The guy running the show for Richland Northeast this year will be Brayden Mack Brayden Mack 5'11" | PG Richland Northeast | 2027 State SC . Mack will be counted on to be both the vocal leader and the guy facilitating the offense on most possessions. He displayed a solid mid-range jumper and a decent feel attacking the paint on Monday, but it’s still evident that the Cavaliers are learning exactly how they want to play together heading toward the season.

Checking in at a tie for 4th Place is Richland Northeast’s Point Guard. Mack follows his older brother Christian Savage, who took the Head Coach position for the Cavaliers, and Brayden should have full reign over the playmaking responsibilities. He quietly took steps forward during his three years at Ridge View, but he’s quickly exploded as a player and will be one of the best guards in the Columbia area this year.

Richland Northeast was a busy team in June when it comes to tracking transfers. Brayden followed his older brother, Christian Savage, who took the Head Coach position for the Cavaliers. Mack has shown major signs of progression this summer and will be one of the best starting Point Guards in Class AAAA this season.

Brayden Mack Brayden Mack 5'11" | PG Richland Northeast | 2027 State SC stamped his breakout summer with another huge weekend at Phenom Rock Hill Live. Mack has put in the work to improve his offensive skillset, and you are starting to see the dividends pay off on the court. Brayden looks quicker and more decisive with his reads now, plus he has a deep bag of moves to score off the dribble.

Brayden Mack Brayden Mack 5'11" | PG Richland Northeast | 2027 State SC is the first player up on the list. He can sometimes get overlooked during the high school season because of all the talent at Ridge View, but during the summer with Upward Stars Columbia it is always clear to see the impact he can have. Mack has continued to improve his jumper over the years, while also increasing in comfort as a playmaker with experience.

Leading off the list of stock risers in the Prep Hoops SC Class of 2027 Rankings is Brayden Mack Brayden Mack 5'11" | PG Richland Northeast | 2027 State SC . Mack really turned a corner with his play in July, putting up several good performances with Upward Columbia that displayed his feel and skill as a true Point Guard.

Brayden specializes as a scorer on this squad and is effective in moving with and without the ball in his hands. He is a strong and confident scorer from all three levels on the floor. His jump shot is both sound and consistent, making for lots of potential as a shooter. All of his buckets came in a late-first-half flurry, going for 8 points in the game.