All-Area Team: Greenville County (2021)
The 2021 Palmetto State Class looks to be a very one especially in Greenville County. Bryce McGowens Bryce McGowens 6'6" | CG Legacy Early College | 2021 State #23 Nation SC a Florida State commit recently announced that he will…
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Continue ReadingThe 2021 Palmetto State Class looks to be a very one especially in Greenville County. Bryce McGowens Bryce McGowens 6'6" | CG Legacy Early College | 2021 State #23 Nation SC a Florida State commit recently announced that he will play at Legacy Early College next season for the Lions.
[player_tooltip player_id="746968" first="Jacobi" last="Wright"]Jacobi Wright Jacobi Wright 6'1" | PG Legacy Early College | 2021 State #83 Nation SC (2021) – Legacy Early College (pictured on the front)
Wright is the leader of this team and recently picked up a offer from the University of South Carolina. Wright can really score the ball when needed or distribute the ball to one of his teammates. Wright averaged 17.4 ppg, 5.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds this season.
[player_tooltip player_id="830568" first="Ike" last="Cornish"]Ike Cornish Ike Cornish 6'6" | SF Legacy Early College | 2021 State #119 Nation SC (2021) – Legacy Early College
Cornish a Baltimore, MD native recently picked up offers from Maryland, St John’s, Xavier and Rutgers. Cornish averaged 13.3 ppg this season for the Lions.
[player_tooltip player_id="927510" first="Kameron" last="Little"]Kameron Little Kameron Little 6'6" | SF Legacy Early College | 2021 State SC (2021) – Legacy Early College
Little a TWEENER on the floor was hurt part of the season this year. Little really could of benefitted from a spring NCAA Live Period that’s for sure just like many kids.
[player_tooltip player_id="927508" first="Tyrek" last="Priestley"]Tyrek Priestley Tyrek Priestley 6'8" | PF Legacy Early College | 2021 State SC (2021) – Legacy Early College
Priestley a post player for the Lions understands his role very well on this team. Priestley can run the floor very well and rebound and defend in the post.
[player_tooltip player_id="536311" first="John" last="Butler"]John Butler John Butler 7'0" | PF Christ Church Episcopal | 2021 State #51 Nation SC (2021) – Christ Church
Butler recently picked up a offer from Vanderbilt University. Butler a skilled big man is back for the Cavaliers (24-2). Butler averaged 18 ppg, 8.2 rebounds and 3.9 blocks this past season. Butler enters his senior year with 1,159 career points and 337 blocks. The Cavaliers won the region championship and went (14-0). The Cavaliers lost in the Class 2A Playoffs to Gray Collegiate 60-47.
[player_tooltip player_id="840230" first="Bennett" last="Rogers"]Bennett Rogers Bennett Rogers 6'1" | CG Christ Church | 2021 State SC (2021) – Christ Church
Rogers averaged 8.5 ppg this season for the Cavaliers. Rogers is back for another season with a very talented Cavaliers team.
[player_tooltip player_id="840226" first="Ian" last="Thomson"]Ian Thomson Ian Thomson 6'10" | PF Southside Christian | 2021 State SC (2021) – Southside Christian
Thomson can really move well all over the floor and has the ability to hit the 12-14 footer facing up to the basket. Thomson 6’10 is another player that would of picked up some interest this spring on the Grassroots Circuit.
Jaquarious “JQ” JonesJaquarious Jones Jaquarious Jones 6'2" | SF Greenville | 2021 State SC (2021) – Greenville HS
Jones recently picked up a offer from Campbell University for football. Jones averaged 11 ppg last season for the Red Raiders. Jones can be a mismatch on the floor with his versatility.
[player_tooltip player_id="746999" first="AJ" last="Allenspach"]AJ Allenspach AJ Allenspach 6'8" | C Lake Norman Christian | 2021 State NC (2021) – Hillcrest HS (Simpsonville)
Allenspach a forward can play inside-out on the floor. Allenspach a skilled player isn’t afraid to mix it up or draw contact. Allenspach’s father stands at 7’0. Allenspach has strong academics. Very Underrated player for sure in the Upstate.
[player_tooltip player_id="746977" first="Jameson" last="Tucker"]Jameson Tucker Jameson Tucker 6'3" | SG Mauldin | 2021 State SC (2021) – Mauldin HS
Tucker could look to play football or basketball in college. Tucker averaged 13.5 ppg, 4 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Mavericks this past season.
[player_tooltip player_id="569888" first="James" last="Cooper"]James Cooper James Cooper 6'9" | PF Mauldin | 2021 State SC (2021) – Mauldin HS
Cooper played a lot in the paint this season for the Mavericks. Cooper has the ability to step-out and knockdown the perimeter jumper. Cooper averaged 10.8 ppg and 6.6 rebounds this past season.
[player_tooltip player_id="927514" first="Nic" last="Williams"]Nic Williams Nic Williams 6'4" | SG Mauldin | 2021 State SC (2021) – Mauldin HS
Williams a absolute pogo stick on the floor is extremely quick off the floor. Williams excels in the transition game and activity around the basket. Williams averaged 7.8 ppg this season for the Mavericks. Williams and Cooper both played at Greenville Tech before coming over to the Mavericks this past season.
[player_tooltip player_id="840278" first="Allen" last="Kuria"]Allen Kuria Allen Kuria 5'11" | CG Greer Middle College | 2021 State SC (2021) – Greer Middle College
Kuria a left-handed point guard averaged 14.4 ppg and 2.8 steals this season for the Blazers. Kuria a team captain was also a All-Region Performer this season.
Jalon Robertson Jalon Robertson 5'9" | PG JL Mann | 2021 State SC (2021) – Southside HS
Robertson a point guard started off his career at Greenville Tech before coming over to Southside HS last season. Robertson helped the Tigers to a (16-12) season this past year.
[player_tooltip player_id="927534" first="Kyle" last="Marks"]Kyle Marks Kyle Marks 5'11" | CG JL Mann | 2021 State SC (2021) – JL Mann HS
Marks is a undersized shooting guard with plenty of range from downtown.
Joseph Richey (2021) – JL Mann HS
Richey 6’5 left-handed forward doesn’t mind playing physical in the paint for the Patriots. Richey has good footwork in the paint.
Alexi Iturbe (2021) – Riverside HS
Iturbe has good bloodlines with his dad playing at Clemson back in the day. Iturbe scored 29 points and dropped 5 three pointers in a game vs Byrnes HS this season. Iturbe will be back to provide leadership for the Warriors this season.
John PendermanJohn Penderman (2021) – Berea HS
Penderman 5’10 plays Quarterback for the football team in the fall. Penderman averaged 12.9 ppg this season for the Bulldogs (4-18).