Christopher McClenic
Christopher McClenic
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Andrew Baxley | Prep Hoops Scout
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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