2028: Freshmen Rankings Debut

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 Palmetto State Rankings have been published for its first time. Who landed in the #1 slot? How many players made the list on the first try? Prep Hoops is 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:image {"id":2795328,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_01-03-2025_01-26-48-9430AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_01-03-2025_01-26-48-9430AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2795328" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433116' first='Antoine' last='Caughman Jr']</strong> - Keenan HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caughman Jr helped the Raiders win the Class 3A State Championship this past season. Antoine brings good versatility to the perimeter position. He has great length and the ability to finish with both hands at the bucket. Antoine can keep the defense honest with his jump shot from the perimeter. He will look to slash and explode to the basket when given the opportunity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Antoine averaged 11.6 ppg, 5.5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2.3 blocks and 2.2 steals this past season for the Raiders (22-8). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2742714,"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_01-15-44-9160PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_21-01-2025_01-15-44-9160PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2742714" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982894' first='RJ' last='Davis']</strong> - Ridge View HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is a rim-protector for the Blazers and Head Coach Josh Staley. The Blazers won the Class 5A-Division 1 State Championship this past season. RJ plays bigger than his size around the paint area. He will challenge and alter shots when called on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2742718,"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_01-15-26-1970PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_21-01-2025_01-15-26-1970PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2742718" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373165' first='CJ' last='Moore']</strong> - Ridge View HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CJ gives the Blazers 2 players in the Top 3 in the 2028 Palmetto State Class. Moore can play all over the floor at times it seems. He can handle the ball up the floor or simply knockdown some mid-range jumpers along the way. CJ can guard multiple positions and do whatever Coach Staley needs him to do at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2733100,"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_08-58-23-6660PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_15-01-2025_08-58-23-6660PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2733100" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2544211' first='JJ' last='Gray']</strong> - Carolina Forest HS (Myrtle Beach)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JJ is the son of Coastal Carolina University Head Coach Justin Gray. Gray already has good size playing in the backcourt and feel for the game. JJ can score the rock from all 3 levels on the floor. He averaged 17.9 ppg and 5.1 rebounds this past season for the Panthers (13-10). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2775271,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/Image-2-14-25-at-1.13-PM-3.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/Image-2-14-25-at-1.13-PM-3.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2775271" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405568' first='Brice' last='Wiersma']</strong> - T.L. Hanna HS (Anderson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wiersma plays at one speed at times and that's all out with effort. Brice really looks to crash the glass on both sides of the court. He can step-out and knockdown the 3-ball when called on for the Yellow Jackets. Brice averaged 11.8 ppg, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocks this past season for the Yellow Jackets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How many players made the first set of rankings for the 2028 Palmetto State Class. Keep in mind these rankings will be updated roughly 12 more times for this class by the time they graduate. <strong><em>Jump on board today and SUBSCRIBE to the #1 source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year long. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->