Function at the Junction: 2022 Top Performers
Prep Hoops made the trip up to Florence to cover the Function at the Junction hosted by Florence International. Lets take a look at some of the 2022 Top Performers from the opening day at the Pearl Moore Center. Lebron…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops made the trip up to Florence to cover the Function at the Junction hosted by Florence International. Lets take a look at some of the 2022 Top Performers from the opening day at the Pearl Moore Center.
Lebron Thomas Lebron Thomas 6'2" | CG Trinity Collegiate | 2022 State SC – Lee Central HS (Bishopville) – Florence International (pictured on the front)
Thomas was just himself today helping his team prevail in the opener with a last second three pointer and free throw to clinch the game. Thomas really fights off defenders well while attacking the basket. Thomas has a great knack for scoring the ball and sees the floor exceptionally well. Thomas a left-handed guard still must get better on the perimeter plays very poised for his age.
Thomas averaged 11.7 ppg last season for the Stallions.
[player_tooltip player_id="746063" first="Tre" last="McLeod"]Tre McLeod Tre McLeod 6'0" | CG Trinity Collegiate | 2022 SC – Trinity Byrnes (Darlington) – Florence International
McLeod is a spot up shooter when open on the floor can really hurt a opposing team. McLeod needs time and space for his shot. McLeod should see more minutes this coming season for the Titans and new Head Coach Mike Teasley.
[player_tooltip player_id="930619" first="EJ" last="Huffman"]EJ Huffman EJ Huffman 6'5" | PF Conway | 2022 State SC – Conway HS – Team Wall Southeast 2022
Huffman 6’4 has had a great spring in the paint for Team Wall Southeast 2022. Huffman has really good hands and really battles through contact to finish. Huffman has been a consistent double-double man every game out for Head Coach Justin Johnson. Huffman is going to continue to get better with his aggressive play for such a young age.
[player_tooltip player_id="930610" first="Devin" last="Gillespie"]Devin Gillespie Devin Gillespie 6'3" | CG Cheraw | 2022 State SC – Cheraw HS – Team Wall Southeast 2022
Gillespie has really started to mature on the floor this summer for Team Wall Southeast 2022. Gillespie has been on the varsity since his 8th grade season for the Braves. Gillespie has really gotten more aggressive on both ends of the floor attacking the rack or defending the passing lanes.
Malachi Watson Malachi Watson 6'3" | SF Mullins | 2023 SC – Mullins HS – B.H.B.
Watson 6’4 is the grandson of the late legendary basketball coach Taft Watson. Watson attended Creek Bridge HS last season before the school decided to shutdown this past spring. Watson a left-handed slender forward will play for the Auctioneers this coming season. Watson has a good knack for blocking shots with his long wingspan.