2021: Small Forwards Most Affected by Grassroots Postponement
The 2021 Palmetto State Class looks to be a really one for next season. Which players from this class could of benefitted from a NCAA Live Period ? [player_tooltip player_id="746999" first="AJ" last="Allenspach"] AJ Allenspach AJ Allenspach 6'8" | C Lake…
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Continue ReadingThe 2021 Palmetto State Class looks to be a really one for next season. Which players from this class could of benefitted from a NCAA Live Period ?
[player_tooltip player_id="746999" first="AJ" last="Allenspach"]AJ Allenspach AJ Allenspach 6'8" | C Lake Norman Christian | 2021 State NC – Hillcrest HS (Simpsonville)
Allenspach can play inside-out on the floor when needed. Allenspach is always in position to shoot the ball when he receives it. Allenspach is a very heady player and runs the floor very well in transition. Allenspach has the ability to stretch the defense with his perimeter shooting.
[player_tooltip player_id="536360" first="Mason" last="Grant"]Mason Grant Mason Grant 6'4" | SF Porter Gaud | 2021 State SC – Porter Gaud (pictured on the front)
Grant has the ability to manufacture points around the cup and can step-out on the perimeter. Grant is active from the cup and plays the game with a good nose for the ball. Grant is athletic and has the ability to stalk the baseline. Grant started off his high school career at Fort Dorchester HS before coming over to the Cyclones last fall. Grant averaged 21.9 ppg this past season for the Cyclones.
[player_tooltip player_id="840216" first="Literyian" last="Tyler"]Literyian Tyler Literyian Tyler 6'5" | SF North | 2021 State SC – North HS (North)
Tyler plays off the grid down at North HS in North, SC (That’s correct). Tyler a lefty slasher went over 1,200 career points this season. Tyler averaged 25 ppg this season for the Eagles. Tyler is best suited in a up-tempo style of play and getting out in transition.
[player_tooltip player_id="536359" first="Josh" last="Owens"]Josh Owens Josh Owens 6'3" | SF Wren | 2021 State SC – Wren HS (Piedmont)
Bryce McGowens Bryce McGowens 6'6" | CG Legacy Early College | 2021 State #23 Nation SC a former teammate of Owens recently said he will attend Legacy Early College next season. Owens will have to step-up his production next season for the Golden Hurricanes. Owens has really made good strides over the past year. Owens can explode to the basket and has been playing a lot more aggressive this past year. Owens averaged 13.5 ppg and 9.1 rebounds this season for the Golden Hurricanes (25-5). Owens currently has 792 career points entering his senior season.
[player_tooltip player_id="747011" first="Jabare" last="Perry"] #00Jabare Perry Jabare Perry 6'8" | C Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC – Calhoun County HS (St Matthews)
Perry averaged 18.3 ppg and 7.8 rebounds this season for the Saints (20-7). Perry feels very comfortable on the perimeter with his ability to knock down shots. Perry can stroke the 3 ball and has great length to defend in the passing lanes. Perry is a bit of a late bloomer and still seems to have his best basketball in front of him down the road.
[player_tooltip player_id="840206" first="Yaturi" last="Bolton"]Yaturi Bolton Yaturi Bolton 6'5" | SF Goose Creek | 2021 State SC – Goose Creek HS
Bolton started off his career at Cathedral Academy before coming over to the Gators. Bolton has the ability to rebound out of his area very well. Bolton can handle the ball in the open floor and shows to have a good upside. Bolton finishes around the cup and plays really well in the passing lanes.