Prep Hoops SC Showcase Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6th Annual Prep Hoops South Carolina Showcase will take place this coming Saturday at Greenville HS in the Upstate. The showcase will feature 5 games starting at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday afternoon. Let's take a look at the matchups right here on your #1 source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year 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>12:00 P.M. - Liberty HS (7-6) vs Greer Middle College (9-3)</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2685012,"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_07-12-2024_09-04-50-4470PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_07-12-2024_09-04-50-4470PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2685012" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Red Devils and the Blazers met back on November 25, 2024. The Red Devils prevailed 53-50 in that game. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2459702' first='Kendrick' last='Jackson']</strong> is leading the way at 14.7 ppg. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2721013' first='Logan' last='Smith'] </strong>a Quarterback during the football season is averaging 9.8 ppg and 8.5 rebounds. Junior post player <strong>Zach Welborn</strong> brings some toughness to the lineup is averaging 8.2 ppg and 6.5 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2639833,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-20-24-at-4.31-PM-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-20-24-at-4.31-PM-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2639833" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Blazers are led by Head Coach Jamar Armstrong. UNSIGNED senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2346058' first='Braylen' last='Silver'] </strong>leads the way at 16.8 ppg, 4.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists this season. Silver shoots 41% (33-81) from behind the arc. Senior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2715539' first='Nick' last='Dyenson']</strong> chips in 12.9 ppg and 9.8 rebounds a night.<strong> Derrick Durham</strong> a senior guard adds 9.8 ppg and 4.3 assists while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2715533' first='Carlos' last='Miller']</strong> adds 9.5 ppg while shooting 38% (26-69) from downtown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>1:30 P.M. - Mauldin HS (9-3) vs Laurens HS (7-4) </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2672416,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-26-24-at-3.12-PM-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-26-24-at-3.12-PM-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2672416" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mavericks have a balanced attack this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2715536' first='Eli' last='Saint-Amour']</strong> is an undersized post player in the middle. Saint-Amour averages 12.4 ppg and 8 rebounds for the Mavericks. Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259499' first='Nathan' last='Wilbourne']</strong> comes in at 10.6 ppg and 4.2 rebounds. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2356428' first='Alvarez' last='Smith'] </strong>brings some toughness to the floor averages 9.7 ppg. J<strong>ace Shaw</strong> will see plenty of action from the backcourt where he averages 5.6 ppg and 3.6 assists. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2672411,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-26-24-at-3.13-PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-26-24-at-3.13-PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2672411" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Raiders coached by former Mavericks Assistant Coach Armond Flood has this program going in the right direction. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2715532' first='Quinton' last='Watts']</strong> is averaging 13.8 ppg and 3.5 rebounds this season. <strong>TyjNarrius Jones</strong> a senior is averaging 12.5 ppg. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1419742' first='DJ' last='Martin'] </strong>a left-handed UNSIGNED senior guard made the move over from Fountain Inn HS this past summer. Martin is averaging 8.5 ppg, 6.7 assists and 5.9 rebounds this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3:00 P.M. - Westside HS (Anderson) (11-2) vs Daniel HS (Central) (8-3) </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2694476,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/Image-12-14-24-at-7.56-PM-2.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/Image-12-14-24-at-7.56-PM-2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2694476" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 player in the 2027 Class <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314644' first='K'majay' last='Jenkins']</strong> is averaging 20 ppg and 8.4 rebounds this season. Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2550966' first='Jonovan' last='Webb']</strong> averaged 8.4 ppg, senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573655' first='Keemaj' last='Clinkscales']</strong> comes in at 8.2 ppg. <strong>Tiy Hollings</strong> a junior guard averages 7.7 ppg while sophomore forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467363' first='Jayden' last='Heggins']</strong> averages 5.9 ppg and 4.2 rebounds. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2418910' first='Ricky' last='Hood III']</strong> a freshman will see action in the game averages 5.5 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2694478,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/Image-12-14-24-at-7.57-PM-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/Image-12-14-24-at-7.57-PM-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2694478" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lions will rely on UNSIGNED senior left-handed forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1524086' first='Tristyn' last='Carrington']</strong> who averages 14.7 ppg and 3.5 assists. