53-41-1600AM-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709968" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1460771' first='Jacob' last='Nguyen']</strong> a senior for Spring-Ford HS did the best he could to keep his team in the game. Nguyen who ran with [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] on the Grassroots Circuit finished with 22 points in the game. Jacob really has good shooting mechanics and a understanding of good shot selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Wildcats Win in Nightcap</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The host West Ashley HS Wildcats came up with a big 2nd half to defeat to the Loudoun Valley (VA) Vikings 65-57 in the final game of the day at the Carolina Invitational. The Wildcats trailed 39-26 at the halftime break. West Ashley HS outscored the Vikings 20-6 to lead 46-45 heading into the final quarter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1714849' first='Damani' last='White']</strong> a junior guard led the Wildcats with 16 unofficial points in the win. White really picked up his game going to the basket and attacking with some floaters down the lane in the second half. Damani brought the defense and was the vocal leader in the 2nd half for the Wildcats to prevail in victory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709039,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-56-16-6050AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-56-16-6050AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709039" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2458425' first='Kendell' last='Mack']</strong> provided some much-needed perimeter scoring today for the Wildcats on his way to scoring 14 points. <strong>Damon Junior</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1571775' first='Cameron' last='Brown']</strong> both finished with 8 points apiece in the win. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467362' first='Jackson' last='Terrell']</strong> provided some muscle around the basket on his way to scoring 7 points tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>That rounded up the day in Chucktown - 3 locations - Over 12 Hours in the Gym - 190 </em></strong> <strong><em>miles driving</em></strong>. <strong><em>Wouldn't change a thing - PRICELESS </em></strong>- <strong><em>25th year in the business - 21st year here in South Carolina </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->