Another one of South Carolina’s top 2028 prospects who made waves playing up in Bermuda Run is Christopher McClenic Christopher McClenic 6'7" | PF/SF Spring Valley | 2028 State SC . McClenic showed some of his offensive flashes in a matchup with PAL Stars on Saturday morning, going for 18 points in a tight loss. For his size, Chris is very comfortable using his handle to attack the rim and get to his spots in the mid-range. He is both athletic and rangy in the paint, plus can play off his guards in the dunker spot. As he continues to tighten that handle and get stronger, McClenic has the chance to be a really good player.

Leading off the list of Stock Risers in the June Rankings Update is Christopher McClenic Christopher McClenic 6'7" | PF/SF Spring Valley | 2028 State SC . McClenic showed some really good things over the back half of the spring, including some big games on the NXT PRO circuit and a few standout performances at Phenom Hoops events. When I saw him, the flashes were always evident, it’s just about the consistency and motor for him to reach his ceiling.

Christopher McClenic Christopher McClenic 6'7" | PF/SF Spring Valley | 2028 State SC leads off this list of underclassmen who have an exciting future. He was a bright spot in a difficult season for the Vikings and had a few nice performances against some elite region competition. One such performance was an 18-point game the second time around against Ridge View, where he led his team while shooting 7-8 from the field. Along with putting a team-high 11.6 points per game, McClenic was also Spring Valley’s most productive rebounder at 8.0 rebounds per game. He showed some flashes of other improved skills in his sophomore season, but two areas for him to work on in the summer would be three-point shooting and shot blocking.

Headlining my list of X-Factors off the Bench from SCBCA Live is Christopher McClenic Christopher McClenic 6'7" | PF/SF Spring Valley | 2028 State SC . Despite looking physically raw at times, McClenic’s motor and mobility helped him play a role off the bench for the Vikings and are an intriguing combination for him down the line. Christopher had multiple active cuts for right-handed layups as well as a mobile finish through a foul. His length also helps him impact shots and control the glass on defense. McClenic went for 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 block in a win over Spartanburg.

Christopher McClenic Christopher McClenic 6'7" | PF/SF Spring Valley | 2028 State SC is the second of two eye-openers from Carolina Pressure ‘s win over Palmetto City Hurricanes. He put up 17 points in the game, showcasing an intriguing combination of length and athleticism. Chris had several strong finishes in the paint including a pair of and-ones. He also looked polished with his back to the basket. On the defensive end, McClenic stalks the paint, looking to protect the rim by effecting shots.