2027: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 Palmetto State Rankings have been completed once again. Who are some of the New Additions to the class this time around? Well, we here at Prep Hoops have you covered once again. 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Tre is a good piece to the puzzle here for longtime veteran Head Coach Pat Eidson in the SCISA Class 4A ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2786507' first='Gavin' last='Baskett']</strong> - Fox Creek HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baskett is part of a very talented sophomore class for the Predators. Gavin a shooting guard averaged 9.4 ppg this past season for the Predators (19-11)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2694482,"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.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/Image-12-14-24-at-7.56-PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2694482" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2687375' first='Fabian' last='McClintock']</strong> - Byrnes HS (Duncan) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McClintock was a pleasant surprise for the Rebels this past season. Fabian was that glue guy who brought some toughness and aggressiveness to the floor. He averaged 11.5 ppg and 6.2 rebounds this season for the Rebels (24-4). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2674176,"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_06-47-20-3180PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_27-11-2024_06-47-20-3180PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2674176" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2674160' first='Juel' last='Mack']</strong> - Burke HS (Charleston) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mack filled it up at times for the Bulldogs in downtown Charleston. Juel does a nice job of swarming the ball on defense. He can dial in from downtown when needed. Mack averaged 18.4 ppg and 7.7 rebounds for the Bulldogs (17-10) this past season. </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><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2683034' first='Hudson' last='Hatch']</strong> - Philip Simmons (Charleston)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hatch has great size already for his young age. Hudson has grown over 6 inches in the past year plus. He averaged 10.8 ppg and 6.6 rebounds for the Iron Horses this past season. Hudson feels very comfortable playing face-up and out on the perimeter. He also excels on the golf course.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2786552,"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_23-02-2025_06-51-31-9610AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_23-02-2025_06-51-31-9610AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2786552" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2753938' first='Jamie' last='Graham']</strong> - Carvers Bay HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graham can create his own shot on the floor when needed for the Bears. Jamie averaged 11.7 ppg for the Bears (21-9) this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642084,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-24-24-at-12.16-AM-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-24-24-at-12.16-AM-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642084" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2642292' first='Caiden' last='Butler']</strong> - Green Upstate </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Butler played this past season at Green Upstate after previously being at Riverside HS. Caiden plays the game with good body control while taking care of the ball out top. Butler is a playmaker who really does a nice job of setting up his teammates at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2709034,"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_05-57-48-2440AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2024_05-57-48-2440AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2709034" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2554089' first='William' last='Rose']</strong> - First Baptist (Charleston) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rose a left-handed guard had to do a lot for the Hurricanes this past season. William logged a lot of minutes handling much of the play making duties in the backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2721029,"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_02-18-53-6190PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_06-01-2025_02-18-53-6190PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2721029" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2715532' first='Quinton' last='Watts']</strong> - Laurens HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watts had a great sophomore season for the Raiders (19-8) while averaging 15.3 ppg this season. Quinton a combo guard was able to get out in transition and score buckets along with providing constant awareness around the ball. </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><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2679127' first='Ryder' last='Henderson']</strong> - Westminster Catawba (Rock Hill) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henderson likes to set up shop out beyond the 3-point line. Ryder likes to work from the corners when he gets his feet set. He averaged 5.7 ppg while connecting on 41% (39-95) from downtown this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2789984' first='Rickey' last='Lassiter']</strong> - Riverside HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lassiter a point guard will run with [program_tooltip program_id='2163938' first='Next' last='Level Elite'] this spring on the Grassroots Circuit. Rickey brings good quickness and some crisp passing skills to the table for the Warriors. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2712160,"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_31-12-2024_01-08-18-3580AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-08-18-3580AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2712160" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2137886' first='Bryant' last='Graham Jr']</strong> - West Florence HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graham a shifty point guard does a nice job of switching directions on the floor. Bryant logged a lot of minutes this past season for the Knights. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2693909,"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_13-12-2024_11-37-08-6480PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_13-12-2024_11-37-08-6480PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2693909" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2693904' first='Kavontay' last='Rose']</strong> - Ragin Prep (Sumter) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rose helped Ragin Prep win a SCISA Class 1A State Championship last month. Kavontay is a back to the basket player who does a nice job of keeping the ball up high after claiming it off the glass. Rose averaged 9.1 ppg and 6.5 rebounds this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2810140' first='Grayden' last='Humphries']</strong> - Chapman HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Humphries averaged 13.2 ppg, 3.2 assists and 3.1 rebounds this past season for the Panthers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2712176,"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_31-12-2024_01-05-25-0320AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-05-25-0320AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2712176" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2712177' first='Jaden' last='Shaw']</strong> - Crestwood HS (Dalzell) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shaw a point guard will really look to see more playing time next season for the Knights. He had some good moments this past season while on the hardwood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642076,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-24-24-at-12.16-AM-2.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-24-24-at-12.16-AM-2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642076" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2642289' first='Harry' last='Burgess']</strong> - West-Oak HS (Westminster) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burgess plays up in the Northwestern corner of the state and a bit off the grid for sure. Harry excels in the fall as a Quarterback for the Warriors on the football field. Burgess averaged 10.4 ppg this season for the Warriors on the hardwood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->