SC Class A Showcase: Final Thoughts and New Names

The SC Class A Showcase is in the books for the second straight year. The event featured 14 teams from across the Palmetto State playing 3 days down in Georgetown County at Carvers Bay HS. Hats off to Head Coach Jeff Mezzatesta and his coaching staff along with his staff of workers at the school. Great hospitality across the board here from concession stand, scorekeepers, administration and the hospitality room itself. 1st Class Operation across the board.   Who were some New Names that came across the board here at the Class A Showcase? Every year you always find a few new players that come to your attention. Let's read a bit more right here.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/EFAA18B2-06F1-4BB5-942C-E2FC28AD2377.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/EFAA18B2-06F1-4BB5-942C-E2FC28AD2377.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1713956" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1713662' first='Harold' last='Deloach'] is playing his first year of basketball at Allendale-Fairfax HS he told Prep Hoops. Deloach has a long and skinny frame from the perimeter for the Tigers. Harold a left-handed forward prefers to play out on the perimeter face-up for the most part. He will extend the defense at times with his willingness to shoot the 3-ball. He was able to collect a few block shots with his ability to alter and challenge shots on the defensive end of the court.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/A18E921F-3474-4598-8F29-D183ECA651F5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/A18E921F-3474-4598-8F29-D183ECA651F5.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1713953" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1713664' first='Gearldo' last='Washington'] is a quick footed guard for the Military Magnet Academy Eagles. Washington really seems to be at his best when he looks to attack the basket. Gearldo can drop some perimeter jumpers at times with the ability of creating his own shot. Can the Eagles surprise some teams when it comes to Region play here in 2023?   <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/D4B04F6A-A8B8-47B3-AFDB-9AEC83B87310.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/D4B04F6A-A8B8-47B3-AFDB-9AEC83B87310.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1713961" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1713663' first='Tres'shon' last='Rumph'] was extremely active around the basket today and running the floor for the Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS Red Raiders. Rumph is quick off the floor with his ability to be a leaper. He fills the lane nicely in transition and really looks to cover a lot of ground on both sides of the hardwood.   Tyshaun Grice is an absolute Junk-Yard Dog inside the paint for the Carvers Bay HS Bears. Grice works his tail off while trying to collect rebounds on the glass. He's going to have to put some numbers during region play and provide a presence in the post for the Bears this season. Tyshaun still must finish better around the rim, but that determination and grit is already in place for him.   How Did They Do?   Calhoun County 3-0 - The Saints currently 6-2 on the season. Zam Fredrick in his 32nd season at the helm as 802 career wins now after finishing last year with a 10th state title and 796 wins.   Calhoun Falls Charter 3-0 - The Flashes play off the grid near the Georgia/South Carolina border. Can they get by the likes of Christ Church or Calhoun County HS?   Military Magnet Academy 2-1 - The Eagles look better organized this time around than from a month ago. Could surprise somebody moving forward.   Johnsonville HS 2-1 - Big football season and a state runner-up to a (6-1) on the hardwood for the Golden Flashes.   Bridges Prep 2-1 - New program in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='Lowcountry' last='']' last=''] with a few solid sophomores to watch out for in the years to come.   Pee Dee Academy 2-1 - Only Non SCHSL program - SCISA Class 3A - The Eagles will rely on Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1278636' first='Hudson' last='Spivey']   Allendale-Fairfax HS 2-1 - The Tigers looked to be much improved from last season. Still have a young roster.   St Joseph's (Greenville) 2-1 - The Knights are very well coached and can mix experience with a lot of youth on the roster.   Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS 1-2 - The Red Raiders will look to get things going when Region play starts up.   Carvers Bay HS 1-2 - The Bears look to be rebuilding this season. Will rely on senior [player_tooltip player_id='922018' first='Tony' last='Bell'] for leadership.   Latta HS 1-2 - The Vikings have really played a brutal schedule - playing several schools up in classification.   Hemingway HS 0-3 - The Tigers seem to be in a funk. Will the school stay open after this season?   CA Johnson HS 0-3 - The Hornets were missing a few players here and lost a lot of enrollment over the years.   Dixie HS 0-3 - The Hornets were there in every game this week - tough times now .

The SC Class A Showcase is in the books for the second straight year. The event featured 14 teams from across the Palmetto State playing 3 days down in Georgetown County at Carvers Bay HS. Hats off to Head Coach Jeff Mezzatesta and his coaching staff along with his staff of workers at the school. Great hospitality across the board here from concession stand, scorekeepers, administration and the hospitality room itself. 1st Class Operation across the board.