Grassroots Preview: Carolina Premier UAA

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New name and new look for one organization in the Upstate this Grassroots season. <strong>Carolina Premier </strong>has joined the UAA (Under Armour) Circuit for this Grassroots season. Previously known as Team South Carolina in the past this year Carolina Premier was added to the mix. Let's take a look at this team from the Upstate right here on your #1 source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and make sure to use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2559278' first='Chyance' last='King']</strong> - Christ School (NC) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831558,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-37-47-1900AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-37-47-1900AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831558" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2554841' first='Huck' last='Flinn']</strong> - Riverside HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The left-handed Flinn provides some solid perimeter shooting for the Red and Blue. Huck is a bit of a deceptive athlete at times. He does a nice job of locating his teammates on the floor with his passing skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831551,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-42-01-9180AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-42-01-9180AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831551" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2557550' first='Riggs' last='Savage']</strong> - Wren HS (Piedmont) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riggs brings some muscle and good footwork around the paint area. Savage a football player in the fall isn't shy at all to mix it up at times. Riggs is a great mover-screener on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831548,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-43-54-7800AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-43-54-7800AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831548" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2722116' first='Roman' last='Ruggiero']</strong> - Eastside HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roman had a good freshman season on the hardwood for the Eagles. He can really set the tone from downtown with his shot making. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2887561' first='Kaden' last='Ferguson']</strong> - Fountain Inn HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831549,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-43-14-8120AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-43-14-8120AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831549" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2630771' first='Kaleb' last='Allen']</strong> - T.L. Hanna HS (Anderson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen who already has good length and size for his young age is just scratching the surface of his game. Kaleb can score the ball from all 3 levels on the floor if it comes down to attacking the cup, hitting the mid-range jumper or dialing in from deep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831550,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-42-55-7800AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-42-55-7800AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831550" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2630132' first='Kiishawn' last='Farrow']</strong> - Hillcrest HS (Simpsonville) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farrow guard really does a nice job of keeping the ball low to the deck. Kiishawn can score the ball when needed. He will touch the paint and get the rock into the gaps for the Red and Blue. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831552,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-39-23-5950AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-39-23-5950AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831552" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469361' first='Bryson' last='Schofield'] </strong>- White Knoll HS (Lexington) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryson has thinned out his frame from a summer ago. Schofield sure does a nice job of hitting the boards on both ends of the court. Bryson has soft hands to finish around the bucket or simply connect on a short turnaround jumper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2831546,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-44-50-0460AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-44-50-0460AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2831546" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194590' first='Wyatt' last='Dugger']</strong> - Greenville HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wyatt started the season playing on the other Team SC 9th grade squad. Dugger brings some shooting from perimeter to the table. Wyatt shoots the ball with a good deal of confidence. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2833355,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-44-12-5660AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_04-44-12-5660AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2833355" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832927' first='Kaden' last='Stevenson']</strong> - Bryson Middle School </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just in the 8th grade and playing up Kaden surely doesn't play timid at all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 4-6 - Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney - Easley, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 18-20 - On the Radar Summer Jam - Atlanta, GA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 26-27 - Basketball in the Ville - Greenville, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 9-10 - Carolina Open Run Pre-Mother's Day - Concord, NC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 16-18 - UAA Circuit Session 2 - Hamilton, OH </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 24-25 - Coach Q Memorial Classic - Greenville, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 4-6 - Hoop Hustlers - The Tip Off Classic - Atlanta, GA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 10-13 - UAA Circuit Session 3 - Emerson, GA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 18-20 - UAA Circuit Finals - Bedford Park, IL </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carolina Premier</strong> practices out of the new 5 court DL Sports facility in Piedmont near the junction of I-85 and U.S. Highway 29.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->