2020: Under Valued
Prep Hoops saw well over 200 plus high school teams at the SCHSL and SCISA levels last season. Don’t expect things to change this coming season on the hardwood. Prep Hoops takes a look at 5 players that NCAA Division…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops saw well over 200 plus high school teams at the SCHSL and SCISA levels last season. Don’t expect things to change this coming season on the hardwood. Prep Hoops takes a look at 5 players that NCAA Division 1 schools might need to monitor this coming season.
Justin AmadiJustin Amadi – Dorman HS (Roebuck)
Amadi is a great new addition to the defending SCHSL Class 5A State Champions. Amadi 6’6 arrives over in Cavalier County from nearby Hillcrest HS. Amadi a very athletic forward has received offers from Presbyterian, South Carolina State an USC-Upstate this summer. Amadi will be a great extra piece to a very talented roster for Cavaliers Head Coach Thomas Ryan.
Emorie Knox – Myrtle Beach HS (pictured on the front)
Knox 6’0 point guard could be the quickest guard in the Palmetto State from end to end. Knox picked up offers this spring and summer from Charleston Southern and Lander University (SC) (NCAA D2). Knox has the ability to turn the corner well with the ball in his hands. Knox eclipsed 1,000 career points for the Seahawks. Knox has played varsity basketball since his 8th grade season.
Case RoachCase Roach – Travelers Rest HS
Roach 6’5 is a lunch pale type of guy who just brings it to the floor every night. We first saw Roach play when entering his freshman season with GSP Unified. Roach has received interest from several NCAA D2 programs this Grassroots Season. Roach played with Upward Stars Upstate and Head Coach David Bentley.
Isayah OwensIsayah Owens – High Point Academy (Spartanburg)
Owens 6’0 helped the Grizzlies to win their first Class 1A State Championship this past March. Owens has a knack for scoring the ball and has ability to create his own offense. Owens shot 49% (84-172) from three point range last season. Owens averaged 20.2 ppg last season. Owens ran with Team South Carolina on the Grassroots Circuit
Jahnarious snellJahnarious Snell – Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS
Snell 6’4 is looking to have a breakdown season for the Bruins. Snell came back to the Bruins just after Christmas last season after going to Combine Academy (NC). Snell played really well this summer with the Bruins and on the Grassroots Circuit with the Carolina Wolves. Snell is very versatile and can really impact a game on both ends of the floor.