SCHSL Class 3A: Top 10 Team Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops is hard at putting out its Team Rankings for each classification. Who will find themselves on Top in SCHSL Class 3A? What teams made the Top 10? Well right now would be a good time to<strong><em> SUBSCRIBE to the site by using the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 - <strong>Oceanside Collegiate Academy</strong> (Mount Pleasant) (15-1) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loss: James Island Charter - The Landsharks have won 11 games in a row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2694885,"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_15-12-2024_04-47-14-7960AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_15-12-2024_04-47-14-7960AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2694885" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206191' first='Jake' last='Thomas']</strong> leads the way with 15.2 ppg and 7.8 rebounds a night. Thomas brings a blue-collar mentality and ruggedness to the floor. He sure doesn't mind mixing it up and stepping out to the short corners at times. Jake really likes to utilize a head-fake along with 2-3 dribbles to the basket at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2694884,"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_15-12-2024_04-47-28-7330AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_15-12-2024_04-47-28-7330AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2694884" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206020' first='Carson' last='Jones']</strong> is a perimeter threat from the floor but is taking on some more point guard duties at times this season. Jones is averaging 10.7 ppg for the Landsharks. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1513456' first='Abe' last='Davinroy']</strong> plays his best basketball out in the corners for the Landsharks. Abe is chiming in each night at 8.8 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2694882,"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_15-12-2024_04-47-41-8520AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_15-12-2024_04-47-41-8520AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2694882" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2399093' first='Ty'Rek' last='Dawson']</strong> a senior guard plays out front with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2173801' first='Gabriel' last='Riesgo']</strong>. Dawson is a long and rangy guard who likes to show nice pullup jumper at times. Tyrek is averaging 8.5 ppg this season. Riesgo a feisty point guard does a good job of seeing the floor and getting the ball into the gaps. Gabriel is averaging 6.7 ppg and 2.7 assists for the Landsharks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 - <strong>Keenan HS</strong> (13-8) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: North Augusta HS, Gray Collegiate, Lancaster HS and 5 out of state teams. The Raiders have won 6 games in a row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642377,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-49-02-2140PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-49-02-2140PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642377" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wofford signee <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1276361' first='Brian' last='Sumpter']</strong> is averaging 18.5 ppg, 11.2 rebounds and 4.4 blocks this season. Sumpter is a quick leaper and really does a nice job of showing versatility all over the floor for the Raiders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642380,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-48-32-4990PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-48-32-4990PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642380" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433116' first='Antoine' last='Caughman Jr']</strong> is having a great season as 9th grader. Antoine is averaging 11.7 ppg, 5.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists. The lengthy Caughman Jr plays all over the perimeter and shows to have active hands in the passing lanes. He does a nice job of handling the rock and setting up his teammates at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642378,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-48-01-7760PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-48-01-7760PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642378" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1474820' first='Broderick' last='Anderson']</strong> is just a junior for the Raiders. Anderson is in constant go-go mode with his energy and Motor on the floor. Broderick is averaging 8.7 ppg and 5.5 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1370647' first='Marcus' last='Simmons'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2642300' first='Malik' last='Brunson'] </strong>both provide good minutes each night for the Raiders. Simmons is a good glue guy who gets 6.3 ppg while Brunson is just a freshman. Malik likes to play his game going to the basket and at times will settle for a short jumper on the baseline. Brunson is averaging 4.7 ppg this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 - <strong>Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS</strong> (14-5) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Oceanside Collegiate Academy, Bethune-Bowman HS, Indian Land HS, Greenville HS and North Charleston HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677224,"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_02-12-2024_03-16-06-3660PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-16-06-3660PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2677224" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bruins only average 52.6 ppg a game this season. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2677202' first='Jordan' last='McGahee'] </strong>leads a balance attack with 9.5 ppg and 5.2 rebounds. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1706085' first='Keith' last='Smith']</strong> has a great mid-range game to go with his 8.9 ppg. <strong>Mark Jamison</strong> adds 8.4 ppg a night for the Bruins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 - <strong>Powdersville HS</strong> (11-8) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Greenville HS, North Augusta HS, Sumter HS, Riverside HS, Wren HS, Daniel HS, Legacy Early College. The Patriots have won 6 games in a row. The Patriots average 66.2 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2721586,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_06-01-2025_08-01-59-7540PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_06-01-2025_08-01-59-7540PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2721586" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior trio of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305858' first='Quan' last='Burton']</strong> 17 ppg, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2299729' first='Von' last='Burton'] </strong>15.9 ppg and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766181' first='Jaleel' last='McGee']</strong> 12.8 ppg, 4.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds this season lead the way for the Red, White and Blue. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2721034' first='Micah' last='Williams']</strong> has had some good moments this season provides a three-point threat for the Patriots. Williams comes in at 7.5 ppg while shooting 42% from 3-point range. