On the Radar Carolina Mania: Youngsters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops took in the action this past weekend at the On the Radar Carolina Mania event in the Upstate. Plenty of talent hit the hardwood. Let's get back into the action right here on your #1 source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year long. Who were some members of the 2028 Palmetto State Class that played well? Well, we have you covered once again right here in this article. <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:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars 3SSB'] Has Plenty of Talent</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 Palmetto State Class Rankings have been published for the first time last week. This [program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars 3SSB'] 15U has plenty of players finding themselves on the top of the list. Where do you start with the talent on this squad for Head Coach DJ Kelly? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826391,"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_31-03-2025_03-25-42-5470AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_31-03-2025_03-25-42-5470AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2826391" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433116' first='Antoine' last='Caughman Jr']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373165' first='CJ' last='Moore']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2544211' first='JJ' last='Gray']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405568' first='Brice' last='Wiersma']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2470128' first='Jermier' last='Nelson']</strong> find themselves in the Top 6 of the 2028 Palmetto State Class. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1916762' first='Zyion' last='Jones']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2559297' first='Noah' last='Sanders']</strong> round the roster for them in the morning game on Sunday. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504666' first='Flory' last='Kuminga']</strong> showed up late here today and played in the 2nd half. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826390,"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_31-03-2025_03-26-00-5250AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_31-03-2025_03-26-00-5250AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2826390" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373165' first='CJ' last='Moore']</strong> led the balance scoring here this morning with 13 points while Nelson added 11 points, Caughman Jr and Wiersma added 10 points apiece.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2544211' first='JJ' last='Gray']</strong> finished with 9 points while connecting on 3 shots from behind the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore was all over the place grabbing rebounds on both ends of the court and attacking the rim on putbacks. CJ constantly plays every possession when he's on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826393,"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_31-03-2025_03-25-11-1580AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_31-03-2025_03-25-11-1580AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2826393" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nelson a point guard was crafty getting the ball into the bucket. Jermier was able to change speeds and directions while showing good burst times at times to race by defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826388,"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_31-03-2025_03-26-32-8220AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_31-03-2025_03-26-32-8220AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2826388" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caughman Jr the #1 player in the 2028 Palmetto State Class brings good length and versatility to the floor. Antoine can play all over the perimeter when needed for his squad. He's extremely effective going to the glass and securing rebounds from his position and attacking the cup at times from the wing or along the baseline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826387,"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_31-03-2025_03-26-49-8570AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_31-03-2025_03-26-49-8570AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2826387" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wiersma just looks to outwork defenders down low with his strong work ethic. Brice looks to collect rebounds on both ends of the court with his aggressive nature on the glass. He constantly plays around the ball and surely never takes a play-off while on the hardwood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826389,"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_31-03-2025_03-26-17-4330AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_31-03-2025_03-26-17-4330AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2826389" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1916762' first='Zyion' last='Jones']</strong> has all the tools be right up there and just needs to play consistently at a high level. Jones will look to handle the rock when needed and does whatever needed to help the team win. Zyion is a long and rangy athlete who can really cover a lot of ground on the deck. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='2078752' first='Upward' last='Stars 3SSB'] 15U has plenty of different options and players to make some noise each game out in the box score. The cupboard surely is full right now headed into this Grassroots season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lassiter has Strong Showing</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2825153' first='JJ' last='Lassiter']</strong> had a solid weekend with his [program_tooltip program_id='2076394' first='Team' last='South Carolina'] Red squad. The left-handed forward was able to pour 34 points in a contest we caught vs Team Hustle. JJ was able to score the ball inside-out with his array of jumpers, set shots and slashing to the cup. He really uses his body well to fight off defenders. JJ really has a great old-school flare to his game and was extremely effective with his play all weekend long. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078753' first='Upward' last='Stars Columbia']</strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2825130,"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_29-03-2025_09-26-20-2960PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_29-03-2025_09-26-20-2960PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2825130" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2824781' first='Kaleb' last='Peters']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2377600' first='Braxton' last='Rhone'] </strong>both had solid showings in the game we caught [program_tooltip program_id='2078753' first='Upward' last='Stars Columbia'] 15U play in here this weekend. Peters who attends Ridge View HS was able to finish everything around the paint area. Kaleb was effective from 8-10 feet in with his short jumper. He did a nice job of keeping the ball up high after claiming it off the glass. Kaleb has good length and really did a nice job of being active in the passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2825133,"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_29-03-2025_09-26-01-9530PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_29-03-2025_09-26-01-9530PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2825133" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rhone a guard plays his basketball over at Spring Valley HS. Braxton plays the game very physical at times on the way to the bucket. Rhone was able to finish at the rim when he wasn't directing traffic from out top. Braxton was a nice vocal leader for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078753' first='Upward' last='Stars Columbia'] 15U squad at all times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2029 Palmetto State Class</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826385,"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_31-03-2025_03-27-48-6800AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_31-03-2025_03-27-48-6800AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2826385" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops is always on the lookout for Youngsters and we caught some this weekend in Landrum HS at the On the Radar Carolina Mania event. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2822369' first='Jordan' last='Lewis']</strong> is already a big young man for his age. Lewis a football player in the fall surely makes his presence on the hardwood. The big-bodied Lewis has soft hands and really does a nice job of passing the rock. He was able to finish through contact down low. Jordan attends Dawkins Middle School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2826373' first='Kylan' last='Booker']</strong> is the nephew of Justin Amadi former Dorman HS player. Booker plays over at Mauldin Middle School. Kylan was running here today with [program_tooltip program_id='2078755' first='Upward' last='Stars Upstate'] playing up a age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Youngsters in the 2028 and 2029 Palmetto State looks to be very promising in years to come here in the State of South Carolina. STAY ON TOP of all the action right here and <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today. Use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->