SCBCA Live Team Camp: Final Observations (FREE)
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The SCBCA Live Team is over and so isn’t the coverage from the event. What were some Final Observation from the event held last weekend in North Augusta? The Palmetto State has plenty of talent to offer to college programs in the years to follow. Remember to SUBSCRIBE to the sie by using the passcode “Swanny30” at checkout to save 30% on your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState
New Coaches in New Places:
Carlos Powell now at Gray Collegiate – was previously at Wilson HS. He replaces Dion Bethea who moved onto Georgia Southern University as a assistant coach.
Yusuf English takes over at Wilson HS. English has previously coached at Hartsville HS and Denmark-Olar HS in the past.
Chasen Redd is now assistant coach at Aiken HS. Redd is the former girl’s basketball coach at Silver Bluff HS.
Tre McLean now takes over at West Ashley HS. McLean played his high school ball for the Wildcats.
Jay Fitts is the new head coach at Travelers Rest HS.
Marshall Cabbagestalk jumps over to the boy’s side and will coach the Knights at Stratford HS.
Jason Harris is no longer the Head Coach at Atlantic Collegiate Academy. Harris recently took a job at East Carolina University on the women’s side.
Herbert Hunter is the new head coach at South Florence HS. Hunter previously coached at Eau Claire HS.
Tim Butler is the new head coach at Fox Creek HS. Butler replaces Andrew Peckham who went on to be the Athletic Director at River Bluff HS.
Longtime Assistant Coach Alex Quillen takes over the reins at Irmo HS for Tim Whipple who retired this spring.
Some Schools Not in Attendance this Year:
Berea HS, Blue Ridge HS, Bridges Prep, Chapman HS, Darlington HS, Eastside HS, Fountain Inn HS, Great Falls HS, Greer Middle College, Hartsville HS, Hilton Head Island, Lucy Beckham HS, Mauldin HS, May River HS, North Myrtle Beach HS and Seneca HS to name a few.
Players Not in Attendance:
Columbus Parker Columbus Parker 6'1" | CG Lancaster | 2026 State SC – Lancaster HS – Still out with injury
RJ Brown RJ Brown 5'11" | CG Lancaster | 2026 State SC – Lancaster HS – Didn’t play on Saturday
Austin Nesbit Austin Nesbit 6'3" | CG Georgetown | 2026 State SC – Georgetown HS – Hasn’t played all June with the Bulldogs
Marco Simpson Marco Simpson 6'1" | CG North Charleston | 2026 State SC – North Charleston HS – Not here – Vacation
RJ Stack RJ Stack 6'5" | PF Easley | 2027 State SC – Easley HS – Sick – Not in attendance
Terrance Hinton Terrance Hinton 5'7" | PG Denmark-Olar | 2025 State SC – Denmark-Olar HS – In Street Clothes on bench
Ja’Quell Brown Ja’Quell Brown 5'11" | CG Goose Creek | 2026 State SC – Goose Creek HS – In Street Clothes on bench
Kendrick Jackson Kendrick Jackson 6'3" | SG Liberty | 2026 SC – Liberty HS – Not in attendance
RJ Davis RJ Davis 6'5" | PF Ridge View | 2028 SC – Ridge View HS – Not in attendance – Vacation
Jones Lay Jones Lay 6'11" | PF Moravian Prep / YNG Dreamerz Overtime Elite | 2026 NC – Atlantic Collegiate Academy – Recently decided to transfer Moravian Prep/YNG Dreamerz and reclassify to the 2026 Class.
Realignments – All Last Years State Champions:
Christ Church Won the Class 1A State Championship and have moved up to Class 3A this coming fall.
Gray Collegiate Won the Class 2A State Championship will now play in Class 4A this coming season.
Powdersville HS Won the Class 3A State Championship and return a strong nucleus back. Christ Church will join the Patriots this season in the region.
Ridge View Won the Class 4A State Championship last season. The Blazers will make the move up to Class 5A this season.
Lexington HS Won the Class 5A State Championship last season. Kaleb Evans Kaleb Evans 6'3" | CG Lexington | 2025 State #243 Nation SC will lead the Wildcats this season after the departure of Cameron Scott, Jaxon Prunty and Caleb Campbell
American Leadership will make its debut this season in Class 3A. The Patriots are located in Lexington.
Atlantic Collegiate Academy will play in Class 2A this season after having a great first season down on the Grand Strand.