POLL RECAP: In-State Impact Transfers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE “baxley30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The votes are in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After giving South Carolina basketball fans the opportunity to weigh in, one in-state transfer emerged as the clear choice to make the biggest impact this season. With plenty of talent changing schools across the state, the poll sparked plenty of discussion about which players are best positioned to thrive in new surroundings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at how the voting played out:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2872903"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a91ec7918fff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2872903' first='Deux' last='Greene'] takes home the title as the people's #1 impact transfer in South Carolina. He received 38% of the votes, edging out second place by 13%. Greene might be only a sophomore, but his impact as a true Point Guard will be crucial to the success of the Laurens Raiders this year. He is a calming presence when he's on the floor, dictating pace, limiting turnovers, and setting up teammates with good looks, so he should be able to raise the floor of a team that has had high highs and low lows deep in the season over the past few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2630771"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a91ec7919069"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was no surprise to see [player_tooltip player_id='2630771' first='Kaleb' last='Allen'] rack up a ton of votes in our In-State Impact Transfers poll. Allen's move from TL Hanna to Christ Church created a ton of buzz, and his rise to #2 in the Prep Hoops South Carolina Rankings is more than warranted. He is one of the most exciting watches in the state because of his flashes of athleticism, playmaking, and scoring, so his addition to the defending 3A State Champs has them right back at the top of the list of contenders in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1679972"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a91ec79190b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Checking in third place behind Allen and Greene is Sanders. J'Sean was a key piece of the High Point Academy team that made it to back-to-back Class 2A State Championship appearances, but now he moves up to Class 5A to join forces with the state's best Point Guard in hopes of a title in their senior season. Sanders fills a much-needed void in the Runnin' Rebels' defense, plus his size and bounciness will give them another piece to the puzzle offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2853393"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a91ec7919103"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson might not have the body of work that the two names have above him, but it's clear to see how well-respected he is around the state. Babar will return to Westwood after playing for the Redhawks in his 8th-grade season and spending his freshman year at Gray Collegiate, but this time he will be one of the go-to guys for his squad. Despite losing a lot from their state-championship-winning team a year ago, Westwood completely reloaded and will be one of the best teams in the state again in 2026-27.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2149125"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a91ec791914c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Checking in at a tie for 4th Place is Richland Northeast's Point Guard. Mack follows his older brother Christian Savage, who took the Head Coach position for the Cavaliers, and Brayden should have full reign over the playmaking responsibilities. He quietly took steps forward during his three years at Ridge View, but he's quickly exploded as a player and will be one of the best guards in the Columbia area this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2815871"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a91ec7919193"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braxton rounds out the list as one of the biggest impact transfers in SCISA this season. He comes over to Ben Lippen after spending last season at American Leadership Academy, where he put up 8.8 points per game, 7.8 rebounds per game, and 3.1 blocks per game on a 20-win team. His length in the middle of their 2-3 zone will be a game-changer, and they have some very big lineups that they can go to to protect the rim at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->