2026: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 Palmetto State Rankings have been completed once again here at Prep Hoops. Whenever doing rankings you should always come across some new names. Who are these New Additions this time around in the 2026 Palmetto State Rankings? <em><strong>SUBSCRIBE and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709026,"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_06-01-14-4630AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_06-01-14-4630AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709026" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2709020' first='Jakari' last='Holloman']</strong> - McBee HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holloman is a game hanger for the Panthers with his game. Jakari a combo guard can get the rock downhill to the bucket when needed. He will change gears to get by defenders with his strong frame. Jakari does a nice job of rebounding the ball from his position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holloman averaged 15.6 ppg, 7.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3 steals this season for the Panthers (22-5). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2733104,"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_15-01-2025_08-57-36-0940PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_15-01-2025_08-57-36-0940PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2733104" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2733041' first='Nick' last='Zincone']</strong> - Carolina Forest HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The undersized Zincone played the off-guard position for the Panthers. Nick averaged10.2 ppg this past season for the Panthers (13-10) in Class 5A-Division 1. He plays the game with a bit of confidence especially when it comes to shooting the rock. Nick will drop a baseline jumper or a floater down the lane when called up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2674732,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-29-24-at-11.15-PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-29-24-at-11.15-PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2674732" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2692025' first='Joc' last='Miller']</strong> - High Point Academy (Spartanburg) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is a great piece to this rotation for the Grizzlies who stand just one game away from making a trip down to Florence for the Class 2A Upper State Championship Game. Joc plays the game very aggressively while getting the ball to the basket. He really does a nice job of finishing with either hand at the bucket. Joc can play either guard spot for the Grizzlies (25-3). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is currently averaging 7.9 ppg and 3.1 assists this season for High Point Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709024,"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_06-01-53-2820AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_06-01-53-2820AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709024" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2709019' first='Aiden' last='Short']</strong> - Central HS (Pageland) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Short and the Eagles are still playing tonight in the 3rd Round of the SCHSL Class 2A Playoffs vs Liberty HS. Aiden is just a guard who really likes to take his game to the basket. He's not a point guard or a shooting guard just a guard. He likes to slash to the rack whenever possible or look to stalk the baseline. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aiden is averaging 7 ppg and 4.1 rebounds for the Eagles (18-10) this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2776331,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_16-02-2025_09-07-24-0170AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_16-02-2025_09-07-24-0170AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2776331" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2776176' first='Thomas' last='McLean']</strong> - Newberry Academy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McLean is not very big at all in height for the Eagles. Thomas excels on the gridiron and the hardwood for Newberry Academy. Thomas plays the game with a tough nosed approach. He will jump on the deck for a loose ball and at times take a charge when called upon for the Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->