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1997737' first='Colton' last='Kreger']</strong> a sophomore adds 7.2 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 - <strong>Christ Church</strong> (12-4) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: White Knoll HS, Chapin HS, Blythewood HS and Powdersville HS. The Cavaliers the former Class 1A State Champions made the move up this past season to Class 3A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2473459,"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_04-38-02-9170AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-38-02-9170AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2473459" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1807305' first='David' last='Dixon']</strong> leads the way for the Cavaliers with 12.8 ppg. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2361714' first='Jonathan' last='Perry']</strong> adds 12 ppg,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2299737' first='Adam' last='Brown']</strong> a senior guard adds 10.5 ppg and 3.8 assists. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2299739' first='Reid' last='Hipp']</strong> provides production inside the paint area with his 9.7 ppg and 6 rebounds a game. Guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2630460' first='Anthony' last='Atkins']</strong> balances out this squad with 8.6 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 - <strong>North Charleston HS</strong> (11-7) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Conway HS, Goose Creek HS, James Island Charter, West Ashley HS, Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS and 2 out of state teams </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2672968,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_27-11-2024_05-32-05-4360AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_27-11-2024_05-32-05-4360AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2672968" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cougars and Head Coach Tony Eady have a big region matchup on Tuesday vs Oceanside Collegiate Academy. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578646' first='Marco' last='Simpson']</strong> a junior leads the blue and yellow each night with 13.1 ppg. Guard <strong>Richard Hazel III</strong> comes in at 11.7 ppg, 7.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1370647' first='Marcus' last='Simmons']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183949' first='Michael' last='Jordan']</strong> both have plenty of varsity experience for the Cougars. Simmons is averaging 10.5 ppg while Jordan comes in at 6.2 ppg and 6 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 - <strong>Loris HS</strong> (8-7) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Carolina Forest HS (2 times), Conway HS (2 times), Marion HS, Green Sea Floyds HS, North Myrtle Beach HS. The Lions got a late start to the basketball season with a deep playoff run in football. The Lions were missing several players early on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2746121,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_21-01-2025_01-08-41-7260PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_21-01-2025_01-08-41-7260PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2746121" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lions and Head Coach Andrew Eads will win by committee each night. Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2746116' first='Nigel' last='Miller']</strong> leads the way at 11.6 ppg. Junior<strong> Jacobien Lewis</strong> is a very athletic forward who excels on the gridiron. He plays his best basketball close to the basket while averaging 9.4 ppg and 4.8 rebounds.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2629574' first='Khalil' last='Sherman']</strong> 8.4 ppg and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2629576' first='Jamarius' last='Wilson']</strong> provides some muscle inside the paint. Wilson a undersized post is averaging 7.8 ppg and 8 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2742798,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_21-01-2025_01-08-10-0760PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_21-01-2025_01-08-10-0760PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2742798" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2629575' first='Tyler' last='Brown']</strong> likes to play out on the perimeter. Brown a junior is averaging 6.4 ppg this season. This Lions team likes to trap the ball and bring some chaos to the floor at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#8 - <strong>Fox Creek HS</strong> (13-9) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Westwood HS, Lakewood HS, Indian Land HS, Keenan HS and 5 out of state teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2710254,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/Image-12-29-24-at-5.32-PM-3.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/Image-12-29-24-at-5.32-PM-3.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2710254" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1986996' first='Kobe' last='Sims']</strong> is having a big season for the Predators. Sims a sophomore is averaging 17.6 ppg while point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2414074' first='Justin' last='Vining']</strong> is coming in at 12.1 ppg, 4.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2786507' first='Gavin' last='Baskett']</strong> a sophomore shooting guard is averaging 10.5 ppg while senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2786512' first='Brelan' last='Baskett']</strong> adds 9.6 ppg and 7.3 rebounds a night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#9 -<strong> Georgetown HS</strong> (12-6) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Ben Lippen, Carolina Forest HS, Aiken HS, Goose Creek HS, Loris HS and St James HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2702539,"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_12-11-21-1920PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_22-12-2024_12-11-21-1920PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2702539" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bulldogs have been led all season long by senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2498310' first='Amos' last='Jones']</strong>. Jones made the move down to the coast from Keenan HS this past summer. Amos is averaging 20.2 ppg and 3.7 rebounds. Amos has the ability to go his own shot and stir up points quickly at times for the Bulldogs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2881108' first='Jari' last='Ford'] </strong>is an undersized post who plays down on the block for the Bulldogs and Head Coach Jordan Portee. Ford is averaging 10.4 ppg. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2456214' first='Ean' last='Mitchell']</strong> a senior point guard provides good minutes out front while averaging 8.1 ppg. The Bulldogs finish the season with 5 of its last 7 games on the road. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#10 - <strong>Woodruff HS</strong> (12-7) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Laurens HS (2 times), Broome HS, Riverside HS, Chesnee HS, Mountain View Prep and Chapman HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wolverines are a bit of mystery to us here at Prep Hoops still this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->