2021: Palmetto State Stock Risers
The new Palmetto State Rankings will be out next week. Lets take a early look at some players who see their stock rise in this edition of Stock Risers. [player_tooltip player_id="840191" first="Bailey" last="Wiseman"] Bailey Wiseman Bailey Wiseman 6'2" | CG…
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Continue ReadingThe new Palmetto State Rankings will be out next week. Lets take a early look at some players who see their stock rise in this edition of Stock Risers.
[player_tooltip player_id="840191" first="Bailey" last="Wiseman"]Bailey Wiseman Bailey Wiseman 6'2" | CG James Island | 2021 State SC – James Island HS – TMP 16U
Wiseman 6’2 now is the leader of this Trojans team and along with playing on his Grassroots team. Wiseman has the ability to create his own shot and knock down perimeter jumpers. Wiseman has been a starter since his freshman season for the Trojans. Wiseman plays with some swag and a lot of confidence on the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="927499" first="Umar" last="Lawson"]Umar Lawson Umar Lawson 6'3" | CG Lakewood | 2021 VA – Laurence Manning Academy – Upward Stars Columbia 16U
Lawson started the spring with 3 Ball Elite before getting on the transfer portal to Upward Stars Columbia . Lawson a left-handed guard is a SCORER. Lawson averaged 18.5 ppg, 6.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Swampcats .this season in the SCISA 3A ranks. Lawson really looks to attack the basket and tries to dunk everything possible.
[player_tooltip player_id="927502" first="Janyle" last="Pittman"]Janyle Pittman Janyle Pittman 6'3" | SG Lancaster | 2021 State SC – Lancaster HS – 1-Carolina 16U
Pittman has improved every weekend Prep Hoops has seen him play it seems this past month. Pittman 6’2 has a great frame and just likes to over power players at time with his physicality.. Pittman gets to the foul line a lot and in the meantime just plays the game at a high level. Pittman never seems to show expressions by yelling and screaming just shows PRODUCTION.
[player_tooltip player_id="536359" first="Josh" last="Owens"]Josh Owens Josh Owens 6'3" | SF Wren | 2021 State SC – Wren HS (Piedmont) – Team South Carolina
Owens keeps improving and staying consistent for Team South Carolina this spring. Owens 6’3 should be a very nice compliment to Bryce McGowens Bryce McGowens 6'6" | CG Legacy Early College | 2021 State #23 Nation SC for the Hurricanes this coming season. Owens is attacking the glass more and playing extremely aggressive on both ends of the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="840221" first="Quez" last="Lewis"]Quez Lewis Quez Lewis 5'8" | PG Johnsonville | 2021 State SC – Johnsonville HS – Team Wall SE 2021 (pictured on front)
Lewis 5’8 point guard is a water-bug on the floor. Lewis plays with a absolute fearless attitude and grittiness on the floor. Lewis put up solid numbers this past season with the Flashes. Lewis averaged 13.6 ppg this past season for the Class 1A team and Head Coach Harris Avant. Lewis prefers to attack the basket and gets the ball into the lane. Lewis never takes plays off and really defends on the ball very well.
Look for these players all to make some moves in the new Palmetto State Rankings which will come out next week.