Function At The Junction

<p>Prep Hoops took in the action at The Function At The Junction in Florence and was being hosted by Florence International Basketball. Lets checkout some of the activity from here in this article. </p> <p>The Mauldin CBA Longhorns defeated Florence International Basketball in the Championship Game 47-43 </p> <p><em><strong>Lets take a look at some 2022 Top Performers right here: </strong></em></p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/09A1A288-A146-4761-9422-BFA7711C5666.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1241779" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/09A1A288-A146-4761-9422-BFA7711C5666-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="837320" first="Lebron" last="Thomas"] - Trinity Collegiate (Darlington) - Florence International Basketball </strong></p> <p>Thomas was just his usual today here in Florence. Thomas a left-handed attacking downhill guard scored 25 points in the semifinals vs Palmetto Elite. Lebron does his best job at attacking the basket and getting to the foul line at a high rate. Lebron scored all of his points within 4 feet of the rim today. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1223526" first="Chris" last="Abercrombie"] - Wade Hampton HS (Greenville) - Mauldin CPA Longhorns (pictured on front) </strong></p> <p>Abercrombie scored just 8 points in a semifinals win vs the Phantom Ballerz. Chris really can affect a game on both ends of the floor with his smart decision making and solid on the ball defense. Abercrombie plays the game with a bit of a chip on his shoulder. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/A3AB8F3D-A47D-4F8A-BC1B-046493553AC6.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1241784" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/A3AB8F3D-A47D-4F8A-BC1B-046493553AC6-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="930606" first="Tariq" last="Shabazz"] - Pinewood Prep (Summerville) - Palmetto Elite </strong></p> <p>Shabazz is geared to score the ball from the backcourt. Tariq did just that in a tough loss to Florence International Basketball on Sunday. Shabazz finished with 19 points in a 58-53 defeat. Shabazz can create his own shot and at times does force some shots. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/67411C78-A7B2-4E43-A959-48BAF53FE2CC.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1241780" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/67411C78-A7B2-4E43-A959-48BAF53FE2CC-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1236628" first="Xzavier" last="Thaggard"] - ??? - Florence International Basketball </strong></p> <p>Thaggard has had a impressive last few weekends for the FIBA squad. Thaggard told Prep Hoops he still hasn’t decided on a school yet for this coming fall. Xzavier a left-handed athletic guard played last season at Hartsville HS. Thaggard finished with 24 points in a win over Palmetto Elite. </p> <p><em><strong>Who were some of the 2021 Palmetto State Players in the event ? </strong></em></p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/DBE9468D-DC13-4745-AB13-B0E0265C7E55.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1241787" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/DBE9468D-DC13-4745-AB13-B0E0265C7E55-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="927514" first="Nic" last="Williams"] - Mauldin HS - Mauldin CPA Longhorns</strong></p> <p>Williams is a run-jump-athlete who's really quick off the floor. Nic finished with 20 points in semifinals win over Phantomz Ballers.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/D18F588E-3A7C-43BB-A5CD-5869CC10B165.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1241786" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/D18F588E-3A7C-43BB-A5CD-5869CC10B165-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="976945" first="KJ" last="McCluney"] - Union County HS - Mauldin CPA Longhorns</strong></p> <p>McCluney a rangy forward finished with 7 points in the semifinals. McCluney is headed off to Newberry (SC) next season to play for the Wolves. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/9E2C8A58-547F-40F1-8A5C-E5C87F71F94D.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1241785" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/9E2C8A58-547F-40F1-8A5C-E5C87F71F94D-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1071719" first="Juwan" last="Scott"] - JL Mann HS - Mauldin CPA Longhorns </strong></p> <p>Scott is still looking for a school this coming fall. Scott was able to finish around the basket with his size and length in the paint. Juwan feels very comfortable shooting the ball face-up from 15 feet in. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/69ED3935-84E7-4772-BADC-521B0E52EC01.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1241783" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/69ED3935-84E7-4772-BADC-521B0E52EC01-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="747033" first="Christian" last="Taylor"] - Timmonsville HS - Phantom Ballerz </strong></p> <p>Taylor had a great high school career for Class 1A Whirlwinds. Taylor a multi-sport athlete looks to be headed to South Carolina State in the fall. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/E1746607-BFDF-4245-8954-0A79F61D072F.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1241781" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/E1746607-BFDF-4245-8954-0A79F61D072F-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>Breon Steele - Goose Creek HS - Palmetto Elite </strong></p> <p>Steele a rangy wing player looks to be headed off to the University of South Carolina to be student next year according to Gators Head Coach Blake Hall. Steele finished with 14 points in a loss to Florence International Basketball. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1024554" first="Ryan" last="Foor"] - Summerville HS - Palmetto Elite </strong></p> <p>Foor told Prep Hoops he looks to be attending Trident Tech this coming fall. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>