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Which Direction to Go?

Which Direction to Go?
Bret Swanson
Bret Swanson
January 7, 2023 @ 06:24 AM
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Zay Brown
Zay Brown 5'8" | PG | 2023
SC
Khamis Wilson
Khamis Wilson 6'3" | SF | 2023
SC
Darren Lloyd
Darren Lloyd 5'8" | PG | 2023
SC
Caleb Mills
Caleb Mills 6'0" | PG | 2023
SC
Randy Gibson
Randy Gibson 6'1" | PG | 2023
SC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sometime in the near future these players will need to make a decision for the next level. Which sport or direction will they go? Let's take a look at some of these 2023 Palmetto State Class members right here. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["865309"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Gibson has been in the past three Class 1A State Championship games for the Eagles. Randy a left-handed attacking guard plays the game just one way. RJ is the ultimate competitor and WARRIOR on the floor. He plays the game to the fullest at all times and really likes to bring it on the defensive of the floor. Gibson is currently averaging 22 ppg for the Eagles this season.rnrnRJ played football this fall and recorded 6 interceptions, 12 receptions-341 yards and 42 carries - 384 yards on the ground. Gibson is a GAMER and deserves a good home at the college level next season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1162462"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Lloyd piled up plenty of yards of rushing this season for the Knights. Darren ran for 2,200 yards this past season on gridiron. Lloyd is built like a pocket-rocket who likes to get downhill to the basket. Darren thrives on contact to the rack. Darren never hesitates to jump on the floor for a loose ball. TOUGH kid - which way will he look to go?","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["865328"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Mills is the ultimate 3 sport athlete for the Devildogs. Caleb excels at Quarterback in the fall and plays baseball in the spring. He runs the show for his father Head Coach Josh Mills on the basketball court. Mills is a fearless competitor who brings good leadership qualities to the hardwood. Which sport will he look to play at the college level?","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1672079"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Brown had a big season for the Braves on the football field. Zay ran for 1,368 yards on 169 carries this past season. Zay has carried that over to the basketball court this season. Brown has had some games already scoring over 25 points this season. He's currently averaging 17 ppg this season for the Braves. What direction will Brown look to go at the college level?","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1357344"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Wilson is currently averaging 15.8 ppg for the Blazers on the hardwood. Khamis a wide receiver/defensive back in the fall. Wilson has some good bounce and to go with his mature frame. Wilson will make some college program happy at the next level. Khamis is a 3-sport athlete for the Blazers.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b6c97da40c1"} /-->

Sometime in the near future these players will need to make a decision for the next level. Which sport or direction will they go? Let's take a look at some of these 2023 Palmetto State Class members right here. #RecruitThePalmettoState

Anderson (SC)
Football
Randy Gibson

Randy Gibson

SC
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Randy
Gibson PG
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2023
Height
6'1"
HS
Scott's Branch
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SC
Which Direction to Go?
Gibson has been in the past three Class 1A State Championship games for the Eagles. Randy a left-handed...
Written by Bret Swanson
Anderson (SC)
Football
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Randy Gibson

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State: South Carolina
School: Scott's Branch
Club: Big Shots SC Elite / Team Salley
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Coastal Carolina
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Darren Lloyd

Darren Lloyd

SC
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Darren
Lloyd PG
Class
2023
Height
5'8"
HS
West Florence
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SC
Which Direction to Go?
Lloyd piled up plenty of yards of rushing this season for the Knights. Darren ran for 2,200 yards...
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Coastal Carolina
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Darren Lloyd

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School: West Florence
Club: Carolina Bad Boyz
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North Greenville
Caleb Mills

Caleb Mills

SC
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Caleb
Mills PG
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
HS
Travelers Rest
|
SC
Which Direction to Go?
Mills is the ultimate 3 sport athlete for the Devildogs. Caleb excels at Quarterback in the fall and...
Written by Bret Swanson
North Greenville
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Caleb Mills

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School: Travelers Rest
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Iowa Western CC
Football
Zay Brown

Zay Brown

SC
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Zay
Brown PG
Class
2023
Height
5'8"
HS
Cheraw
|
SC
Which Direction to Go?
Brown had a big season for the Braves on the football field. Zay ran for 1,368 yards on...
Written by Bret Swanson
Iowa Western CC
Football
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Zay Brown

State: South Carolina
School: Cheraw
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Khamis Wilson

Khamis Wilson

SC
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Khamis
Wilson SF
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Kingstree
|
SC
Which Direction to Go?
Wilson is currently averaging 15.8 ppg for the Blazers on the hardwood. Khamis a wide receiver/defensive back in...
Written by Bret Swanson
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Khamis Wilson

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State: South Carolina
School: Kingstree
Club: Palmetto Dreamerz
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