Grassroots Preview: Upward Stars Pee Dee 17U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Grassroots season is here, and Prep Hoops is providing you with all the coverage. One team looks to have a new look and roster this coming season. Read more about them right here on your source for basketball coverage here in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>** This team is a bit of mystery to me. The program lost several players from last years team. Totally a new team here. This Pee Dee team really lacks size in the post. They are going to have to manufacture points this season by just outhustling teams for buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2456237,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_06-06-2024_07-10-46-6520AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_06-06-2024_07-10-46-6520AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2456237" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1333159' first='Khristian' last='Bruce']</strong> - Wilson HS (Florence)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bruce a point guard didn't play and was in street clothes. Khristian is a returner from last year's squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2716302,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_04-01-2025_03-44-20-5960AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_04-01-2025_03-44-20-5960AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2716302" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1242285' first='Ford' last='Wilder']</strong> - Wilson Hall (Sumter)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilder was not in attendance here today for the game. Ford is a returner from last year's team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2825118,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_29-03-2025_09-24-04-0310PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_29-03-2025_09-24-04-0310PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2825118" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2746116' first='Nigel' last='Miller']</strong> - Loris HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller likes to set up shop out on the perimeter and especially behind the three-point line. Nigel plays better off the ball than on the ball. He at times will use his arm to fight off defenders on the way to the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Primere Lewis</strong> - North Myrtle Beach HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah McRae</strong> - Latta HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McRae an undersized post player played with his back to the basket. Isaiah played the game with a blue-collar attitude. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Gregg</strong> - Sumter HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Omir Douglas</strong> - Wilson HS (Florence)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826555,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_31-03-2025_10-38-59-6790AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/eZy-Watermark_31-03-2025_10-38-59-6790AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2826555" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2826461' first='Kevin' last='Brown']</strong> - Timberland HS (St Stephen)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown brought the energy here today with his overall effort on the floor. Kevin was all over the floor with just simple hustle plays. He constantly found himself around the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clark Hill</strong> - Sumter HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark is a member of the 2027 Palmetto State Class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>March 29-30 - On The Radar Carolina Mania - Boiling Springs, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 11-13 - Phenom Grassroots TOC - Rock Hill, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 25-27 - Phenom Challenge - Spartanburg, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 2-4 - TBD </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 16-18 - Phenom G3 Showcase - Raleigh, NC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 23-25 - Phenom Memorial Day Classic - Rock Hill, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 10-13 - Phenom Hoops Live - Raleigh, NC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 17-20 - Phenom Havoc Live - Winston-Salem, NC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->