2024-25 Season Recap: Most Improved Juniors

<!-- 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>Now that we have all had time to take breath after a long and exciting High School Basketball Season, it's time to take a look at some notable prospects before our focus fully shifts to the Grassroots Season. Next, let's take a look at some of the Most Improved Juniors from the 2024-25 Season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2367673' first='Sebi' last='Boyogueno'] (Riverside) - Starting off the list of this season's Most Improved Juniors is Riverside's [player_tooltip player_id='2367673' first='Sebi' last='Boyogueno']. Sebi went from being a role player in his Sophomore year to "the guy" in his Junior year, averaging 18.7 Points Per Game, 6.4 Rebounds Per Game, 2.5 Assists Per Game, and 2.1 Steals Per Game while shooting 55% from the field and 43% from three. Boyogueno also racked up three 30-point games en route to being named All-State, All-Region, and First Team All-Area. He can make highlight plays at the rim, with his crafty handle, or work through contact to get to the free-throw line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2457406' first='Eli' last='Brown'] (Chesnee) - Brown began to show signs of improvement last Spring but took his play to a whole new level for Chesnee High School in his Junior Season. He nearly doubled his 2023-24 per-game averages in scoring and assisting, moving them up to 21.4 Points Per Game and 4.5 Assists Per Game. Eli was named the Class 2A Player of the Year, led the class in scoring, and helped the Eagles to a 21-7 year. Brown isn't the most athletic or biggest Wing, but there are few prospects with more balanced skillsets. His is headlined by elite passing, soft touch around the rim, efficient perimeter shooting, and a good handle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2634954' first='Wallace' last='Campbell'] (Fort Mill) - Wallace is another Wing who burst onto the scene early this season and stayed consistent throughout it. In the 2023-24 Season, Campbell played just 3 Varsity games, totaling just 1 rebound and 1 assist. However, in the 2024-25 Season, his statistical output drastically improved to 12.9 Points Per Game, 4.6 Rebounds Per Game, 2.2 Assists Per Game, 1.0 Blocks Per Game, and 1.2 Steals Per Game as the Yellow Jackets went 26-3 and made it to the Upper State Championship. He can battle in the paint and finish with either hand, pick-and-pop in the mid-range, or step out to the perimeter and shoot over defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2715536' first='Eli' last='Saint-Amour'] (Mauldin) - Saint-Amour is an undersized but highly productive big man who stepped into a much bigger role for Mauldin this Winter. Eli played in 17 of 29 games last year, averaging just 1.9 Points Per Game and 2.2 Rebounds Per game, but increased to 8.7 Points Per Game and 6.7 Rebounds Per Game in 27 of the Mavericks' 28 games in 2024-25. Saint-Amour was particularly solid in non-region play, standing out at the Poinsettia Classic and the Prep Hoops SC Showcase. In those games, he displayed his ability to work with his back to the basket, activity on the offensive glass, and rim protection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2678766' first='Termaine' last='Williams'] (Mountain View Prep) - [player_tooltip player_id='2678766' first='Termaine' last='Williams'] rounds out this year's Most Improved Juniors. He was able to fully showcase his abilities after transferring from Spartanburg HS to the first-year program Mountain View Prep. Williams averaged 11.5 Points Per Game and 6.8 Rebounds Per game while shooting 55% from the field and tallying several double-doubles. "Deuce" has a strong 6'4" frame who screens hard and rolls with good hands. He also has good feet, a solid mid-range shot, and is a pest in the second-chance department.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->