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1847523' first='Jackson' last='Conley'] </strong>has really picked up his game over the past year from the forward position. Conley is averaging 14.2 ppg and 6.4 rebounds. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1972149' first='Will' last='Swann']</strong> a junior sharp-shooter is averaging 11.8 ppg and 6.1 rebounds while shooting 39% (20-39) from downtown. UNSIGNED senior point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766104' first='Simms' last='Disbrow'] </strong>directs the team from out top. Disbrow is averaging 10.8 ppg and 4.5 assists this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>4:30 P.M. - Powdersville HS (5-7) vs Greer HS (6-5) </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2683154,"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_23-11-2024_10-52-34-3370PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-52-34-3370PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2683154" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both of these teams are certainly better than their record indicated. The Patriots the former Class 3A State Champions from last year still have plenty of talent on the roster for Head Coach Austin Anderson. The Patriots will rely on the 3-headed monster in the backcourt with UNSIGNED Seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2299729' first='Von' last='Burton']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305858' first='Quan' last='Burton']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766181' first='Jaleel' last='McGee']</strong>. The trio combines for 44 ppg. Von averages 15.4 ppg, Quan 15 ppg and Jaleel at 13.5 ppg. McGee really stuffs the state sheet every night with 5.4 assists and 5.1 rebounds. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1997737' first='Colton' last='Kreger'] </strong>just a sophomore will provide some scoring from the perimeter and is averaging 10.1 ppg and 5.5 rebounds this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2684985,"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_07-12-2024_09-09-46-7070PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_07-12-2024_09-09-46-7070PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2684985" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407052' first='Amare' last='Anderson']</strong> is headed off to Presbyterian College next fall. Anderson is averaging 20.3 ppg and 6.2 rebounds this season for the Yellow Jackets. Junior<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1486212' first='Mikey' last='Williams Jr'] </strong>is shifty guard who's averaging 12.3 ppg and 3.3 assists this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2392440' first='Mylan' last='Hames'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239537' first='Isaiah' last='Henry']</strong> both UNSIGNED Seniors are averaging 9.7 ppg and 7.8 ppg respectively. Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1738179' first='Jyssiah' last='Foster']</strong> who played last season at Boiling Springs HS is averaging 6.3 ppg this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6:00 P.M. - Greenville HS (10-2) vs Spartanburg HS (6-7) </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2702535,"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_22-12-2024_12-12-54-8510PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_22-12-2024_12-12-54-8510PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2702535" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The host Red Raiders close out the 6th Annual Prep Hoops South Carolina Showcase with Spartanburg HS. The Red Raiders have a very balanced lineup this season under Head Coach Mike Anderson. Junior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1958970' first='Frank' last='Whitley']</strong> is averaging 14.8 ppg and 9.4 rebounds while shooting 46% from behind the arc.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1892485' first='Roman' last='Cooley']</strong> a UNSIGNED Senior is currently at 866 career points for the Red Raiders. Cooley is averaging 13.9 ppg and 4.8 rebounds this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1624061' first='Caden' last='Coleman']</strong> a junior guard is averaging 10.5 ppg and 3.8 assists. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2027918' first='Tucker' last='Scholl']</strong> a sophomore guard provides some perimeter scoring is checking in at 9.6 ppg this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2684992,"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_07-12-2024_09-09-09-6620PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_07-12-2024_09-09-09-6620PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2684992" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vikings and Head Coach Zac Rich will rely on strong guard-oriented team this season and just one senior on the roster. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469372' first='Logan' last='Norton']</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2394115' first='Johnston' last='Abrams']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1692174' first='Dyllan' last='Harris'],</strong> <strong>Zeke Bell-Boyd</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2549826' first='Kellen' last='Martin']</strong>, freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2388877' first='Jacson' last='Mallory']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381715' first='Kyler' last='Jaggers']</strong> all will look to get minutes in this lineup. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2668741' first='Aiden' last='Olley']</strong> will provide some front court help.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norton the only senior on the roster is averaging 13 ppg and 3.9 assists. Abrams a junior is chipping in 14.9 ppg, 7.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists a night. [player_tooltip player_id='1692174' first='<strong>Dyllan' last='Harris</strong>'] is back from football and is averaging 12 ppg this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6th Annual Prep Hoops South Carolina Showcase this Saturday January 4, 2025 at Greenville HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->